That’s right. That light in the sky we love so much contains much more than just golden rays: it contains crucial elements we need to synthesize and extremely important hormone in our bodies: Vitamin D. Vitamin D, which is actually a hormone but is nicknamed, “the sunshine vitamin,” is responsible for so much more in…
The Benefits of Massage for Training
When we think of getting a massage, we typically think of a nice candle-lit spa with essential oils and calming music playing (perhaps on a vacation) … but there’s a whole lot more to massage than that. Beyond a soothing relaxation technique, getting regular massages can actually make a big difference in your training, both…
Regenerative Agriculture: What It Is and Why It’s So Important for Health and the Environment
It’s no secret that our food production process has a huge impact on the environment. With agriculture contributing a whopping 25% of carbon dioxide emissions from humans, it’s clear that something needs to shift if we want to keep getting our food without compromising the land that it’s grown on (and if we also want…
Probiotics, Prebiotics, and Enzymes: Why They’re Essential for Health and Weight Loss
While most of us have experience with making sure we’re eating clean, healthy foods (especially if we’re trying to lose weight), we tend to overlook a major factor in actually getting the nutrients from these foods. And this major factor is: gut health. You know the saying, “You are what you eat”? This is definitely…
What Kettlebell Weight Should I Get?
If you’re in the market for exercise equipment that can cover whole-body strength training and your cardio needs … you can’t do much better than a kettlebell. These asymmetrical weights are often overlooked in favor of dumbbells and barbells, but let me tell you: having an appropriate kettlebell can really take your home training to…
Should You Buy Organic Foods?
If you’re like me and extremely conscious of making sure your body is receiving optimal nutrients for health, you probably put a lot of thought into the foods that you eat. You want to be sure you’re getting all of the good stuff to give you energy, support your fitness goals, and maintain a healthy…
The Benefits of Cryotherapy
It might seem like a recent technological breakthrough, but cryotherapy, the process of exposing your body to very cold temperatures, is a tried-and-true treatment as old as time. Seriously: the first time you rolled your ankle and your parents told you to hold a pack of frozen peas to it, you were getting a mini-cryotherapy…