Why Quality Sleep is the Key to “Never Ending” Recovery

14 Feb 2019
Why Quality Sleep is the Key to “Never Ending” Recovery

Elite athletes are known to take good care of their bodies. Good nutrition and training play a big part on how well they perform and recover. However, what many people do not know is that quality sleep also plays a major role in how well an athlete performs. And with good nutrition and training added to the mix, athletes can recover faster (including from injuries), and prolong their athletic careers. LeBron James, Serena Williams, and Tom Brady are classic examples of athletes who continue to dominate with the aid of good nutrition, training, and quality sleep. And sleep also plays a critical role in their recovery process as well. You.

Poor Posture May Be The Cause Of Your Chronic Pain – Here’s How to Fix That

28 Dec 2018
Poor Posture May Be The Cause Of Your Chronic Pain – Here’s How to Fix That

It’s no secret that American’s have a poor posture problem. A simple Google search will produce plenty of articles on this topic. However, what many people may not know is that poor posture can lead to all sorts of long-term issues, including chronic pain. If you think about it, this makes sense. A typical day for an office worker often involves hunching over a computer for 8-12 hours. Then at home, more slouching may take place while couch-surfing for a television program or movie to watch. Not sitting correctly can be detrimental to your lungs and abdominal organs. And when your lungs are compressed, it makes it difficult to breathe..

Top Inflammatory Foods to Avoid and Anti-Inflammatory Foods to Incorporate For a Healthier You

14 Dec 2018
Top Inflammatory Foods to Avoid and Anti-Inflammatory Foods to Incorporate For a Healthier You

Depending on your situation, inflammation can either be good or bad. When your body is sick or injured, inflammation is your body’s natural way of protecting itself. Inflammation can also stimulate healing and defend itself from foreign invaders. However, when it comes to chronic inflammation in your body, this can be harmful. Chronic inflammation is linked to all sorts of health disorders such as heart disease, diabetes, obesity, arthritis, and many chronic pain disorders. What’s interesting to note, however, is that the foods and beverages you consume can have a big impact on inflammation. I’ll share some of the foods to avoid that can cause inflammation along with foods that.

Can Essential Oils Be Used to Improve Overall Wellness?

28 Oct 2018
Can Essential Oils Be Used to Improve Overall Wellness?

Complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) has become more and more popular over the past few decades, and essential oils have played a big part. But what exactly are essential oils? How are they used and why should you use them? I will dissect the answers to these questions in this article, but first, let’s go over a brief history lesson of essential oils. Essential Oils History For thousands of years, essential oils have been used across many ancient cultures for health and medicinal purposes. In fact, the use and effectiveness of essential oils are well-documented in ancient texts, archeology, and literature across the globe. Many of these sources describe the.

Chronic Pain Can Be Avoided With Proper Nutrition and a Healthy Gut

26 Apr 2018
Chronic Pain Can Be Avoided With Proper Nutrition and a Healthy Gut

In recent articles, I talk about ways in which you can treat chronic pain versus managing it with medications, and why this is important. Chronic pain is a big issue, especially here in the U.S. An estimated 100 million Americans live with chronic pain, and these numbers are expected to grow in coming years. Why are more and more Americans suffering from chronic pain at alarming rates? There are several factors such as environment, stress, injury, or illness. However, one culprit that is often overlooked is diet, and how nutrition can mitigate or prevent a chronic disorder from occurring down the road. Chronic Pain and Poor Nutrition Whether you are.