A wise woman once said to me “Worrying is like praying for something bad to happen”. Those words have always resonated with me. And they’re true. Projecting negative energy into the universe often cultivates negative outcomes. Even if the outcome isn’t negative, what affect did the worry have on your body and soul? Eckhart Tolle
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Dispelling common myths throughout the Healthcare and Fitness Industries
May 01, 2019
Raw vs. Pasteurized Milk
Most Americans assume that pasteurized milk is a safer version than raw milk. Actually, most Americans aren’t aware that raw milk is even available today. You may have to hunt for it, but it’s out there. And it might just be the safer option. One thing is for sure – it is certainly the healthier
April 03, 2019
Cancer-Causing Chemical 1,4-Dioxane Contaminates Americans’ Drinking Water
I’ve heard my whole life that Long Island ( and my home town of Smithtown in particular) has one of the best drinking water supplies in the country.I’m not sure where this information came from, but I think it’s just folklore now. This disturbing article from The Environmental Working Group reports how Long Island (and
March 26, 2019
8 Tips To Prevent Lower Back Pain
80% of Americans will experience back pain in their lives. It’s the country’s most prolific ailment behind the common cold. Yet most Americans that I know do very little to prevent lower back issues from arising. This fantastic article from poliquingroup.com discusses some practical steps we can all take to strengthen our lower back, and
March 20, 2019
Lower Back Strengthening 101: The Reverse Hyperextension.
The Reverse Hyperextension has long been one of my favorite exercises for the lower back. Not only is it one of the safest lower back exercises, but my clients seem to actually enjoy (or at least not hate) it because it uses the lower body to strengthen the back instead of the torso. This article
March 14, 2019
5 Reasons To Hire An Online Personal Trainer
Although I disagree with “Reason #1” in this article, there is still plenty of good information worth sharing. When I work with my online training clients, it is 100% all about them!!!! My online personal training clients have access to my personal cellphone and email, and my programs are designed specifically for them – not
March 06, 2019
Paul Chek’s Guide To Stretching
In the world of stretching, there are generally two types of people: 1. Those who regularly stretch every muscle in their body 2. Those who don’t stretch at all.
February 27, 2019
The Absolute Best Knee Rehab and Prehab Exercises
Knees and Shoulders. Ask any trainer which joint in the body gives them and their clients the most trouble and they will most likely answer with one of those two. Some feel as if the human body has yet to evolve past the quirkiness of these joints. Or maybe they are just so troublesome because
February 20, 2019
The Low Down on Vegetable Oil and Margarine
The American public has been completely confused as to what fats are healthy, what oils they can cook with, and whether dietary fat consumption will make us fat. This article from wellnessmama.com does a great job of cutting through all of the confusing data, research, and recommendations that we’ve been exposed to for the last
February 14, 2019
The Outdated and Corrupt Food Pyramid
I’m shocked that the USDA’s Food Pyramid, and its principles still exists. Since its inception, obesity rates have skyrocketed from 15% to 35% of the population. The low fat, high carb diet does NOT work for most people. How often do you hear people today touting how much weight they’ve lost from cutting back on