Health & Fitness Posts

ChatGPT just launched a medical advice tool, and the internet is divided. Doctors are skeptical. Patients are desperate. And most people are already using it anyway. I know because I’m one of them. Last week, my dog ate something mysterious off th…

Western medicine has been "solving" type 2 diabetes for 60 years. The approach? Prescribe medication, lecture about diet and exercise, schedule a follow-up in three months, and watch patients fail. Rinse and repeat until someone ends up hospitalized…

Look, we've all been there. You're feeling like absolute garbage—tired, stressed, maybe a little puffy in the chest—but your doctor tells you everything is "within normal range." You walk out with a vague prescription to "eat better and sleep more,"…

Stress and anxiety seem to be our constant companions, so the search for effective coping mechanisms has never been more crucial. While many turn to medication or expensive therapy sessions, two ancient practices - yoga and meditation - offer surpri…

In today's digital age, fitness tracking apps are ubiquitous. Millions download these apps daily, aiming to improve their health and well-being. Many of these apps boast a "free" price tag, luring users in with the promise of convenient tracking and…

In this blog post, we discuss the detrimental effects of excessive phone use before bed on sleep quality, a topic we explored extensively in our latest podcast episode, "How To Fall Asleep Faster And Wake Up Feeling Better". We'll unpack the science…

This blog post looks into the popular health trends of cold plunging, sauna use, and supplementation, examining the scientific evidence supporting their purported benefits and addressing potential drawbacks. We'll explore how to determine which inte…

Introduction: Finding Strength Through Sweat This blog post delves into the powerful connection between exercise and sobriety, a topic explored in detail in our latest podcast episode, "One Push-Up at a Time: A Power Lifter's Path to Sobriety." In …

Navigating Conflicting Health Information: How to Find Your Truth Dieting and wellness information can often feel like a battleground of contradicting opinions and claims. In this blog post, we will explore the challenges of sifting through conflic…

Introduction In today's modern world, we spend the majority of our time disconnected from the Earth's natural electrical charge. This disconnection has been linked to a number of chronic health conditions, including inflammation, poor sleep, and ch…

Understanding the Role of Ego in Fitness Ego is a powerful force that can drive us to achieve great things. However, it can also be our greatest obstacle, especially when it comes to fitness. Ego can make us push ourselves too hard, set unrealistic…

Have you ever found yourself plagued by a recurring illness that just won't seem to go away? Maybe it's a stubborn sinus infection, a nagging cough, or a general feeling of malaise that persists for months on end. As frustrating as it is, you're not…

If you dread going to the gym, can't make it to indoor rowing classes, but still want an efficient and engaging exercise, then the new Hydrow rowing machine may be your ideal solution. Hydrow was created to bring the feeling of outdoor rowing right…

Struggling with Willpower Around Food? Struggling to control cravings and lose weight? Psychologist and eating behavior expert Dr. Glenn Livingston shares a compassionate approach focused on self-acceptance, while still pursuing healthy changes. C…

Despite the numerous health warnings smoking remains the leading cause of preventable disease and death inthe United States. Smoking kills more than 480,000 Americans each year and costs the government more than $240 billion in healthcare spending, …

We’ve all heard the dramatic weight loss stories - someone loses 150lbs in a year by cutting carbs and hitting the gym daily. But real change rarely happens overnight. David Specht, lived for decades as an obese man pushing past 300lbs. In his word…

If you’ve been living with chronic pain, you know how debilitating it can be. The constant discomfort and limitations in your daily life can lead to frustration, depression, and a sense of hopelessness. You may feel like you’ve tried every treatment…

Feeling Unmotivated with Your Workouts? Here’s How to Get Back on Track We all have those days when we just can’t seem to get motivated to work out. Whether you’re skipping the gym or just going through the motions, it’s easy to get into a funk wit…

We all experience cravings and the urge to eat when we're not truly hungry. Emotional eating is more common than you may realize. Stress, exhaustion, boredom, and other emotions can trigger cravings for unhealthy comfort foods. When you understand w…

Many of us rely on our morning cup (or cups) of coffee to kickstart our days. The caffeine gives us a jolt of energy to get going and feel productive. But for some, caffeine can start to cause more harm than good. In this article, we’ll explore how …

That pesky number on the scale - it holds so much power over our emotions and self-image. We all know it's just a number, yet it continues to profoundly impact how we feel about ourselves. For many, seeing the number go up triggers feelings of fail…

Are you feeling lost when it comes to achieving your fitness goals? With so much information available, it's easy to get overwhelmed and unsure of where to start. That's why it's important to focus on small, manageable steps that lead to lasting suc…

Navigating the world of nutrition and diet plans can be daunting, especially with so many myths and contradictory information floating around. However, understanding the connection between nutrition and your brain's reward system can help pave the w…

Have you ever indulged in a delicious treat or a refreshing beverage, only to regret it the next day? We all have those moments where we succumb to our cravings, but what if I told you that these seemingly innocent choices could have a significant i…