Gorilla trekking in the Jungles of Rwanda and Uganda, Day 1
Our six hour trek began at the base of a dormant volcano about three hours northwest of Kigali, the capital city of Rwanda. Our 4×4 vehicle, filled with friends and our guide, has taken us as far as Volcanos National…
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…
How to gain lean muscle mass
Beginner at the gym? Avoid these mistakes.
You have made a decision to improve your health in 2018. Motivation is high and now you are working on building your discipline skill set to carry you though to achieving your goal (read Motivation vs. Discipline post). There are…
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…
Can you be addicted to eating pizza?
Wood-fired, fresh flatbread hand spun to a thin crust, light on the homemade tomato sauce, topped with authentic mozzarella, dried oregano and greasy pepperoni. A dish that will probably forever fill my pizza craving as long as I roam this…
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…
CrossFit workouts for home or traveling
Written by Robert Connolly While traveling this week, I decided to try a no-weight CrossFit workout I read in Muscle & Fitness. There are a few to choose from in the article and I randomly selected a workout shared by Tia-Clair…
Spicy foods, salt, and my salsa recipe
Good news for spicy food lovers. It my help you to reduce your salt intake according to an article from Live Science. In many American diets, any reduction in sodium is most likely beneficial. Packaged and many processed foods tend…
