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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Remember to Eat Fiber This Holiday Season

The holidays can offer a serious disruption to your routine. Baked goods, chocolate, booze, and candies appear out of nowhere. Timing can also be tight, so you’re reaching for takeout and junk food to help you power through. No sane individual is going to tell somebody to avoid all of the treats that make the ...click here to read more

Try Tai Chi To Improve Posture and Relieve Pain

If you’re looking for a New Year’s resolution, consider tai chi. It may offer several benefits, including better posture, balance, and pain relief. Tai chi has several “ingredients” that target various parts of the body in many ways. Instead of being like one drug used to focus on one ailment, tai chi is more comparable ...click here to read more

Tips to Prevent Blood Sugar Spikes at Meals

Managing blood sugar around mealtimes can be very difficult for people with diabetes. Blood sugar can stay high following a meal or snack, sometimes for hours. It can lead to difficulty thinking or focusing, leave you feeling fatigued, or experiencing an unquenchable thirst. It could also cause a person to faint. Over time, extremely high ...click here to read more

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Holidays Are a Prime Time for Heart Attacks

The holidays are sold as a magical time for family and friends. But they can also be very hard on your heart. According to the American Heart Association (AHA), there are more heart attacks in the United States between Christmas and New Year’s Day than at any other time of the year. The holidays can ...click here to read more

If You Want Strong Bones, You Absolutely Need This

What do you need for strong bones? Of course, calcium and vitamin D are essential in building and maintaining bone mineral density. But you can’t draw the line there. To really optimize bone strength, you need something you can’t supplement: real muscle. You don’t need a ton of it, either. Being a jacked-up muscle-bound strong-person ...click here to read more

Marijuana May Mess with Your Sleep

Sleep can be a little hard to come by this time of the year. Even if you’re trying to take it easy preparing for the holidays, it can be nearly impossible. Many people turn to marijuana to help them relax and get a little shuteye, but new research shows it might not be having the ...click here to read more

Can Zinc Help Keep Colds and Flu At Bay?

We basically had a year off from the flu last year. This year it’s unlikely the luck will hold. While people were largely isolated and outdoors last winter, many are reconvening under the same roof this year, which means colds and the flu will be circulating at much higher rates. Zinc has been identified in ...click here to read more

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