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Natural Health and Muscle Recovery Secrets

For all of those who possess a passion for real training.

Even if I wasn’t in the gym, I would make time to train. Real training results in physical and mental empowerment. The beauty is in it’s simplicity.

Learn skills. And,

Develop precision and power.

Motivation to train is inherent. Physical recovery far supersedes the time spent training and involves everything from meal planning to quality sleep and hormonal balance. Here are some tips from the natural side of things.

Top 3: Recover from Exercise/Physical Activity:

1. Ginger

Inflammation can be chronic or acute. Either way, you want a tried and true ally on your side. Ginger’s effect on inflammation is based on strong evidence and more than a millennium of wisdom. Additional gut health benefits.

Root power

2. Turmeric

Supporters of Turmeric may question why ginger is ranked number 1 on my list and that’s me being partial to the benefits fresh juiced ginger. Turmeric is likely a more powerful COX-2 inhibitor and has been shown to induce apoptosis/destruction of harmful cells.

Powerful Powder of Turmeric

3. Cherries

Cherries are more much more than the pits! This berry has unique antioxidants which may have detox effects on the joint while promoting healthy inflammation. The antioxidants in cherries help process uric acid and flush the joint structures of excessive inflammatory compounds. Meanwhile, natural sugars refuel muscle glycogen and support repair process of lean tissue.

Good things come in packages like this.

Recovery from exercise, anti-aging?

To some people anti-aging is a broad marketing term, but in reality anti-aging is all about promoting healthy, efficient processes in the body.  Physical activity should invigorate people. Their bodies ought to return with increased capacity and ability.

Tip: Recovery methods are most effective within 30 minutes of exercise so utilize that time window!

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Omega-3 Fish Oil: Nature’s Secret – let it flow

Lack of Omega-3 fatty acids is responsible for 84,000 preventable deaths in the U.S.

Pause for a moment and think about the last time you ate wild fish. Now, notice how long ago it’s been. If you haven’t consumed it within the last week, you’re already missing out on the NECESSARY, VITAL-TO-LIFE, YOU-REALLY-OUGHT-TO-HAVE-IT potential benefits.

Why don’t I get enough Omega-3 in my diet?

Well, first of all, that’s a personal question. More importantly, the primary issue relates to the Standard American Food System — and how it may be stripping you of life.

Your Beef is fed off of grains and corn instead of grass — no omega-3s.

Your Salmon is harvested in factory conditions — no omega-3s.

And you’re still reading this blog — you definitely need omega-3s.

Omega-3s come in many shapes and sizes, even though Wild Fish is superior

Omega-3s come in many shapes and sizes, even though Wild Fish is superior

Balance, balance, balance

Omega-3’s are essential fatty acids, meaning that your body REQUIRES this type of fat to LIVE. Students who eat more wild fish perform better in every academic arena — INCLUDING Physical Education.

Most Americans are getting enough QUANTITY of Fat, but not enough QUALITY of Fat. In fact, the key to improved health has less to do about total fat consumption as it does with balancing the ratios of Omega-3 to Omega-6 in your diet.

And whats bad about Omega-6 fatty acids?

I can almost guarantee that you are getting way too much Omega-6 for your own good. It can be found in vegetable oils, and nearly all commercial meat. Peanut butter is also primarily Omega-6. On the other hand, Walnuts contain Omega-3s.

There’s nothing inherently bad about Omega-6, because you also need this type of fat to survive. Aside from some health benefits, excess Omega-6’s typically promote inflammation (leading to pain and disease), whereas optimal Omega-3’s are anti-inflammatory (leading to pain relief and healing). Balance is key, 1:1 ratio is preferable.

What is the solution?

Unless you live on the ocean or river where fresh fish flows year round, you still have another solution:

Supplement with pure Fish Oil or in Capsule form, buy at any supplement store.

Fish oil is extremely high in Omega-3 fatty acids and can promote:

Healthy Cholesterol
Regulate blood pressure
Prevent heart disease
Preventing and managing Diabetes
Aids in weight loss (especially with exercise program)
Effective treatment for arthritis, inflammatory bowel disease, and dysmenorrhea
Improves bone health
Aids in neurotransmitter process, making you smarter and reducing risk of becoming depressed.
Protects the skin
Reduces risk of macular degeneration, for keeping eyes healthy and lubricated.
In sum, Omega-3’s are essential in healthy arteries, strong brainpower, organ protection, and overall vitality.
There’s really no excuse for not STARTING TODAY!
  1. Healthy Cholesterol
  2. Regulate blood pressure
  3. Prevent heart disease
  4. Preventing and managing Diabetes
  5. Aids in weight loss (especially with exercise program)
  6. Effective treatment for arthritis, inflammatory bowel disease, and dysmenorrhea
  7. Improves bone health
  8. Aids in neurotransmitter process, making you smarter and reducing risk of depression or ADHD.
  9. Protects the skin
  10. Reduces risk of macular degeneration, for keeping eyes healthy and lubricated.

In sum, Omega-3’s are essential in healthy arteries, strong brainpower, organ protection, and overall vitality.

There’s really no excuse for not STARTING TODAY!

Fish oil has given me strength, quick wit, and quality of life. I appreciate the fish for their existence, as it improves my own. Joy to the oceans below.

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Why Muscles Matter (for men, women, young, and old), Part 1.

This morning, somewhere in your neighborhood, a person will struggle to physically get out of bed. With age, there is a “natural” loss of muscle which is responsible for so many elderly people lacking mobility and calling to buy those scooters you see on TV.

However, study after study shows that weight training for people of all ages increases muscle efficiency, tendon stability, and disease prevention. In other words, quality of life, health, energy, and vitality.

Weakness is inefficient, and takes a toll on the body. Untrained individuals have to use MORE energy for LESS movement.

Brian came into the store the other day to buy more bottles of Topricin, a pain relief cream, and mentioned how, “All of my friends are using it to get rid of pain too, I have to come back and get more for myself!”

I am highly in support of pain relief, but even I must confront the fact that treating the SYMPTOMS will never cure the whole person.

For example, Tendons are strong, small, and responsible for keeping you from falling over or displacing a joint. By strengthening tendons through weight training, we can reinforce the joints under stress with added protection.

I see it every day. Baby boomers are aging, and they are beginning to feel the “realities” of age, which could have been prevented all along!

The teardrop muscle of the Quadriceps is necessary for kneecap tracking.

The "teardrop" muscle of the Quadriceps is necessary for kneecap tracking.

What does it mean to be Young, anymore?

  • Strong
  • Healthy
  • Less worries

Muscles are KEY to overall anti-aging strategy.

If you seek youth, you must seek strength.

If you seek strength, you must seek me.

Because I have, plenty of strength just around thy knee.

Physical Fitness by Dre