The human body requires vitamins and minerals to stay healthy. That’s why humans evolved on a (predominantly) animal-based diet that supplies those essential micronutrients. Yet, 68% of Americans take vitamin supplements. Arguably, because they think multivitamin supplements have health benefits or reduce the risk of illnesses, such as heart disease. Additionally, some people believe that … Read more
Diet-To-Go is a meal delivery service with a middle-of-the-road approach to healthy living. They offer various meals plans, including Keto and Vegetarian.
Review of the top 5 vegan meal replacement shakes on the market, including Ambronite, Ample, Huel, Garden of Life, Soylent and more. Plus discount codes!
In this article, I tell you everything you need to know about dietary fiber, including its benefits, myths, and how much fiber you need per day. I also talk about the risk of ingesting too much fiber, give you a list of foods high in fiber, and much more. So what is fiber? In a … Read more
In the early days of professional sports, trainers and athletes didn’t know many of the things that modern science has uncovered. Recent scientific breakthroughs have taken bodybuilding, CrossFit and other sports to the next level. Even casual athletes can easily gain energy, strength, and muscle mass. All you need is discipline and an understanding of … Read more
Table of ContentsWhat is Chiropractic?Chiropractic and Chronic Back PainIs Spinal Manipulation The Real Deal?Meta-Analysis On The Effectiveness Of Spinal ManipulationSpinal Manipulation – A Cure For All Ailments?How Does Spinal Manipulation Work To Relieve Pain?Is Spinal Manipulation Safe For Me?How Does It Compare To Conventional Treatments?How Much Are Treatments Involving Spinal Manipulation?Tension Myositis SyndromeConclusion – Does … Read more
Intermittent fasting is a powerful method to improve your health, lose weight and enable autophagy. It’s completely free and you can start today.
Soylent has enjoyed incredible popularity, but considering the controversy in recent years around this meal replacement drink, many consumers pose the question: Is Soylent healthy? To find out, I have teamed up with a medical doctor who specializes in human metabolism, and we analyzed the ingredients in Soylent. We concluded that Soylent is not a … Read more
Review of the best wireless workout headphones with a special focus on truly wireless (wire-free) models.
I do CrossFit and continuously build up hand calluses from weightlifting. During high-rep bodyweight exercises, such as pull-ups and toes-to-bar, those calluses increase the risk of blisters and skin tears, and I end up with ripped hands that take days to heal and make showers an unpleasant experience. To reduce the chance of callus formation (and thus, … Read more
Table of ContentsHow to Eat Healthy While TravelingStaying Healthy While TravelingFood I Try to Stay Away FromTravel Tips for Sticking to Healthy Eating Habits1. Plan Ahead2. Take The Stress Out Of Finding Healthy Food Options3. Think Outside Of The BoxHow to Eat Healthy While Traveling Eating healthy while being on the road is challenging, especially … Read more
For this article, I have reviewed the best Apple Watch Sport bands for working out, including bands from Apple, Monowear, Nike, Nomad, Twelve South and WsC.
Salmon is known as a healthy food, rich in Omega-3 fatty acids. What you may not have known is that most Atlantic farmed salmon is contaminated with toxic chemicals. Manufacturers use such chemicals as ethoxyquin (EQ), butylated hydroxytoluene (BHT) and butylated hydroxyanisole (BHA) to preserve fish food. What is Ethoxyquin? Ethoxyquin is a synthetic … Read more
Table of ContentsAvocados and Their Health BenefitsEggs and CholesterolAvocado Oil Mayo – The Best Way to Combine Avocados And EggsEggs and Avocados Eggs and avocados are my two favorite superfoods that offer a lot of health benefits. Continue reading to learn why eggs and avocados should regularly be on your plate as well. Avocados and … Read more
Table of ContentsSaturated vs. Unsaturated Fatty AcidsAvocado OilOlive OilAvocado Oil vs. Olive Oil Have you ever wondered what the healthier oil is: avocado oil or olive oil? Or which one makes the best cooking oil? In this article, we’ll take a deep dive into the avocado oil vs olive oil debate to try and determine … Read more
In this article, I would like to share some of the challenges of raising a premature baby (preemie) as we experienced them with our little boy. I hope that it may help other parents who have a premature baby to worry a little less. Lucas was born prematurely nine months ago at Northside Hospital at … Read more
Both my wife and I grew up sharing a room with our siblings. Sharing with siblings isn’t always fun, but it provides valuable lessons for life. We want our kids to understand early in life what it means to share. And once Lucas turned six months and started sleeping 12 hours at night, we moved … Read more
Editor’s note: BOB has discontinued the Ironman stroller and it is no longer available for purchase on the company’s website or Amazon. However, they still make a range of similar running strollers, including the Rambler, the Revolution and the Alterrain. Inspired by my workout buddy, I decided to buy a running stroller, when our daughter … Read more
Breastfeeding is hard work, for both baby and mom, and by far not as easy as most people think. Add issues, such as nipple confusion, to the equation, and you have a recipe for frustration. In this article, I will share the nipple confusion issues we had with our baby girl and how we got … Read more
Having a new baby is chaotic and stressful, even more so, if the baby doesn’t stop crying and you don’t know how to make him or her stop. Don’t worry; there are a couple of proven techniques that will sooth almost every crying baby. In this article, I will show you how to soothe crying … Read more
Table of ContentsFitbit Aria smart scaleWorkflow to the rescueOther workflowsWhere does that leave me with Fitbit?IFTTT – A better solutionWorkaround: Fitbit support for Health app and HealthKit Fitbit has made the decision not to support Apple’s HealthKit, and it thus doesn’t integrate with the Health app. In this article, I will show you a workaround … Read more
They say every pregnancy is different. I guess they are right. Our preemie Lucas was born prematurely and stayed in the hospital for almost two months. This is the story of our second pregnancy that ended abruptly in the NICU of Northside Hospital at week 30 and six days. Our Second Pregnancy This post is meant as … Read more
Have you ever wondered how iOS and more specifically the Health app handles and prioritizes data from multiple sources? I have an Apple Watch and an iPhone and both devices, if worn or carried at the same time, record the number of steps I take, among other data. Yet, the Health app reports the number … Read more
When my wife Kathy was pregnant with our second baby, her OBGYN detected that she had low PAPP-A levels. In this article, I’ll explain what PAPP-A is and why low levels often result in additional tests and monitoring. None of that should freak you out! Scientific studies have yet to establish a clear connection between … Read more
Table of ContentsCommon ProceduresCommon IssuesNewborn Screening TestCongenital Adrenal HyperplasiaSalt-wasting CAH (classic form)Simple Virilizing CAH (classic form)Late-onset CAH (non-classic form)The negative result To best prepare ourselves for the arrival of our daughter, my wife and I took a few baby and parenting classes, we read books on the subject and researched the internet. The amount of information … Read more