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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There have been some big snow dumps this year. Extreme weather patterns have hit traditionally snowy areas with larger volumes, while parts of the country that rarely see snow have been buried. A winter wonderland may look great and even feel special for a brief period. But it can also wreak havoc and pose a ...click here to read more
There is no question that diet plays an essential role in the health of your heart. One of the ways it helps is by promoting better blood flow. Certain foods feature nutrients that enhance blood flow by reducing inflammation or relaxing veins. Regardless of how they help blood flow, the common denominator is that these ...click here to read more
A strong core is essential to a mobile, pain-free, and independent life. Yet most people completely ignore it. Even fitness enthusiasts tend to get lazy when building core strength. Average people, especially those in middle-age and beyond, likely believe that paying any attention to their midsection is an exercise in futility. But having a ripped ...click here to read more
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If you take a calcium supplement every day for bone health, you’re certainly doing something right. But if you think that’s all you need, then you could be in trouble. Several nutrients are important to bone health, and calcium is just one. But to do the best for your bones, you’ll want to be sure ...click here to read more
Although many have been doing it for years, there is a recent surge in the popularity of abandoning alcohol to begin the year. But is “dry” January really doing any good? The short-term New Year’s resolution may actually offer some health benefits, particularly to heavy drinkers. Those who drink moderately, however, are unlikely to experience ...click here to read more
You might be aware that a blood pressure reading has two numbers. They are expressed as one over the other, with the top number being higher than the other. Are they of equal importance or not? For starters, let’s take a look at what they are. The “systolic” blood pressure is the top number you ...click here to read more
Stretching and exercise are good for your body, but the benefits don’t stop there. Although all forms of exercise can stimulate improved health, yoga may offer some unique benefits. With its emphasis on breathing practices and mediation, as well as movement, yoga might help reduce anxiety, depression, and stimulate improved cognitive function. Yoga may develop ...click here to read more
The new advice from the Glaucoma Research Foundation is that you can eat right to protect your sight. Really, this shouldn’t come as a massive surprise. Diet has such a massive impact on overall health that it should almost be expected that the right foods can help your eyes stay healthy and free of disease. ...click here to read more
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