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Wang Chun. Muay Thai. Jiu-Jitsu. It sounds like I’m ordering a feast from the local MSG-laden Asian fusion restaurant down the street. With all the unfamiliar sounds and words, is it any wonder Aikido sounds like something served over rice? Where do you even begin to understand the difference between the various martial arts? How do you choose what’s best for you? Not all of us can be an 8th degree Black Belt Grand Master and the creator...
What does peanut butter do to your body? ​Maybe the title ruins my chances of stumping you with this riddle. But wait. I’ll give it a shot anyway. ​What tastes great with chocolate but is just as tasty with celery?​ ​It’s not salad dressing, jam, or caramel - it’s peanut butter. I know… duh!​ People ask me if peanut butter is healthy. Sometimes, they want to know if different nut butter is more nutritious. ​Today, I’m...
​Are you still considering a fish oil supplement? ​They’ve become very popular over the last decade, but a lot of us are still on the fence. ​That’s because many of us... ...myself included... are concerned about overfishing, bad science, and heavy metal toxicity. Seriously, the more you read, the more confusing it becomes. ​It gets better/worse: It gets better/worse: ​We have to weigh those concerns against the fact that we need omega-3 fatty...
A new revolution has occurred in video games. You no longer need to sit idle playing games and gain weight. There is a new breed of video games that is called "Exergaming" which allows you to get exercise and lose weight by playing video games. Lose weight playing video games:What is ExergamingTypes of ExergamesList of Top 10 Exergames:Additional Resources What is Exergaming Exergaming, a portmanteau of "exercise" and "gaming," refers to video...
Why Put Coconut Oil in Coffee I don’t always drink coffee, but when I do, I don’t go to a corner café. I don’t order triple-shot lattes or icy blended confections. And I really can’t handle espresso. The reason I opt for a coffee now and then is because I love getting the energy boost and antioxidants. Most of all, it’s another opportunity to take coconut oil internally. Look, I hate swallowing oils. Oil pulling has basically trained me to...
​​Fructose the bad, the good and the best nutrition secrets. How many health truisms do you hear on a weekly basis? ​Drink lots of water. ​Abs are made in the kitchen. ​You are what you eat. ​And one I find myself repeating frequently: ​Sugar is a dangerous drug. ​While our parents were more likely to be worried about fat, we’re all about limiting sugar. Do you know anyone on the paleo diet? I do, and I can tell...
How much do you love turmeric? What’s your favorite dish to add it to? Or do you prefer a supplement? So much has been said of this spice in the last decade. While it’s been essential to Eastern cooking since the beginning of time, a lot of us are still catching on. Chock-full of amazing health benefits, turmeric is the anti-inflammatory spice we should never be without. But how much do we really need to...
How often do you think about your hormones? I think about them all of the time! From good sleep to belly fat, hormones rule everything. And the further I look into it, the more I realize that hormones are everywhere. Take vitamin D, for example. It’s not actually a vitamin; it’s a hormone. What does a lack of this hormone have in common with other types of hormonal imbalances? It can cause hair loss. Today, we’re focusing on vitamin D...
​Have you ever heard of kefir?  Do you know how much kefir to drink for weight loss? ​If you’ve been following me for a while, you must have. Almost every time we discuss probiotic foods, kefir gets a mention. Not quite yogurt, not quite milk, kefir is usually a dairy product that contains gut-healthy bacteria. ​Still, a lot of people haven’t heard of it, or don’t have a clear understanding of what it is. ​Today, we’re getting the skinny on...
It’s natural to feel like you want to wipe the slate clean. A bad day, a heavy meal, duller skin, a thicker waistline. Somehow, you fell off track, and now you’re just not quite yourself. How do we go back? A detox, or cleanse, is one way to hit the reset button on your body. Incidentally, a lot of sources will tell you that you need to buy their special product to achieve spectacular health. But I’m going to show you how to detox at...
What color is your tongue? Our tongue tells us a lot about our health. If it’s too smooth, you might have a nutrient deficiency. When you have bacterial buildup, it develops a white coating. And when you have thrush, you’ll likely have white patches, too. In addition to this, you might experience soreness and redness elsewhere in the mouth. In some cases, oral thrush makes it difficult to chew, swallow, or concentrate. Not to mention, it’s...
Have you ever heard of using fish oil to cure acne? If you regularly deal with breakouts, you’ve tried it all. ​That said, I’m sure you’ve spent money on a new miracle cure... ​...and was it worth it? The trouble is, most “cures” don’t work. In fact, it’s almost as if no solution really works on any two people. What clears up skin seems to be different for everyone. Usually, we buy a product, and if the acne doesn’t get worse, we convince...
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