1. Use Magnesium, Not Melatonin For a supplement option, utilize magnesium to promote healthier sleep. Magnesium can act as an inducer of GABA, the major inhibitory neurotransmitter of the body. GABA helps the body slow down internal processes, especially in the nervous system. By decreasing facilitation of nerves, we
Learn how to recreate the health and lifestyle routines of the best athletes in the world. This week we focus on optimizing the quality and quantity of sleep to ensure adequate recovery between athletic performances.
This is easily my favorite healthy dessert. Ingredients: 1 frozen banana 2 dates, pitted
Image Credit: http://paleomg.com This is a recipe I love to eat for any meal of the day. It takes very little prep time and makes several servings. Enjoy! Ingredients 1 medium spaghetti squash (about 21⁄2 pounds) 4 tablespoons butter, ghee, or coconut oil, divided 3 cloves garlic, minced 3
Photo credit: ourpaleolife Makes 16 Packed with nuts, dates and cinnamon, these Paleo Nut Energy Bars are perfect for pre or post crossfit sessions, ski/snowboard day, cycling a century ride or a coffee shop commute. 10 min Prep Time 17 min Cook Time 27 min Total Time
4 things you can do at home to keep your shoulders healthy and pain free Much emphasis gets put on the rotator cuff and it’s importance to shoulder health. Yes the rotator cuff is very important, but the rotator cuff consists of only 4 very small muscles, whose primary function
Preventing Carpal Tunnel and Elbow Pain Preventing Carpal Tunnel and Elbow Pain in the Workplace When people sit and type all day they often get concerned about carpal tunnel and elbow pain. The repeated typing, finger flexion, and wrist flexion tightens down our finger and wrist flexors creating
Desk Ergonomics: For comfort and pain relief How to Set Up your Desk Your computer set up whether sitting or standing should look like this. Computer screen directly in front of you at eye level. Bring your computer to you. If you have to lean forward to see your
Take a look at some of the best athletes in the world and their posture. All these athletes have very strong postures. Notice the
In the past several blogs we have gone over various stretches for helping with flexibility. My favorite stretch, Tight Hamstrings, and Fix those Knees However, we always have to ask the question, “Why is a muscle tight in the first place?” Muscles can be tight for several reasons
