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Tight hips can make anyone feel busted and old, which is zero percent fun. Nobody wants to be taunted by their own mortality. We want to live free to enjoy the things we love!
Tightness in the hips can be a hidden source of back pain, knee pain and trouble doing everyday things.
A short mobility break can go a long way toward feeling your best. Here are a few things you can do for tight hips. Try them out, and see how good they make you feel!
To skeptics, the term "self-care" might sound fluffy and frivolous. But you brush your teeth don’t you? Let’s hope!
Self-care means taking care of your physical and mental health. It's about recognizing and meeting your needs. The endgame? To be your healthiest, best self for the people you love. Self-care doesn’t have to be complicated or fussy -- it can be quite simple.
Read MoreWhat if you were plucked from obscurity and suddenly became a rock star? That’s probably how quercetin feels right now (let’s pretend this inanimate substance has feelings, ok?). What was once a little-known niche supplement used for healing the digestive tract and relieving allergies has become a hot commodity among alternative medicine practitioners as a way to boost the immune system and potentially decrease chances of severe COVID-19 infection (vaccination is currently the only proven method).
Read MoreIf you have problems with energy, food cravings, overeating, hormone issues, or weird poops, getting more fiber could be a game changer.
Fiber does some pretty amazing things in the body and rarely gets the recognition it deserves! It helps clean out the intestines, feeds microflora in the gut, and helps the body get rid of toxins and extra hormones. It keeps blood sugar regulated and steady, so you won't crash. Fiber also helps the pancreas recycle the gastric juices that help break down food, improving digestion.
What’s better than getting a head start on your healthy eating? Well, lots of things, but putting your nutrition first is pretty rad, too.
This was my go-to smoothie bowl for a long time, and for good reason. Contrary to how it may seem, cocoa goes really well with avocado and beet. The earthiness of the beets blends perfectly with the smoothness of the avocado and the sharpness of the cocoa.
Read MoreDon't let the word vinegar repulse you. High-quality balsamic vinegars are sweet and fruity, perfect for drizzling over berries or ice cream in the summer. This drink is a natural progression of the idea.
Read MoreDo you love spicy comfort food? Do you also like getting your vegetables in? If the answer is yes, then this veggie-packed recipe is for you. It is high in fiber, has a serving of protein and the carbs are complex and balanced. Grab a bottle of hot sauce and tuck in to some red beans and rice!
Read MoreYou’ve probably noticed shit’s been weird for a minute. We’re a year into the COVID-19 pandemic as I write this, and it seems like every day we see examples of people experiencing the devastating soul-crushing weight of the global pandemic.
An ass-shaped dent in the couch, the abandoned newfound love of bread baking, feeling-too-lazy-to-cook take-out dinners and the changing out of sweats into pajamas — all of them tell the story of our collective fatigue. And the struggle is real.
Read MoreReal talk — cheese is delicious. If you are taking a break from it, avoiding dairy can be annoying — especially when it comes to not having cheese.
Vegan cheese alternatives a.k.a. "fauxmage" (from the French "faux" for fake and "fromage" for cheese) have become extremely popular in the last few years. There are tons of cheese alternatives in grocery stores, some of them are convincing and some are 100% gross.
Read MoreMost people's idea about stress is a little one-dimensional. "Yup, it's bad," we think to ourselves, and move on. Often, we only think of stress as a thing that happens in traffic, at work or in an argument. But stress doesn't just come from a last-minute deadline, it can be way more subtle. Exercise, a hectic but fun vacation, or an exciting action movie all activate the body's stress response.
Read MoreWant a cookie fix without feeling like crap after? It’s probably no surprise that baked goods throw off blood sugar in a big way, leaving you with lackluster energy, fatigue, sleep problems, food cravings, inflammation and mood issues. Oh, and possibly unwanted weight gain.
But in the interest of making life a fun place to live while still achieving health goals, here’s a recipe for a chocolate chip cookie that won’t leave your health or your goals high and dry.
Read MoreI’ve seen it a thousand times. A group of young gym bros walk up the stairs, arms swinging non committedly, eyes searching the room to see if their favorite pec deck is open. They might do a couple of wide, lazy arm circles as they get closer, and one of them tilts his head from side to side as if his neck needed to crack. It is obvious they think they have warmed up, and to their credit, something is better than nothing. Call me an old fart, but a lackluster warmup isn’t going to cut it as they get older.
Read MoreSome people say that liking fall is basic. Allow me to bring up the counterpoint that hating on fall lovers for loving fall is basic AF. Haters are only mad because they don’t have a tasty beverage to warm their cold, callous hearts with.
Read MoreLet’s talk about the #1 question fitness and nutrition pros hear — “What do YOU eat?” Most of the time, people are genuinely interested or looking for some inspiration. But sometimes if feels like they’re looking for a magic formula or maybe just an excuse to eat pizza. So let’s get it out of the way: there is no magic formula, and we don’t need excuses for enjoying our favorite foods.
Read MoreDo you sometimes feel like you're dragging your ass ten feet behind you? If the answer is 😩🙋♂️, You might need to look at your vitamin D intake first, and nutrient absorption downstream. When vitamin D levels are lower than optimal (70-90), it can affect how you feel and the ability to get results from even the best nutrition and exercise practices.
Read More“I know what to do, I just need to do it,” said Nicole, an attractive woman in her forties who had struggled with weight all her life. I could tell right away that she was used to being able to achieve something if she just worked hard enough. She had accomplished everything she wanted - she had a rewarding career, a loving and committed relationship and a beautiful house.
Read MoreFor most people, cardio has a weird ambiguity to it. Once the idea of actually getting cardiovascular exercise sinks in, the questions start. How hard do I exercise? How much fat will I burn? Should I just try to burn a lot of calories? What does doing cardio actually mean?
Read MoreGut health is such a big topic, and we are still finding out so much about it almost daily. With COVID-19, we are getting a lot of questions about how to boost immune function as the pandemic accelerates in the US. It just so happens that gut health and immune function are very closely linked.
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