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Category: Nutrition

  • Joe Rogan & Robb Wolf

        I’m paraphrasing here, so please check the podcast if you get time Robb says that he uses the sauna for recovery after BJJ and it makes a massive difference. He uses ice baths occasionally, but doesn’t find the same benefits in terms of recovery as he does with saunas. The sugar industry back…

  • Sleep Deprivation & Insomnia – Some Helpful Tips (hopefully)

    *For Informational Purposes only* Everyone I know is struggling with sleep at the moment, oh and me too – a little. Wake up for a pee and can’t get back off to sleep… Chronic sleep deprivation can result from or result in (confusingly) depression & anxiety, and obviously takes its toll physically too. Here are…

  • CBD Brothers – blue edition review – 2019

    I get pretty constant headaches, including a pain down the left side of my face and jaw. I have a couple of symptoms of an overactive immune system – IBS (unless my diet is perfect and dairy and gluten free) and a bit of eczema. I also get a very stiff back and neck at times…

  • Fitness Infographic

    A fitness infographic from Monster Supplements – I actually created this when I was working for a marketing agency and doing a campaign for them.     4 minutes of Exercise can Produce Significant Benefits I’d also like to add – for those put off exercise due to time, that you don’t need a lot of time…

  • Joe Rogan Experience #901 – Dr. Rhonda Patrick – Broccoli sprouts, glucoraphanin & sulforaphane

    Inflammation Can Cause Depression In studies whereby inflammation was induced with an injection of inflammatory cytokines, people with ‘normal levels’ of wellbeing and happiness, began to feel depressed. The depression tended to be offset by consuming large amounts of omega 3 (2g of EPA), which has strong anti inflammatory properties. Garlic Rules Eating garlic with…

  • Free Weight Loss Book – pdf

    Free weight loss and exercise book – Disclaimer *Only undertake a diet and exercise regime after speaking to your doctor* The Weight Loss Hack Download the Word document:   or Download a pdf here:   For more in-depth information about nutrition, please take a look at my other ebook – here   **Diet & Exercise…

  • Magnesium Supplementation for Anxiety & Muscle Recovery

    Anxiety, Neck Tension & Headaches As someone who has suffered for years with constant headaches (first world probs), I’ve tried everything from turmeric to cbd oil. Cbd oil does actually work pretty well, as it’s an effective muscle relaxant it works well to remove the tension from my neck and back which appears to cause…

  • Diet for Depression & Anxiety

    *Diet at your own risk. For informational purposes only* Gut Health is Correlated Strongly with Depression You can read an interesting study here to find out more. Poor gut health results in inflammation. A poor diet can cause damage to the blood brain barrier too. Combine the two and your body and mind will feel…

  • Dr Rhona Patrick – Smoothie #2

      Dr Rhonda’s Website – https://www.foundmyfitness.com/ Twitter – https://twitter.com/foundmyfitness FaceBook – https://www.facebook.com/foundmyfitness   Smoothie ingredients Frozen organic blueberries (1-2 cups) Celery (2) Kale (8 leaves) Chard (two rainbow chard leaves and stems) Spinach (2 cups) Parsley (8 pieces) Carrot (1 large) Tomato (1) Apple (1) Lemon (1) Avocado (1) Hydrolyzed collagen powder (1/4 cup) Water…

  • Dr Rhonda Patrick – Antioxidants & Cancer

    DNA damage is (unavoidably) caused everyday via two mechanisms: Reactive Oxygen Species (ROS) This is produced via normal metabolism Mitochondria are organelles (tiny organs) within cells which produce energy, when it is required at low intensities e.g. when sitting, walking, or jogging at a steady pace. The mitochondria produce energy via ‘oxidative phosphorylation’ This process,…