Melatonin is a hormone made by a part of the brain called the pineal gland. Melatonin is naturally produced and excreted by this gland to regulate our sleep/wake cycles. As we get older, our bodies actually produce less melatonin which is probably why as we get older it becomes harder to sleep. It is also believed that if you do not have enough melatonin in your body it contributes to Alzheimer’s disease, certain forms of cancer, and immunity problems. Read the rest of this entry »

A well rounded fitness routine is absolutely essential if you want to get the most out of your exercise efforts. Here are the five elements of a well rounded fitness routine which can help you achieve any fitness goals that you may have:

1.Aerobic fitness. Arguably, the most important part of a sound fitness routine is the aerobic portion. Aerobic exercise works out your heart and lungs and is also referred to as cardio or endurance activity. The better your aerobic capacity, the healthier and more efficiently your heart, lungs and blood vessels transport oxygen throughout your body. Read the rest of this entry »

Do you often find yourself tossing and turning during the night or having erratic sleeping patterns? Millions of people worldwide struggle with maintaining a consistent sleeping pattern even though sleep is such a natural and healthy part of our day. Unless you’re suffering from a serious sleep disorder, often making very minor changes to our daily habits can improve your quality of sleep. Read the rest of this entry »

Despite the increase in exercise and fitness centers, gym machines and personal trainers here to help kick our butt’s into shape in recent years, the reality is that the majority of North Americans are more stationary than ever. Being overrun by obligations of work, family and friends, too many of us are finding less and less time for physical activity—and it shows. Read the rest of this entry »

Interestingly, many people focus on supplements that will improve their athletic performance, muscle recovery time, increase the rate at which their body burns fat as well as supplements that increase your strength and improve energy levels. What isn’t always focused on is preventative measures that will cleanse your internal organs in order to improve their every day functioning. By concentrating on holistic treatments to consistently cleanse your body you will be giving yourself a boost in every aspect of your athletic performance. Read the rest of this entry »

Put simply, sports nutrition is the study and practice of nutrition and diet as it relates to athletic performance. Everyone should know the basic principles of sports nutrition b use it is important to know how to fuel your body in order to work out consistently and see quicker results while maintaining energy levels. Read the rest of this entry »

GABA is short for gamma-aminobutryric acid. It is a naturally occuring chemical in the brain that functions as an inhibitory neurotransmitter to directly affect your personality and your capability to handle stress. It also affects your sleeping patterns b use GABA helps to relax the brain. Read the rest of this entry »

If you want to gain muscle but are impatient to see results, get on a strict diet. Protein is number one priority when it comes to building and maintaining muscle. Along with protein, your body also needs carbohydrates, fats, certain sugars and a number of vitamins and minerals to keep your body healthy while you are working hard at building muscle. Read the rest of this entry »

Tosing and turning. Rolling over, sitting up. Getting out of bed. Getting something to eat. And then try it all over again. Sleeping is a an activity for many people. Why is sleep so hard to come by these days? According to the National Center for Sleep Disorders Research at the National Institutes of Health, about 30 to 40% of adults say they have symptoms of insomnia within a given year. Read the rest of this entry »

Some foods just don’t get the credit they deserve. Whether they are commonly thought of as garnishes or just aren’t very popular in the traditional diet, the following foods contain health benefits that are underappreciated: Read the rest of this entry »