3 Critical Reasons To Get Out Your Seat And Move Something

For those of you that have office jobs or jobs where you sit down for most of your day, it is imperative that you break your day up by moving around.  The constant drumbeat of data supporting the dangers of being sedentary start at work since so much time is spent there.  Add to that [...]

W.H.O. Was Complicit In Unfounded H1N1 Hype?

 For the better part of January, numerous media outlets have reported that the World Health Organization (W.H.O.) is being investigated for perpetuating a global H1N1 pandemic that, by most accounts, amounted to nothing more than a mild flu for the vast majority of folks.  This fear-mongering led to people seeking out the vaccine in droves.  Detractors will point [...]

Use Shoes, You Lose – Barefoot Running Is A Better Alternative

My Story
I’ve been pretty active since the age of 13, so I’ve owned my fair share of athletic shoes.  It has always amazed me how manufacturers continue to outdo each other in the never-ending “foot” race for a more lightweight, responsive, comfortable, cushion-y shoe.  Much of the technology centered around the most efficient way to [...]

Yet Another Reason To Avoid Soda

As if there could be any more reasons to avoid soda altogether, a recent study conducted by microbioligists from Hollins University discovered that 48% of the soda fountain machines at various restaurants they tested contained coliform bacteria.  Pretty gross, huh?  Hold on, that’s not even the bad part.  This bacteria is typically found in feces.  [...]

One of Americans’ Favorite Snacks Still Toxic

Federal health investigators deemed that butter flavoring used in microwave popcorn is still unsafe and toxic.  Back in 2004, a Missouri factory worker was awarded $20 million after developing a debilitating and irreversible lung condition, which required a lung transplant.  He apparently got this from inhaling toxic fumes from the oil used to make the [...]

BPA Linked to Impotence

According to a recent study conducted in China, male workers who were exposed to high levels of the dangerous chemical, bisphenol A (BPA), experienced sexual dysfunction and decreased libido.  The levels these workers were exposed to was reportedly 50 times higher than “typical” American men (whatever that means).  BPA can be found in everything from [...]

How Would You Like To Be Worry Free?

Okay, maybe worry-free is somewhat idealistic…especially these days.  Stress is an inevitable fact of life.  It’s how life tests our mettle.  It can actually be a good thing when put in proper perspective and used to produce positive behavior.  However, stress is one of those nebulous emotional states that, if left unchecked, can literally ruin [...]

Swine Flu Vaccine: Avoid It Like The Flu

With flu season upon us, there’s definitely no shortage of news stories, blog posts, general conversation and even protests about whether or not to recieve the H1N1 flu vaccination.  Big Pharma profiteering and FDA/CDC/WHO fear-mongering has prompted a run on vaccines, to the point where there is a shortage in many areas.  Recent children deaths go even [...]

Centenarian Athlete: You’re Never Too Old To Exercise…Or Break A World Record!

Excuses for not exercising are like noses…everybody has one.  Well, not Ruth Frith.  This sprightly, great grandmother from Brisbane, Australia broke a shot put world record at the World Masters Games, which took place in Sydney, Australia recently.  According to the site, the primary difference between the World Masters Games and the Olympic Games is [...]

Coffee Controversy: What Are The Health Risks?

I’ve been asked this question several times by clients, colleagues, and friends.  And unless you’ve literally been in a cave the last several years, you’ve probably noticed the ubiquitous Starbucks and Caribou (and other similar establishments) coffee shops that seemingly exist in every strip mall and office park.  Excluding this recent recession, even a cursory [...]

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