Vitamin D is a secosteroid hormone that offers innumerable benefits to the skeletal and exoskeletal system. Having enough vitamin D in your system helps to prevent musculoskeletal injuries and even aid in the recovery process. It appears that the body stores vitamin D for use....
You might be shocked to learn that there is a direct link between your mind and gut. Maintaining a positive mindset creates a healthy gut/brain connection. However, never underestimate the fact that your gut also has a dramatic effect on your mind. What is taking...
It is estimated that adults start to lose an average of six pounds of lean muscle mass for every decade of life. Your metabolic rate also takes a nosedive and decreases by anywhere from three to eight percent every decade after you reach 20 years...
Does your body heat up, become red, sore, or swollen? These are all physical signs of inflammation. However, you can also have inflamed tissue inside your body which you cannot see that affects your joints and organs. Allowed to continue, long-term inflammation causes pain and...
The New Year has dawned upon us, so it is time to get your 2019 fitness resolutions in order. Remember, successful resolutions do not just happen. They take planning and commitment to become a reality. The most difficult new year’s fitness resolutions Studies have shown that the...
Research shows that most people do not drink enough water and may confuse thirst with hunger.If you are hungry, drink a glass of cold, clear water and wait 15 minutes. Water can curb hunger pangs, and it is necessary for all your vital body processes:...