Ok this is probably not going to be many people’s favorite topic, but when it comes to our health there is no reason to start being shy about it. Our bowel movements are a direct impact of what is going on in our gut, and as we talked before we know that gut health is our top priority for overall health and wellness (see the Is Your Gut Leaking post for an refresher overview on Gut Health). If we want a window into how the foods we …
I got a very common question from a reader about gaining muscle from the Building Muscle 101 post. I wanted to re-post it here as many may not have seen it and other readers may also be thinking the same thing or able offer up some more great tips for our readers.
Here’s the Question:
Hey guys, I’m trying to gain like 20lbs muscle.I’m 155lbs and about 6 feet.I’m maxing out benching at 250lb. I do chest one day a week, back and shoulders another day, arms a different day, and a whole circuit …
We have already talked about CR and longevity…now we are going to bring up what scientists are calling the “longevity” gene otherwise known as SIRT1. The main story quoted below comes from an article called “Unlocking the Secrets of Longevity Genes” in the Scientific American Feb 06 (all thanks to Thomas for sending me the issue). You can also read that article online here. (good read, more technical) Here’s some of the main highlights:
At one time, scientists believed aging to be not just deterioration but an active continuation of an organism’s genetically programmed …
The Inuit Paradox
Want to know about a group of people who eat primarily only meat and fat, very little fruits and vegetables and are healthier than any other group of people? Well meet the Inuit from the frozen North. They seemed to eat all the things that are blamed for heart disease and cancers (meat and fat) yet somehow had little to no diseases of modern man. Let’s learn a little more about them. Below you will find several resources and reading materials on them (to keep you busy …
As we talk about health, nutrition and fitness as it relates to longevity, one thing we have to remained focus on is the total lifestyle of a person as well. Could lifestyle actually be the biggest factor when it comes to how long we live (outside of genes)? Here’s some great articles on people living long and what they have in common:
“Dan, these Nicoyans are so incredible,” she answered. “They are so positive and so devoted to their families. All but one of the 33 Nicoyans we have met live with …
Everyone tells us we need it….we need more and more fiber, that’s the solution to all our problems. Ok, first thing I always like to ask when hearing something like this is “who” said we need it. The usual answer for most of these general health concepts are to respond doctors or scientists or some other random source. But do you even know why we need it? To have more bowel movements? Nope sorry…false assumption. To lower cholesterol? Nope sorry, never been proven. To lower the risk of colon cancer? …
Isn’t this what we all want deep down inside? Aren’t all our motives for doing things to reach some level of happiness?
However doesn’t it always seem that happiness is just right around the corner…..we are almost there but just need one more thing?
Unfortunately that illusion is what keeps us always one step away. But look around, there are people happy….so what is their secret? Here it is….are you ready….
Happiness is Right Now
That’s right, if you are not happy right now you have to stop and ask yourself why.
Chances are your happiness …
This is a great article on NPR about the benefits of short term fasting. Remember, we are never talking about extended fasting to the point of muscle loss, nutrient deficiency, lowered performance and starvation. This is not the same thing as a smart planned IF protocol. I know people when they first hear the word “fast” will say, “So you are starving yourself?” or “That is bulimia!” or some other statement. In a sense they can be right, if the fasting protocols are not done correctly. You will always …
