Before we dive into the topic of alkalinity, I think it is important to define who we are as a species. We have been designed to be alkaline, yes, but what does this mean exactly? Our two main fluids in the body are blood and lymph. They are meant to…
As trail running is becoming increasingly trendy in the world, it is no surprise that more and more people are looking for ways to get faster, get stronger, avoid injury, and just become an overall better trail runner. People who are somewhat new to running usually want to know…
As you start to age, you might feel that you just don’t seem to be able to have the strength, stamina, or vigor that you used to have in your youth. Well, the good news is that aging doesn’t have to be like that, and there are definitely steps you…
Hot rays of sunshine on white sandy beaches. Pristine water adventures and natures explorations. Serenity spas coupled with delicious food and drinks… Ah, just the thought of voyaging off to a magical place sounds, well, spectacular! Planning a summer vacation or even a weekend getaway will be amazing wherever…
At some point in your life, chances are you may have experienced an injury or some sort of physical limitation that has prevented you from exercising. One of the most common areas of injury are the hips, glutes, and especially the lower back. Why is the lower back area…
The ketogenic diet is a low-carb eating plan that helps the liver manufacture ketones that can be utilized as energy. Also called a low-carb high-fat diet or low-carb diet, the ketogenic diet first became popular during the 1920s and 1930s as a way to treat childhood epilepsy. In fact, the…
Build Endurance and Footspeed to Progress Your Game The French Open tournament just wrapped up and many of you may be watching/ playing tennis on clay during this time of the year. Clay court tennis involves having solid endurance and strong legs in order to meet the physical requirements that…
Very often, when you go on a diet, the most commonly used tool to help you stay on track is the scale. Weighing yourself often can be a helpful indicator of success, but it also helps if you understand what occurs to your weight over the course of the day…
There are a lot of healthy food blogs out there touting specialized or expensive food products to help you stay healthy and fit. You don’t need to purchase anything special for good health however. Just eating a variety of nutritious food from each food group can provide your body what…
There are many things about our body that we take for granted because we don’t have to think about them – it comes naturally. One of those things is breathing. Unless you are a professional athlete or frequent classes like Pilates, Yoga or dance, you aren’t taught how to breathe…