Have you ever rewarded yourself for a really great workout by inhaling a pizza? Sure, we all have. It’s a classic example of bad habits that derail our fitness goals, yet we continue to wonder why we can’t reach them. And still, the cycle continues.
There are countless reasons why people get stuck in a cycle of bad habits, but often it comes down to not knowing how to get out of the rut.
I supplement religiously. Vitamin C, zinc, iodine, magnesium, CoQ10, vitamin D, I take it all. As someone who has suffered from the nebulous “chronic Lyme disease” for years, I know firsthand how obnoxious it gets to be taking four, five, six, fifteen different…
Did you know that simply thinking about or viewing pictures of your romantic partner activates the brain regions related to mood and pain regulation? It also has a positive effect on energy and reduces your stress hormone levels. Researchers theorize that a good relationship…
It’s the dreaded “M” word! For many years, menopause has been a taboo subject, often referred to in quiet whispers as “the change.” Women didn’t talk publicly about it, despite the fact that menopause is a perfectly normal — and unavoidable — part of a woman’s life.
Your body is going through some drastic changes at this point that will probably affect your training and nutrition…
Spring-cleaning your home is rote for the turn of the season, but you might not realize that the physical clutter and dirt that accumulates in your living space also can sully your energy. “We all have to manage some stress and anxiety in our lives, it’s a natural part…
In a country where over 70% of the population is deficient in vitamin D, something needs to change. Amp Human’s D+ Lotion might just be that change.
This innovative topical supplement allows you to boost your daily intake of vitamin D simply by pumping out a dollop of gel…
Imagine walking barefoot in the cool grass or submerging in a peaceful lake or digging your toes into the sand. How do you feel? Chances are this kind of intimate connection with the earth makes you smile and elevates your mood, and while you may chalk that up to memories of your last Maui vacation, those feels may actually be more complex.
Grounding — connecting with the earth through physical…
Your body is a temple and you treat it as such — fueling it with nutrition, keeping it strong and agile with exercise, and nurturing it with rest and serenity when it’s time to recharge. But what are you doing to reduce stress, enhance focus, or deal with emotional…
According to a study from the University of Arizona, tanning beds might increase your risk for endometriosis, a chronic inflammatory disease affecting 10 percent of women worldwide. Endometriosis is understudied and not well-understood, says Leslie McFarland, ScD, assistant…
Being competitive gets a bad rap and is often associated with stress, anxiety and an overly intense focus on winning or being “the best.” But competition is also a powerful motivator and can increase productivity, improve performance and provide accountability. “Competition at its base is what has driven us as a species to survive,” says Craig Dike, PsyD, assistant clinical director of…