Exercise: Does it cause cardiovascular risk?
Cardiac risk is in the news. Young people dying from sudden cardiac arrests. One reason attributed is “heavy exercise” or “heavy weight training.” Sounds very
Featured Essay — Phase 2 Detox
Your Phase 2 Detox Is Broken: The Glutathione Problem
Everyone talks about "detox." Almost nobody understands how it actually works. Your liver detoxifies in two phases. Phase 1 converts toxins into intermediate metabolites. Phase 2 conjugates those
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Inflammaging: A word you should learn
We’ve all heard of inflammation. Imagine you hit your hand against something. Redness, heat and swelling can ensue. Your body is trying to fight
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Furniture: The Toxins They Contain
Quick, take a moment and think how much time you spend on your sofa? It is a few hours a day for me, easily. Now
Meditation: The effect on lactic acid
When you run, lift weights, or push your body hard, your muscles burn. The burning sensation is caused by lactic acid. Lactic acid is a
Values: They Shape Life As They Shape Brands
What are your values? Have you thought about them recently? Ok, let me back up a little. Do you have a brand you really like?
Injury: A lack of training?
We often blame injuries on bad luck. A sudden twist, a wrong step, or lifting something heavy. Injuries rarely happen by chance. Injuries are a
Hormesis - They key to a longer life
Why do some people live longer and healthier than others? It’s not just about luck or genetics. It’s about a biological switch. Inside
Cheese: Make it a part of your everyday diet
Have you eaten cheese recently? If you have not for fear that it will make you put on weight or worse, this article is for
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Mitochondria for Muscles
Your mitochondria are the tiny engines inside every cell. They use food and oxygen and turn them into energy. The more mitochondria you have, the