Understanding the Importance of Muscle Building: A Guide for Adults Over 40

 

Building muscle is not only crucial for maintaining an active lifestyle but also for enhancing longevity and overall health. If you're over 40, focusing on muscle development should be a priority. For those under 40, beginning now can set the foundation for better health later in life.

In previous decades, fitness trends often emphasized aesthetics over health. For example, the 'heroine chic' look of the 1990s, popularized by figures like Kate Moss, focused on thinness rather than strength. Today, our understanding of health and fitness has evolved to recognize the importance of muscle mass.

Muscle growth requires proper nutrition, particularly adequate protein intake. Simply exercising without addressing dietary needs can lead to muscle degradation rather than growth. It's crucial to consume enough protein to support muscle repair and growth, especially after workouts. 

To avoid muscle loss, known medically as Sarcopenia, one must balance exercise with a diet rich in nutrients...

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A Personal Trainer's (Expert) Take on the Food Combining Diet

As a certified personal trainer with 35 years of experience guiding clients toward their fitness goals, I've encountered almost every type of diet.

The Food Combining Diet has piqued my interest due to its potential benefits for digestion and overall well-being. In this article, we'll delve deep into this diet, exploring its origins, principles, science, and real-world implications. 

Does the Food Combining Diet really stack up? 

Read on to find out.

Understanding the Food Combining Diet

The Food Combining Diet, commonly known as the Hay Diet, dates to the early 20th century. William Howard Hay, a New York doctor, developed the idea in response to his own health issues.

He thought his health problems stemmed from eating the wrong foods together. In 1930, he wrote a book titled "Health via Food," which outlined the tenets of the Food Combining Diet.

Dr. Hay's central thesis was that various food kinds necessitate various digestion conditions in the stomach. For instance, he...

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How to Age Better: Embracing Longevity with Grace and Vitality

Aging gracefully isn’t solely in the hands of fate; it's profoundly influenced by our daily choices. This essential truth is at the heart of understanding how dietary habits, fitness, and lifestyle decisions impact our journey into older age. Here are practical tips gleaned from deep dives into health and longevity topics, which can help you navigate aging with vitality and joy.

  1. Focus on Natural and Functional Health Approaches
  • Opt for natural remedies and nutrition over medication when possible.
  • Incorporate functional foods that offer health benefits beyond basic nutrition.
  1. Clean Eating for Longevity
  • Use food washes like "Eat Cleaner" to ensure your produce is free from pesticides and contaminants.
  • Prioritize organic and whole foods to minimize exposure to harmful chemicals.
  1. Supplement Wisely
  • Consider natural supplementation, especially for essential nutrients that support aging bodies, such as Omega-3s from algae.
  • Engage in regular health checks to tailor...
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The Miracle of Light Therapy

Episode Overview

In this episode, we are diving into the benefits of red light therapy and near-infra-red. If you've never heard of those, we'll listen. What if I told you there's a completely natural way to get better skin reducing formation in pain, enhancing brain and cognitive function, helping with cardiovascular health, improving circulation, healing wounds faster, and even easing depression without a pill or lifting a finger or any negative side effects? Would you be on board?

To listen to this episode's entirety, just follow the link here! https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1cSLlBatOecL7_Bf8nmmPnnHQEA6GVQxt?usp=share_link

 “Smart healthy cells are the foundation of life, you guys, if your cells are happy and vibrant, everything else falls into place.”

-Mareya Ibrahim

“We want those healthy cells turning over and staying healthy all the time. So by stimulating collagen production and cell turnover, that leads to younger looking...

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