Publications

Yerba mate (pronounced mate or mah-tay, we’re still not sure) – Yerba mate comes from the leaves of the yerba mate plant and is traditionally prepared using a hollowed-out gourd, hot (not boiling) water, and is drunk through a metal or bamboo straw with a filtered...

We’ve put together a list of books and movies/documentaries we like that will also make great last- minute Christmas gifts, especially for those hard-to-shop-for health nuts on your list. They’ll also make great additions to your own library if you’re not really into...

Prowler If we ever had to choose just one piece of equipment to use for a workout, it would be the prowler. This thing will kick your butt and will kick it quick. There are many ways to torture yourself or your clients with the Prowler including pushing it, pulling...

Collectively, our staff has accumulated over 150 years of theoretical and practical knowledge within the exercise and nutrition fields. We’ve worked as personal trainers helping ordinary folks and as strength and conditioning coaches training elite athletes, in...

Insulin and Insulin Sensitivity Insulin is an important hormone that helps transport nutrients – especially glucose (sugar) – to cells to be utilized or stored. Insulin sensitivity refers to how well your body utilizes that glucose. In someone with poor insulin...

1. Chicken – Chicken used to be synonymous with health. It’s got zero carbs and almost zero fat, it’s high in protein, and its versatility is almost endless. Over the past decade or so, chicken has been disrespected. Grass-fed beef and wild-caught salmon have stolen...

Myth: The more times you lose weight, the easier it becomes. Fact: The opposite is true: the more times you lose weight – and then regain it – the more difficult weight loss becomes. One simple explanation is that your body recognizes dieting as starvation, and in...

The H1N1 influenza A virus strain (also commonly referred to as Swine Flu) has become one of the most virulent influenza viruses in history. As of October 4, 2009, the World Health Organization (WHO) had confirmed over 375,000 cases of Swine Flu worldwide – making it...

There’s an old fable about a priest who, week after week, keeps preaching the same sermon. Eventually, a few of the parishioners gather up the courage to approach the priest and explain to him that his sermon has been the same for the past several weeks. The priest...

There is a definitive movement among American healthcare providers and patients toward natural, holistic treatment options. Doctor’s offices offering Alternative, Naturopathic, Integrative, and Complementary medicine are opening up in big cities and small towns across...

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The gastrointestinal (GI) tract is a complex network of organs, enzymes, acids, and organisms, and its proper function is essential for optimal physical and psychological health. Because of its complexity, however, it is a common area of dysfunction in the body....