AFPA Health and Fitness Blog

Every year, over 10 million people die of hunger and diseases related to hunger worldwide. 

Wellness approaches have been elevated across professional health and related fields due to their potential to support people on their pathway to holistic, optimal living. 

Most people experience stress regularly. Stress, when managed adequately, can help people feel motivated, achieve goals, and adapt to changing conditions. However, in contrast to moderate, short-term stress that most people experience regularly, some people are subject to a type of stress called toxic stress, which can result from traumatic events in childhood.

Both recently certified health and wellness coaches and experienced health coaches may find themselves in situations where they feel resistance from a client to change. 

Six in ten people in the United States have a chronic disease. 

Four in ten people have two or more chronic diseases. 

Chronic diseases have the potential to affect all dimensions of a person’s health and wellness. 

It’s that time of year again! Tax season. And just like every year, we need to do our due diligence and report our earnings to the IRS. 

When experts talk about immune health, they are referring to the ability of your immune system to recognize a pathogen, like a bacteria or virus that attacks different cells and systems; build the antibodies; and effectively kill or neutralize the bacteria or virus. 

Need some inspiration for some delicious and nutritious plant-based snack ideas you and your clients can make in a jiffy? You’ve come to the right place! 

During the last 26 years, we’ve certified over 119,000 health, nutrition, and fitness professionals. Each month, we recognize one of our distinguished graduates who use what they have learned to inspire others and make a difference. 

“At some point in life, the world’s beauty becomes enough.” - Toni Morrison