Years ago doctors were mainly concerned about vitamin D deficiency in children. Foods were fortified with vitamin D to prevent the bone disease called rickets. Now we know that rickets was only the tip of the iceberg and that seniors are also at high risk for vitamin D deficiency. According to a recent study in … Read more
Zinc is an “essential trace element”, only very small amounts of zinc is needed in order to maintain optimal health. 60% of zinc is stored in muscles, 30% in the bones and the remaining 10% is found in the retina of the eye, brain, skin, leukocytes (white blood cells), prostate, sperm and testes. Zinc is … Read more
Dropping five kilos with a crash diet for your upcoming date sounds like a good idea – but it’s not! Everyone loves a quick fix (particularly when it comes to shedding weight). But, quick weight loss is bad for your health and it’s also unsustainable . Slow and steady wins the race Implementing drastic changes makes … Read more
“Where do I start if I want to lose weight?” I think I have heard this question hundreds of times over my last 10 years in the fitness industry. While everyone’s blueprint for weight loss will (and should) be different, there are definitely certain starting blocks that work for absolutely everyone. You’re not alone if … Read more
Let me show you the proven benefits of taking a cold shower and also how to make doing it easy, because scientists, doctors, elite athletes and biohackers agree, a cold shower delivers significant benefits for everybody, not just those pushing the limits of human performance. What are the benefits of a cold shower? The benefits of taking a … Read more
Ice bath! Ice Baths!! Ice cold baths!! Today we are learning how to take an ice bath. Carli Lloyd of the US Women’s National Team makes a guest appearance in this ice bath video! This video is geared for athletes 12 years and older. Olympians need to recover quickly between their games and events. There … Read more