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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How Chronic Inflammation Sneaks Up

At its very essence, inflammation is a good thing. It’s what your body uses to get rid of a dangerous invader. But if it doesn’t subside when the work is done, it can become a problem. When the body’s immune response remains active after the threat has cleared, acute inflammation has turned to chronic. Chronic ...click here to read more

ED Meds May Harm Vision

When a man takes Viagra or Cialis for ED, the last thing he’s thinking about is his vision. But it might be worthwhile. A new study suggests that regularly taking ED medications like Viagra or Cialis may boost the risk of three vision-damaging conditions. Even though the increased risk was 85 percent, the absolute risk ...click here to read more

Devices That May Help You Get a Better Sleep

These days, plenty of products are available that claim to help people sleep better. Let’s look at what’s available and if they are worth it. Sleep Trackers: There are a number of these devices available, ranging from those that record how much you sleep to how much time you spend in each sleep stage. They ...click here to read more

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What’s in Your Shopping Basket?

You know all about what you need to eat stay healthy: fruit, vegetables, etc. But is that all you need to know? Is it essential to know where that food came from? Much of the produce available on store shelves has been covered in pesticides. Farmers use them to help maintain the health of their ...click here to read more

Walk Your Way to Better Health with FIT

If your weight has gone up during the past couple of years and cholesterol and blood pressure have followed suit, it can seem like a lot to tackle. But the first step to reversing those trends is closer than you might think. It is literally right there in front of you, so step toward it. ...click here to read more

Try These Exercises to Boost Grip Strength

Grip strength is more important than you give it credit for. But it can prevent falls, contribute to independence, and potentially play a role in brain health. Being able to solidly grip handrails, shopping bags, and more can all contribute to a higher quality of life and make you safer and more independent. But grip ...click here to read more

Eating to Manage Ulcerative Colitis Symptoms

Many of the conditions affecting your gut have no cure. Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis are two examples, so treatment largely depends on symptom management. That doesn’t mean that you’re totally out in the cold. However, certain lifestyle behaviors may help reduce symptoms and help you cope with your condition. Ulcerative colitis is the result ...click here to read more

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