What Drives Subconscious Habits for Best Results
Your day is partly run in automatic mode – you do things each day without thinking. For example, you reach for the light switch as you walk into a room. You brush your teeth the same way. You’re on autopilot driving the same route each day to work . You may even react the same […]
Mouth Breathing: The Hidden Problems After 50
If you’re like most people you don’t really give any thought to how you breathe. This is because you do it every day without notice. Unfortunately, if you breathe through your mouth, especially while at rest or sleeping you could be doing great harm to your health from mouth breathing. Problems with mouth breathing […]
What Functional Breathing Actually Means
You may never really think about how you breathe, yet it matters a lot. Especially as you get older, functional breathing is something you should consider as it can be the secret behind how much stamina you have, your level of focus, the sleep quality you get, and your energy levels. While your breath […]
How Nasal Breathing Boosted My Energy and Improved My Life
A few years back, every day felt exhausting. I’d wake up tired, I relied heavily on caffeine just to stay focused at work. And, I was even more tired and cranky when I got home. I figured it was just part of getting older. But I was wrong. Nasal breathing was a concept I wouldn’t […]
The “Sharpen Your Edge” Framework to Regain Your Edge
Four years ago, I walked up an icy hill late in the evening while taking my dog for a walk, struggling to catch my breath. My nose was useless. My throat burned from the cold while my mouth gaped open trying to catch a breath – my lungs worked overtime. That moment wrecked me and […]
The Health Benefits of the Carnivore Diet Most People Miss
The idea of eating only meat may seem extreme to many. It is often dismissed as a fad rather than a legitimate health strategy. This negativity is understandable, as it is backed by decades of dietary advice vilifying meat and glorifying plants. Yet, recent evidence and real-world experiences show increased energy, decreased inflammation, sharper focus, […]
Great Ways to Strengthen Your Immune System That Work
Usually no one considers their immune system when they are healthy. This is a problem because by the time you get sick it may be too late to give it a thought. You should try to strengthen your immune system every day. This involves adopting smart habits not just for cold and flu season but all […]
8 Ways to Sharpen Your Focus Without the Noise
These days, everything seems to demand your attention. Notifications, stress, poor sleep, even what you eat can distract you before you get started. But the good news is you can train your brain to concentrate. You can sharpen your focus without apps or gimmicks. Simple changes to how you breathe, eat, move, and rest can […]
How to Use Mind Over Body to Improve Your Health
We’ve all heard stories of people who have had their cancer go into remission due to their positive thoughts or people who have been able to cure a disease by taking the placebo drug in a trial. These examples illustrate the power the mind has in affecting one’s health. By tapping into the power of […]
How to Build Muscle After 50: What Really Works
It may not be easy to build muscle after 50 but it isn’t impossible. Actually building muscle, especially to stave off natural loss of muscle mass as you age, referred to as sarcopenia, is the smartest thing you can do. It keeps you strong, sharp, and full of energy. It also keeps you stable and […]