Healthy Eating: Meal Prep Ideas

If you’re like many people, you groan at the thought of preparing food. Even though you know it’s something you should do, it doesn’t mean you like it! Meal prep takes time, but if you focus on preparing, say, your vegetables just once a week, you’ll find it easier to eat healthy home-cooked meals every night. Some foods, some vegetables […]

The muscle building process

The muscle building process is relatively simple to understand. With all the information available on the internet, you would think it would be easier to find information on what exactly makes muscles grow. There are quite a few misconceptions out there and this article will debunk some of those myths and reveal exactly what happens when your body builds muscle. […]

Ten volunteer roles for a marathon or half marathon

If you’ve ever competed in a marathon or half marathon, then you probably know that many of these road running events are supported by tens, hundreds, or thousands of volunteers. Registration fees and sponsorship money are simply not enough to pay all of the people who fill all of the roles that volunteers play. But many people year after year […]

Shea butter before and after exercising

Do you exercise often? If so, you probably know the benefits of a great workout. It helps restore energy, maintain a healthy weight, and even improves mood. You probably also know the effect a heavy workout can have on your muscles. If you exercise, chances are you’ve had more than your fair share of muscle pain. what’s there to do? […]

building muscle without weights

You can build muscle without weights, equipment, or a gym membership. Have you ever heard the statement: “Where there is a will, there is a way”? There is a way to build your body with your own body weight and with things around your house, garage or garden. Let me first tell you a little about myself when I was […]

hepatitis

Hepatitis is an inflammatory condition of the liver. Hepa means “liver” in Latin and the English suffix “itis” means inflammation. Hepatitis is characterized by other pathologies such as jaundice, abdominal and gastric discomfort, hepatomegaly, and dark urine (which is a sign of severe acidosis). What causes hepatitis? Answer: Toxemia! When an organ like the liver becomes too toxic, it becomes […]

Chocolate: a treat for the taste buds and your health

Great news for chocolate lovers! Dark chocolate has been shown to provide several health benefits. Chocolate comes from the cocoa bean, which is rich in plant-derived flavanols. Flavanols are a type of phytochemical; a bioactive chemical found in many plant foods. Phytochemicals are proven antioxidants, which means they help protect the body’s cells from damage. These phytochemicals are found in […]