Author Archives : Mat Lecompte

About eight years ago, Mat Lecompte had an epiphany. He’d been ignoring his health and suddenly realized he needed to do something about it. Since then, through hard work, determination and plenty of education, he has transformed his life. He’s changed his body composition by learning the ins and outs of nutrition, exercise, and fitness and wants to share his knowledge with you. Starting as a journalist over 10 years ago, Mat has not only honed his belief system and approach with practical experience, but he has also worked closely with nutritionists, dieticians, athletes, and fitness professionals. He embraces natural healing methods and believes that diet, exercise and willpower are the foundation of a healthy, happy, and drug-free existence.

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Could This Be Causing Your Stomach Pain?

Sometimes stomach issues can be hard to understand. If you didn’t eat any “problem” foods or don’t have a stomach bug, what could possibly be causing your digestive issues? It might be stress. Stress, especially chronic stress, can boost the likelihood of gastrointestinal issues. It can impact the digestive system through the nervous system, affecting ...click here to read more

Does Longevity Come Down to Immunity?

There are parts of the world where centenarians are common. Called blue zones, these areas are known for their high percentage of citizens who live far longer and better than the overwhelming majority of the population. Centenarians, those that live to at least 100, of course, are not exclusive to blue zones. Longevity in blue ...click here to read more

Your Allergies Are Getting Worse

A lot of people have been talking about how their allergies have been getting way worse in recent years, and I’m one of them. As allergy season has kicked off in parts of North America, let’s take a look at why. First, it doesn’t just seem like they are getting worse; they are. But what ...click here to read more

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How Different Types of Stress Affect Your Body

Are you feeling stressed and don’t even know it? Your body can have all kinds of reactions to stress that move beyond feeling adrenaline or anxiety. Learning how stress affects the body can be a challenge because it can depend on how stressed you are and for how long. For example, research shows that low-to-moderate ...click here to read more

Tips to Improve Focus and Memory

Some things happen when you get older; that’s just the way it is. A part of it can be a gradual change in memory and thinking skills. Sometimes it may take a bit longer to focus or pick up on new information. This slowdown doesn’t necessarily indicate anything serious but can be frustrating. The bottleneck ...click here to read more

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