Good news for fitness fanatics: Research finds that the harder you exercise, the more immune cells are released in the body. It was previously believed that hard exercise has a negative impact on your immune system. Because there are fewer immune cells in your bloodstream after training, this led researchers to believe that the strain of...
The liver is incredible. Most people think of it as a filter, but filters are physical barriers that accumulate junk and have to be cleaned. The liver isn’t a filter. It’s a chemical processing plant. Rather than sit there, passively receiving, filtering out, and storing undesirable compounds, the liver encounters toxic chemicals and attempts to...
Laura Williams is a freelance writer and exercise physiologist living and working in Costa Rica. After being widowed in 2018, she started using her own grief experience to champion others navigating significant loss. She’s now working to open a grief retreat in Costa Rica and an online grief community. You can follow Brave Heart Ranch...
Caribbeantan is SA’s #1 at home self-tanning brand. Kickstart your day with your favourite tanning essentials for a perfect, natural, streak-free tan. The post Summer Glow Without The ‘Ow’ appeared first on Women's Health. Powered by WPeMatico...
Whenever I write about sleep, I hear from a chorus of people who struggle to sleep through the night. Anecdotally, it seems a far more common complaint than difficulty falling asleep in the first place. These complaints are one of three types: People who have trouble falling asleep People who sleep fitfully, waking multiple times throughout the night Those...
Because of my PCOS, conceiving is more difficult — but the right diet can help. My husband and I would like to start a family, but living with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) means that it’s not as easy for me to conceive. That’s because PCOS causes a hormonal imbalance that interferes with the growth and release...
When it comes to improving your fitness, nutrition and health, we’ve chosen a dozen of the simplest ways to eat better, perform better and boost your entire well-being. Going to the Gym Without Eating First? Here’s a new incentive: Eat protein before you go and you can peel off 15 pounds a year. A study published...
Keto egg wraps are a keto dieter’s best friend. You can fill them with your favorite taco or burrito fillings, or make a satisfying sandwich wrap without racking up tasteless carbs from a tortilla. Fill and roll to your heart’s content, just like you would any wrap. Here, you’ll prepare the egg omelette for this collard...
Join thousands of South African runners on a 10km virtual run. Who knows, you could even win a prize! The post Get Those Trainers on for a Spot of Healthy Competition appeared first on Women's Health. Powered by WPeMatico...
Research of the Week A bodybuilding supplement reduces frailty and extends lifespan in mice. Honey bee venom shows efficacy against cancer cells. Beard prevalence predicts intra-sexual competition among men. Exercise promotes general stress resilience. Selenium deficiency is a major factor in cardiomyopathy. New Primal Blueprint Podcasts Episode 443: Dallas Hartwig: Host Elle Russ welcomes Dallas Hartwig, who wants you to live in...
David Nurse is joining us on the show today to share some of the top mindset development tips and tools from his years working in the NBA.Powered by WPeMatico...
The best beauty product on the market may not actually be a beauty product. Let me introduce you to fermented cod liver oil. This little fishy powerhouse can not only transform skin in a matter of weeks, it also strengthens your teeth for a beautiful, healthy smile!Powered by WPeMatico...
It’s 7 a.m., and you’re already disgusted with yourself. You planned to go for an early run, but when your alarm sounded, you hit snooze. Then you hit it again. After the third time, your partner told you to “shut that damn thing off!” Now here you are: About to embark on yet another overscheduled day, and...
Don't skip the most important meal of the day, especially if you train in the a.m. These whole-food breakfast ideas will boost your energy and performance. In an ideal world, you’d eat a solid meal or snack 60 to 90 minutes before your early-morning workout, but if your schedule is crazy or you simply can’t stomach...
These five women, from all different walks of life, share inspiring stories of their fitness journey and triumphs. Reba Floto Hunt Valley, Maryland Stats: 56 • 121 lb • 5’5” Gig: Certified fitness professional, real estate agent, former NASA software engineer Jackie-of-All-Trades Though working as a NASA software engineer for 20 years was rewarding, Reba Floto was compelled to accomplish...
Burping, disrupted sleep, abdominal pain, nausea, even vomiting and choking … if you’ve experienced these symptoms, you’re likely suffering from chronic acid reflux, also commonly known at GERD. You’re not alone. Roughly 25%-30% of Americans experience GERD-related heartburn multiple times a week.1. One Norweigen study surmises that acid reflux is 50% more common than 10 years...
Skye Halliday Wilson prepares to go from taking to teaching group fitness classes as she continues her journey toward an ISSA certification — despite the odds. There is definitely irony in the fact that Skye Halliday Wilson is working on her group fitness certification as (at this writing) the COVID-19 quarantine plugs on. Yes, there’s more...
Dogs, like people, are animals. The dietary requirements of dogs, like the dietary requirements of people, are subject to the forces of natural selection. Just like Big Macs and French fries and white bread aren’t optimal food for humans, kibble isn’t optimal food for dogs. If you accept that biologically-appropriate diets exist for humans, and those...
Yep, I’m still working out at home in my garage gym. And, yep, I’m still feeling VERY grateful for it. So, just like I’ve been doing for a few months now, I’m sharing a few my favorite recent home workouts in case you’re in need of a little sweat sesh inspiration. Before we get into...
Great news: If you’re already using collagen peptides for your hair, skin, and nails, you’re likely getting a bunch of other whole-body benefits. Clearly we humans are meant to consume a good amount of collagen. Our ancestors ate nose-to-tail, consuming skin and connective tissue, and boiling down bones to make broth. Gelatin and collagen would have...