by Alexis Bloomstrand | Dec 27, 2020 | Blog
Why we should all be lifting weights I know you may not want to be a body builder (it’s awesome if you do, though), but that’s not what I’m talking about here! Nor do you have to join a gym. Nor buy super-fancy equipment. ...
by Alexis Bloomstrand | Dec 20, 2020 | Blog
Leaky gut, autoimmunity, and mental health – What are the links? The gut (a.k.a. digestive tract) is not just a tube that absorbs nutrients and gets rid of waste – it’s a complex alive system that’s a huge foundation of health. And not just gut health, but...
by Alexis Bloomstrand | Dec 13, 2020 | Blog
Vitamin D: Are you getting enough? Vitamin D is an essential fat-soluble vitamin. It’s sometimes called the “sunshine vitamin” because our skin makes it when exposed to the sun. It’s also the most common nutrient deficiency! Like most vitamins, vitamin D...
by Alexis Bloomstrand | Dec 6, 2020 | Blog
GREEN TEA SUPPLEMENTS FOR WEIGHT LOSS AND SPORTS PERFORMANCE Green tea extracts are promoted for both weight loss and sports performance. But, do they work? Not only this, you may have heard about serious side effects. Some cases of death have been associated with use...
by Alexis Bloomstrand | Nov 29, 2020 | Blog
Is Keto Good for Athletes? The keto health craze is here! And if you’re wondering whether you should try it or not (especially if you’re an athlete), you need to read this! The idea behind the diet’s popularity is that it can train your body to burn fat as fuel. This...
by Alexis Bloomstrand | Nov 22, 2020 | Blog
There are so many nutrients that you need for overall health. Vitamins, minerals, probiotics, and essential fats, just to name a few. But which ones are the most important for your brain? Which nutrients can help with brain development of infants, improve moods, and...
by Alexis Bloomstrand | Nov 8, 2020 | Blog
SLEEP DEPRIVATION AND WEIGHT GAIN – WHAT’S THE LINK? There may not be an obvious link between sleep deprivation and your weight, but more and more research is showing just how important sleep is for your mood, mental performance, overall health and...
by Alexis Bloomstrand | Nov 1, 2020 | Blog
Mental Health: The Neurotransmitter Edition Natural Brain Chemicals and Your Mood Brain and mental health concerns affect a huge number of people. But, where does it all come from? Does it start, or continue, because of the way the brain and nervous system is working?...
by Alexis Bloomstrand | Oct 25, 2020 | Blog
You may have heard that antioxidants can help reduce your recovery time after strenuous exercise. You know the stiffness, swelling, pain, fatigue and reduced strength that your muscles experience after a good workout. And antioxidants can help! Well, some of them can....
by Alexis Bloomstrand | Oct 18, 2020 | Blog
How stress hormones keep you from your weight loss goals You probably wouldn’t be surprised to know that more stress and stress hormones promote weight gain, would you? But what exactly is stress, and how does it keep you from your weight loss goals? In...
