Watching a TEDx Talk by Dan Buettner on longevity inspired me to write this. The following three blogs are a summary of his talk with a few of my own ideas. If you want to watch the original talk head over to YouTube and search his name otherwise stay tuned for a summary of his […]
Learning From Longevity Cultures: Part 1 Read More »
Here you are in the midst of modern society. No time. Rushed. Distracted. And eating… really, really fast. It seems like half the time you’re not even chewing our food properly! It’s time to discover eating slowly and what it can do for your health and well-being. Learning to eat slowly is one of the
Is sugar bad? Should you avoid it? This is possibly one of the most controversial topics in diet and health, but today, we’re going to tackle it with hard-core science and unveil the facts you need to know. First, let’s define exactly what we mean by sugar. Is it the white stuff you scoop
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Just when you think being pregnant is enough to deal with, nature has to throw in the curve-ball of a higher risk of low back pain. Not only that, but statistically, it’s said to start early on in pregnancy and increase over time. This can put a lot of stress not only on the mother,
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Why is proper posture so important? Is it for the way you look? Sure, people definitely look better when they fix their posture. But regardless of esthetics, your posture is actually key to how your body functions in more ways than one. Take muscles for example: when you’re sitting with your head forward, your posterior
How Poor Posture Is Destroying Your Health & 2 Posture Tests To Try At Home Read More »
Here’s one thing you probably already know: the human body was not designed to sit at a desk all day. Our bodies require constant movement, so any job or activity that keeps you in one position for a long time (ie. office work and video games) can have negative effects on your body. The most
Office Worker Toolkit: Tips for those who sit at a desk all day Read More »
Introduction “The best time to relax is when you don’t have time for it.” I think we can all relate with this quote. You find yourself halfway through the week swamped with a long list of to-dos and no end in sight… Except for maybe a vacation here and there, but let’s be honest, most
Pillar No. 4: Stress Less, Be Well Read More »
Introduction So it’s been established that exercise has incredible benefits for your body, your brain and everything in between, but with so much said out there about exercise and “The Ultimate Workout Program” you’re left with your head spinning before you even pick up a weight! Well today we’re going to be covering how to
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Introduction From reading this title you may be expecting me to give you the exact number of fruits and vegetables you need to achieve optimal diet status, or maybe a fancy new diet plan consisting of only baby broccoli. Many people have different takes on healthy eating and how to approach it, but chances are
Pillar No. 2: Eat Well, Be Well Read More »
Introduction So you’ve been consistent with your eating and your workouts for quite some time now, but for some reason the results you were expecting just aren’t happening. You need answers. What could possibly be happening?! Well, have you considered your sleep habits? Everything is dependent on proper sleep quality. From your performance during exercise
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