One of the best foods you can incorporate into your active lifestyle is fungi. Mushrooms have been widely used in both cooking and traditional medicine for thousands of years. Extremely common in various soups and sauces, as well as in countless meat, cheese, fish, and veggie dishes, most people are familiar with mushrooms. Chefs utilize […]
For many of us, summer means activity and exercise, often outdoors in the blazing sun. When you come right down to it, summer just isn’t summer without a bit of sweat. If you love to exercise in the summer, though, you’ll need to account for dehydration and muscle fatigue, both of which are exacerbated by […]
Getting the right fuel to your body before, during, and after a long workout is one of the keys to improving performance and reaching your fitness goals. This is especially true for the post-workout recovery period. This recovery period is when the body heals and gets ready for the next workout. Here are the key […]
Summer is upon us, and this means high temperatures, lots of sunlight, and plenty of sweat. Sweat, unfortunately, carries with it a bunch of other concerns, chief among them body odor. Sweat causes parts of the body to become damp and warm, two perfect places for odor-causing bacteria to grow. Sweat also removes certain waste […]
Changes in the seasons and warmer weather are often accompanied by bothersome symptoms. Itchy, red, and watery eyes Congestion A runny nose Sneezing Sinus pressure Headaches And much more These symptoms can occur any time of year and may be the result of illness or infection. However, many of these may also be triggered by […]
Summer is here, and with it comes a host of activities that tempt us to head outdoors. There are few things better for your health than sunshine and exercise. Not only do you get a boost of much-needed vitamin D, but your mental health may improve as well. Before you enjoy all that sunny goodness, […]
With the weather getting warmer, it’s the perfect time to give coconut water a try. What’s coconut water? First, it’s important to know what it isn’t. Coconut water is: Not any drink with artificial or natural coconut flavoring. Not the same as coconut milk. Before moving on, let’s make clear that coconut milk takes coconut […]
Strong bones are an essential part of a healthy lifestyle. You may have grown up thinking that as long as you drink your milk with dinner, you’re good. Now that you’re an adult you’ve probably realized that most things are a bit more complicated than you thought as a child. Thankfully there are ways to […]
Posture might seem like the least important aspect of health and wellness, but this couldn’t be further from the truth. If you’ve ever had back pain, you know how it can take over your every thought and motion. Back pain is often the result of bad posture. As the muscles around your spine weaken, your […]
Heart disease is the leading cause of death across nearly all demographics, which is why taking care of your heart is one of the best ways to ensure a healthier and happier life. If you’re looking to support a healthy heart, cardio fitness is a great place to start. Cardio fitness is a broad term […]
