Glucosamine with Chondroitin is an excellent supplement for joint health. Its function is to draw fluid into the joint and lubricate it. Please check with your doctor if you are currently on any medications before taking it. Glucosamine, chondroitin sulfate, and MSM (methylsulfonylmethane) occur naturally in the body. Where do Glucosamine and Chondroitin Come From?   The glucosamine used in supplements is typically derived from the shells of crabs although a corn source is also … [Read more...] about Glucosamine with Chondroitin

Mike Gales from Everlast offered this article as a way to teach us all about concussions and the healing of them. One nutrient can help a lot it seems. Athletes are getting bigger, stronger and faster. Many reports have shown that concussions are on the rise and multiple concussions can have devastating long term effects. One of the major  problems that many athletes have is that they don’t even know when  they have been concussed. I will review whether DHA may be a worthwhile supplement … [Read more...] about One Supplement That Can Help Heal a Concussion

Breads and Vegetables? What do these have in common? Not much. The reason that we want to consider these two staples of a diet is for opposite reasons. Are All Carbohydrates bad? Breads are a nightmare for many people trying to cut down on the carbs in their diet. There is good reason to cut the carbs as most people are taking in to many carbs in the first place. In saying that cutting down carbs is good I am not writing about a zero carb policy like with the Atkins diet but instead just … [Read more...] about Breads and Vegetables Evil or Good?

Quest nutrition sent me a box of their protein bars a little while ago to try out and I have to say that I really enjoyed them. I have eaten protein bars on and off for years and they certainly are a great way to keep your nutrition up and to recover from workouts so over the years I have tried dozens of different bars and am proud of it. A good protein bar will fill me up and aid me in recovery from exercise and depending on the size they tend to be low in calories If you want to know … [Read more...] about Quest Natural Protein Bar Review

Last night my daughter, wife, and I sat down (my son would rather play Minecraft) and watched Fat, Sick, and Nearly Dead 2. I liked it but when I posted about it on Facebook I got a comment that maybe I should be watching something a bit more uplifting. Really, that was my attitude too when I sat down a year ago to watch the original Fat, Sick, and Nearly Dead. I thought "Jeez, why would you let that happen?". In fact both movies are a bit inspirational with the idea of juicing and how … [Read more...] about Fat Sick and Nearly Dead 2

Calcium, the most abundant mineral in the body, is found in some foods, added to others, available as a dietary supplement, and present in some medicines (such as antacids). Calcium has many important jobs. The body stores more than 99 percent of its calcium in the bones and teeth to help make and keep them strong. The rest is throughout the body in blood, muscle and the fluid between cells. Your body needs calcium to help muscles and blood vessels contract and expand, to secrete hormones and … [Read more...] about Calcium Needs and Requirements

Nothing beats waking up in the morning with the thought of going to the gym to lift weights or jog on the treadmill. After a hard days work, the gym is one place you don't even want to think about. Sometimes, even the thought of exercising at home with your own equipment can be less than desirable. Sometimes, just trying to get and stay motivated to exercise on a regular basis can be a challenge. No matter how you look at it, exercise can be downright boring and even tedious at times. So, … [Read more...] about Making Exercise More Fun

Athletic Hydration is a big issue this Summer with temperatures around the country being so high. I am always concerned about hydration when I exercise but in the summer months when it is hard to stay hydrated even when doing nothing it is even more critical to keep your water and electrolytes up. Proper hydration plays a critical role in athletic performance. Some consequences of dehydration are as follows: cramping, fatigue, dizziness, rapid elevation of body temperature, confusion, … [Read more...] about Watching Athletic Hydration During Summer