Pumpkin seeds are one of nature’s most nourishing foods. While they may be small, their nutrition is mighty – and you really only need to eat a small handful of them to receive the full benefits. Pumpkin seeds have been linked with health benefits like improving heart and prostate health, reducing cancer risk, and promoting
Aloe vera is known for its amazing healing properties, and has been used across many continents for thousands of years. It is a member of the Old World succulent group known as Aloaceae. Aloe vera leaves hold a gooey translucent gel that is slightly bitter. The gel is made up of around 96% water, 18
If you want to improve muscle definition and fast-track your way to washboard abs, then use this fat loss specific, three-phase, muscle-preserving training system. Everyone is wondering what they need to be doing post-COVID lockdown. An awesome article was put together by Tom MacCormick, covering how you can get back to making gains. This inspired me to
Having a healthy immune response is key to prevent diseases. It’s especially important nowadays with the novel coronavirus, which now has infected more than 30 million people worldwide. People with a weakened immune system are more likely to get sick. And though taking up such precautions as wearing a mask has its benefits, it has its limitations. Fortunately, there are natural ways
Restricting calories and getting hungry is no fun. Your mind plays tricks on you and you continually wonder whether attaining visible abs is worth the omission of carbs. Well, a simple switch in starch may be exactly what you need to stay fuller longer and thus reduce cravings for carbohydrates during caloric deficits. Here’s some
No matter how busy you are, making time to exercise and take care of yourself is really important – and with the 10-week no-gym home workout plan, you can achieve just that. Getting to the gym can sometimes be a pain – it takes up a huge part of your day, especially when considering the travel time
If you live in North America, there’s a pretty good chance you’re low on vitamin D. According to the journal Nutrition Research, over 42% of U.S. adults are deficient in the nutrient. Harvard University has also estimated that roughly 1 billion people worldwide are deficient in vitamin D – and this isn’t a good thing. Vitamin
There’s no way around it: chronic pain, whether due to an illness, persistent injury, or an acute incident, sucks. If you’re an active or competitive person and you’ve ever been seriously injured or dealt with significant pain, you know that it can be devastating. If you’re a coach or a trainer, you know that keeping a client motivated and
I get it. It hurts when you move, so you try to limit the amount you move so you don’t suffer as much. It’s a natural reaction. And it’s one your brain is counting on. Let’s chat about why your mind is banking on you doing that, and what’s the sneaky bugger doing? The first
The shoulder is the most mobile joint in the body, so it’s not surprising that it’s one of the most commonly jacked-up joints as well. Nearly everyone I have worked with has messed up their shoulder at one time or another (including me). It’s easy to do once you know how, thankfully, it’s also relatively easy to
