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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You don’t need to be reminded of your brain’s complexity. You try to get sleep at night and keep it engaged during the day with information and exercise. But there is one thing you might be overlooking: socializing. There is plenty of research to show that social ties, particularly strong ones, play a big role ...click here to read more
Is seven your lucky number? If that’s your blood sugar level, you could have a lower risk for a stroke, heart attack, or other vascular troubles. A new study out of South Korea found that diabetics who have a stroke are less likely to have a second one if they can keep their blood sugar ...click here to read more
It’s not uncommon for the colder months to add a few pounds to waistlines across the county. The food’s a little richer, people may spend a little more time in front of the sofa, and they may retire their warm-weather runs. But running isn’t the only way to manage weight. Although it seems to be ...click here to read more
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Exercising your eyes won’t help prevent eye conditions like astigmatism, myopia (near-sightedness), hyperopia, or diseases like cataracts, macular degeneration, or glaucoma. It may, however, help keep your eyes comfortable when you need them. Long drives, reading on screens or pages, or other activities can strain your eyes to create symptoms like dryness, blurred vision, and ...click here to read more
Too little sleep can lead to big trouble. Aside from feeling tired and groggy, it’s associated with poor heart health, weight gain, toxic waste build-up in the brain, paranoia, and poor performance. Sleep hygiene and exercise can help, but a lot of the time, they may not. That’s because winding down and relaxing and sticking ...click here to read more
Inflammation can be good for your body, but a lot of the time it isn’t. If you get injured or infected, inflammation can be a friend. It’s a sign of your body repairing itself. But you really only want that response when you need it. Chronic inflammation happens when your body gets confused. You’re either ...click here to read more
Eye care and hygiene doesn’t get too much recognition as a contributor to good vision. Really, what do you do to keep your eyes heathy? Other than potentially wearing prescription lenses, can you name anything? If not, you’re certainly not alone. Eye care doesn’t factor into most people’s daily lives. But neglecting your eyes may ...click here to read more
Milk was the subject of some great commercials when I was growing up. The milk mustache and the muscle explosions reminding us that milk does a body good stuck with me for life. But then it all changed. Milk, or dairy, was no longer believed to do a body good. Instead, concerns were raised about ...click here to read more
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