Physical Health
The Use of Sauna for Wellness and Fitness
Far Infrared Sauna (FIRS) and Its Use in Detoxification, Health, and Fitness There is an abundance of medical studies which have looked at the chemical and toxic burdens our bodies carry as a result of environmental exposures. We are being increasingly exposed to a whole range of new chemicals. In the last fifty years, it has been…
Read MoreThe Big Picture of Chronic Illness
The Total Body Load Explained Chronic health problems can be difficult to understand, and many times I have found it helpful to explain to patients that it is not the “what” but the “why”. So many diagnoses are given to patients, and I have heard them all. Chronic fatigue, fibromyalgia, lupus-like syndrome, somatic depressive disorder,…
Read MoreThe Weekend Warrior’s Secret Weapon
With longer workdays and increased work pressures, it can be difficult to find time to exercise throughout a busy work week. And it’s pretty normal to look forward to an active fun-filled weekend. After all, that’s what inspired the famous acronym TGIF. But when some people are inactive during the week and then too active…
Read MoreSports Nutrition Basics
Looking to amp up your exercise program? Synergize your dietary plan for amazing results!
Read MoreSleep Affects Everything!
Too often we take for granted the fact that our bodies can function on little or poor quality sleep without taking into consideration what is happening, and not to our benefit! Sleep is not only a time of rest but also a time for resetting hormones, allowing brainwave patterns to settle into a restorative pattern,…
Read MoreWellness Coaching
If you are looking for a way to optimize your health, wellness coaching is your answer. Whether you are wondering how to improve your sleep, well-being, fitness level, energy, and eating, or hoping to manage stress levels, a wellness coach has your back. The Body Nexus offers this coaching support to help you meet your…
Read MoreKEY FACTORS in both performance and aging
This topic can be narrowed down to 6: Inflammation/oxidative stress (which I refer to as “rusting”) Hormonal imbalance – can be thyroid, adrenal, sex hormones, or all of these Stress hormones Blood sugar and insulin regulation Environmental burden Individuality All of these are modifiable to some extent – by diet, sleep, exercise, and supplementation. Each…
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