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Now that Easter has come and gone, most of us (myself included) are waking up today a bit further off track from our fitness and diet goals than we were a few short days before. While holidays make for some of the best times of the year, they also can be quite destructive for those of us trying to stay fit. Even when I go into holidays with the best intentions, I usually venture far away from my Read more [...]

As Supplement Reviews Lab continues to grow and get more visitors, I wanted to start a weekly e-mail newsletter to keep in touch with everyone between postings. Inspired by other great newsletters, I am starting a weekly newsletter series called 5-Feature Friday. Every Friday, I will be sending a list of 5 things I have been using, enjoying, reading or watching during the week. There are a lot Read more [...]

If you have ever taken a supplement to reduce stress or anxiety, then you have likely seen something called kava or kava root listed as an ingredient. Kava has become a popular ingredient in tea and supplements in recent years. While you may have just begun to hear about it, its actually been used for centuries by certain groups. There has been a lot of praise for kava's ability to reduce anxiety Read more [...]

One of the biggest challenges most people face is waking up early. I find that the morning is much more chaotic for most people than it should be. They wake up at the last possible minute that will still allow them to get to work or school on time with seconds to spare. After they sprint through the house to get ready and rush out the door, they speed to work feeling rushed all the way. Then the Read more [...]

The importance of hydration is a frequently discussed topic within the fitness community. Sugary sports drink companies, commercials, and paid athletes are constantly telling us how important it is to hydrate. I think it's safe to say that almost everyone knows the importance of hydration, whether you work out or not. That doesn't necessarily mean that everyone does it correctly. When it comes Read more [...]