According to many experts and studies, when we look at who is most vulnerable to Covid-19, we see that, besides the immune compromised and elderly, there is also a population with major metabolic risk factors. That means insulin resistance, high triglycerides, low HDL (good) cholesterol, obesity, hypertension, fatty liver, and gastrointestinal disorders. Poor metabolic health […]
Ouch! Muscle Cramps!
Ever get those excruciating involuntary muscle cramps in the middle of the night in your calf or foot that just makes you feel helpless? Do you ever wonder why do we get those? According to research, 1 in 3 adults have experienced night-time cramping. Exercising without properly warming up the muscles can lead to cramps. […]
September is Yoga Awareness Month!
photo by Rui Dias on Pexels September is National Yoga Month! Started in 2008 by the Department of Health & Human Services, the purpose of this month is to educate people about the health benefits of yoga and to inspire a healthy lifestyle. Many people practice yoga to relieve stress, improve flexibility and strength and […]