Author: Health Solutions
This blog post is based on a podcast episode with Jini Patel Thompson, international bestselling author and founder of Listen To Your Gut, and Natasha Trenev, founder of Natren Probiotics. In their discussion, they examine the dangers of soil-based organisms (SBOs) and why they should not be considered true probiotics. You can either watch the video: Or listen to the podcast: Listen to your gut feeling Why soil-based organisms are not true probiotics Play episode Pause episode Mute/unmute episode Rewind 10 seconds 1x 30 seconds fast forward 00:00 / Subscribe Chapters (main topics) Introduction to Soil Based Organisms (SBOs) The…
Muscle action modalities are represented as (i) isometric muscle actions, which involve no change in muscle length, (ii) concentric muscle actions, which involve shortening of muscle tissue, and (iii) eccentric muscle actions, which involve active lengthening of muscle tissue against an external force or load. During concentric contractions, the tension of the muscle increases until resistance and remains stable as the muscle shortens. During eccentric contractions, on the other hand, the muscle lengthens as the resistance gradually becomes greater than the force the muscle can produce Interestingly, it is the eccentric or negative phase of a strength training repetition that…
“This post contains affiliate links and I will be compensated if you make a purchase after clicking my links.” Agave is a natural sweetener and one of the many alternatives to sugar. But is agave keto friendly? Read on to find out. Brent Hofacker / Shutterstock.com What is Agave? Agave syrup, or simply agave, is a sweetener made from the sap of the agave plant. In addition to syrup, the agave plant is also used to make tequila. In addition, agave is natural, vegan-friendly and is used as an alternative to table sugar. It is about 1.5 times sweeter than…
Whenever we see a beginner using momentum while lifting, we know that he/she is unaware of the proper form of this exercise. For example, in the barbell curl: swing the bar and use the body's momentum to roll the dumbbell upwards, rather than exclusively using the biceps muscles. But what about advance lifters or professional athletes, many of whom use momentum during certain exercises? We cannot say that they are unaware of the correct movement. The real difference is taking the impulse from ignorance and using it consciously and calculatedly. Both are forms of “cheat reps”. The difference is intentional…
I'm sharing my 2025 Christmas gift guide with the kids this year! We tend to stick with the buying strategy: “Something they want, something they need, something to wear and something to read.” Hello friends! Happy Wednesday! I hope you are well and that your pre-Thanksgiving week is going well. I have a long list of things to do this week, but I'm sneaking away to go to a yoga class with a friend. I'm really excited about today's gift guide because kids really bring magic to the holiday season. I'm basically like Buddy the Elf and thought nothing could…