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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Mindfulness May Help You Manage Blood Sugar

If you practice yoga, meditation, or other mindfulness practices, you may be helping your body manage blood sugar. If you don’t, it might be worth starting! New research has found these mindfulness activities may help people with type-2 diabetes lower their blood sugar. The effects may be substantial, too: the work showed that it worked ...click here to read more

Fall Allergens That Can Sneak Up on You

Allergy and asthma symptoms don’t just appear in spring and summer. The fall can bring on sneezing and trouble breathing, as can volatile weather patterns and other environmental factors tied to global warming. Allergy sufferers can experience frequent symptoms as we move into and through October, even if they are mainly allergic to pollens in ...click here to read more

Are Your Dry Hands Really Eczema?

You may notice your skin getting a little dryer these days, but be on the lookout for eczema. Sometimes what may seem like some dryness may be a more serious condition. Hand eczema can be a dry and painful condition that isn’t typically soothed by moisturizing. So if you’re regularly moisturizing to no avail, it ...click here to read more

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Use Muscle To Stay Strong and Functional

When you get older, you lose muscle. That’s how your body works. The thing is, if you’re not using the muscle you have you’re going to lose it even faster. Age-related muscle loss, called sarcopenia, can lead to weakness, poor balance, frailty, and a loss if independence. It can also boost the risk for falls. ...click here to read more

Tips for Coping with an Enlarged Prostate

You may not have realized it, but your prostate has probably been growing since you were 25. It’s possible you’re feeling no symptoms, and it’s business as usual. But it might make your life miserable, or at the very least, give you anxiety about the future. The natural growth of the prostate gland is called ...click here to read more

Use the 20-20-20 Rule to Prevent Eye Dryness

If you’re an adult in the year 2022, you’re likely spending a portion of your day staring at a screen. It could be your smartphone, tablet, computer or TV. These days, screens take some serious effort to avoid. Endless staring at a screen can lead to dry, irritated, and tired eyes and headaches. But there ...click here to read more

Breathe Easier This Fall and Winter

It’s time to close up the windows and say goodbye to the fresh air for a little while. Temperatures are dropping, and many are looking forward to staying warm and cozy. But before you get too comfortable, it’s wise to give your home a good cleaning. Dust has likely blown in from outdoors and accumulated ...click here to read more

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