In this week's podcast, we discuss the effects of apple cider vinegar (ACV). ACV is a common supplement people add to their daily regimen in the hopes of helping with various ailments. Ranging from aiding digestion of meals, helping loose weight, and even better, manage diabetes. But, do any of…
In this week's podcast, we discuss how important vitamin D is in maintaining optimal health. The vast majority of people, over 50%, are deficient in vitamin D which has been shown to increase your odds of developing type 2 diabetes, cancer and heart disease. The best way to increase your vitamin…
In this week's podcast, we discuss the FODMAP diet and all the principles behind it. This diet is usually recommended to people who suffer from IBS and other digestive ailments. The basic formula for this diet is to eat foods low in carbs that aren't easily digested by the body. These…
In this week’s podcast, we discuss the health benefits of cow’s milk. Milk is often times looked down upon both in the low carb and plant based worlds, but this is a mistake in my opinion. Milk is a great source of quality protein and fat which can also be…
In this week's podcast, we discuss why 88% of Americans are considered metabolically unhealthy. This data is based on a 2019 study, which looked at 8,700 Americans and analyzed their blood glucose, triglycerides, blood pressure, cholesterol, HDL, and waist circumference.We discuss on the podcast the reasons why the vast majority of…
I am Lourdes Santos, 41 year-old mom of two young kids. I was not a physically active person, but I wanted to be healthy so I tried doing a total-body group workout at the gym. I got a muscle tear on my leg so I had to stop. It eventually…
In this week's podcast, we discuss the power of the carnivore diet. Specifically, we discuss how a diet high in carnosine, which is only found in meat, can lead to the healing of various ailments. Carnosine is a dipeptide made from the amino acids alanine and histidine. It has the ability…
In this week's podcast, we discuss the recent changes to our facial features, which have resulted in most people needing to get their wisdom teeth removed. The topic of the podcast starts at the 11 minute mark.There are two different theories on why humans today have smaller more narrow jaws…
In this week's podcast, we discuss the book Breath by James Nestor. This books makes one big claim; we breathe wrong! It outlines all the maladies that can occur because of breathing incorrectly, which ranges from asthma and anxiety to scoliosis. It then recommends various breathing techniques that when done…
In this week's podcast, we discuss the best shoes for running. Most people assume that a shoe that provides maximal support is the best for runners since it protects their feet the most. However, wearing a shoe with thick padding allows for poor running technique that can result in injury.…