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Introduction: In the realm of nutrition and fitness, certain amino acids stand out as crucial building blocks for optimal health and performance. One such amino acid that has garnered significant attention is leucine. Known for its pivotal role in protein synthesis...
Probiotics are the healthy and beneficial bacteria that normally inhabit the human digestive tract. They help in turning your food into nutrition and completing the digestive process – and there’s evidence that if they are out of balance, the immune system may not...
When you’re stressed, the body produces cortisol and adrenaline — hormones that can disrupt your normal circadian rhythm and leave you feeling “wired but tired.”Stress has been connected to sleep disruptions such as insomnia, nightmares, and frequent wake-ups during...
If you’ve ever indulged in a bit too much wine or one too many cocktails, you know alcohol — especially in excess — has some unpleasant gastrointestinal (GI) side effects. Since gut health is important for supporting your immune system, this can lead to weakened...
There are a lot of workouts that have a barrier to entry. Take spinning, for instance. To do it safely, a new rider needs help setting up the bike. Boxing requires extra gear, like gloves and hand wraps. Unlike other types of exercise, walking is a simple bodyweight...
Precautions like washing your hands regularly and not touching your face are important to ward off illness. And the foods you put on your plate can play an important role. Following a healthy, well-balanced diet that prioritizes whole foods over processed ones is one...
Given the current world climate, boosting the immune system is top-of-mind for many people. The truth is, immunity depends on many factors. Some you have control over, and others you don’t. But exercise does play a role in immunity, so it’s worth understanding how...
Cardiovascular disease remains one of the biggest health threats to Americans. For years, LDL (“bad”) cholesterol levels have been the measuring stick for cardiovascular risk, but recent studies have indicated that elevated C-reactive protein (CRP) levels – which...
Mildly spicy and full of vegetables, this easy green chicken curry is the ultimate take-out fake out. If you’ve never tried fresh lime leaves, it’s worth the effort to seek them out! They add a floral-meets-lime flavor to soups and curries — and they freeze well, so...
Sleep inertia can occur immediately after waking up, causing you to feel drowsy, groggy, and tired — even after a decent night’s sleep. Causes of sleep inertia include waking up in the wrong sleep cycle, accumulated sleep debt, poor sleep quality, and misalignment...