Here are a few definitions: “Metabolic Flexibility is the ability of a system (i.e., whole organism, organ, tissue, or cell) to adjust fuel oxidation to fuel availability.” Galgani et al. 2008 “Metabolic Flexibility is the ability to switch back and forth between the two major energy substrates – glucose and fat – based on availability and need.” Stanton “Metabolic Flexibility…
Peptide treatments are an excellent way for patients to increase their overall health, wellness and vitality. Peptide treatments are often administered as part of an overall age management plan that can be created for both men and women. So, what is a peptide? A peptide is a small chain of amino acids. Usually, a peptide is an amino acid structure…
Chronic inflammation can wreak havoc on your body, making you age faster than you should. Certain food combinations can actually slow aging by reducing cellular inflammation, allowing you to look and feel younger and better than ever. Immune System Boost: Tomato and Broccoli Broccoli is known as one of the healthiest superfoods. It’s full of nutrients that fight cancer, boost…
It’s not always easy to pick up on signals that one area of your life starts to take over to the detriment of others. It starts out subtle, but can lead you down a slippery slope fast if you don’t correct it. Here are some tips on how to keep your work-life balance in check. 1. Learn how to let…
How many reps for how many sets are best for maximal muscle growth and strength? Well, there are literally hundreds of great reps and sets schemes out there. Here’s another interesting one I read about from Charles Poliquin. This one comes from André Maillé. He was not only super muscular, but also brutally strong. As in curling with his back…
No one likes to be sore, and though soreness is completely natural and cannot be completely eliminated, it can be controlled, and proper recovery protocols will not only ensure minimal levels of post-workout discomfort but also allow your body to recover more quickly and gain better fitness from the workout. Why Workout Recovery Is Important During the recovery period after…
What Happens When You Train By performing a training session you give the body a stressful stimulus to disturb its homeostasis and create positive metabolic changes. After the immediate fatigue, the body responds by adapting during recovery so that it can cope with a larger training stimulus during the next training session. During the recovery stage your body heals, grows,…
Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera) is an herb that’s been used in Ayurvedic medicine for many years. Ashwagandha means ‘Smell of Horse,’ which refers to the fresh root’s distinct horsey smell, and the traditional belief that ingesting the herb will confer the strength and virility of a horse. Ashwagandha is an adaptogen. Adaptogens are substances that help our body to adapt to…
PQQ is one of the more recently studied substances that can provide numerous benefits to our mitochondria. Not only can PQQ protect mitochondria from damage, it can actually stimulate growth of new mitochondria! This of course will provide our bodies with more energy and promote longevity and increased health span. PQQ has been classified as a vitamin as well as…
How did you sleep last night? Unfortunately, most of us are sleep deprived, getting seven hours of sleep or less each night, or just not sleeping well.
