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vegetables for weight loss and gut health

Making the transition to a Plant-Based Diet

Whole food plant-based diets have gained a lot more attention of late. Folks are trying to consume a more healthy diet to help improve their health. They have

Outer hip Pain in Runners

Why Does the Outside of my Hip Hurt?

Hip pain, especially pain on the outside of the hip can become quite frustrating to a runner. There are a few causes of pain on the lateral or outer of the

Exercise snacks

Exercise “Snacking” To Improve Our Health

Can exercising snacking help people become healthier without feeling like exercise is work? Does the word “exercise” already make you feel exhausted? Is your

Polarized training for runners

Polarized training for everyday runners: Part 1

Most all elite endurance athletes and their coaches utilize a polarized training program. Most untrained or casual runners do not use a polarized training

Oversuse tendon pain in runners

Overtraining and how to avoid it

Most runners run too fast on their slow days and too slow on their fast days. Most runners/cyclists are not adept at understanding load management. Instead of

calcific tendonitis and severe shoulder pain

Why Does My Shoulder Hurt So Much?

You woke up one morning and your shoulder pain is off the charts. This is the most severe shoulder pain you've ever had. Most people with severe shoulder pain

weight loss and exercise

Maintaining Weight Loss is Hard… Why?

Exercise -- metabolism -- and weight loss Losing weight frustrates many. Even those who can lose weight far too often find that they regain those lost

should I have surgery

Sometimes our joints just hurt, and it’s ok not to know why

Do you need to know the precise reason why your knee hurts? Knee and shoulder pain is widespread. Most people in my office do not recall a specific injury.

vegetables for weight loss and gut health

Obesity rates, demographics, and the power of simple changes

So many of us never had a chance. We live in an obesogenic environment. That means that the cards are stacked against us. Food manufacturers have an army of

Building an exercise routine: The 30-day challenge

Starting and committing to a new exercise program can be a challenge. Here we discuss the concept of a 30-day challenge. Staying with the same theory that

walking improves our health

Longevity simplified—lesson 1. Just move more.

Most people hate exercise... perhaps we should just ask them to "move more", or "walk more". The data is in... walking works to improve our lifespan.

Exercise is more important than ever

Does Exercise Cause Osteoarthritis?

Osteoarthritis (OA) is a prevalent condition. Age, weight, our metabolic health, and prior injuries contribute to our risk of developing OA. Each and

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