Wellness
Benefits of Active Recovery for Sleep, Circulation, and More
Recovery is the most commonly neglected part of a successful workout regime. If you don’t give your body what it needs to recover after a workout, you’ll never see the physical improvements you want. The recovery process is where real growth happens, whether it’s muscle growth, fat loss, or improved cardiovascular health. There are two types of recovery you can...
Why Morning Light is a Must for Peak Performance
There are a lot of positive things you can do at the start of your day - hydrate, eat a healthy breakfast, meditate, for example - but something as small as getting outside and viewing sunlight might have a bigger positive effect than everything else combined. Morning light exposure is vital for keeping your biological clock, or circadian rhythm,...
Working Out With Little Sleep: Should You Do It?
Proper sleep is vital when it comes to performing at your best, mentally and physically. So with that in mind, is it smart to go to the gym as you normally would if you’ve had a poor night’s sleep? Or should you take the day off to rest and recover? Read on and we’ll tell you. We’ll explain how sleep...
6 Foods that Weaken the Immune System
As we travel deeper into cold and flu season in the middle of an already ongoing pandemic, it’s more important than ever to keep our immune systems as strong as possible. If you plan on making any lifestyle changes to boost your immune system, it’s worth your time to also avoid things that will work against you. Specifically, foods that...
Health vs. Appearance: And How to Optimize for Both
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How to Identify and Prevent Leaky Gut
“Leaky gut” is becoming a more widely known condition, especially among the holistic and naturopathic health community. Leaky gut is a term for increased intestinal permeability, posing several health concerns and digestive upset. Although all Western medical professionals may not be fully on board with “leaky gut” being a real thing, more and more clinicians are coming around to acknowledging...
How Fiber Affects Gut Health, Weight Loss, and a Lot More
A high fiber diet probably isn’t something you’d expect to see go viral in the wellness space. It just isn’t as sexy as other nutrients when it comes to performance, weight loss, and physique. However, fiber is one of the most impactful nutrients for all of these things. Your fiber intake affects several aspects of your health that ultimately change...
Improve Sleep Quality for Better Workouts
Everyone knows that sleep is important. After all, most of us feel pretty lousy after a sleepless night. But did you know sleep is also crucial for workout recovery? In fact, when we’re sleeping, the body takes care of important repair processes such as allowing muscle tissues to recover between workouts. This article will explain how to optimize sleep...
Why You Need This High Fiber Breakfast Smoothie
Maybe you track your macros, but have you ever tracked fiber? Even though it’s an essential nutrient with tons of health benefits, most of us aren’t getting enough. Breakfast is a great time to jump-start your fiber intake for the day. One of the easiest ways to do this is with a high-fiber breakfast smoothie. You can customize your smoothie...
Top 5 Benefits of Sauna Use After a Workout
While many of us may choose to use a sauna after a workout, the benefits of it after exercise go beyond relaxation. In fact, evidence suggests that using a sauna after a workout can improve heart health, muscle recovery, endurance, and may even boost the immune system and weight loss efforts. The following article explains the main benefits of...
Dangers of Processed Sugar
Everybody enjoys a sweet treat now and again, but are you really aware of how much sugar you're consuming on a regular basis? Here's why added sugar is bad for your overall health.
How Whey Protein Can Help Reduce Heart Disease
Whey protein is typically associated with muscle building, but it has many other health benefits too, including reducing the risk of heart disease. Here's how whey protein can help.
Taking Protein After Surgery
Surgery is a challenging ordeal - and the recovery period afterwards is a vital time to prioritize your health. So how can protein powders assist with recovery and what studies support this?
