Health
Exercise…A way of life
Written by Amanda Gamel The hard part isn’t getting your body in shape. The hard part is getting your mind in shape. Exercise should not be a chore, but a way of life. You need to stay active to maintain…
Olive Oil or Coconut Oil?
Cooking oils are seemingly simple and rarely, if ever, talked about at dinner parties or in any social circle. They are probably only thought about when being used or thrown out. When it’s time to replenish, you reach for the…
How do you choose a protein powder?
The global sports nutrition market is a billion dollar business. According to statista.com, the worldwide industry was valued around $51 billion USD in 2018 and it continues to grow. Protein supplements, such as whey and plant based powders, make up…
Battle Ropes – take on this advanced challenge
Written by Robert Connolly It’s time to change up your workout. If you feel like you are in a rut or adventurous enough to break that ‘creature of habit’ mode, I encourage you to mix in this battle rope workout…
5 Self-Care Practices That Will Reduce Stress and Improve Your Life
Written by Brad Krause from selfcaring.info What do you think when you hear the term “self-care”? Some people may think of selfishness or self-indulgence. These common misconceptions of self-care keep many from including it in their busy schedule. However, achieving…
Turmeric: A potential cure for cancer?
Cure. A very strong and controversial word within the medical and pharmaceutical communities. Turmeric, a plant that produces a spice for medicinal use and food preparation, has been benefiting cultures in Asia for thousands of years. Even recently, claims have…
Motivation vs. Discipline
A new year. A new start. A concept many people believe. Although, I have never understood why January 1st carries such a deep association to change and improvement as opposed to any other random date. A change for the better…
The mysterious placebo effect
We, humans, generally underestimate the power of our brains and consciousness. An example of this has been demonstrated through numerous studies and it has come to be known as the placebo effect. A phenomenon that takes place when a fake…
Will gorging over Thanksgiving weekend cause you to gain fat?
It is not a stretch to assume the majority of people who participated in this year’s Thanksgiving dining experience ate more than average during their idle conversations among various distant family members and close friends. Regardless if any of those…
New guidelines will instantly diagnose an additional 31 million Americans with high blood pressure
Due to changes in blood pressure criteria made by the American Heart Association (AHA), millions of Americans “…will need to change their lifestyles or take medicines to treat…” their newly diagnosed condition, according to an article in the The New York…
Recurrent concussions are down in high school sports
I played competitive youth football, and other sports, up through high school varsity. Many people have. It is one of the highlights of high school to be able to play under the lights of a roaring crowd and blaring pep…
Poor diet has gone global
“Diet is the second highest risk factor for early death after smoking,” stated recently in an article by The Guardian, based on a worldwide, comprehensive study conducted by the Institute of Health Metrics and Evaluation at the University of Washington. One…
