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I still remember the very first nutrition class I took as an undergraduate student. That’s where I was told that drinking tea was bad for you because it contained caffeine. I was thrilled at the time because I couldn’t stand tea. By avoiding tea, I felt like I wasn’t...

This is a guest post by Lauren Kelly, who posted the original article on her blog. This essay has been featured on the Optimal Living Daily podcast – Episode 981. Tough Times Sometimes, no matter how strong it shines, the sun's rays can't seep through the clouds....

You’ve been working so hard and staying so consistent but still aren’t achieving the goals you’ve set for yourself of losing body fat. This can be discouraging. First, I want you take this moment to remember how far you’ve come. But let’s see if I can help you get...

Cranberries, a fruit native to North America, have been thought to contain healing properties for hundreds, or even thousands of years. North Native Americans used cranberries to treat urinary tract infections and kidney diseases. Listen to Dr. Neal address this topic...

This is a guest post by Cameran Rowe, who submitted the following essay as an assignment in Dr. Chris Patti’s course at Appalachian State University. Life seems to be a never ending story we convince ourselves of and as I blink back into consciousness I remember this...

I told my teens about F.I.R.E. They shrugged and said, “Sure, that makes sense.” By: Christopher Pascale Having only found content about FI, house hacking, F.I.R.E., and the rest in March of this year, I don’t know much. It started with a Mr. Money Mustache clip,...

As a fitness coach or even friend, it can get frustrating when working with those that don’t share the same enthusiasm for exercise, or even their own health and wellness. And that’s ok… it’s taken me a while to realize this but you, as their health and fitness coach,...

This whole business of sugar: added vs. natural, sugar alcohols, syrups, molasses, honey, and so on is very confusing. Listen to Dr. Neal address this topic on Episode 530 of the podcast Optimal Health Daily. Don't Attempt to Eliminate Sugar From Your Diet I first...

Normally, I get a lot of questions about building ab muscles like “How do I get a six pack?” or “How do I get cut like the guys from the movie, ‘300’?” Let's talk about another vanity muscle: the chest. Listen to Dr. Neal address this topic on Episode 525 of the...

We all know we need some rest between workouts, but just how much rest do you need? Do you need rest between sets? And do you need rest days? Listen to Dr. Neal address this topic on Episode 520 of the podcast Optimal Health Daily. I will address rest in between sets...