Do you want to be happier? Of course you do, who doesn’t? Perhaps you should try to surround yourself with happy friends. A study that was published back in 2008 in the British Medical Journal called Dynamic spread of happiness…
Einstein himself summed it up nicely when he said, “Nothing happens until something moves.” But going from ‘not moving’ to ‘moving’ can sometimes feel like an unbridgeable gulf. This week, we’ll cover five ways to nudge your mind or body…
I recently received the following inquisitive email from an eager listener: “Is it possible to make a post about things like…spinal stenosis and any other bone related issues? I have spinal stenosis…,[and] stress in general, so with sudden pains in…
As 2017 draws to a close, I thought it would be fun to take a look back at some of the best food and nutrition research and discoveries covered in this year’s Nutrition Diva podcasts. Here are my picks…
It’s winter here in the northern hemisphere, and for many of us that means colder weather, snow on the ground, and darker, shorter days. All of that added together can often make us want to hit the couch with a…
Every year I get requests from the families and friends of the athletes that I coach for my quintessential holiday shopping list. Well, never fear. Here is the official Get-Fit Guy holiday gift guide to help you along. And please…
January 1st sparkles with good intentions: this will be the year we finally get in shape, get serious about love or our career, or get our life together. But too often, the spark fizzles faster than a Fourth of July…
In last week’s episode, How to Treat Insomnia: 10 Medication-Free Tips, I discussed the 8 most common potential causes of insomnia. These include Restless Legs Syndrome, sleep apnea, certain medications, other medical conditions, and so forth. Be sure to check out…
Parties, get togethers, or special events are a great chance to catch up with friends, cut loose, and have some fun, especially if they arrive during off training season. But, they also bring with them unscheduled overindulging. And for us…
Most of us have experienced dizziness at some point in our lives, but unfortunately, it is one of the most vague, non-specific, and difficult-to-dissect symptoms, for both patients and doctors. Dizziness is a challenge to understand because of the following…
Getting overwhelmed with emotion isn’t pretty. Think fist-shaped holes in the drywall, a blowout bar fight, or throwing your soon-to-be-ex’s stuff out a window, preferably ablaze. But overwhelming emotion can also turn privately inward, resulting in cutting, drinking yourself into…
We’ve all experienced a bruise or two here and there throughout our lives. Some of us who are a bit clumsier may have seen a few more. Bruising is a very commonly reported symptom at the doctor’s office. But it…
Many of you have asked for an episode on foods and herbs that can increase breast milk supply. This is something that a lot of new moms worry about. In fact, it is the primary reason women give for stopping…
Pregnancy, no matter what the season, is truly one of the most miraculous journeys a woman (and her partner!) will ever experience. As you watch your body grow your precious baby for nine months, you’ll continually be amazed at the…
Today we’re talking to podcaster, author, athlete, and entrepreneur Lewis Howes about an unlikely, but very timely, topic: masculine vulnerability. Lewis Howes is the New York Times bestselling author of the The School of Greatness and hosts the Top 100…
A few weeks ago, Shalane Flanagan became the first American woman to win the New York City Marathon in 40 years, and the most interesting part is that she did it after taking a substantial part of 2017 off from…
Regardless of where you grew up, it may have been difficult to find your spot in school . . . to feel like you ever really fit in. Elise Young, trainer, coach, and motivator definitely had that experience as a…
Buckle your seat belts and pull out your pocket protectors: We’re going full nutrition-nerd today, talking about the role of dietary protein in maximizing muscle protein synthesis. But don’t assume that this is only of interest to body-builders! Applying these…
Chamomile grows in populated areas throughout Europe and Asia, North America and Australia. This miracle herb blooms from early summer to late June. Chamomile has been used thousands of years ago in ancient Egypt where it was praised for its…
Slights with a smile. Silence when you know they can hear you. Compliments with a side of side-eye. Passive aggressive people know how to serve up a veritable buffet of “Oh no she didn’t.” And tacking on “LOL” afterwards…
School is officially back in Fall session, and that means our children return to the germ breeding ground. You’ve likely already experienced one, two, or even three bugs in your household by now since September. It’s a rite of…
Niamh writes: “In light of several recent natural disasters (hurricanes, earthquakes, and wildfires), disaster preparedness is front of mind. What types of food would you recommend to have on hand as part of your personal disaster preparedness plan?” You are…
If you have been reading the health news lately, you will know that around thirty million Americans magically just failed their blood pressure test. As much as I would like to make a political joke, a reference to the stock market,…
The holidays aren’t a cheerful time for everyone. Believe it or not, more people suffer from depression this time of the year than any other. Whether it’s the cold, gloomy weather, the yearning for our passed loved ones, financial stress,…