- The 5 Pillars of Wellness and Why Each Matters - Cathe Friedrich
Mental health is another pillar that doesn’t get the attention it deserves Emotional well-being, including how you manage stress, emotional resilience, and your psychological state are key Mental health is not merely the absence of mental disorders; it has to do with resilience, having a positive mindset and being emotionally stable
- The Science-Backed Benefits of Bitter Foods for Your Gut
Bitter foods also support digestion through their effects on a substance your small intestines produce called cholecystokinin (CCK), When you eat a meal, your small intestines naturally produce CCK High-protein meals augment CCK release the most But when you add bitterness to the mix, your intestines produce even more CCK
- The Surprising Connection Between Water and Nutrient Absorption
Conclusion Yes, water is important! So, now you know that hydration matters for your health, well-being, and mood, but it also affects how you absorb nutrients, including vitamins and minerals, that you consume Without adequate hydration, nutrient absorption slows and becomes less efficient As the human body is composed of approximately 60%
- What’s the Difference Between Physical Activity, Exercise, and Fitness?
Exercise, in contrast, is a structured physical activity that has a specific goal or purpose When you exercise, you engage in an organized movement for a certain time That activity might be running, walking briskly, jumping rope, lifting weights, swimming, or cycling Unlike physical activity that doesn’t have a defined goal, exercise is a
- How Strength Training Affects Tendons and Ligaments
Regular strength training may lower the risk of cardiovascular disease, diabetes, obesity, osteoporosis, and frailty Working your muscles against resistance increases their thickness and ability to generate force Regular strength training can also reduce body fat, improve overall health, boost energy levels and more
- Has anyone done The Firm 90 day rotation? - Cathe Friedrich
Aug 23, 1999 #1 I am considering doing The Firm's 90 day rotation calendar It sounds like a nice change of pace and I'd like to get more use out of my Firm tapes than I am now But, of course, I have a few misgivings and I'd love to have input from some experienced Cathe users Can anyone answer me this: After using the 90 day rotation
- How Much Glycogen Can Your Body Store? • Cathe Friedrich
Studies show most people can store a maximum of 15 grams of glycogen per kilogram of body mass So, an 80-kilogram person can hoard a maximum of around 1,200 kilograms of glycogen under optimal conditions That’s not insignificant since 1,200 grams of glycogen is equivalent to 4,800 calories of energy Exercise, of course, depletes glycogen
- Muscle Cramps vs. Muscle Spasms: What’s the Difference? - Cathe Friedrich
Muscle Spasms A muscle spasm is an involuntary contraction of a portion of a muscle Like muscle cramps, they’re more common after an exhausting workout Unlike a muscle cramp that’s disruptively painful, muscle spasms are not Instead, they feel more like a muscle twitch The medical term for these twitches is “fasciculations ”
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