WellnessFX Comes To The Tar Heel State!

Posted on January 8, 2013 by The WellnessFx Team

Now Available In North Carolina. Click Here!

One week into 2013 and WellnessFX has already opened up in three new states! In case you missed it, we’re now available in both Georgia and Washington, DC, and we just got confirmation that North Carolina can be added to that list.

Let it be known: even though we started in the West, we’re making a bold presence in the East!

If you live in North Carolina, maybe you’ve only skimmed over the site after finding out it wasn’t yet available in your state. Or maybe this is your first exposure to WellnessFX. Either way, we have a lot of resources to get you up to speed on the WellnessFX experience. Sign-up is easy, the blood draw is easy, and before you know it you’ll have the data you need to take control of your health, right at your fingertips!

If you’re completely new to WellnessFX, check out what some of our members have to say about their potentially life-changing tests and consults:

This is a great way to start off 2013–and we don’t plan to stop anytime soon!

*If we haven’t made it to your state yet, don’t fret! It’s good you’re here! Leave us a comment. We’re constantly expanding and the more we hear from you, the sooner we’ll be available.

Extreme Wellness – A Member Testimonial

Posted on January 8, 2013 by The WellnessFx Team

Thus continues our week of WellnessFX testimonials. As we expand, we want to make sure potential members newly exposed to WellnessFX get an accurate picture of what we offer, how easy the process is, and the types of real results you can achieve.

Today, our story is from the fitness blog Extreme Workout, which tracks Jon Luciano on his personal journey to wellness. Jon has very realistic goals, considering his awesome progress in the past. Between 2010 and 2011Jon went from 250 pounds and a BMI of 37.5 to 206 pounds and a BMI of 30.5. While up-to-date progress information isn’t available on the site, his 2013 goals are! They include reaching his target weight of 185 and participating in 6 athletic events.

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Breaking Down the Thanksgiving Turkey

Posted on November 21, 2012 by The WellnessFx Team

credit: Instagram @cmlambo14

Gobble, gobble.

It’s that time of year again. Whether your turkey is already defrosting or is still waiting for you at the store, it’s important to know about the bird that will be occupying most of your dinner plate this holiday season!

First off: Turkeys are pretty darn healthy! We were hard-pressed to find any red flags about this delicious meat. Just how healthy, you ask? Keep reading!

Turkey is a lean source of protein. In three ounces of white meat you get 25 grams of protein, 3 grams of fat, and less than 1 gram of saturated fat. Tough to beat
The Thanksgiving bird contains the trace minerals zinc and selenium, which helps with cell and tissue repair and growth.
Turkey is a good source of arginine, which some research suggests may help open arteries.
What about the skin, you ask? Lilian Cheung, editorial director of “The Nutrition Source” from Harvard’s School of Public Health, says: “The skin adds calories, but there is more healthful fat in it than unhealthful fat.”

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“Sitting Is Killing You”

Posted on November 13, 2012 by The WellnessFx Team

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People who sit for most of their day are 54% more likely to die of a heart attack.

Did that get your attention? We hope so (and, no, we didn’t make that up).

We’ve talked about the benefits of getting off your hind quarters and spending more of your day on your feet.

To put things into perspective, here’s what sitting physically does to your body:

As soon as you sit the electrical activity in the leg muscles shut off, calorie burning slows to a sloth-like 1 per minute, and enzymes that help break down fat drop by 90%.
After 2 hours of reclining in your favorite chair, the good cholesterol in your body drops about 20%.
After 24 hours insulin effectiveness drops 24% and risk of diabetes rises.

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What’s on Ari’s Menu? WellnessFX!

Posted on November 9, 2012 by The WellnessFx Team

Ari loves to blog. Ari loves to run. Ari has hypothyroidism. Ari took control of her own situation and lost 75 pounds. Sounds like the perfect WellnessFX member! We love hearing about the diverse backgrounds of the WellnessFX community. From Disney World addicts to personal trainers to #gutsy girls, we’re constantly in awe of the different ways people want to take the reigns on their health.

Recently, Ari wanted to go even further than she already has. With hypothyroidism, she’s no stranger to blood tests and needles, but rarely ever gets to see her results herself and make her own decisions. It was time for a change. She had a blood draw and consult with a WellnessFX practitioner through the FitFluential campaign.

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Greatist’s ‘Complete Guide To Calories’

Posted on October 5, 2012 by The WellnessFx Team

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Did you know that you burn calories while sleeping? Or that one pound of fat equals 3,500 calories? How about the amount of calories in one gram of alcohol? There’s a lot to know about this commonly used measurement for the energy our bodies use for fuel. Where to get them, how fast your body uses them for your specific needs, and how to manipulate them for your health goals.

Greatist recently put together an interesting infographic on the topic. There’s a lot of information here which represents varying viewpoints. Continue reading →

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WellnessFX Comes To The Tar Heel State!

Now Available In North Carolina. Click Here!

Extreme Wellness – A Member Testimonial

Breaking Down the Thanksgiving Turkey

“Sitting Is Killing You”

What’s on Ari’s Menu? WellnessFX!

Greatist’s ‘Complete Guide To Calories’