Author: Jen Nash

Whether you are an early bird gym-goer who gets out of bed at 4am to hit the weights or bring a gym bag to work so you can get in your workout after a long day at the office – you might occasionally need an extra boost of energy to get you through your workout. …

Have you ever wondered why many professional athletes and bodybuilders voluntarily sit in a tub filled with ice after a game or intense workout? Growing up, personally I never understood why someone would ever elect to put themselves through something that seemingly torturous. The reason behind ice baths is that they aid in muscle recovery. …

Typically when you hear zinc you think about the classic lifeguard with a white nose standing on the beach. You don’t necessarily think of the fact that zinc is the second most abundant trace mineral in our bodies and is vital to our overall health. Yes it can be used as a sunscreen, but it …

We live in a culture that views being tired all the time as a personality trait rather than as a symptom of an underlying cause that we can heal with the right treatment. If we are someone who needs to take regular naps and relies on coffee and/or energy drinks to get through the day, …