Should you add protein powder to your diet?

Should you add protein powder to your diet?

Age, sex and activity level effects your protein need.   With so much focus on high protein diets, it makes you wonder how much protein you really need and whether you’re getting enough.   The answer is not clear. There is research underway to determine...
Should you try an intermittent fasting program?

Should you try an intermittent fasting program?

Fasting is about timing more than calorie restriction. The word fasting makes me think of trendy diets that help followers loose weight quickly but are either hard to follow and/or hard to stick with. The fasting process described in Intuitive Fasting is a little...
Three things that you can do to improve your sleep.

Three things that you can do to improve your sleep.

Health and lifestyle effects the quality of your sleep.   Medical experts are talking more about the importance of sleep because it effects your short term performance and may also effect your long term health. In the short term, poor sleep can effect your energy...
Good alignment helps to keep your joints pain free.

Good alignment helps to keep your joints pain free.

How good alignment keeps your joints healthy.   Good alignment is when your body is in correct or appropriate relative positions. Proper alignment makes your body stronger and easier to move. In fact, hips that are properly aligned can safely support 8x your body...
Five cookbooks to help you transition to a plant based diet.

Five cookbooks to help you transition to a plant based diet.

Incorporate plant based foods into your diet slowly.   Before you eliminate whole food groups from your diet, think about how you currently eat and how many changes your desired diets will require.   There are different types of plant based diets and some...
Four Ways to Modify Your Pilates Practice for Back Pain

Four Ways to Modify Your Pilates Practice for Back Pain

How to Modify Your Pilates Practice for Back Pain The latest research shows that exercise is one of the most effective ways to manage and overcome back pain. Pilates, in particular, is highly beneficial because it strengthens your core—the essential support system for...
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