Probiotics before exercise may be the secret to muscle growth
Posted on: October 26, 2021 Posted by: Michele Lee Comments: 0

Probiotics before exercise may be the secret to muscle growth

The more researchers study the gut microbiota, the more wonderous their findings are. They’re discovering that the trillions of “friendly” bacteria and other microbes living inside our digestive system do much more than keep the gut healthy. For instance, scientists have uncovered a link between the gut microbiota and the brain they term the gut-brain axis. The health of the gut microbiome has been found to influence dementia development in…

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Simple hack makes mindful breathing work for pain relief
Posted on: October 26, 2021 Posted by: Michele Lee Comments: 0

Simple hack makes mindful breathing work for pain relief

It’s long been known that meditative, mindful breathing helps with various health conditions, including pain.  Mindful breathing doesn’t involve manipulating or changing the way you breathe. It’s just about focusing your awareness on the natural rhythm of your breathing. Sounds easy, right? Well, not for everyone. And if you’re one of those people who’s tried mindful breathing to reduce chronic pain, but who’s been disappointed by your inability to continue…

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11 hidden sources of sodium that skyrocket blood pressure
Posted on: October 26, 2021 Posted by: Michele Lee Comments: 0

11 hidden sources of sodium that skyrocket blood pressure

Excess sodium in your bloodstream pulls water into your blood vessels. Like turning up the water supply to your garden hose, this increases the pressure on the blood vessels. Over time, they stretch and become scarred, which forces your heart to work too hard. The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Dietary Guidelines for Americans state that most adults should limit their sodium intake to less than 23mg per day, or about…

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How Alzheimer’s may start in the liver
Posted on: October 26, 2021 Posted by: Michele Lee Comments: 0

How Alzheimer’s may start in the liver

We’ve learned a lot about Alzheimer’s disease in recent years. For instance, we now know that Alzheimer’s is characterized by two abnormal protein structures in the brain: plaques and tau tangles. Beta-amyloid plaques build up in the spaces between nerve cells, and tau tangles build up inside the cells. Together they damage and kill nerve cells and may interfere with communications between the cells and disrupt vital processes. And in…

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Rest & Recovery: 6 Charts Reveal Their Power
Posted on: October 23, 2021 Posted by: Michele Lee Comments: 0

Rest & Recovery: 6 Charts Reveal Their Power

[ad_1] Rest and recovery are just as important as sweaty, grueling workouts. There, we said it. But does anyone believe it? Gentle yoga sessions and extra time in bed can feel like the opposite of what you need to see results. It’s as if they’re more of an indulgence than a necessity—nice for when you have extra time. (And who has extra time?) Only that’s just not true. Here are…

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Stress Management Techniques for Coaches
Posted on: October 21, 2021 Posted by: Michele Lee Comments: 0

Stress Management Techniques for Coaches

[ad_1] People often don’t think straight when they’re stressed out. That includes clients. It’s as if an evil scientist has inserted a microchip into their brains—one that forces them to do things they swore they wouldn’t do ever again, like watching two seasons of Shameless without even so much as a potty break. Then they show up for a coaching session looking or sounding irritated, ashamed, and/or even more stressed.…

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What your teeth can reveal about your dementia risk
Posted on: October 21, 2021 Posted by: Michele Lee Comments: 0

What your teeth can reveal about your dementia risk

You’ve probably heard about the connection between poor oral health and heart disease. However, what you may not know is that the dangers of gum disease go far beyond your heart and can actually put you at risk of kidney disease, diabetes, and even cancer. It can even increase your chances of ending up on a ventilator or dying due to COVID-19. And now, there’s even more bad news if…

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COVID’s long haul symptoms tied to ‘micro clots’
Posted on: October 21, 2021 Posted by: Michele Lee Comments: 0

COVID’s long haul symptoms tied to ‘micro clots’

After almost two years of dealing with the pandemic, all of us, including our brightest doctors and scientists are still in the dark about numerous issues around SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19. One thing is for certain, though. We’re all ready for it to go away. But despite declining infection numbers, it’s found a way to hang on… One of the most confounding mysteries has been the virus’s ability…

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The surprising deficiency increasing new cases of heart disease
Posted on: October 19, 2021 Posted by: Michele Lee Comments: 0

The surprising deficiency increasing new cases of heart disease

If you eat right and take a multi-vitamin, the thought of suffering an iron deficiency is likely the furthest thing from your mind. Besides, if you did somehow stumble into a deficiency, your doctor would let you know about it when he does your yearly blood work following your checkup, right? But for many of us (even possibly the majority of us), a silent iron deficiency could be driving not…

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How nighttime workouts impact your sleep
Posted on: October 19, 2021 Posted by: Michele Lee Comments: 0

How nighttime workouts impact your sleep

The most obvious ways exercise contributes to your well-being is by helping you to maintain a healthy weight, good muscle tone and strong bones. But a regular exercise regimen does so much more than that. For starters, consistent exercise is key to a healthy heart. Getting aerobic exercise helps lower blood pressure and cholesterol levels. And it reduces the odds of developing coronary heart disease, even in those with a…

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