The Great World Race: Running 7 Marathons with Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome
How I managed joint instability, recovery, taping, bracing, and race-day challenges throughout the Great World Race with Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome.
Teen Athlete Nutrition Guide: 5 Best Fueling Habits
A teen athlete nutrition guide for fueling practices, recovery, busy school days, and healthy confidence without restrictive food rules or pressure daily.
The Best Garage Gym Equipment Guide: 5 Keys
This garage gym equipment guide helps you choose practical gear for strength, cardio, mobility, and recovery without overspending or crowding your space.
10 Reasons to Fall in Love with Pumpkin
It's that time of year when artfully crafted Jack O’Lanterns perch on porches, pumpkin lovers flee to Starbucks, and aromas of pumpkin spice infuse the air. It’s very clear who the star of the show is this season. If you’re a lover of all things pumpkin, then you probably get giddy just by hearing the words: pumpkin and spice. If…
4 Tips to Make Your Bedroom Better for Sleeping
Sleep is one of the most vital components of overall health, impacting everything from mental clarity to physical well-being. Many people know that factors like exercise and diet play a role in sleep quality. Plant-based foods are sources of tryptophan and melatonin, both of which are known to aid in good sleep hygiene. However, creating the perfect sleep environment is…
Paris Olympics 2024 Embraces Plant-Powered Menus
Olympics Embraces Sustainability with Plant-Powered Menus:Paris 2024 Revolutionary Food Plan & Expert Insights In a groundbreaking move that's stirring up the sports world, the Paris Olympic Committee has unveiled a sustainable food strategy that's set to transform the dining experience at the 2024 Games. With a commitment to environmental responsibility, the committee is proud to announce that 60% of the…
10 Stories of Resilience from Olympic Athletes
The Olympics are just around the corner and that means a very exciting summer is ahead. I can watch any sport at the Olympics. When the Games are on, they’re just non-stop at the background – track & field, cycling, fencing, swimming, weightlifting, skiing. Anything to feel the vibe, really. Personally, I enjoy not only seeing top athletes pushing boundaries…
Sleep & Anxiety: 3 Easy Steps to Get Back on Track
Anxiety and sleep disorders go hand in hand. Poor sleep causes anxiety and anxiety causes poor sleep. In fact, it's likely not a coincidence that the number of Americans suffering from long-term sleep disorders and the number of Americans diagnosed with anxiety disorders every year are the same: 40 million. It is currently estimated that 1 in 4 people experience…
3 Easy Techniques to Reduce Anxiety
Did you know that you can’t THINK your way out of anxiety, you have to FEEL your way out of anxiety. When we are anxious, our Sympathetic Nervous System (SNS) gets activated. The amygdala, located in your brain, gets triggered and instantly releases stress hormones which spread through the body causing your heart rate, breathing, and blood pressure to increase.…
5 Things to Know About Antidepressants
Depression is a really common mental health problem affecting about one in every six people at some stage in their lives. There are a variety of treatment options to help manage depression and medications often are prescribed. Here are some important things to know about antidepressant medication treatment: 1. If antidepressants are going to work, you should feel better fairly…
3 Unique Workouts To Try This Spring
There is obviously something to keeping to a fitness routine, because what's most important is to actually do it. Then again if you're finding things a little too rote, it is always a great idea to try a new individual or team sport or try new kinds of fitness classes such as a bungee cardio class or yoga board water…
