Although aluminum technically isn’t a heavy metal (it’s a bit too light for that), it does share many of the toxic side effects. However, the versatility of aluminum foil and the fact that it’s been a staple of American kitchens for decades, sort of causes it to fall outside of our toxin radar. Most would
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December 18, 2024
Are You Sleeping With Toxins?
Is there anything more important than sleep? If you doubt the importance, consider that one of the most effective forms of torture is sleep deprivation. Given that sleep plays such a vital role in our health and well being, how much time and effort do you spend on looking into what you’re sleeping ON? Does
December 11, 2024
Detox Pathway Hacks
Back in the Holiday season of 2024, I sent a text out to all of my past and present clients wishing them a Happy Thanksgiving, but also giving them a little pep talk. I didn’t discourage eating, drinking or being merry. However, I did provide some tips and hacks to provide a shield against some
November 27, 2024
Red Light Therapy 101
Red light therapy has been steadily growing in popularity and accessibility in recent years. However, many of us are still in the dark (pun intended) about how it works, why we need it, and which products are trustworthy. This article from Bengrennfieldlife.com gives some great info on everything red light related. Enjoy the enLIGHTenment.
November 13, 2024
Healthy Hair Hacks
Most of us (especially men) don’t think twice about the quality or health ramifications of our personal care products. When we do, we often struggle between the desire to avoid toxins and the desire to look good without a lot of fuss. This article from welnessmama.com details some of the easiest ways you can support
November 06, 2024
The Toxic Truth About Vegetable Oils
If you were to ask me what food is the most toxic to our health, my answer would have been different throughout the last 2 decades. Early in my career, I would have said sugar. 10 years ago it would have been gluten. But now, although sugar and gluten are still at the top of
October 30, 2024
GYM TIPS FOR WOMEN
Myths and misconceptions run rampant in the fitness industry. One of the most common misconceptions is the fear that women have about bulking up too quickly. As a fitness professional for over 20 years, I can say with complete conviction: IT’S NOT THAT EASY TO BULK UP! For a little more insight behind this concept,
October 23, 2024
Healing From Digestive Disorders
Digestive disorders are becoming exponentially more prevalent for a variety of reasons. A majority of the risk factors are environmental: processed food intake, toxic water, stress/trauma, toxic beauty products, polluted air, medical drugs, etc. This article from the Weston A. Price Foundation details a 3 pronged approach to mitigating these factors: Eat the right foods.
August 06, 2024
Alcohol Defense Protocol
I don’t advocate drinking alcohol, but I do advocate protecting your body against it. There are many ways to fight the effects of alcohol both on the preparation side and the recovery side. Here are a few of the most practical tips: DURING THE DAY PRIOR TO ALCOHOL CONSUMPTION: -Eat choline (found in egg yolks)
July 09, 2024
Why We All Need More Pull Exercises
Like most young males, my initial foray into weightlifting centered around the glamour muscles of the upper body: chest, bis, tris, and abs. A couple of injuries, and ALOT of education forced me to realize that training for form over function was a rookie mistake. Muscular balance ( upper body to lower body, front to