Author Archives : Mat Lecompte

About eight years ago, Mat Lecompte had an epiphany. He’d been ignoring his health and suddenly realized he needed to do something about it. Since then, through hard work, determination and plenty of education, he has transformed his life. He’s changed his body composition by learning the ins and outs of nutrition, exercise, and fitness and wants to share his knowledge with you. Starting as a journalist over 10 years ago, Mat has not only honed his belief system and approach with practical experience, but he has also worked closely with nutritionists, dieticians, athletes, and fitness professionals. He embraces natural healing methods and believes that diet, exercise and willpower are the foundation of a healthy, happy, and drug-free existence.

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Try These Natural Remedies for an Upset Stomach

An upset stomach can hit for several reasons. Stress, too much food, or a slice of bad store-bought tiramisu can trigger stomach troubles. And that’s just scratching the surface. Most of the time, thankfully, the cause of an upset stomach and its symptoms, like pain, nausea, or diarrhea, are not serious and will pass relatively ...click here to read more

Natural Sleep Aids To Help Keep You Prescription Free

Everyone’s spent a night or two tossing, turning, and struggling to fall and stay asleep. But it can become a problem if it’s happening regularly. Poor sleep is associated with many conditions, including high blood pressure, heart disease, type-2 diabetes, and depression. Many turn to doctors for prescription drugs to help with their sleep woes, ...click here to read more

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How IBS and Mental Health May Relate and What You Can Do About It

If you suffer from Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) and regularly feel depressed and anxious, you are certainly not alone. A new study has shown that IBS symptoms are closely linked with mental health struggles that negatively impact patients’ quality of life. Specifically, the study looked at anxiety, depression, and suicidal thoughts in patients admitted to ...click here to read more

Five Things to Try To Help Reduce Hand Pain

The last thing you want is surgery to help you deal with hand pain. An extended recovery and the possibility that the pain will not subside do not always seem worth the risk. Hand pain is far more than an annoyance, however, which is why many consider surgery. The stiffness and swelling that accompany the ...click here to read more

Can Low-Carb Diets Help Cut the Risk of Diabetes?

If you want to normalize blood sugar and reduce your risk for full-blown type-2 diabetes, could adopting a low-carb diet help? A new study suggests that it could, in certain cases. The work looked at what happened in people with prediabetes, a condition characterized by higher-than-normal blood sugar levels that put people at higher risk ...click here to read more

Ways to Cut Dementia Risk

Aging with a healthy brain can help you maximize and enjoy your life as long as possible. You have the power to impact brain health through lifestyle choices, and doing things that promote brain health can cut dementia risk. Although causes of dementia can vary, about 40 percent are affected by risk factors influenced by ...click here to read more

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