More and more of us are discovering that certain foods and lifestyle habits may be good for some, but they aren’t good for everyone.
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Since coffee is so hard on the kidneys, and since it also acidifies the pH, here’s a couple of ways to make it much better for you...
So...... which is it this week? Is coffee good for us, or bad for us? We know it’s full of antioxidants, but we also know it taxes the adrenal glands. We know it’s laxative, but it’s also diuretic and therefore dehydrating. We’ve experienced the dramatic mood-lifting qualities of a good cup of coffee, but we’ve also crashed with depression and fatigue just a couple of hours later. So which is it?
Balance is vital for all of our everyday activities from walking to reaching and putting on pants one leg at a time. When we were younger we’d balance train every time we’d step outside to play. From hopscotch, to skateboarding, to bike riding without training wheels, we continually worked our balance while strengthening our core. Even today’s elite athletes recognize the value of balance training as super bowl champs and Olympic medalists alike are quick to note balance & stability training as one of their key elements to success.
If you have any of the symptoms of adrenal fatigue, getting off caffeine is essential for full recovery and for future prevention.
Low-impact water workouts combine cardiovascular exercises with strength training and with little risk of injury. Refreshing water also carries many therapeutic qualities, alleviating pain and stress on joints & muscles as well as keeping exercisers cool even in the middle of an intense workout. Try this quick water workout the next time you take a dip.
The most important personal and planetary benefits of choosing grass fed red meats vs. commercial red meats.