Author: Matthew

Live Long and Prosper with Omega 3 Foods

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Wow, where do I begin?  Omega-3 benefits are countless and so are Omega 3 sources.   Yet, we aren’t getting nearly enough!  So I think I’ll get started with introducing you to some of the body’s most under appreciated workers.

Immune cells (more specifically white blood cells) work 24/7 three-hundred-sixty-five days a year without a minute of rest constantly policing the messes in our bodies.  Without these little policemen stress from invaders aka pathogens, injuries, and even day to day wear and tear would get the best of us. Continue reading

Have a Righteous Party on the Caveman Diet Plan (aka Paleo Diet)!

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OK folks sit down for a few minutes as this one is going to take a while to explain.  I propose we adopt the Caveman Diet Plan, aka Paleo Diet Plan.  A big part of the paleo diet is to cut the grains out of your diet, even for breakfast.  That means no Captain Crunch and cartoons kiddo!  The paleo diet breakfast as with all meals replaces grains with proteins, fats, vegetables, and fruit.

I know you’re saying what the what?  Cut grains?  But I LOVE Captain Crunch!  Hold tight, you’ll need little more background info before you give the Captain the boot.

First I need to introduce you to our friend (or foe?) the lectin.  These are very robust proteins that play recognition roles in our bodies.  For the purposes of our discussion here you can think of them as being like the UPC sticker on that box of Captain Crunch you’re crying about.  They allow the rest of the body to decipher what to do with a particular molecule all be it protein molecule or that Carbohydrate molecule from the Captain of Crunch himself! Continue reading

Three Best Kept Secrets for Overcoming Insomnia Tonight

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Many of my friends have been coming to me seeking insomnia remedies.  So I’ve been researching on their behalf scouring through the Internet and looking for the best tips for overcoming insomnia as well as interviewing people on what has and hasn’t worked.  I have come across everything from sticking yourself with needles to taking ice baths before bed.  The good news is I have found three simple, proven, and most importantly sensible  sleeping remedies guaranteed to get you back to cutting logs in no time! Continue reading