Applying a resistance against the work of your muscles is a fitness routine that is gaining in popularity among general public. This kind of exercise should be combined with other fitness activities like aerobics. When it comes to this training, it is crucial to determine your goals before you start training, because your body can and will adapt to training type. Additionally, based on the goals … [Read more...]

There are a few different things that you can do with the mindful attention awareness scale if you are using it in a coaching context. You are able to use this scale once you give a client the assessment which features 15 different questions and they are answering on a scale of 1-6. This can help understand how much a person has the ability to pay attention and helps them become more self aware. … [Read more...]

Many people who are serious about their workout routines have been told that there should a period where your body needs to cool in a controlled way. We have also seen that many athletes apply similar strategies after intense game or training. However, there are some experts who question the need for such activities. Several years ago, a study that explored these benefits was published. The … [Read more...]

There are many different foods that can prevent diseases and repair our DNA according to Dr. William Li. Food has a major effect on our lives and the right foods can prevent things like cancer, cardiovascular disease and inflammation. Foods can also work together with medicine in order to have an even more positive effect. Dr. Li has been on many different television shows such as the Dr. Oz show, … [Read more...]

The glymphatic system has a few different functions but the main one is simply to be a cleaner of the brain. This will allow the brain to function at it's highest level as the system will remove the toxins and waste that can damage our brain. When our glymphatic system isn't in optimal shape, we can see brain decline and aging of the brain. There are some different strategies that we can use in … [Read more...]

There are many different ways that we can activate our natural healing system. One thing that most humans don't realize or take advantage of is the fact that we have control over our health. Our bodies are able to do so many amazing things that allow us to heal and rebalance as long as we optimize our body. There are also many great supplements and vitamins that we can take on a daily basis that … [Read more...]

There are many different herbs that you can take in order to improve the quality of your sleep. Passion flower is a herb that can help improve our sleep because it upregulates the GABA levels in our brain. It also has been shown to have a positive impact on anxiety, blood pressure and inflammation. Lemon balm is another herb that has been used in Europe for years and helps calm the nerves. Lemon … [Read more...]

The ketogenic diet has gained a lot of notoriety over the last decade and more research is being done to see if it can have an effect on preventing and treating certain diseases. Ketones are a vital part of our body as they are used as fuel for our mitochondria when we don't have glucose available. The mitochondria is small structures in our cells that hold various types of fuel. Those fuels are … [Read more...]

It has now been scientifically proven that the health of your intestines and stomach is vital to our health overall. There are also additional facts we are finding out about our stomach as a result of scientific studies and research. The connection between our gut and our brain is also documented. This axis explains why nervousness triggers the feeling of pain in the stomach. This is the result of … [Read more...]

Flowers are not just visually beautiful, they have a culinary tradition dating back thousands of years. Not all flower varieties are edible, however, and many are harmful. Examples of edible flowers include carnations, chamomile, hibiscus, lavender and squash blossoms. The safest source of edible flowers is to buy seeds and grow them yourself. Be sure to use only non-toxic pesticides. It's also … [Read more...]

In children, sleep disorders can cause problems with school performance and behavior, as well as create neurologic and immunologic issues. Researchers have detected the existence of the brain microbiome that has an impact on sleep. The brain is essentially cleared of waste during sleep, especially REM sleep. Children with neurologic challenges tend to have less REM sleep and fewer dreams, and thus … [Read more...]

Doctors are taught all about pharmaceuticals, but not enough about the power of food as medicine. Dr. William Li joins us on this episode of The Doctor’s Farmacy to discuss this topic. Dr. Li explains how food compounds interact with the body's biology and how doctors can prescribe “farmaceutical" alternatives. We'll also discuss the importance of our microbiomes. Dr. Li even shares how his mother … [Read more...]

Ocean trout fillets are pink and firm-fleshed, much like salmon fillets, which can be substituted in this recipe. Begin by making a salsa from avocado, red onion, red chili, coriander leaves, and the zest and juice of a lime. Mexican spice rub is made combining cumin, chili powder, smoked paprika, and sea salt. Debone the trout fillets, but leave the skin on. Score the skin and rub in the spices. … [Read more...]

Avocados are both delicious and healthy. There are several quick ways to get them into your diet. Creamy Avocado Dressing is made with garlic, lime juice and apple cider vinegar, and can be served on salads or side dishes. Easy guacamole can be prepared by adding salt and pepper, lemon and paprika to diced avocado. Finally, there's an Avocado Face Mask that's good enough to eat. In addition to … [Read more...]

Fritters are a great way to add vegetables to the diet, and yellow corn fritters are dense with carotenoids. To make the salsa, mash avocado, onion and lime juice in a bowl, then add chopped tomatoes and coriander leaves, plus some sea salt. For the fritters, remove corn from two cobs. Add it to three lightly beaten eggs along with paprika, thyme, ground coriander, and lime zest. Heat oil in a … [Read more...]

Morning stretches can help those who feel tense when they wake up. Stretching has several benefits, including improved flexibility and range of motion. Right after getting up in the morning, try a neck or trapezius stretch. A spine stretch can be performed from a chair or stool, while a hamstring stretch requires a foot strap. The cross-legged side stretch, kneeling lunge, and foot and calf … [Read more...]

On this episode of The Dhru Purohit Podcast, we discuss the underrated activity of walking. People who walk more are healthier, live longer, and are even happier about life. Specific benefits of walking include reduced stress and improved blood sugar. The episode covers topics such as how to incorporate walking into your routine and how much you need to walk to see great results. In addition, … [Read more...]

This ice cream recipe comes courtesy of our social media manager. Four egg yolks are mixed over heat with a natural, low-carb sweetener, such as stevia or keto maple syrup. To this is added a cup of full-fat coconut milk and a cup of unsweetened almond or coconut milk, plus vanilla extract and salt. The mixture is placed in the refrigerator to cool before being run through an ice cream machine. … [Read more...]

Commerically speaking, the most common avocado is the Hass avocado. This fruit contains many essential nutrients, as well as phytochemicals. Studies have shown that people who consume avocados have more dietary fiber and vitamins K and E than people who do not eat avocados. In particular, this fruit has roughly 80% dietary fiber and large amounts of antioxidant vitamins, such as C and E. … [Read more...]

There are many different benefits that come from using avocado oil for the skin. One of the great aspects of avocado oil is that it works as a moisturizer and will keep your skin hydrated. It also has antioxidants and vitamins in it that can help reduce inflammation. There also was a study done in 2017 that showed avocado oil may be able to reduce oxidative damage that can cause kidney damage in … [Read more...]