Wellness
Contrast Therapy: How to Use Hot and Cold Exposure to Boost Recovery
Sauna, hot baths and cold water immersion are all becoming extremely popular ways for athletes and regular fitness enthusiasts to improve recovery and fight post-workout soreness. But while these methods are effective on their own, combining them - in a practice known as contrast therapy - may provide even greater benefits. Keep reading to learn all you need to know...
Do You Have to Sacrifice Taste for Health?
Eating healthy is often considered boring, and bland. We feel we must sacrifice flavor in the name of health. But it doesn’t have to be this way. In fact, it shouldn’t be this way. It is possible to have both. By shifting our perception from what is considered a healthy meal to foods we enjoy that nourish us, we can...
Does Coffee Make You Gain Weight?
Millions of people worldwide drink coffee everyday for its rich flavor and energizing effects. However, there has been ongoing debate about whether coffee can contribute to weight gain. In this article, we'll delve into the science behind coffee and weight gain to separate fact from fiction. We'll explore how coffee affects the body, its potential impact on weight, and how...
Your Ultimate Gut Health Morning Routine
If you’re someone who struggles with digestive health, or you simply want to optimize your gut health, implementing a simple gut health morning routine is important. With just a few simple steps you can easily support your gut health, which also sets you up for better well-being overall. This article will explain the science behind gut health, will outline three...
Will a Toenail Grow Back Normally?
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Here's How Sleep Quality Impacts Muscle Mass
Sleep is an essential part of life. Unfortunately, during busy or stressful times it often gets sacrificed. It may not seem like a big deal to skip out on a few hours of sleep here and there in the name of productivity, however, poor sleep quality can impact a lot more than just your mood. Sleep deprivation can negatively affect...
How to Not Let an Injury Derail You
Injuries suck, but they happen. If training and fitness are a part of your life for the long haul, then at one point or another you’ll probably deal with an injury that sidelines you from the gym. The mistake many people make is that they think since they can’t hit the weights, their fitness progress is on pause. So, they...
How Long Does it Take For a Toenail to Grow Back?
Toenails may seem insignificant, that is until you’ve had the misfortune of losing one. It turns out, our nails are pretty important for protecting the tips of our fingers and toes which means missing a toenail can make walking, jogging, or other activities on your feet pretty uncomfortable for a while. Unfortunately, they take their time growing back. In fact,...
Can Stress Cause Indigestion?
Stress is a common thing that everyone will experience at some point in their lives. While a moderate amount of stress can be beneficial for your overall well-being, chronic stress can wreak havoc on your body, including the digestive system. Stress can impact digestion in a number of ways, and this article will explore the relationship between stress and digestion....
Does Collagen Actually Work for Loose Skin?
Collagen is a nutrition supplement that is believed to provide many health and beauty benefits for women. Some of the potential benefits include improved skin health, elasticity, and appearance, better hair growth, and preservation of muscle mass and bone density. While there is some research that supports the use of collagen supplementation to improve loose skin, more evidence is...
Collagen vs. Hyaluronic Acid: Which One for Skin?
When it comes to the game of skincare, collagen and hyaluronic acid (HA) are the star players. Whether your goal is to ward off wrinkles or give your skin a more youthful glow, chances are you’ve heard of one of the two. But what is the difference between them? Collagen vs Hyaluronic Acid: What's the Difference Both collagen and HA...
The Gut-Serotonin Connection
Recent research continues to highlight the value of maintaining a healthy gut. As it turns out, our gut health is important for more than just digestion. The healthy microbes that inhabit our digestive system play a variety of roles in the human body. They impact our immune system, inflammation, metabolism, and more [1]. Serotonin, a neurotransmitter that plays a role...
How to Do a Fitness Year-End Review
New year, new you? That’s the philosophy a lot of people have when the calendar ticks over. It’s an opportunity to realign your focus, set goals, and start living your best life. Most of us set new year’s resolutions designed to help us do just that. The problem is, these resolutions often don’t work out. Instead of setting superficial goals...
