July 7, 2023
Is being comfortable really better than having good posture?Nope.You might be able to sit slouched for hours while relaxed and comfortable, but over months and years, this is going to mess you up.Spinal discs will be crunched, and ligaments will be unnaturally stretched.Many ancient statues and paintings display characters with a J-shaped spine. J-shaped spines…
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June 4, 2023
Tape your mouth shut.By adding this final step to your nighttime routine, you can unlock the health benefits of nasal breathing.Breathing through your nose has a special property that mouth breathing cannot give you,That is Nitric Oxide. Nitric Oxide is produced in the nose and sinuses when you breathe in through your nose. This gas…
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May 7, 2023
The eye drops you use to combat computer vision syndrome may be making your dry eyes dryer!Many popular brands of eye drops have ingredients that can worsen your dry eyes over time.Visine’s active ingredient, Tetrahydrozoline, constricts the eye’s superficial blood vessels.Your eyes may look less red in the short term, but over time, your eyes…
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April 12, 2023
Sitting in a chair is destroying your back. It’s even destroying your digestive health.Do you work at a desk? Even if you have a standing desk, or an under-the-desk treadmill, here is one thing you can do to improve your back health, and digestive health.A full squat!Babies and kids do it naturally. It’s a comfortable…
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April 7, 2023
Here is one cue you can use to improve posture while you walk:Flex your butt!By flexing your butt while you stand or walk, your will improve your posture by activating certain muscles.One group of muscles that specifically comes to mind are the feet. When you flex you butt, notice that your feet should be resisting…
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March 15, 2023
Here’s is one thing you can do to get healthier, leaner, and even smarter without doing anything. Literally you don’t have to do anything.Stop eating before bedtime.Hungry? Go to bed. 😴Simply stop eating 3 hours before you go to sleep at night.Blood flow to the digestive tract increases after we eat. This increase lasts for…
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February 7, 2023
Can we agree that the world could use a little more kindness?It’s a common misinterpretation that men with more testosterone are aggressive, and maybe even mean or rude.I’m suggesting it’s actually the opposite, and that men with low testosterone levels are less likely to exhibit kindness.When I say more testosterone, I’m not talking about men…
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January 30, 2023
I was in a lifting accident one summer going into my first year of college. 2007 was the year. I herniated two discs in my lower back. It changed my life. I was in constant pain. Everyday tasks were unbearable. This lasted for years. I tried rest, physical therapy, cortisone shots, chiropractic adjustments, and acupuncture. I…
Read MoreIf you work from home, or simply are a human, please don’t wear shoes in your house!Besides the hygienic factor, being barefoot is good for your health!I have noticed benefits to my posture and balance (*study below 👇) by being barefoot around the house, or when I exercise at home.I was going to point out…
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January 10, 2023
If you or your children have EVER worn sunglasses…Don’t buy the cheap ones that have no UV ray protection! ☀️A lot of the $5 sunglasses you see are actually worse for your eyes than wearing nothing at all. 😱When you put on sunglasses, your pupils will dilate to allow in more light. If your shades…
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