AFPA Health and Fitness Blog

Now more than ever, as we experience a global pandemic with the expansion of the Coronavirus, we realize how intimately connected we are to one another.

Health professionals tend to have strong opinions when it comes to the role of supplements in the overall health and wellness of their patients and clients. Some see supplements as an ally to achieving health and fitness goals, while others feel that we should focus solely on diet and exercise before thinking of integrating supplements into our daily regimen. 

Although it might be hard to believe, occasional stress and anxiety are normal and even important parts of life. 

During the last 26 years, we’ve certified over 119,000+ health, nutrition and fitness professionals. In March of 2020, we began recognizing one of our distinguished graduates each month who uses what they have learned to inspire others and make a difference.

Meet our graduate for the month of May, L. Autumn Colon, an AFPA certified holistic nutritionist.

Most health coaches have at least one client that complains about never feeling full when they are restricting their food intake. They find they are having to choose between suffering through the feeling of constant hunger or eating more than planned within their diet plan. The latter, more often than not, means they are eating more than their body needs. 

An anti-inflammatory diet is recommended to people to prevent different health issues from arising or as part of a treatment regimen for a range of chronic conditions, from a permeable gut (leaky gut) to chronic back pain.

The results of a 2019 poll showed that over fourth-fifths of Americans (82 percent) had goals related to improving their appearance and overall well-being.

Countless diet tips and fads seem to lurk around every digital corner. They promise quick weight loss and unrealistic results to unsuspecting readers who don’t know any better than to fall for the latest gimmick. They leave people disappointed, discouraged, and often weighing even more than they did before they started.

The health and wellness industry is getting increasingly competitive. Consumers have more choices when it comes to hiring a nutritionist or fitness professional than ever before.

Omega-3 fatty acids are a vital building block for good health.