On the first hot summer day here in Boston, Cryomed on Boylston Street offered a cold plunge tub on the sidewalk in front of their store and after I saw the e-mail decided to go for it. I’d never done a cold plunge or ice bath before but I’d heard and read about many healthContinue reading “Health + Performance: Taking The Cold Plunge”
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Olympic Lifting & Beyond: How I Boost Muscle Recovery In Training
1. Sleep Generous amounts of it and even the occasional unabashed hibernation! This is a vital means of regeneration and recovery. I do best with a more traditional rhythm, when I’m more or less following the sun. And remember, the mental rest is just as important. By now you may have heard that nervous systemContinue reading “Olympic Lifting & Beyond: How I Boost Muscle Recovery In Training”
Olympic Lifting: How Do I Squat? Let Me Count The Ways
It’s been well established that the Barbell Back Squat is one of the best exercises for developing full body strength. However, when it comes to the world of Olympic Weightlifting, one has to be able to perform all the squats, and impeccably — particularly the Front Squat and the Overhead Squat. Neither the Clean &Continue reading “Olympic Lifting: How Do I Squat? Let Me Count The Ways”
Molecule Of The Month: NAD+ Nicotinamide Adenine Dinucleotide
NAD is a coenzyme found in all cells. And coenzymes function as catalysts to mediate metabolic reactions. For some great detail on the function of NAD+ within the body’s energy pathways, visit the linked caption above. Generally speaking, NAD shuttles electrons or energy “as a way to carry stored energy to produce ATP.” So, thisContinue reading “Molecule Of The Month: NAD+ Nicotinamide Adenine Dinucleotide”
Repost: “A Controlled Trial to Determine the Efficacy of Red and Near-Infrared Light Treatment in Patient Satisfaction, Reduction of Fine Lines, Wrinkles, Skin Roughness, and Intradermal Collagen Density Increase”
A Controlled Trial to Determine the Efficacy of Red and Near-Infrared Light Treatment in Patient Satisfaction, Reduction of Fine Lines, Wrinkles, Skin Roughness, and Intradermal Collagen Density Increase — Read on http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3926176/ In short, non-invasive light therapy works – check out the article for further detail. I think the concept holds tremendous promise as partContinue reading “Repost: “A Controlled Trial to Determine the Efficacy of Red and Near-Infrared Light Treatment in Patient Satisfaction, Reduction of Fine Lines, Wrinkles, Skin Roughness, and Intradermal Collagen Density Increase””
Power Plants: Spooky Adaptogenic Tea + Supernatural Joint Paste
The Tea = Moringa + Holy Basil • Moringa benefits include extremely high nutrient content that helps the body heal and build muscle. • Holy Basil benefits include being a potent adaptogen that helps soothe stress. The Extracts in The Tea = Chlorophyll/Peppermint Oil + Ashwagandha/Reishi • Benefits of Chlorophyll include neutralizing toxins, healing damagedContinue reading “Power Plants: Spooky Adaptogenic Tea + Supernatural Joint Paste”
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