Think You Are In Pretty Good Shape? So Did This Guy.

By, Tim Irvine I was recently talking with a friend of mine about a hiking trip he was planning and it reminded me of this article I read several years ago. If you want to read about an objective, physical transformation, give yourself five minutes to do just that and be amazed at what a consistent, sustained […]

Something You Probably Didn’t Know About Grip Strength

By Tim Irvine Grip strength is not usually part of the conversation when it comes to cardiovascular health or mortality for that matter. We only notice it when we encounter someone with a very firm handshake, or when we have a stubborn jar to open. It turns out, grip strength is a fantastic predictor of […]

Plant vs Meat Protein

By Tamara Kung, ND The growing awareness of plant-based meals coupled with our long history of enthusiasm for protein is coming to an apparent clash and leaving us wondering how are we supposed to get enough quality protein on just plants! Before we get into that, let’s get some context regarding how much protein we […]

What is too much washing and why does it hurt your skin?

Tim Irvine   We all need to keep ourselves clean, but in our cozy, comfy world is too much cleaning negatively affecting our health? Sandy Skotnicki Grant is a renowned dermatologist and her book, Beyond Soap, upends many of our common thoughts on skincare and presents a really current, science-based approach to how we should be caring for […]