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Supporting Natural Healing for Better Outcomes

August 2, 2024August 7, 2024|Article, Health & Wellness, Nutrition and Diet, Self Improvement

In a recent podcast featuring a prominent doctor, a compelling notion was discussed: the most effective medicines are designed to support the body's natural healing capabilities rather than replace them....

The Game That Taught Us a Lesson: A Story of Motivation and Preparation

June 2, 2024August 2, 2024|Article, Lifestyle & Personal Development, Self Improvement

Last night, my son had a baseball game. Usually, he's one of the strongest players on the team, but something was different this time. He wasn't playing like himself. Every...

Understanding Structural Integrity for Optimal Health and Resilience

May 15, 2024August 2, 2024|Article, Exercise and Fitness, Lifestyle & Personal Development

The human body is a remarkable system of interconnected parts that work in harmony to maintain health and wellness. However, when this harmony is disrupted by factors such as trauma...

Creating Harmony in the Home: Embracing Change Within

April 18, 2024August 2, 2024|Article, Lifestyle & Personal Development, Relationships

In our quest for peaceful and harmonious relationships, especially within the family, it's common to encounter advice centered around changing others. A recent discussion in my men's group highlighted this,...

Self-Regulation: A Journey Towards Autism Acceptance

April 11, 2024August 2, 2024|Article, Brain Chemistry, Mental Health and Wellness, Neurodiversity

Six years ago, my life took a turn I never anticipated. My son was diagnosed with autism, and like any parent, I plunged into a world of research, desperate to...

The Ketosis Experience: A Personal Journey

March 7, 2024August 2, 2024|Article, Exercise and Fitness, Health & Fitness Trends / Research, Health & Wellness, Lifestyle & Personal Development

Disclaimer: Before diving into my personal journey with ketosis, I want to clarify that this blog does not promote the keto diet nor does it claim the diet is safe or...

Navigating Screen Time for Better Emotional and Biological Health

January 19, 2024April 11, 2024|Article, Lifestyle & Personal Development

As we delve into the digital era, the impact of screen time on our well-being has become a topic of much discussion. While it's nearly impossible to avoid screens in...

Top 5 Forms of Communication in the Digital Age

January 10, 2024April 11, 2024|Article, Lifestyle & Personal Development, Mental Health and Wellness, Relationships

In today's digital era, we are presented with a multitude of communication channels, each with its own distinct advantages and limitations. To help you navigate the diverse landscape of communication...

The Power of Internal Alignment

January 4, 2024April 11, 2024|Article, Lifestyle & Personal Development

The Power of Internal Alignment: Creating Your Ideal External Environment Have you ever wondered why some people constantly seek change, whether it's moving to a new place, switching jobs, or...

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Relationships: Not a Two-Way Street, but a One Way Bridge

December 21, 2023April 11, 2024|Article, Lifestyle & Personal Development, Mental Health and Wellness, Relationships

Building strong and happy relationships Relationships are a fascinating and complex aspect of human interaction. At their core, they require two individuals to align their goals and intentions. Initially, in...

Just an Hour Away from a Clear Mind

December 14, 2023April 11, 2024|Article, Exercise and Fitness, Health & Fitness Trends / Research, Lifestyle & Personal Development, Mental Health and Wellness, Relationships

Waking up one morning, I felt a familiar sense of dread at the thought of my workout. Recently, my performance doctor had supported a new program aimed at enhancing my...

Embracing Bad Weather: How Ohio Taught Me to Build Resilience

December 1, 2023April 15, 2024|Article, Health & Fitness Trends / Research, Lifestyle & Personal Development

As I drove to my office this morning, 37 degrees, surrounded by the sounds of rain pattering against the window and a gray sky overhead, I can't help but reflect...

Breaking the Cycle

November 28, 2023April 11, 2024|Article, Body Resets and Recovery, Lifestyle & Personal Development, Mental Health and Wellness, Stress Management Techniques

Escaping the Curse of the Overachiever Here in America we go big or go home so it's not uncommon to find individuals who identify as overachievers. These driven souls possess an...

The Power of Consistency:

November 9, 2023May 17, 2024|Article, Lifestyle & Personal Development

The Power of Consistency: Expediting Success vs. Compounding Interest In our fast-paced world, we often find ourselves in pursuit of instant gratification and quick success. We set ambitious goals for...

The Science Behind Exercise and Stress Relief

October 31, 2023April 11, 2024|Article, Body Resets and Recovery, Exercise and Fitness, Health & Fitness Trends / Research, Stress Management Techniques

The Science Behind Exercise and Stress Relief: Finding the Right Balance In our fast-paced, high-stress world, we often hear that exercise is the antidote to stress. While this statement holds...

The Great Outdoors

October 23, 2023April 11, 2024|Article, Exercise and Fitness, Lifestyle & Personal Development, Mental Health and Wellness

The Great Outdoors: Unleash the Physical Benefits of Outdoor Workouts When it comes to fitness, there's something truly special about taking your workout outside. Outdoor exercise offers a range of...

Breath Work and Its Benefits

September 29, 2023April 11, 2024|Article, Exercise and Fitness, Lifestyle & Personal Development, Mental Health and Wellness, Stress Management Techniques

Breathwork, the practice of using controlled breathing techniques and patterns, has been an integral part of ancient cultures and traditions around the world for centuries. From the yogic pranayama in...

What Can We Learn From Babies About Autonomic Mapping?

September 28, 2023April 11, 2024|Article, Autonomic Nervous System, Child Development, Mental Health and Wellness, Relationships

I was lucky enough to become a dad in 2012. I knew nothing about having or raising kids. All I thought I knew was that they were helpless, and you...

The Underappreciated Lymphatic System

September 27, 2023April 11, 2024|Article, Lifestyle & Personal Development

The lymphatic system, often underappreciated, plays a pivotal role in maintaining the health and functionality of the human body. At its core, the lymphatic system acts as a cornerstone of...

Sugar and the Sympathetically Dominant Body

September 27, 2023April 11, 2024|Article, Autonomic Nervous System, Brain Chemistry, Nutrition and Diet

The autonomic nervous system (ANS) is composed of two primary branches: the sympathetic nervous system (SNS) and the parasympathetic nervous system (PNS). The SNS is responsible for the body's "fight...

Dopamine: The Neurochemical of Motivation and Balance

September 27, 2023April 11, 2024|Article, Brain Chemistry, Health & Wellness, Nutrition and Diet

Dopamine is often colloquially referred to as the "feel-good" neurotransmitter. But it’s so much more than just something that makes you feel good. It plays crucial roles in a range...

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The Science of Emotion

August 30, 2023April 11, 2024|Article, Autonomic Nervous System, Brain Chemistry, Psychology

The Science of Emotion: Understanding the Link between Feelings and the Autonomic Nervous System The emotions we experience daily, from the exuberance of joy to the heaviness of sorrow, are...

The Power of HRV: Decoding the Language of Your Autonomic Nervous System

August 17, 2023April 11, 2024|Article, Autonomic Nervous System, Brain Chemistry, Psychology, Stress Management Techniques

The Power of HRV: Decoding the Language of Your Autonomic Nervous System Heart Rate Variability, commonly known as HRV, has become a buzzword in the wellness and biohacking communities. But...

Understanding Burnout: Signs, Prevention, and Recovery

August 10, 2023April 11, 2024|Article, Lifestyle & Personal Development, Mental Health and Wellness, Neurodiversity, Psychology

Understanding Burnout: Signs, Prevention, and Recovery Burnout is a state of chronic physical and emotional exhaustion. It's a complex issue that can affect anyone, regardless of their neurotype. In this...

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Building a Self-Regulation Routine

August 10, 2023April 11, 2024|Article, Exercise and Fitness, Lifestyle & Personal Development, Mental Health and Wellness

Building a Self-Regulation Routine: My Journey to Mindfulness and Resilience Introduction: In today's fast-paced world, it's easy to get overwhelmed and lose touch with ourselves. Incorporating self-regulation techniques into our...

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Mastering Self-Regulation Techniques

July 25, 2023April 11, 2024|Article, Lifestyle & Personal Development, Mental Health and Wellness, Stress Management Techniques

Mastering Self-Regulation Techniques: Building Resilience & Returning to Homeostasis The human body is an exceptional system, capable of performing extraordinary feats of resilience. However, it can also easily be thrown...

Unlocking the Power of Self-Regulation

July 19, 2023April 11, 2024|Article, Lifestyle & Personal Development, Mental Health and Wellness

Unlocking the Power of Self-Regulation through Neuro-Lymphatic Body Work In an era where quick-fix solutions often rule the roost, the journey towards wellness can be fraught with one-size-fits-all approaches. However,...

The Lovely TSA

April 14, 2023April 11, 2024|Article, Lifestyle & Personal Development, Mental Health and Wellness, Neurodiversity

I would say 90% of my negative human interactions come at the airport. Specifically with TSA agents. I mean, honestly it feels like they have it out for me. Now,...

What is a REAL Problem?

April 6, 2023April 11, 2024|Article, Lifestyle & Personal Development, Relationships, Stress Management Techniques

I’m fortunate enough to have many very supportive and influential people in my life. One bit of advice I received a while ago came from a very close family member,...

Energy Generators vs Energy Consumers

March 30, 2023April 11, 2024|Article, Lifestyle & Personal Development, Mental Health and Wellness, Stress Management Techniques

We all have things in our day that are either energy generators or energy consumers. Normally if we feel overwhelmed, stressed, frustrated, angry, triggered, depressed (any other word that describes...

Join The Resistance!

March 15, 2023April 11, 2024|Article, Lifestyle & Personal Development

I was watching the new Star Wars series Andor on Disney plus the other day. At one point in the episode, it dawned on me that all of the Star...

Reality is a Cycle Designed for Growth

March 1, 2023April 11, 2024|Article, Body Resets and Recovery, Mental Health and Wellness

Recently, I was in a negative patch. Blaming everyone and everything around me for my discomfort. It’s hard to believe that someone that preaches about self-regulation and resilience can end...

Built-In Self Optimizer, You have one!

January 31, 2023April 11, 2024|Article, Exercise and Fitness, Health & Fitness Trends / Research, Mental Health and Wellness

When things don’t go right, we are quick to correct. I’m reading a book called 80/20 Running and there was a section about running form and technique. While it was...

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You’re Welcome. Signed – Your Future Self.

January 27, 2023April 11, 2024|Article, Lifestyle & Personal Development, Psychology

This is a far-out concept so bear with me. It’s far-out simply because we see our world as natural cause and effect. If I do this, I’ll get that or...

Life’s Training Ground, Real World Boot Camp

January 20, 2023April 11, 2024|Article, Lifestyle & Personal Development, Mental Health and Wellness, Stress Management Techniques

Life is a culmination of experiences. If you're reading this, no matter how bad any of those experiences were, you are still alive...you survived. Some of those experiences may have...

Home Made Cold Exposure Tub – 6 Easy Steps

January 16, 2023April 11, 2024|Article, Body Resets and Recovery, Exercise and Fitness, Health & Fitness Trends / Research

Home Made Ice Bath I’ve heard all of the benefit of the ice plunge for about a year. The thought of getting into a bath with ice sounded so painful...

Get Comfortable With Being Uncomfortable

December 12, 2022April 11, 2024|Article, Exercise and Fitness, Lifestyle & Personal Development

Despite being a regular gym goer, I always notice something interesting when I try out a new gym or someone new (who is also clearly a lifter) starts at my...

Can Drinking Water Make You Lean?

December 2, 2022April 11, 2024|Article, Exercise and Fitness, Nutrition and Diet

The answer to this question isn’t easy, but when you use water as a tool for weight loss, fat metabolism and digestion it certainly does work. Rid your body of...

Why Are You Taking A Probiotic?

April 5, 2022April 11, 2024|Article, Nutrition and Diet

Probiotics have been sold to us by marketing companies to the point where we are overdosed. The claims have been to help balance the gut, help digestibility, regulate blood sugar...

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Pain Relief vs Pain Tolerance

December 2, 2021April 11, 2024|Article, Exercise and Fitness, Lifestyle & Personal Development, Mental Health and Wellness

If you’re like me, at the first instance of discomfort, you’re immediately searching for a solution to resolve the pain. If it’s a muscle ache, soreness or tightness at my...

Never Underestimate The Body

September 15, 2021April 11, 2024|Article, Exercise and Fitness, Nutrition and Diet

It’s become clear with agreed forced “health care” that at least half of the people in the world undermine the body’s capabilities. In the circles of trainers, therapists, athletes and...

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Inclusion; All Or Nothing

August 25, 2021April 11, 2024|Article, Lifestyle & Personal Development, Neurodiversity

I’m 100% on board for the inclusion movement. I’ve seen firsthand the benefits of inclusion on how it raises those that are struggling and builds the ability to empathize in...

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Grateful vs Unsatisfied

August 12, 2021August 7, 2024|Article, Lifestyle & Personal Development, Mental Health and Wellness, Psychology, Self Improvement

I’m always looking for ways to hack the system of reality, hahaha! I can’t help it; I’m always looking to be able to replicate things that work and discard things...

Environmental Influences

July 23, 2021April 11, 2024|Article, Lifestyle & Personal Development, Mental Health and Wellness, Stress Management Techniques

For about a month now it has felt like my body has been progressively deteriorating. I couldn’t tell you exactly why, but I have a theory. I’m experiencing chronic pain...

You’re probably over breathing….Huh?

June 7, 2021April 11, 2024|Article, Health & Fitness Trends / Research, Self Improvement

I started a book last week called the Oxygen Advantage by Patrick Mckeown. I was recommended this book by several BeActivated, muscle activation, practitioners when I was looking for ways...

Transition from Victim to the Creator

May 21, 2021April 11, 2024|Article, Body Resets and Recovery, Exercise and Fitness, Lifestyle & Personal Development

Throughout life when addressing problems, you can really only take two positions. You can either be the victim and blame others, your environment or your circumstances or you can be...

Get Rich Slow

May 20, 2021April 11, 2024|Article, Lifestyle & Personal Development, Self Improvement

Last week, I saw a Facebook friend (that I barely know) pumping their pyramid scheme company. I can’t remember if they were hawking essential oils or overpriced vitamins, but they...

What Answer Satisfies You?

May 19, 2021April 11, 2024|Article, Health & Wellness, Lifestyle & Personal Development

Just recently I’ve heard two personal stories about physician diagnosis and prognosis that missed the mark. In these scenarios one was told a specific medicine would be required to be...

Brain Chemistry and The Body

April 22, 2021April 11, 2024|Article, Brain Chemistry

I’ve always been a believer that your brain chemistry essentially determines your emotional state. I also think that our emotional state has a massive impact on our overall physiology, energy...

BeActivated – Muscle Activation Method

April 15, 2021April 11, 2024|Article, Body Resets and Recovery, Exercise and Fitness, Health & Wellness

Stress comes in two forms. Emotional Stress when we are affected by the environment then turning it into chemistry (hormones) in the body and Physical Stress when we are affected by the environment in...

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Stress is Killing Your Gains

April 8, 2021April 11, 2024|Article, Exercise and Fitness, Health & Wellness, Stress Management Techniques

Stress is Killing Your Gains Don’t believe me? Check with science! They’ll tell you that cortisol, the hormone released during stressful periods, although helpful in small doses can actually cause...

Find Multiple Benefits to Make it Worth Your While!

March 16, 2021April 11, 2024|Article, Exercise and Fitness, Lifestyle & Personal Development

There are certain things we love to do and there are certain things we despise doing. Understanding that we are driven by rewards can allow you to search deep for...

Lost the Motivation?

March 8, 2021April 11, 2024|Article, Exercise and Fitness, Lifestyle & Personal Development

Looking for the results you want will take time. It is just the nature of the beast. It’s almost as if we were being tested to see if we REALLY...

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What Are You Waiting For?

February 16, 2021April 11, 2024|Article, Lifestyle & Personal Development, Self Improvement

I have been putting off launching this new, improved, total exercise, fitness and nutrition site for months. Seven months to be exact. SEVEN!! What was I waiting for you may ask? Well,...

Long Term Success, Overnight

January 19, 2021April 11, 2024|Article, Exercise and Fitness, Lifestyle & Personal Development, Self Improvement

A quick personal story. Over the past year I’ve been quite consistent with my workouts. Rarely missing a workout, hitting the gym 5-6 days per week, with the goal of...

Theories on Goal Setting

May 23, 2019April 11, 2024|Article, Exercise and Fitness, Lifestyle & Personal Development, Self Improvement

Theories on Goal Setting - System Hacks for Results I've been asking myself lately "why is it so difficult for people to lose weight?" Weight loss is a billion dollar...