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  • How to Grow New Brain Cells (6 Potent Hacks) 🤓

    MMA is a new sport, established in the 90s (although Vale Tudo & NHB fighting has been around a lot longer). It’s still a bit of an unknown, in terms of the long term health implications. With ex-fighters in their 40s, like Big Daddy Gary Goodridge, developing a range of quite severe brain & mental…

  • Intermittent Fasting Diet Plan

    I’ve been suffering with pretty painful joint and back issues this week, and I think I’m going to give intermittent fasting another go. I tried it once before and lost too much weight. This time I’m going to add some raw honey and cherry juice to try and increase the calories. Weekday 12pm – Overnight…

  • Vitamin D Side Effects

    Thanks to Dr Rhonda Patrick, Vitamin D (in large doses) is now a common supplement in BJJ and MMA circles. Vitamin D Benefits Vitamin D does have many benefits, particularly if you don’t get daily sun exposure. I put vitamin D drops in my daughter’s drink in the morning to prevent rickets. Vitamin D is used…

  • Can You Freeze Avocados?

    Yes – Yes you can! However the texture may change somewhat. So if you are thinking of having an avocado salad, you might not want to freeze them. They can be frozen and used in smoothies and recipes just fine though. Freezing is easy, just cut them up into the size you want to use…

  • NUTRiBULLET Blender Review 600 Series (2018 Version)

      I am very happy with this blender. I previously had one from Breville, which to be fair was a lot cheaper, but couldn’t blend an avocado to save it’s life. Well it could, but it took about a minute and loads of manual shaking to get the job done. The NUTRiBULLET blends an avocado…

  • Reduce Stress & Increase Focus with Adaptogens

    Adaptogens are herbs or foods, that increase the body’s ability to cope with and adapt to stress. Adaptogens are a unique group of herbs & plants that can help to improve or maintain the health of your adrenal system – which in turn impacts upon immune-function and mental health. They are also used to enhance focus…

  • How to Get Fit in 2018 (Simple Tricks to Get in Shape)

      Be Accountable – Excuses are for Children & Chavs Take ownership of your diet, fitness and physical health. Playing the victim and finger-pointing is a terrible habit in all aspects of life; not only will it lead to less favourable outcomes, it can also lead to learned helplessness and depression. Even when it’s not…

  • Supplements for Allergies

    The bane of my life – allergies – terrible for focus (blocked sinuses) and for recovery from training sessions due to the amount of inflammation and general soreness they can cause. Symptoms of allergies include: Inflammation Joint Pain Muscle Pain Blocked sinuses Dizziness A general shite feeling Feeling spaced out / brain fog Not wanting…

  • Treating Muscle Pain & Joint Pain

    From over-training, to general stress & anxiety, muscle pain & joint pain are increasingly common complaints. Pain can be a direct cause of depression and anxiety, but equally mental health issues including stress, can be the cause of the pain. Whatever the source, physical pain and mental health seem to have a direct association. Whether…

  • How to Stick to a Diet

    1. Have a Specific Plan & Goal If you say ‘I’m just going to eat healthy’, you’re less likely to succeed than if you have a specific diet or somekind of specific guidelines. Nail down what you can’t eat e.g. sugar Have a shopping list. You need to start your diet when you’re doing the…