As athletes, we often have aches and pains after our hardcore or intense workouts. This is normal and can be a sign that we pushed ourselves, and the body is repairing itself. When the pain lingers and become chronic, leading to forced recovery workouts, or worse yet, forced rest and time off, you may…
Have you ever wondered, “What exactly is inflammation, do I have inflammation, and how can I handle it?” Maybe you have some of these symptoms? Headaches Sinus issues Allergies Chronic pain Stiffness Weight gain Dark circles Puffiness Bloating Abdominal pain or cramping Diarrhea Constipation Fatigue Dry, itchy skin Cravings Brain fog Anxiety Depression…
2020 will go down in history as one of the most challenging years of our lives, professionally and emotionally, in a generation. Covid-19 has changed the world we live in, literally overnight. There has been sickness, struggle, anger, and sadly a great loss of life. Life, however, must go on for our nation and…
Aches and stiffness are not always a matter of “aging.” They can be brought on by daily habits, posture, and repetitive movement. Holding any position for extended periods is not a natural state for our bodies. We are designed to move in a variety of ways. Whether at a computer, in a car, on…
ANIMAL INSTINCTS! Get your mind out of the gutter; this isn’t one of the sexiest Pub Pages that I have written, but maybe one of my personal favs (or favorite topics anyway). This is about “The Freakish Foster Fail” that led to a Surprisingly Serendipitous Solution. I was casually chatting with a…
Every wonder what setting up an IRA really can do for you and your family? All these years of hearing about IRA’s (Individual Retirement Account) I never really understood much about them. I was having dinner with a high school friend that was back in town (Lives in FL now) and she was telling…
7 Reasons to UP Your Protein We don’t simply eat for protein. We eat for amino acids. This can be a very controversial nutrient especially as it relates to animal-based versus plant-based protein. Not only does protein help build new cells, repair old cells, and keep our muscles and bones strong, but it also keeps…
Your Workout Is ONLY As Good As Your Warm-Up By Jasmin Lepir Having had the privilege of working at a very busy health and fitness club, I got to observe many members’ workout routines. The one thing I noticed is how many people do not warm up properly or simply don’t warm up…