To really understand how shift work affects your liver, lets first talk about your body’s natural clock—your good ‘ol circadian rhythm. This rhythm, believe it or not, controls most of the processes in your body. That’s right even when you eat, and how your organs function.
Category Archives: Workouts
Managing Back Pain
Welcome. Today we are going to discuss back pain. If you’re a shift worker and work long hours on your feet you probably have experienced some sort of back pain in your life. Today I am going to talk about some ways to get some relief, the different types, and some causes and maybe youContinue reading “Managing Back Pain”
What Type of Exercise Bike Do I Buy?
There are several types and general categories of exercise bikes, but for this blog we will talk about the most popular ones and the ones I have used and most familiar with such as the recumbent bike, upright bike, indoor cycling bike, and the air bike. Let’s take a deeper dive into these exercise bikes so you can get an idea of which may be the best one for you and for your fitness goals.
Melatonin and Shift Work
Melatonin can be a really good effective supplement in helping shift workers manage sleep and alertness better, but you must use the right type and dose at the right time. Also timing your light exposure correctly is a big plus as well. But what is melatonin? How can you use it correctly? And what effectContinue reading ” Melatonin and Shift Work”
Caffeine and Sleep Quality; Is There a Connection
Welcome to my friend. If there are any topics you want to know more about or just want me to talk about it and share with others, please let me know. I always love hearing from my followers and friends about their fitness and nutrition journey and what they are up to. So, today’s topicContinue reading “Caffeine and Sleep Quality; Is There a Connection”
Marshmallows and Nighttime Coughs
Welcome to my blog. Today’s topic is on the weird, home remedy that is floating around social media lately and creating quite a following. I don’t think the Stay Puft Marshmallow man is going to come to your house and relieve your cough symptoms anytime soon! ………No seriously that would be pretty cool though. Continue reading “Marshmallows and Nighttime Coughs”
The Best Brain Games
You can actually strengthen different functions of the brain such as attention, memory, and speed with brain training exercises. Brain fitness can have positive effects on your day-to-day functioning. For instance, it helps sharpen your memory and boost your mood. Your brain is designed to physically adjust to what you’re asking it to do.
EAA’s or BCAA’s -That is the Question
Essential Amino Acids or EAA’s are required for the body to build new muscle tissue and help with cell repair when muscles are recovering. They are called essential because your body cannot produce them. EAA’s must come from your diet or supplementation. Some foods that you can eat to get EAA’s are beef, dairy, soy, fish, and poultry just to name a few. EAAs have been shown in research studies to both improve Anabolic (Muscle Building) Exercise Response and increase Muscle Protein Synthesis.
Product Review
Normally I buy just the ZMA which is Zinc, Magnesium, and Vitamin B6, but I thought I would give this a try since it has the 5-HTP included in it. They are all roughly the same price, but I think the quality of the product is where you need to look. SNAC stands for Scientific Nutrition for Advanced Conditioning. It was started by Victor Conte a sports nutritionist that was dedicated to helping elite athletes get that extra edge they needed to win.
What is a Pelvic Tilt?
The pelvis region distributes the weight to your lower limbs, enabling movement while helping hold the abdominal organs in place. Ideally, (in a perfect world) your pelvis should remain in a neutral position when resting. You can develop a pelvic tilt when the pelvic muscles get overstretched or underworked, causing them to pull in one direction. There are two common types of pelvic tilts, either anterior or posterior (front or back).
Harmony Shift 