Is Getting Stronger Your Best Cancer Protection?
Dr. Marc Bubbs ND, CISSN, CSCS @DrBubbs Increasing the amount of “movement” you get in the day is one of the best ways to reduce your risk of cancer and all other chronic degenerative conditions. Every year, there are 14 million new cancer cases diagnosed globally and diagnoses are expected to increase by 70% in […]
Why You Should Workout on an Empty Stomach
Dr. Richard Maurer, ND @drrichardmaurer Blood Code Fitness Principle #1 We are mistakenly given the message that what we eat provides energy for the next few hours or for some upcoming activity. But in the evolution of our human body, we had to do some activity on an empty stomach to procure the thing we […]
Lessons From the Mindlessly Slim
(NaturalPath) According to the Cornell Food and Brand Lab, there are lessons to be learned from those individuals who stay thin effortlessly. Through what they call the Global Healthy Weight Registry, the researchers surveyed adults who have successfully maintained a healthy body weight throughout their lives. The survey included questions about diet, exercise and daily routines. […]
What do cold feet and hands have to do with the heart?
Dr. Jodi Vingelen, ND @VLM_Dr_Jodi I was thinking about love, chocolate, and the heart shape we use to express love. Also, my stream of consciousness went on to thinking about the anatomical heart. It’s amazing how this muscle is continuously pumping blood without rest unless you are an unlucky individual. It started pumping when you […]
6 Tips for a Heart-Healthy Valentine’s Day
Dr. Sarah Cimperman, ND @drcimperman Research studies show that love plays an important role in cardiovascular health.1 This Valentine’s Day, forget the candy and celebrate with some heart-healthy activities instead. Whether you’re planning a romantic evening, a night out with friends, or time with the family, here are six ways to connect with loved ones […]
Coffee to Help With Fitness Goals
There might be a simple way to get you moving toward your fitness goals right in your morning cup of jo. The caffeine found in coffee and many teas might be the thing you need both to wake you up and to get you through a tough workout. In a study published in the scientific journal […]
Exercise Early in Life Promotes a Healthy Brain and Metabolism
(NaturalPath) In a study out of the University of Colorado at Boulder that was published in the Immunology and Cell Biology journal, researchers conducted a study and discovered that exercise early in life would bolster the microbiome and promote a healthy brain and metabolism. According to the study, “Microbes take up residence within human intestines […]
Why Anaerobic is Better!
Dr. Richard Maurer, ND @drrichardmaurer Anaerobic versus aerobic? It’s like meat versus vegetables—it’s not an either-or, I know. Anaerobic and aerobic are on the same team and work together for 99.9 percent of our natural activities. What I am referring to when I say anaerobic and aerobic are these two systems1. Short-term / Lactic acid […]
Getting the most from your stretching routine
New research reviews hundreds of studies to determine the best way to stretch to improve range of motion and prevent injury during sports and exercise The conclusions of a systematic review of hundreds of studies contradict the most common static stretching findings from the last 15 years. This research is available today in Applied Physiology, Nutrition, […]
Natural Testosterone Boosting Tips for Males
Dr. Bianca Garilli, ND @DoctorBianca If there is a common theme that runs through the patients I see in my office, it’s the desire to be less fatigued and have more energy. Isn’t that what we all want? More vitality on a daily basis, more energy to enjoy the life we have created, enhanced motivation […]