Boron is a trace mineral you probably don’t think of when it comes to bone health, and you’re not alone there. We’ve covered Vitamin D, calcium, and even Vitamin K. Many people even remember that magnesium is important for bone health, and most everyone knows we need protein for strong bones. But … what aboutContinue reading “Boron in Almonds and avocados for your bones”
Category Archives: Sports
Swimming, racquet sports and aerobics are associated with the best odds of staving off death
LONDON (Reuters) – Swimming, racquet sports and aerobics are associated with the best odds of staving off death, and in particular of reducing the risk of dying from heart disease or stroke, scientists said on Tuesday. In a study of various types of exercise and their risk levels, the researchers found that participation in specificContinue reading “Swimming, racquet sports and aerobics are associated with the best odds of staving off death”
Anabolic and catabolic process, hormones and exercise
The body faces a catabolic state during normal metabolic functions. This idea, opposed to an anabolic state, actually defines the breakdown of foods and nutrients so that they will later have the ability to build up and add to the muscle or tissue growth process. Exercise Catabolic exercises are largely aerobic, meaning they consume oxygen,Continue reading “Anabolic and catabolic process, hormones and exercise”
What is your molecular age? P16 protein can ID your molecular age
Aging biomarket test – coming soon Researchers report the development of a new blood test that they say may show your “molecular age,” as opposed to your chronological age. That test measures levels of a protein called p16. A new study shows that p16 levels rise as people age, that smokers have higher levels ofContinue reading “What is your molecular age? P16 protein can ID your molecular age”
150 min of moderate-intensity exercise per week
500 metabolic equivalents per week (MET/week) or 150 min of moderate-intensity exercise per week reduces the occurrence of major cancers by 20%. METs and MET-minutes A well-known physiologic effect of physical activity is that it expends energy. A metabolic equivalent, or MET, is a unit useful for describing the energy expenditure of a specific activity.Continue reading “150 min of moderate-intensity exercise per week”
Filipinos, the happiest people in the world
How would you know that you are in a Filipino party? You’re an hour late and there’s still nobody there! There’s enough food to feed the entire batallion or infantry. You can not even get through the door because there’s a pile of 50 shoes blocking the way. When you enter the house you seeContinue reading “Filipinos, the happiest people in the world”
Meet Linda Moore, RN my wellness guest blogger today
Linda lives in the bay area and had been in wellness for over 20 years helping clients with skin care and holistic health. She worked as a Critical Care Nurse for over 30 years, including positions as Unit Manager in ICU and ER at Stanford University Medical Center. If you need advice or help withContinue reading “Meet Linda Moore, RN my wellness guest blogger today”
Athletic Foods: essential fats, phytonutrients such as flax,turmeric, veggies
Inflamed joints and tissues: turmeric, alkaline veggies
Won a squat challenge with free protein nutritional powder from Vega.com Alkaline-forming foods support strong bones such as greens, seaweed and algae (chorella,spirulina). Phytonutrients rich foods reduce inflammation and helps balance cholesterol such as tomatoes, white chia, turmeric and veggies. Essential fats rich in omega-3 and omega-6 reduce inflammation and assist endurance by supporting cardiovascularContinue reading “Inflamed joints and tissues: turmeric, alkaline veggies”