Tips & Advice
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Pros and Cons of Keto, Whole30 + Intermittent Fasting
Are you thinking about trying a new diet? Quick fixes that jolt our systems are tempting to turn to, but we encourage lasting lifestyle changes. While fad diets may be tempting, there are both pros and cons to Keto, Whole30, and Intermittent Fasting. No diet is worth doing if you can’t do it for the… Read More
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What The Navy SEALs Can Teach You About Yoga
While the Navy SEALs are some of the toughest, strongest, most resilient people on earth, Clair Diab, a former military yoga instructor notes “they often need more flexibility and balance.” Due to the high-stress nature of their job, a lot of SEALs constantly battle anxiety, poor sleep, and potentially, PTSD. Recently, the SEALs incorporated yoga… Read More
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Q&A: How do I calm my anxiety?
Q: How do I calm my anxiety? A: According to Harvard’s health scientists, anxiety and its family of stress disorders affect over 40 million Americans, and now with the fears generated from the COVID pandemic, it is on the rise. There is a wide range of anxiety and stress-related disorders. From constant worry to various… Read More
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The Truth About Superfoods
The term “superfood” has taken on a life of its own. Superfoods are commonly defined as “a nutrient-rich food considered to be especially beneficial for health and well-being.” They consist primarily of dark green leafy vegetables, berries, fish, nuts, healthy oils (e.g. olive oil or avocado oil), and a few other nutrient power-houses. What is… Read More
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Q&A: How do I stay safe and cool when hiking in the summer heat?
Q: I am aching to go hiking and get out of the house, but it’s hot out. How do I stay safe and cool when hiking in the summer heat? A: Exercising outdoors has multiple health benefits including a 30% increase in calorie burn (compared to the same exercise and exertion indoors), a lowering of… Read More
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Q&A: What is inflammation, and how do I reduce it?
Q: What is inflammation, and how do I reduce it? A: Acute inflammation is a natural healing and protection response from our immune system. Think of your ankle swelling from an accidental roll on the tennis court. The body floods the joint with plasma and immune repair cells to inhibit movement so the soft tissue… Read More
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How To Reset Your Health In 48 Hours
It’s perfectly understandable that spending an entire week eating healthfully, hiking through lush nature, sleeping well, exercising, and detoxifying will do wonders for your mind and body. But you might be shocked to hear that with the right strategy and a little bit of motivation, you can make a profound impact on your health in… Read More
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Q&A: What is a benchmark workout?
Q: What is a benchmark workout and is it important? A: You’ve probably heard of the term benchmark. Whether it be CrossFit and maintaining a WOD, achieving a lower boy fat percentage on a body composition analysis, or a fitness test compromising of a series of bodyweight exercise repetitions to complete according to age/sex, benchmarks… Read More
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Q&A: How can I balance my hormones as I enter mid-life?
Q: How can I balance my hormones as I enter mid-life? A: If you have difficulty falling asleep, managing food cravings, feel like you’re at the mercy of mood swings, are noticing muscle loss, have excessive sweating, low energy or libido, can’t seem to lose belly fat, or have unusual weight loss or gain, your… Read More
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Q&A: What is Positive Psychology? And can it help me during this time of stress?
Q: What is Positive Psychology? And can it help me during this time of stress? A: Positive Psychology is a relatively new field of study that focuses on improving our mental health by means of “building what’s strong”—a term coined by Martin E.P. Seligman, one of the foremost advocates of positive psychology. It encourages patients to… Read More