I Decided to Try Food Before Pharma

Here I am on another personal mission. If you’re following me, you’ll know that I just had a big surprise at my annual checkup: high cholesterol- even despite a mostly healthy lifestyle. (Read more about that here.) A less surprising development has led me into this latest dig though: psoriatic arthritis. I’m 37 and I’ve […]

Understanding Cholesterol: A Personal Journey Toward Heart Health

So… My cholesterol is high. I’m honestly just shook about this. I’m literally the most consistently health conscious person that I know and my LDL was elevated at my annual checkup. I don’t eat much of the bad stuff and I’m pretty consistent and content with an active lifestyle. How in the world did I […]

Understanding Cardiorenal Metabolic Syndrome: An Epidemic Affecting 90% of American Adults

Cardiorenal Metabolic Syndrome (CRM Syndrome) is a term that may sound complex, but its implications are far too important to ignore. This epidemic, which combines a range of cardiovascular, renal, and metabolic issues, is quietly affecting a staggering 90% of American adults, with at least Stage 1 of the syndrome present in most people. This […]

Unlocking the Science of Strength Training: How Lifting Weights Transforms Your Body Biochemically

Strength training isn’t just for bodybuilders—it’s a powerful, scientifically proven way to improve your health on a cellular level, boost your cardiovascular health, combat diabetes, strengthen your bones, relieve back pain, and even enhance your mood and longevity. Whether you’re a gym enthusiast or a complete beginner, strength training offers benefits that go beyond just […]

Does The Perfect Workout Exist? Possibly…

Why You Should Try Shadowboxing and Kickboxing for Fun, Fitness, Empowerment, and Total Body Strength Let’s face it—finding a workout that is both effective and fun is often like searching for a unicorn. You know it’s out there, but it feels like you might need a whole lot of luck to stumble upon it. Well, my friend, […]

Why You Should Probably Stop Taking Daily Aspirin: The Risks May Outweigh the Benefits

If you’ve been popping a daily aspirin like it’s your morning coffee, you might want to take a pause and reconsider. Recent research has thrown a serious wrench in the long-standing idea that taking an aspirin every day is a good way to prevent stroke. The new word on the street? It could be more dangerous than […]

Tai Chi: The Low-Impact, High-Reward Workout You Didn’t Know You Needed

If you’ve ever watched someone practicing Tai Chi and thought, “That looks like a slow-motion dance move,” you wouldn’t be too far off. But here’s the twist—this “slow-motion dance” is actually an ancient Chinese martial art that has been around for centuries, and it’s one of the best ways to improve both your mind and […]