If you’re like most folks, you are probably feeling a little “dirty” after the holidays. And no doubt you’ve seen cleanses all over the place: Total Body Cleanse, Colon Cleanse, Liver Cleanse, Extreme Cleanse, Parasite Cleanse, Alpha Cleanse, etc. And then there are the detox’s: Complete Detox, Liver Detox, Daily Detox, Multi Detox, Detox Multi,[…]
There is no excitement in the ideas of balance or moderation. They aren’t sexy or extreme concepts. The results they produce are not dramatically quick. Therefore they are not ideal components of a diet with with strong marketing magnetism. Achieving dietary balance and moderation requires a change in things you can’t see or touch –[…]
Have you ever gotten stuck in a rut when it comes to restaurant choices? Now if your favorite place is super healthy and you always order something good for you, then that’s actually a great rut to be in. Chances are, however, the place you frequent most is one of the popular joints with no[…]
Many people these days are afraid to eat fruit, for fear of it making them fat. Ironically, the same group of folks will have often have little to no problem indulging in foods like pizza, ice cream, bread, pasta, and potatoes. While I can’t explain these beliefs and behaviors, I will try to quickly[…]
Research shows that self control, or willpower, is an essential tool for success in any long-term endeavor that involves the accumulation and execution of particular habits. Improving one’s health and fitness is no exception. So how can we harness more of it? How can we leverage and grow the willpower necessary to overcome the urges[…]
It sounds like such a simple question, and many are begging for a simple answer. Well, if that’s what you happen to seek, you might as well skip down and click the link to my blog to only read the last half of this article. But it you start at the beginning, you’ll have[…]
I’ve been training people for almost 15 years, and though exercise can accelerate weight loss and make you look and feel good both on your journey and when you get to your weight goal, I can guarantee you that shrinking the stomach and revealing a sculpted body is all about nutrition. . The good news[…]
Protein is popular because people want stable blood sugar, less body fat, and more muscle. Indeed, protein can help with all of these goals. But who wants to eat meat and eggs all day long? Apparently, not many people. Hence the rise of protein powders many years ago. It’s the number #1 selling sports nutrition[…]
Many of us know an individual fighting cancer, whether they be family, friend, or acquaintance. We have actually been blessed to have the opportunity to work with a few at Elect Wellness, and are constantly inspired by their dedication to maintaining the best possible quality of life. . One client requested a list of cancer[…]
One of the most frightening things we face in life comes from the “inside-out.” It’s hormone imbalance, and it can scare away weight loss while spooking our bodies into shapes that we no longer even recognize as us. Here’s some ways to fend off the fear: 1. Avoid all soy products. Soy, 93% of which[…]
Sitting outside a Dallas Starbucks yesterday while enjoying a turkey-bacon egg white sandwich and a 1/2-pump peppermint green tea, I overheard a group of women sharing nutrition insight with one another. They had obviously just finished a workout, as evidenced by the audible moans while squatting into their chairs and the similar grunts of pain[…]
Not everything listed first on the left of this exchange list is terrible for you (some are), and not everything listed last on the right is the absolute best for you (some are), but make these easy trades in your diet and watch what happens to your energy, health, weight, and body composition. You may[…]
1. We don’t know what a healthy total cholesterol number is, or even if there is one. If it exists, it might be just north of 200. 2. Some cholesterol actually helps to “patch” damaged blood vessels, so it might not be the demon we’ve made it. 3. Statins, which block the enzyme[…]
Step 0 (vital habit BEFORE you start eating) You can only live for 4 minutes without oxygen, so oxygen is the first priority. Deep breathe 10 times prior to your first bite. The “French paradox,” the observation that the French don’t have our health problems, despite the lack of calorie restriction & food quality, is[…]
In light of a French chant that became a popular English carol, we’re giving you 12 health tips, loosely based on the song that celebrates the twelve traditional festive days of Christmas: A Partridge in a Pear Tree The perfect snack is a lean protein source and a piece of fruit, like turkey jerky &[…]
Yep, you heard me right. And this isn’t some scam, supplement, or quickly-reverting quick cleanse. This is pure food science. Be warned, there is math ahead, but it’s nothing anyone who wants to lose weight can’t keep up with and fully understand. Have you heard of TEF? Well it stands for “thermic effect of food.”[…]
That’s right! If you don’t have some serious physical activity planned the day before Thanksgiving, get planning. Here’s why: I’m sure you’ve heard by now that tomorrow, on Thanksgiving, the average American will consume 4500 calories and about 230 grams of fat. (the avergae caloric intake of a 450 lb man) For those looking to[…]
1. A pig will eat anything: urine, feces, decaying flesh, maggots, and even the cancerous growths off other pigs. Their meat does not go unaffected. A cow, on the other hand, eats a vegetarian diet of mainly grass. 2. Pigs have but one stomach to digest their food, and subsequently absorb the toxins in their[…]
In 1946, scientists made a discovery that we have unfortunately abused ever since: DNA can be transferred between organisms. We are now reaping the “benefits” (read: sarcasm) of about 25 different genetically modified foods. In a cancer-filled world, you wouldn’t think that we could sleep at night while screwing with the DNA of life, but[…]
That’s right. Americans purchase 600 million pounds of candy every year for Halloween! Insulin surges, acid-worn teeth, food-dye poisoned bodies, you name it – in close keeping with all the decorative skeletons, it’s quite the celebration of deterioration. Furthermore, keeping candy around the house for Halloween trick-or-treaters can be a big burden to your waist[…]