Category: Fitness Habits

Top 4 Supplements To Take Daily

As a practicing naturopathic doctor, I have found 4 supplements to be of high value for maximizing life performance. When it comes to supplemental nutrition, whether that is herbs, vitamins, minerals, amino acids or other natural born agents, it is important to recognize that what transforms one person’s life may not have the same effect […]

What to eat before and after workouts to build muscle

Fitness gains don’t just come from what we do in the gym, but what we eat before and after workouts. Pre and post workout nutrition will help us maximize the 20, 30, 60 minutes we spend training our body in the gym. I interviewed the fittest 50 year old woman on the planet a few […]

Postpartum Workout Plan: Do’s & Don’ts of Postpartum Exercise

Many women want a postpartum workout plan so they can safely lose the “baby weight”. While I’m all for working out, you don’t want to be too aggressive in trying to get your pre-pregnancy figure back. You created a human and literally birthed a miracle. That’s awesome enough!! Second, if you try to race to get […]

How To Get Rid Of Stress Belly Fat | 3 Keys To Burning Belly Fat

How do we get rid of stress belly fat? I think we all know by now that crackers, chips, cookies, even the so-called “healthy” variety, aren’t going to do us any favors in the belly fat department. Nor is sitting at a desk all day with little to no exercise. If you need some extra […]

Building Muscle Suppresses Cancer

One of the problems that come with a highly inflamed body is cancer progression but building muscle suppresses cancer. That’s why if you are not building muscle, you are missing out on a high potency, anti-inflammatory support system. Why Building Muscle Suppresses Cancer Our muscles actually produce proteins that act as tumor suppressor compounds. In […]

The many benefits of the supplement NAC

There’s been so much discussion lately about NAC that I thought it was worth highlighting the benefits of the supplement NAC. This simple amino acid has anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, antibacterial, antiviral, and anti-cancer properties. NAC supports glutathione production If you have been around the health accumulation camp, then you’ve probably come across N-acetyl Cysteine also more […]

Why Does Functional Strength Training Matter?

Why does functional strength training matter and why is it called functional strength training or resistance training?  It’s called strength training because it makes you stronger and more capable of overcoming life resistance.  Strength training for youth and vitality Who doesn’t want an increased capacity for doing life and living out the full number of […]