15Jul

Exercise Recovery Tactics

Recovery Tactics- 1. Foam rolling This is the process of myofascial release through mobility work. There are many types of foam rollers, but the most effective one for deep tissue work is a rumble roller. This is equipped with ridges all along side the roller. Find a tight spot that is sore, and breathe into it. Also, the pain point may actually be caused by an area upstream or downstream from the actual area. 2. Sauna Saunas are excellent for recovery. Heat exposure has...

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12Jul

How To Be A Professional Freedom Fighter- Character, Habits, and Tactics

What is a Professional Freedom Fighter? This is someone who stands for freedom at all costs. Someone who is willing to sacrifice who they are for what they could become. There are certain character traits, habits, and tactics that go into this way of being. For those who want to bring a greater future into the world. Character Strength and honor- This refers to your word being your bond. If you say your going to do something, it's already done. You may not accomplish...

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05Jul

Common Colds- Immunity and Tactics To Improve the Immune System

What Is the Common Cold? The common cold is different from the flu because it usually stays in the sinuses. A cold can happen anytime a year, but is more common in winter months. It usually lasts a week, but the post cold cough can last longer. What Is the Immune System? The immune system is designed to protect the body from infections and illness, and is essential for life. Immunity is located throughout the entire body, although about 70% of it is...

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24Jun

Pain- Factors That Influence Pain, Mistakes While Healing An Injury, and Recovery Tactics

What Is Pain? Pain is an unpleasant sensory and emotional experience associated with actual or potential tissue damage. It does not just involve the physical, but also emotions and other factors. Not all types of pain are the same, and have different causes, symptoms, and treatment. Acute pain can also become chronic pain. Pain is the signal to let your body know something is wrong, and to prevent further damage. Factors That Influence Pain 1. Not living a healthy lifestyle Not sleeping well, lack...

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14Jun

Colon- What Is It, Functions, and How To Improve the Health Of Your Colon

What Is the Colon? The colon is a very important part of the digestive system. One of it's jobs is to pull water from the intestines in order to have a proper bowl movement. It also transfers the stool to the rectum for excretion. Lastly, it can absorb certain nutrients from the food that we eat. How To Improve Colon Health 1. Hydrate This will help lubricate fecal matter through the colon. If you are dehydrated, it's going to be much harder for things...

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06Jun

Prostate- What is it, Prostate Disease, Testing, and How To Improve Prostate Health

What Is the Prostate? The prostate is a gland about the size of a walnut that sits below the bladder in men. The word prostate actually has greek origins translating to "protector of the people".  The prostate is important it's function for reproduction because it supplies part of the seminal fluid, which mixes with sperm fro the testes. It is also partly responsible for urine excretion. Prostate Cancer Prostate cancer starts when cells mutate. The senescent cells cause inflammation and damage the surrounding...

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31May

Adrenal Glands- What Are They, HPA Axis, Adrenal Disease, and How To Improve the Health Of the Adrenals

What Are the Adrenal Glands? These are glands that sit on top of the kidneys that produce a plethora of hormones. The outer layer of the adrenals make hormones that regulate blood glucose, the second layer makes hormones that regulate electrolytes, and the third layer makes hormones that regulate reproduction. What Is the HPA Axis? The HPA (hypothalamic pituitary adrenal) axis is designed to regulate the stress response. Different Types Of Adrenal Disease Addison's disease- This is when the adrenals stop producing cortisol entirely, and is...

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24May

Kidneys- Roles They Play, Things That Damage Them, How To Improve Function, and Supplementation

Roles That the Kidneys Play 1. The kidneys are one of our major detoxification organs. 2. Responsible for maintaining blood pressure. 3. Excretion of waste 4. Synthesis of vitamin D 5. Secretion of erythropoietin for red blood cell production. Things That Damage the Kidneys 1. Pesticides Pesticides have been shown to significantly impact the markers of kidney disease. 2. Toxic air The air that we breathe is very important. Often times, it can carry unwanted toxins for a variety of reasons. This is another burden that we don't...

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15May

Liver- Roles That It Plays, Things That Damage and Regenerate the Liver, and Supplements

Roles That The Liver Plays 1. Digesting nutrients 2. Lipogenesis 3. Creation of cholesterol 4. Breakdown of insulin 5. Filtering blood 6. Antioxidant production Things That Negatively Impact the Liver 1. Vegetable Oils These oils are oxidized on the store shelf because they require very high heat in order to be processed, which damages the oils. This is hard for the liver to process. 2. Carbohydrate overload Eating too many carbohydrates specificly in the form of fructose can damage your liver. This is becasuse fructose can only be metabolized by the liver,...

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08May

Fake Meat- What Is It, Different Types, Agenda, and The Solutions

What Is Fake Meat? Fake meat is a meat "alternative" that is made of plants, but designed to taste like meat. Different Types Of Fake Meat Impossible burger- Water, Soy Protein Concentrate, Sunflower Oil, Coconut Oil, Natural Flavors, 2% Or Less Of: Methylcellulose, Cultured Dextrose, Food Starch Modified, Yeast Extract, Soy Leghemoglobin, Salt, Mixed Tocopherols (Antioxidant), L-tryptophan, Soy Protein Isolate Beyond burger- Water, Pea Protein, Expeller Pressed Canola Oil, Refined Coconut Oil, Rice Protein, Natural Flavors, Dried Yeast, Cocoa Butter, Methylcellulose, Contains 1% or Less: Potato...

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