Reviewed by Brian St. Pierre, MS, RD From hitting a wall with your workouts to stalled weight loss, plateaus can occur at any stage. But all that hard work hasn’t been for nothing. Plateaus, although frustrating, can be useful. In…
As spring and summer approach and we spend more time outside, we also risk encountering ticks. Unfortunately, ticks aren’t just biting insects (technically, they don’t bite -they sting). But they’re also notorious vectors for illnesses like Lyme disease and Rocky…
Reviewed by Brian St. Pierre, MS, RD A personalized fitness and nutrition program is the antidote to one-size-fits-all, generic advice. If you’re tired of trying programs that just don’t fit with your lifestyle or preferences, a personalized program may be…
“Police work wouldn’t be possible without coffee,” Wallander said.“No work would be possible without coffee.”They pondered the importance of coffee in silence.-Henning Mankell, One Step Behind For many people (ok, ok, including me), coffee is a favorite morning drink. For…
Reviewed by Brian St. Pierre, MS, RD “Cargo pants are back.” This was the news that Brian St. Pierre, PN’s director of nutrition, broke when we met. (St. Pierre, a father, found this out via his 12-year-old daughter.) Why does…
Since I’ve been in the health and wellness world for over a decade, I’ve learned a lot about supplements. As I’ve evolved and my health has improved, so has my supplement usage. I’ve learned a lot about what our bodies…
None of us is getting any younger. Take it from someone who’s old: You don’t want to reach the Age of Senior Discounts with regrets about all the things you didn’t do to prepare your body and mind. Fortunately, there’s…
In the book Zero to One, Peter Thiel asks readers to consider what views/truths they believe that very few people agree with them on. For me, it’s that most sunscreen does not help avoid skin cancer and may actually increase…
Years ago I discovered the skin health benefits of tallow. While these DIY tallow lotion bars were a favorite at our house, I wanted something with a softer consistency. The result is this nourishing whipped tallow balm, perfect for even…
Ah, summer, with its sunny days, grilling out, and fireflies at dusk, is one of my favorite times of the year. Longer days, less structure, and vacations also mean more downtime, playtime, and hopefully more family time! Even though we…