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On our blog, we share everything that excites us about health and fitness, including a variety of methods and tools to enhance your performance and healthspan. Learn more about our programs as well as things you can do on your own. Check back often for education, motivation, and more!
Resistance Band Workout II
This is our second set of workouts utilizing the resistance bands. We love incorporating resistance bands into our workouts because they are portable, perfect for at-home or backyard/park workouts, and come in a variety of strengths. In case you missed our first...
Keto Thanksgiving Stuffing
It's nearly October, and that means Thanksgiving! No doubt Thanksgiving will look quite different this year for all of us, but we still have lots to be thankful for, like family, friends, and good food. This week, we bring you a riff on Jason's grandma's stuffing....
Resistance Band Workout
Get in the loop, guys! This week, we're going to introduce you to working out with a resistance band. Advantages of resistance bands: They are an inexpensive alternative to gym equipment They take up no room and are easy to pack into a suitcase, or to stow away if you...
Plant Based Eating for Health
Plant based or low animal product diets are a popular choice for many reasons, but as with all dietary choices, we have to ensure that we are supporting our health in the long term. Whether you are already vegetarian or vegan or just looking to try out Meatless...
Menopause and Perimenopause
Menopause and perimenopause, a transition shrouded in mystery, and yet it affects half the population. Menopause marks the beginning of a new phase in life, where reproduction is no longer the body’s focus. The grandmother theory hypothesizes that humans and some...
Isothiocyanate What Now?
WHAT THE HELL IS AN ISOTHIOCYANATE & WHY YOU SHOULD CARE? We all know vegetables are good for us. Rich in fiber, vitamins, minerals, and many other phytochemicals. Only some of these are fully identified. They are a crucial dietary component as whole foods in an...
Prolonged Fasting
Please consult your physician before attempting any prolonged fasting. I celebrated my 53rd birthday July 30th by consuming a seafood paella for 2 (myself), 3 delectable cream puffs, and some Spanish vermouth cocktails to wash it all down. The hangover hit me before...
Smoothie 101
There are a lot of ingredient combinations you can throw into a blender, but here is what we recommend to make your smoothie a vehicle to amp up micronutrient intake you would otherwise have trouble consuming with time-efficiency. FROZEN GREENS BASE Most of us have...
Fitness Trackers
Why use Fitness Trackers? Does it help your training? What is the best one for me? Fitness trackers range from simple to sophisticated with price points to match every budget. Their primary purpose is to help with workouts. Most will have a timer feature that lets...
Managing your Microbiome
About 5 years ago, I had a revelation in my approach to self-care and how I framed it for my clients. Our microbiome is a network of trillions of bacteria of various strains living predominantly in our gut (from our mouth to our colon). The study of our microbiome is...