The Driven by Mdrive

You're up before the sun rises. You're driven until the sun sets. Your passion, your purpose, and your relentless drive to be BETTER THAN YESTERDAY, inspires anyone who is fortunate enough to meet you. Your colleagues, your family and your teams all rely on you to deliver. You’re constantly striving to do more and be your best for everyone in your life, all while fiercely wanting to be better than yesterday. Welcome to the community, The Driven.

Are We Proactive or Reactive?

June 24, 2021

For the longest time, the healthcare industry has relied heavily on reactive care. Which seems fairly reasonable, right?

If experiencing an emergency, you’ll need urgent care. However, more times than not, emergencies deemed as “reactive” are preventable. Yet, most healthcare providers advocate reactive care. Why?

Let’s take a deeper dive, starting with each definition.

What Are The Benefits Of Zinc For Brain Health?

June 09, 2021

The benefits of zinc range from immune support to brain function. Zinc supplements tend to fly off the shelves during cold and flu season due to its association with aiding the immune system. Although zinc has been correlated with lower rates of colds and the flu, zinc has much more potential than a simple immune booster. Having adequate zinc in your body is critical in maintaining brain health. Read on to learn how zinc helps your brain!

Sports Athlete vs Lifestyle Athlete

May 14, 2021

As a performance and wellness coach for high-level athletes and individuals, I am often asked the question, "What is the difference between a professional athlete's workouts and a standard workout?" To me, there is only one significant difference between a sports athlete and a lifestyle athlete's workout, the warm-up. This article will discuss how this one significant difference sets the workouts apart and evaluates where you should fall on the sports athlete and lifestyle athlete workout continuum.

How to Avoid Restless Sleep

May 14, 2021

Restless sleep happens to everyone from time to time - but did you know that there are actually steps you can take to improve your sleep quality and minimize restless nights? We've included some of the best tips for creating optimal sleeping conditions down below.

What Is Inflammation?

May 14, 2021

The human body is fascinating. Give it half a chance to heal itself, and it will. For the most part, its systems work together perfectly to do everything from grow to move and heal. One way the body helps heal itself is to create inflammation around an affected area. Inflammation is how your body responds to irritation, injury, or infection. It is a call from your immune system to release chemicals and proteins from your immune system and other cells to heal the area.

5 Ways Nitric Oxide Can Improve Muscle Growth and Sex Life

5 Ways Nitric Oxide Can Improve Muscle Growth And Your Sex Life

May 12, 2021

Nitric oxide is a molecule produced in the blood vessels' lining, the endothelium. It relaxes muscles along the inside wall of the blood vessels, allowing them to dilate, leading to increased blood flow. The endothelium is sensitive to chemical and physical conditions in our blood vessels, so when it senses the need for increased blood resulting from conditions such as low cholesterol or physical activity, it increases the production of nitric oxide.

Controlling Calories: Is it Possible to Lose Weight and Gain Muscle?

April 29, 2021

It's hard to lose weight and keep it off. It's even harder to do that if you're trying to tone up and build muscle at the same time. If you've been struggling to keep the pounds off but your body in shape with your current routine, chances are, it isn't your workout that's letting you down.

The number one contributor to your waistline and your ability to build biceps is your diet and calories in calories out. Counting calories may seem easy, but when you're trying to strike a balance between losing weight and staying fit, it can be a real challenge.

5 Common Nutrition Myths Debunked

April 27, 2021

So many people are confused about what to eat. The world of nutrition always seems to be buzzing with new trends, and it can be difficult to discern fact from fiction. There are many popular nutrition myths that are simply not true. For example, did you know it is actually possible to consume too much protein? Read on for more nutrition myths, debunked!

How To Start Exercising

March 25, 2021

Ready to start a workout routine but not sure where to begin? Whether you're a beginner or an exercise pro, we could all use a few tips to help us find a fitness regimen that fits into a busy lifestyle. Learn how to make it work for you & new exercises to try!

Why Is Stretching So Important?

March 19, 2021

Have you ever stopped to wonder why you stretch? Usually if asked we say we stretch to make sure our muscles don’t get tight. This isn’t wrong but it goes a bit further. If we just accept muscles shouldn’t be too tight then there is no real sense of urgency to solidify a good flexibility routine. In this article we will help you understand why flexibility is necessary to your body and how to properly go about stretching.

How Long Does It Take For Collagen Supplements To Work?

March 08, 2021

Learn how a collagen supplement breaks down inside your body. We will cover all the different types of collagen, the best food sources and supplements for taking collagen, and much more. Find out what type of collagen is right for you.

10 Detox Foods That Cleanse Your Body Naturally

March 03, 2021 1 Comment

Detoxing is part of a healthy lifestyle. It cleanses your digestive system to allow for optimal homeostasis by ridding the body of toxins so that it can send clean signals to be transmitted from your brain to your body. When someone hears the words “detox” or “cleanse” they might picture a kit with pills and powder followed by days of restricted eating and hunger pangs. This is not always the case.

The most powerful detox, when done right, comes from a healthy diet of fresh whole foods. There are certain foods with detoxing qualities that will help your body rid itself of toxins. In this article we will explore some detox foods that will help cleanse your body naturally, and how you can add them into your daily routine!

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