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Newly Diagnosed With Type 2 Diabetes? Here Are Two Things You Need to Know

Many people in the US have or will develop type 2 diabetes, my friends. It’s unfortunate but true. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention report that about one out of every ten people has diabetes, and at least 90 percent of the cases are type 2 (https://www.cdc.gov/diabetes/basics/type2.html). If you’ve just been diagnosed with this […]

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4 Blood Tests You Should Have Every Year

Recovery & Performance / By Dr. Asa Andrew, MD

If your doctor is like mine, readers, you probably think they’re running a blood bank for vampires somewhere. But as much as I kid, I do appreciate that once-a-year battery of blood work. Blood testing can detect the presence of conditions long before you have any real symptoms–think of it as your doctor looking under

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4 Things That Can Actually Raise Your Blood Pressure

Heart Health / By Dr. Asa Andrew, MD

None of us want high blood pressure, folks! It’s known as the “silent killer” for a reason–you can have high blood pressure but not feel any symptoms. Despite a lack of symptoms, high blood pressure, or hypertension, is serious. As noted by the Mayo Clinic, having high blood pressure can damage your arteries, your heart

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4 Mistakes to Avoid When Buying Organic Food

Eating & Nutrition / By Dr. Asa Andrew, MD

Organic foods have become less expensive and easier to find, folks, in the last few years. While they are still more expensive than their non-organic counterparts, it’s not as difficult to buy organic foods today as it was before. However, there are some common mistakes people make when buying organic food. Check them out below

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What is the Intuitive Eating Model?

Eating & Nutrition / By Dr. Asa Andrew, MD

It’s tough to stick to a healthy diet, folks, even in the best of times. It can feel nearly impossible when you’re stressed or busy. So, when we’re in this situation, it’s tempting to try a new diet to help ourselves eat better and even lose weight. But let’s be honest: that almost never works!

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4 Questions to Ask To Build Your Workout Routine

Recovery & Performance / By Dr. Asa Andrew, MD

I don’t need to tell you that exercise is pretty awesome in terms of benefits, folks! You’ll feel better, look better, have more energy, relieve stress and keep yourself more healthy, and all from one concept! One way to get into exercise on a more regular basis is by having a routine. While that sounds

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3 Things to Keep in Mind for Your Stretching Routine

Recovery & Performance / By Dr. Asa Andrew, MD

Stretching is something that all of us can benefit from, readers, even if we’re not athletes in a professional sense! Being more flexible makes us less prone to injury when we do decide to do something physical, and it can also help keep some aches and pains at bay. Doing your stretching incorrectly, however, can

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5 Ways to Ramp Up Your Energy

Energy & Hormones / By Dr. Asa Andrew, MD

When you go to the store, folks, you probably see a bunch of products aimed at boosting your energy. Sometimes, they even add energy “boosters” to food, plain water and soft drinks! I have to say there is not a lot of evidence that these types of products really give you lasting and solid energy,

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5 Elements to Add to Your Recovery Routine

Recovery & Performance / By Dr. Asa Andrew, MD

You finally hit that goal on your workout or team. Your legs are on fire, you’re covered in sweat, and you can barely make it out of the gym or off of the field or court. You feel like a rock star, but what comes next? After a great sports performance comes great recovery –

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5 Tips for Boosting Your Mobility Work

Recovery & Performance / By Dr. Asa Andrew, MD

When you think about mobility, folks, you probably think of people walking with assistive devices. But this concept has gotten bigger, and it’s now a part of fitness! The idea of mobility in fitness is simple: by improving your ability to move, you’ll become stronger, fitter and healthier. You may have already done some warm-up

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