This post is sponsored by National HRT. ----- Hormones are the chemical messengers of the body. Much in the same way that texting on a cell phone can relay a message, the secretion of a hormone into the bloodstream can also deliver a powerful stimulus to a particular area of function in the body. Understanding how hormones affect your body can help you determine if the use of bioidentical hormone replacement therapy can hold a benefit in your life. Hormones deliver their signals via target receptors. Each hormone has its own set of receptor cells located in the areas corresponding to … [Read more...]
Archives for May 2016
4 Ways Ript Clothing Will Boost Your Workout Performance
This post is sponsored by Ript Clothing. ----- If you are serious about your workout, you should be equally serious about your workout clothes. In years gone by, ardent exercisers had to make do with workout wear that was not specifically made for exercise or made from materials that were less than ideal. If you have ever worn a cotton t-shirt soaked in sweat or overheated in a non-breathable jacket, you will undoubtedly be able to relate! Things are better now. High tech fabrics and clothing designed specifically for exercise mean that what you wear will enhance and not hinder … [Read more...]
How Much Exercise Is Enough Exercise?
This post is sponsored by Treato. ----- For many people, maintaining a regular fitness routine is a daily struggle. Maybe you work long hours, are always tired from taking care of the kids, or simply don’t fancy a morning (or evening) gym session. Whatever your excuse, there’s no denying the long-term health risks associated with a sedentary lifestyle, which include diabetes, heart disease, obesity and certain types of cancer. Luckily, you don’t have to sacrifice all of your free time in order to stay in decent shape. Although the NHS recommends that all adults aim for 150 minutes of … [Read more...]