Health – Page 3 – Flax Turtle

Sleep affects everything

Post author:David
Post published:November 5
Post category:Sleep
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Recommendation: Figure out how to sleep 7-8.5 hours per night. For me, that meant finding out how exercise and diet help me get to sleep so I'm not laying there…

Balanced nutrition trumps a balanced scale

Post author:David
Post published:September 28
Post category:Nutrition
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Recommendation: When deciding what to eat, choose foods with greater nutrient density, and worry less about reducing calories. Before spending time developing low-calorie meals, (which can be a good idea) first invest that time…

Sprint, If You Can. Jog, If You Must. Walk, Regardless

Post author:David
Post published:August 17
Post category:Exercise
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Recommendation: Walk at a fast pace for at least 30 minutes on at least 3 days per week. Walking can be broken up (three 10-minute walks) or all at once…

Red Wine – Looking Beyond Resveratrol

Post author:David
Post published:August 9
Post category:Nutrition
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Recommendation: If you currently drink red wine, continue to drink 5 to 12oz (about 2 glasses) per day. If not, buy a bottle and drink one glass per day over…

Gluten Free For 30 Days

Post author:David
Post published:August 8
Post category:Nutrition Self Experiments
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No risk, probable benefits,

WAKE UP! …Naturally, That Is

Post author:David
Post published:August 3
Post category:Sleep
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Waking up is just one factor, but commonly ignored in the quest for effective sleep.

First Glucose Self-Test

Post author:David
Post published:August 3
Post category:Self Experiments
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After taking my own advice, I was happy to find it's easier than I thought.

Blood Glucose – Finding The “Sweet Spot”

Post author:David
Post published:August 1
Post category:Nutrition
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Recommendation: Test your blood glucose once per month. The easiest way is to use a home test kit, which you can buy for under $20, or borrow one from a friend. You will also likely get…

Coffee – Seriously, Should I Drink It Or Not?!

Post author:David
Post published:July 30
Post category:Nutrition
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Few studies suggest healthy people should avoid it completely and, in moderation (around 24oz/day), it's probably beneficial to some.

It’s Our Duty To Be Healthy

Post author:David
Post published:July 28
Post category:Nutrition
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It's our duty to seek health.