by mandy | May 4, 2021 | Detox, Evidence Based, Inflammation, Mental Health, Science-Based, Wellness
Sleep Science Sleep science is extremely complex! Different groups of neurons are involved in different physical locations that can turn aspects of sleep on and off. Without sleep, your body cannot repair both physically and mentally. Here are some facts about basic sleep science: The sleep system uses classic neurotransmitters, but also other non-neurotransmitter compounds [...]
by mandy | May 4, 2021 | Evidence Based, Mental Health, Science-Based, Wellness
Serotonin- for those who want some more information about serotonin and why you may be feeling the blues…read on. I put together a brief tutorial on this very important neurotransmitter that is produced both in your brain and your gut…. Physiology Review Serotonin (SERT), is an abundant neurotransmitter that regulates emotional status and mood. It [...]
by mandy | Jun 7, 2020 | Evidence Based, Exercise, Inflammation, Mental Health, Science-Based, Wellness
Having worked in the fitness industry for over 15 years and helping people with their weight loss goals, I always wondered what role exercise had on inflammation and aging. In obesity, various mechanisms are thought to contribute to a low- grade inflammation within the fat tissue affecting the development of several secondary diseases of aging [...]
by mandy | Jun 7, 2020 | Evidence Based, Exercise, Mental Health, Science-Based, Wellness
As a fitness instructor, I can really relate to this module. I have been teaching fitness for over 10 years, and have taught all levels of classes from basic cardio classes, HIIT, indoor cycle, and strength classes. In fact, my favorite class I teach is metabolic conditioning, that consists of both higher impact cardio intervals [...]
by mandy | Jun 7, 2020 | Evidence Based, Exercise, Mental Health, Wellness
As many of you know, I am a fitness instructor with over 15 years of teaching experience in group fitness and personal training. I am launching an app that includes a series of exercise videos targeted for increasing fat free body mass and reducing body fat. Recently I have started to incorporate high intensity interval [...]
by mandy | Jun 7, 2020 | Evidence Based, Inflammation, Mental Health, Science-Based, Supplements
Want to try CBD? Click here for the link to order —>https://ichealer.primemybody.com/prod_FOCUS001 The areas I am going to focus on are Inflammation and the Immune System, Leaky Gut and Pain Management. What is CBD anyway? Believe it or not, your body produces endocannabinoids. The endocannabinoid receptors (ECS) are the biggest receptors in your body, and [...]