Without a doubt proper exercise is one of the most powerful weapons we have for reducing chronic inflammation that can trigger cancer growth, keeping estrogen levels in check which protects against all hormone-dependent cancers, strengthening the immune system and stopping tumor growth by stimulating activity in key enzymes while minimizing the impact of carcinogens (substances/exposures that [...]
Most of us never give so much of a thought to one of the most important muscles in our body - our heart. This underappreciated muscle/organ beats away in the background like some faithful servant, never complaining and always on the job but rarely noticed. However, by the age of 40 almost 50 percent [...]
Sadly the focus of our society is on getting skinny and losing weight. We jump for joy when we see the latest diet hit the shelves. These diets; however, are very dangerous. The majority of these fad diets focus on a very small calorie intake. When we consume less calories or fuel than our [...]
When it comes to being healthy, losing weight and slimming down where should your focus be? Exercise or diet? Both. Weight loss is achieved by burning more calories than you take in or consuming fewer than you burn. Permanent weight loss and high energy levels are for the most part, the result of a [...]
We now know, without doubt, that sitting for prolonged periods of time is devastating to our health and longevity. Our sedentary lifestyles are taking a toll and many people can no longer perform basic, functional, natural movements without suffering pain or inviting illness. Believe it or not, the natural resting position of a person [...]
You only need to take a look around you to see that most everyone in so-called civilized nations are actually pursuing an “accelerated aging program”; one that leaves us feeling old and exhausted long before our time. Consuming a diet of primarily junk foods and fast foods and leading a sedentary lifestyle are the primary culprits. [...]
Our modern-day lives are indeed busy. Technology continues to speed up our world, placing excessive demands on our time, causing personal expectations to rise. This undue stress ends up plagueing us with health damaging, negative emotions as it weaves its distorted vibration through our nervous system. if reaching our full potential is on our [...]
There are numerous ways you can approach resistance training but one version that seems to work well for lots of people is called “slow weight training”. This kind of exercise fits the description of a complete exercise. The benefits reach across the board to bodybuilders, those wanting to lose weight and those wishing to [...]
You have finally taken the leap and joined the gym or maybe you have adopted a new exercise routine that you know will help you get you back into shape. You should congratulate yourself. You have now accomplished the hardest part, beginning. At this point, you will want to make sure you get the [...]
One of the most common problems afflicting modern society today, especially women, is an unhealthy body image. Because we are very impressionable at that early age this unhealthy body image begins in childhood. When unhealthy actions and unrealistic ideals are communicated to us, we internalize them. Once internalized, we pass these distorted ideals on [...]
