One of the fastest growing trends in exercise recovery therapy is whole body cryotherapy, or WBC. With cryo franchises popping up everywhere, athletes and fitness enthusiasts are lining up to freeze away pain and inflammation after a tough workout or…

Athletes and celebrities alike are known to guard their “secret weapons” when it comes to gaining a competitive edge. But one secret has leaked out, and it is sweeping the country with its appeal to fitness enthusiasts and anyone who…

We live in an age of unprecedented stress where our emotional stamina, mental acuity and physical performance are challenged to the max. Over time, excess stress can begin to take a toll on your immune system, physical performance and overall…

All living organisms naturally degenerate with time, succumbing to the aging process as they approach the end of a lifespan. But have you ever wondered why some people show signs of aging early in life, while others continue to remain…

If you are at all health conscious, you know that regular exercise is essential to overall health and wellness. With so many options for exercise available, there really are no excuses. Yoga, Zumba, Pilates, CrossFit…the options are endless. The main…

Behind every beautiful wedding lie hours of blood, sweat and tears as the bride and her minions work around the clock to make the blessed day picture perfect from beginning to end. But as the big event approaches, you need…

There is nothing worse than a hangover, a self-inflicted punishment for a night on the town. A severe hangover can leave you feeling sick, weak and dehydrated, and wishing you could curl up and die. While hangovers generally run their…

Nothing beats running for heart health, stress relief and weight management. Yet regular running can lead to aches, pains and stiffness that slow you down and can eventually stop you in your tracks. You don’t have to accept pain as…

Oxygen consumption is a primary function of physical activity. Oxygen is used to metabolize fats and carbohydrates in order to provide energy for force production. However, intense exercise can stimulate production of reactive oxygen species (ROS), unstable molecules and ions…

Your skin is your largest vital organ, encasing your body in a satiny sheath of sebaceous cells. Your skin plays many roles in your overall health, one of which is to provide a window to internal dysfunction. If you are…