The risks of cold water immersion
Cold exposure improves lipid metabolism and stimulates weight loss through brown adipose tissue. Recovery through cold water immersion is not proven because of reduced inflammation with adverse effects for sprints and strength. Non freezing cold injury could lead to dysrhythmia and hypotension, diuresis is common also.
What is the secret behind the needle stimulation pad?
A spike mat can heal a large number of common ailments. It slows the breath, lowers heart rate, and reduces stress and anxiety. People who use an acupressure mat feel more energized and have better sleep quality, while reporting less neck and back pain. Chronic pain can be overcome by targeting nociceptors.
Sleep trackers reviewed: Oura, Withings and Garmin Forerunner 945
In this article 3 different types of sleep trackers will be tested and reviewed in depth: 1. A smart ring (Oura)
2. A sleep tracking mat (Withings)
3. A sports watch (Garmin Forerunner 945)
2. A sleep tracking mat (Withings)
3. A sports watch (Garmin Forerunner 945)
How to improve your gut microbiome today by going keto
A diverse intestinal flora is very important for health and wellbeing. A ketogenic diet provides 3 obvious benefits:
1. It helps your body to absorb fats and nutrients
2. It provides support for weight loss
3. It has effects on blood sugar regulation
Quality food, magnesium and prebiotics also assist in a healthy gut.
1. It helps your body to absorb fats and nutrients
2. It provides support for weight loss
3. It has effects on blood sugar regulation
Quality food, magnesium and prebiotics also assist in a healthy gut.
Conquering the keto flu in 5 steps
Your body can struggle considerably in the early phase of keto-adaptation. There are 5 easy steps you can do right now to stave off the keto flu:
1. Drink plenty of water
2. Take enough salt and electrolytes
3. Consume fats in the form of MCT oil
4. Take enough rest
5. Reduce your carbohydrates more evenly
1. Drink plenty of water
2. Take enough salt and electrolytes
3. Consume fats in the form of MCT oil
4. Take enough rest
5. Reduce your carbohydrates more evenly
Hacking sleep with the 10-3-2-1-0 approach
Even though the 10-3-2-1-0 method is not fully backed by research there is logic to be found in all of these strategies. The 10-3-2-1-0 routine is a really simple method that you can use on a daily base to drastically improve your sleep hygiene. But does it work and how solid is this advice really?
Fasting has never been so easy
The FMD switches cells to anti-aging mode. It promotes autophagy, breaks down and regenerates the inner part of the cell. It is replaced by newly generated, functional cells in many organs from activated stem cells. This continues long after the FMD, likely due to epigenetic change in DNA and proteins that bind to DNA.
Your brain on ketosis
A ketogenic diet will increase your mental sharpness and cognitive skills. There are four benefits for the brain:
1. Ketones are a more efficient form of energy than sugar
2. Ketones increase the efficiency of mitochondria
3. Ketones are a neuroprotective antioxidant
4. Ketones trigger the expression of neurotrophin
1. Ketones are a more efficient form of energy than sugar
2. Ketones increase the efficiency of mitochondria
3. Ketones are a neuroprotective antioxidant
4. Ketones trigger the expression of neurotrophin
The magic world of broccoli sprouts
Consumption of broccoli sprouts has both a pre-emptive and a healing effect. It can lower the risk of death and cancer. It also has a protective effect against cardiovascular disease and it can lower blood sugar levels in type 2 diabetes. In addition, sulforaphane can minimize DNA damage and reactive particles.
