by Rich Ellis | Nov 16, 2023 | Diet, Health, Immunity, Mental Health, Nutrition, Productivity, Wellness
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...
by Rich Ellis | Nov 7, 2023 | Coaching, Diet, Health, Immunity, Mental Health, Nutrition, Productivity, Wellness, Workplace
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...
by Rich Ellis | Oct 25, 2023 | Coaching, Health, Immunity, Mental Health, Productivity, Wellness, Workplace
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...
by Rich Ellis | Oct 24, 2023 | Coaching, Health, Mental Health, Wellness, Workplace
The world can feel quite different when we are lonely – why is that? Social isolation and loneliness have been linked to increased risk for: Heart disease and stroke. Type 2 diabetes. Depression and anxiety. If there’s one thing we as humans seem to have in...
by Rich Ellis | Oct 18, 2023 | Diet, Health, Immunity, Mental Health, Nutrition, Productivity, Wellness, Workplace
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...
by Rich Ellis | Oct 17, 2023 | Coaching, Fitness, Health, Immunity, Mental Health, Productivity, Wellness, Workplace
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...
