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02/18/2020

A study published in the JAMA Network recently became the first to identify push-up capacity as a preemptive correlate of poor heart health.

01/01/2020

https://training.clarkbboyd.com/you-are-what-you-eat-you-cant-out-exercise-a-bad-diet/

Ever heard someone give themselves permission to indulge their sweet tooth just because they just had a great workout? It’s a common excuse. Many people believe that because they exercise, they’re in the black as far as their calorie input/output. But in reality, this sort of thinking is a sure ...

12/29/2019

https://training.clarkbboyd.com/upgrade-your-warm-up/

You might be tempted to skip the warm up when you work out. After all, you only have so much time to exercise—“Let’s just get on with it already! I’m in a hurry!” But warming up is a critical component of your fitness routine, and skipping it could have unpleasant and even dangerous result...

12/16/2019

https://training.clarkbboyd.com/liver-detoxification-101/

When was the last time you thought about your liver? If you are like most people, this amazing organ does not command much of your attention. But if you are interested in living as healthily as possible, attending to your liver can have big payoffs. Named after the Old English word for “life,” t...

12/08/2019

https://training.clarkbboyd.com/gut-permeability-and-your-diet/

More and more we are hearing about food allergies and food sensitivities. Because they are such common conditions, it is important to understand the difference between the two and what the health issues are which surround them. The difference between food sensitivities and food allergies Though on t...

12/01/2019

https://training.clarkbboyd.com/balancing-cortisol-for-weight-loss-and-health/

How too Much Cortisol can lead to Decreased Health and Increased Belly Fat Some have called it the “master” of all hormones. Others curse it for its ability to wreak havoc on our body’s fragile endocrine balance. In spite of the mixed opinions one thing is certain: cortisol is a powerful hormo...

11/27/2019

Last minute Thanksgiving day tips!

In just a few days, families all over America will be sitting down to a meal which looks back to that first Thanksgiving in which the Pilgrims commemorated the harvest after a harsh winter. The year was 1621, and Governor William Bradford proclaimed a day of thanksgiving, which the colonists celebra...

11/16/2019

Do you know what your pituitary gland, thyroid, thymus, adrenal glands and pancreas have in common?

Do you know what your pituitary gland, thyroid, thymus, adrenal glands and pancreas have in common? They are all endocrine glands, and their jobs are to make hormones. Hormones are chemicals that deliver messages throughout your entire body via the bloodstream. These messages are delivered to your t...

11/12/2019

https://training.clarkbboyd.com/seasonal-affective-disorder-what-it-is-and-what-to-do-about-it/

It’s that time of year again—a time of cool breezes, colored leaves and holiday preparation. Fall and winter are exciting times… Unless you suffer from Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). If you struggle with winter depression, this time of year is not filled with joy and anticipation. Instead,...

11/02/2019

https://training.clarkbboyd.com/holiday-survival-guide-how-to-get-through-the-holidays-with-no-regrets/

Let’s face it: it is hard to stick to a healthy eating and exercise plan during the holidays. Everywhere we turn there are tempting foods and drinks—from treats at office parties to our own traditional family favorites. When you add in a busy schedule filled with shopping and get-togethers that ...

10/26/2019

https://training.clarkbboyd.com/whats-scarier-than-ghosts-goblins/

How about Type 2 Diabetes! It’s Halloween, and you know what that means: sugar, sugar, sugar! Beginning in late summer, stores begin taunting and tantalizing us with prominently displayed festive treats conveniently packaged in small, easy to eat servings. By the time the actual holiday rolls arou...