Articles that review current health and wellness trends.
The benefits of sauna after a workout are plenty and include faster recovery time, improved cardiovascular health, a stronger immune system, improved mood, and even a longer life. As long as you don’t have any contraindications (pregnancy, heart conditions), enjoying the sauna after your workout can even enhance the effects of your workout. I have … Read more
Studies indicate drinking beet juice can boost athletic performance. However, the research is mixed on beet juice for runners—showing that it may only be beneficial to untrained people or those performing at altitude. I speak with nutrition experts and look at the research to answer whether runners should drink beet juice. The bottom line? It’s … Read more
The air in the winter is dry and can dehydrate your skin. You can protect your skin running in the cold, dry air with a good skin care regimen that locks in moisture and offers a barrier to the harsh winter weather. Pamper your skin with a gentle cleanser and a moisturizer containing key ingredients … Read more
One of my all-time favorite recovery tools as a runner (and mother runner!) is an Epsom salt bath. I know people are all about the bio-hacking of ice baths but we mother runners don’t need extra stress to hack our bodies. We need CALM, relaxation, SOOTHING. That’s where Epsom salt (aka magnesium sulfate) baths come … Read more
The Celsius energy drink is making waves. But is it as good for us as the cans promise? I reviewed the drink with registered sports dietitians Megan Robinson and Amy Stephens to discuss the drink and learn once and for all if Celsius drinks are bad for you and if there is a place in … Read more
Running in colder temperatures can be hard enough but add on top of that the discomfort of breathing in cold air—and you may never want to step foot in your running shoes outside again. You know what I am talking about–that burning sensation you feel when breathing in cold air while running. Sometimes you may … Read more
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