The wellness industry is riddled with grifters—individuals who prioritize profit over people, peddling unproven remedies, pseudoscience, and even dangerous advice. While some influencers may have good intentions, the lack of regulation and accountability in this space can lead to serious consequences for your health.
The Dark Side of Wellness Influencers: Think Twice Before Taking Their Advice Read More »
Some time ago I saw a coach use the acronym MEDS, Meditation (or Mindfulness), Exercise, Diet and Sleep as a device to remind us about some good ways to improve our wellbeing. I loved it so much I stole it. Now, however, I want to reimagine it and really make it mine. Henceforth, MEDS will be Movement, Eating, Dhyana and Sleep.
MEDS 2.0 “Mindfulness, Exercise, Diet Sleep” is no more Read More »
We did not evolve to sit in chairs. We walk, we squat, we lie down. Okay, maybe sit on a rock or a log for a while, but not the hours we modern humans do. It causes muscular imbalances, which causes skeletal misalignments, which cause fatigue and pain.
Why Do my Back, Neck and Joints Hurt? Read More »
In order to beat this system, you have to be fast! (See what I did there?) Intermittently fast. Our bodies pretty much ignore missing a meal or two, or even days without eating. So yes, the best way to reduce caloric intake is, surprise! Just don’t eat. Not eating is actually easier than eating just a little.
Short Attention-Span Health (Part Two) Intermittent Fasting (IF) Read More »
We’ve talked about MEDS for wellbeing: Meditation, Diet, Exercise and Sleep. It’s nice when Science crosses them over. Clearly, you can’t eat while you’re sleeping, usually (Or Can You?) But that’s not all.
Sleep Away Calories Read More »
Constant hustle and bustle, and various stressors take a toll on emotional wellness. While there are numerous treatment options available, including therapy and medication, some people seek self-powered ways to manage their symptoms. One such approach gaining popularity is the practice of mindfulness and breathing exercises.
Mindfulness and Breathing: Self-Powered Emotional Wellness Read More »
Late Capitalism squeezes the last few drops of exploitable time out of our lives. And yet we try to improve ourselves personally and professionally, it’s easy to get overwhelmed. We can do something called Functional Freeze. We have so much to do, yet we can’t seem to get anything done! There are ways out of it this.
Simple Ways to Find More Time Read More »
Are you looking for a simple and effective way to improve your health? Look no further than the humble fiber. Yes, that’s right, fiber! While it may not sound glamorous, incorporating a high fiber diet into your daily routine can do wonders for your overall well-being. Let’s explore the incredible health benefits of a high
The Health Benefits of a High Fiber Diet Read More »
I said as much in my post about Changing Body Composition. Science confirms it. This dude wrote a whole book about it. Tolja! In “Hooked,” Michael Moss explores how no addictive drug can fire up the reward circuitry in our brains as rapidly as our favorite foods. — Read on www.nytimes.com/2021/03/25/well/eat/hooked-junk-food.html The other thing about
This is Your Brain on Junk Food: In ‘Hooked,’ Michael Moss Explores Addiction Read More »
Getting fit is a long game. But hours running or months dieting can be a slog. What if you could take small, strong doses of each? That is where High-Impact Interval Training (HIIT) and Intermittent Fasting (IF) come in: quicker hacks to get your body stronger, slimmer, and healthier. And, they work better! Rather than
Short Attention-Span Health (Part One): HIIT Read More »
