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The holidays are here, and let's be honest— it can be tough maintaining a healthy lifestyle during a season where we tend to indulge in sweet, savory, and filling treats (and rightfully so!). As someone who has gone through many dietary food changes in the past year, it's known that when you eat specific types of foods, you feel either better or worse.Many people refer to their gut as a second brain, and it makes sense because a healthy gut is essential for fueling and healing your...
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The holidays are a wonderful but equally bustling time of year. Our lives are filled with the stress of work, raising families, keeping the household in order, traffic, social lives, the pandemic, school - too much. For the first time in our history, humans have more responsibilities, complications, and distractions than ever before.
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It’s a common misconception that worrying about your bone health is a problem just for those over 50. In fact, bone health, density, and strength is an important component of your personal health at every age. The team at OsteoStrong in Boise is here to help you, and research shows they can make you stronger in just 10 minutes, one time per week. Keep reading to find out more and how you too can begin your own skeletal health journey.Photo Credit: OsteostrongWhy Bone Health is Importa...
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Thanks to Idaho’s unique high desert climate and our fertile soil, many crops love to grow and thrive here. One of the highest yielding crops locally is the apple, with an estimated 60 million pounds being produced each year. With a harvesting period between August to October, it’s no surprise why they are such a prominent flavor and symbol in the changing fall season.
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It’s okay to want to feel beautiful in your own skin! Many people care about anti-aging other skin concerns. West Ada Dermatology, in Meridian, has one goal – to heal skin and help you feel like your best self. Totally Boise tagged along with Ada West employee, Keri Swan on her Botox journey.
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The Treasure Valley is finally cooling down, leaves are starting to turn, and pumpkin spice lattes are beginning to brew. While fall can be seen as the kickoff to the holidays and beautiful scenery, it also is known as the most dreaded season of all –– cold and flu season.While we are currently facing an uncertain pandemic, cold and flu season can still put a dent in our fun fall outings. Elevated Hydration in Boise focuses on drip therapies that supply guests with vitamins to boost ...
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While the Totally Boise team absolutely loves exploring new places to eat, sometimes it can be hindering. Our staff has an expansive range of dietary needs that sometimes it seems impossible to find a place to eat. One place, however, we can agree to eat at every single time is Lemon Tree Co. in Boise.About Lemon Tree Co. in Downtown BoiseExplained as the core of what they do, Lemon Tree Co. has surpassed its goal of being inclusive to all dietary needs. Elevating affordable sandwiches to a culi...
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The year 2021 has been a year of health changes for me. s I struggled to find alternatives for gluten and dairy products, I was introduced to Melt Organic. Made 100% from plants, Melt Organic provides that rich buttery taste we love from dairy-based butter with a bonus, it's made locally!
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A local favorite, Paddles Up Poké, prides itself on providing Idaho’s freshest fish. Let’s be honest, we live in Idaho. How can they ensure they only serve fresh fish?Serving Only the Freshest FoodIf you’re a poké lover, we’re sure you’ve been to Paddles Up. They’ve taken over the Treasure Valley for five years, providing only the tastiest bowls, sushi burritos, and poké nachos. Paddles Up continues to be a strong advocate for only serving...
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As the Fall and Winter months are drawing near, Totally Boise knows how important it is to stay in touch with your own mental health. It is clinically proven that the darker months, stress of the holidays, and other outside influences can increase your stress, anxiety, and depression. Taking a day for self-care is vital in beating the mental blues away and the following four Idaho businesses are here to help you have the ultimate YOU day! In addition, local grief and mental health influence...
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A comment heard continuously in the City of Trees is about just how nice Idahoans are. With our simple yet urban downtown, hiking trails and camping spots less than 15 minutes away, and farmland still within the city limits, the Treasure Valley has maintained its small-town charm.
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The FitOne is a treasured annual Boise race. Put on by the St. Luke's Hospital, their team has announced that for the second year in a row, the race will now be held 100% virtually. This decision comes as the COVID-19 Delta variant has begun making its way through the Treasure Valley. St. Lukes and organizers of the FitOne race have stated, “Our participant’s safety, health, and wellbeing are our top priority to us. That’s why St. Luke’s FitOne was created – to ...
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Often, our main concern at Totally Boise is to connect the noteable residents and tourists of the Treasure Valley to local businesses, events, or unique activities. We are passionate about fostering everlasting connections between our loyal community readers and followers as our valley grows. However, we know there is more to being an Idahoan than knowing where the best BLT’s are or what new brewery is opening.Grief resources have gained more traction as we all navigate through the obstacl...
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Shapes Fitness For Women is a national franchise that has been operating for the last 26 years. When looking for a new venture to bring to the Treasure Valley, one local Idaho family knew they wanted to extend the Shapes brand to Meridian. Craig, a father of many daughters, and in turn, granddaughters, read the Shapes mission statement and wanted to become a part of an organization that could help in the creation of a safe space for women to focus on their personal fitness goals. His own daughte...
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Boise’s air quality is currently marked “unhealthy” and it appears that we’ll see similar weeks as the heat progresses and we enter wildfire season. Saftey Tips During Fire Season From The Fire DepartmentsWhile many of us may be itching to stay active, being outside during unhealthy air quality conditions can be hazardous. Good thing we know of all the best indoor activities that will help you escape the smoky skies and enjoy cool indoor air conditioning.Here are six...
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