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!
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May 14, 2021
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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.
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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.
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May 14, 2021
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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.
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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.
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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!
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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!
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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.
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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.
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March 03, 2021
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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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February 22, 2021
One of the hardest parts of setting goals is deciding how you want to measure them. You can measure them by how you look, how you feel, how much you can lift, how fast you can run a mile, and so on. Checking your endurance, though, is a bit trickier than most. One of the best ways to do it is by calculating your VO2 max.
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January 04, 2021
Most of us know at least one person who experiences joint pain, and we may even experience it ourselves. Joint pain is no joke, as it can be excruciatingly painful, to the point that it makes doing many daily activities difficult. Fortunately, there are some measures you can take to decrease your joint pain. One way is through collagen.
Although you might already associate collagen with relieving joint pain, did you know that collagen can come in many forms? One of the best types of collagen available for joint pain is UC-II collagen.
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