Pesticide residue and unwanted chemicals in our food system is making headlines around the globe. The Environmental Working Group (EWG), a not-for-profit alliance offers an annual shopper’s guide to pesticides in produce. The report includes the “Dirty Dozen” and “Clean Fifteen” lists that include the top fruits and vegetables found to have the highest and […]
Have you ever noticed that popular media often uses the terms fatigue, stress, anxiety and depression interchangeably? As a matter of fact, you can easily find screening tests online for any and all combinations of these terms. It’s very confusing to say the least. Especially if you feel you may be experiencing one of these […]
Have you noticed that turmeric is getting a lot of press these days? It’s a spice that is touted to ease everything from inflammation to arthritis, and improve memory skills and even lift depression. It has also gotten a lot of attention from the medical and scientific community worldwide. Turmeric is a spice that has […]
Why do I need to train both “slow twitch” and “fast twitch” muscle fibers? Most people have an even ratio of fast to slow twitch muscle fibers. However, if you excel at long distance running, you probably have a greater ratio of slow twitch muscle fiber to fast twitch fibers. Conversely, if sprinting is your […]
