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Ever have one of those days where your lower back back feels totally wrecked? About half of all working Americans report back pain every year, and up to 80% of all people will experience the joy of hating their life due to pain in the low back. It’s a big deal. Over the years, I have met hundreds of people who have told me that their back pain was one of the biggest reasons for not exercising when they actually wanted to be!
Read MoreIt should be no surprise to anyone who has been making an effort to eat well that avocados are healthy. It's kind of a no-brainer. Avocados have healthy fats, fiber, a creamy texture and a mild taste that takes well to sweet or savory dishes. They even have a surprising amount of protein! But when it comes to eating more avocado, most people automatically start go right for the guacamole. Ditch the chips and guacamole for a second and try something new.
Read MoreYou don’t have to be a trippy yoga-teacher or cult-leader type to love what tastes like the lovechild of sweet tea and champagne. One of my favorite drinks is kombucha. Until fairly recently, it wasn’t a thing most places outside Southeast Asia. Now it is one of the fastest growing bottled beverages in the world. But many people don’t even realize that making kombucha at home is easier than you might think. And don’t get me started on the money you can save, but basically you can brew an entire batch for the price of one bottle of booch!
Read MoreAnyone who is even mildly interested in fitness has probably seen a gym fail video or two. If you haven’t, let me tell you what you’re missing. Imagine a montage of video clips showing people flailing around with a set of dumbbells, lifting too much weight with bad form, or just convulsing on a machine that wasn’t supposed to be used that way. Some of them are pretty hilarious, but a lot of them show people getting injured. The first few times I saw one, I thought it was pretty funny, but now I just find them a little bit mean and sad.
Read MoreThe biggest part of fighting COVID-19 is prevention; wear a mask, practice social distancing, don't touch your face, wash your hands, first and foremost. But what happens if you're doing all those things, and somehow you still get it? Well, when life hands you a shit sandwich, you make lemonade! Here's how to make your body as strong as possible, so that if you do become infected, there's a better chance of a quick recovery so you can avoid those nasty morbidities we've been hearing so much about. Immune health is a priority in making sure COVID-19 does as little damage as possible.
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