Most of us are too busy to think about it, or simply don’t care. Yet the more you explore the impact that food has on your health, major questions arise regarding where the food you are putting into your body comes from. A food mile is defined as how far a food item is transported from producer to consumer. The…
Our bodies are hardwired for stimulus, it’s how we learn! Activities, sports, and exercise create hundreds of combinations of input for our muscles and brains to coordinate. Learn how to appreciate changes in speed and time (duration) during your exercise choices to maximize long term benefit. A baseball player waits patiently at the plate for a pitch, makes contact with…
Considering our hands are our primary drivers to operate in this world, elbow and wrist discomfort is frustrating. Computers, phones, and seated environments have a long term impact on our posture. If you’re experiencing pain anywhere down the arm there are a few things you want to consider. If you fall and sprain your wrist, it’s pretty clear what caused…
Gluten has become a buzz word in personal health care over the last few years. It’s important to learn more about all foods that you put in your body. Let’s take a closer look at gluten, gluten-free products, and some of the potential health impacts of regular consumption. The word “gluten” comes from the latin derivative “glutinum”, which means glue. …
Over the last few decades, counting calories has been a common practice for those looking to lose weight. The concept of consuming only enough of food for your daily needs is fundamentally sound. However calorie counting has become an outdated practice that ignores the fundamental principles of metabolism, hormone balance, and macronutrients. Let’s take a further look. A calorie is…
Knowing the basics of how your heart responds to exercise will give you the upper hand. Making simple adjustments to your routine over time can have a major impact, keeping your cardiovascular system operating at a high capacity for the rest of your life. The heart, lungs, veins, and arteries make up our cardiovascular system and together are responsible for…
Reading through the “latest” study on nutrition, health, or fitness can be confusing to say the least. There seem to be reversals of official opinion on what is considered healthy every other week. The truth is that all of us experience such different realities and combinations of variables that affect us. Here are some things to consider to make sense…
A leading cause of disability worldwide, most of us have experienced lower back discomfort at some point in our lives. Understanding the function of the lumbar spine, why it breaks down, and an educated approach to sustainable care is important for all of us. Be prepared by learning the basics. The lumbar spine is made up of five vertebrae (L1-L5)…
Fiber helps with digestion, stabilizes blood sugar, balances out gut bacteria, and has been shown to regulate chronic disease markers. Found in plant based foods, make sure you have a basic understanding of fiber’s role in your digestive health. Fiber can be broken down into two categories: soluble and insoluble. Different foods will promote different chemical reactions inside of your…
We live in a world inundated with food. There are options everywhere we go, our brains constantly getting signals of availability. Having an understanding of the inner workings of our physical and emotional responses to hunger can help us improve our self control and selections. Let’s take a deeper look at some of the factors involved. Stress is often the…