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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The Pandemic Has Damaged Livers

Data suggests that people were drinking early in the pandemic. And that they were drinking a lot. There is plenty of data to show how much. Earlier reports suggested that U.S. alcohol sales rose 54 percent in the pandemic’s first week alone. But what does that look like from a health perspective? Of course, there ...click here to read more

Common OTC Pain Killers May Impact Hearing

If you take over-the-counter (OTC) painkillers like Aspirin, Tylenol, and Motrin, you might want to listen up – before it’s too late. New research suggests that frequent use of these products might boost the risk of tinnitus, a condition affecting the ears, with few treatment methods. Tinnitus is the perception of whistling, buzzing, hissing, clicking, ...click here to read more

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How Sleep Deprivation Can Cause Inflammation

When you get sick, bang your toe, or cut your finger, your immune system springs into action. Its job is to neutralize any invaders and help restore health. It does this by activating white blood cells, which release cytokines and other inflammatory molecules that simultaneously launch the offensive and defend your healthy tissue. When this ...click here to read more

Women, Remember This during Heart Month

February is American Heart Month, and what better time to remind women about three things they absolutely need to know about heart disease. Heart disease can affect women differently than men, and the symptoms of a heart attack may be less recognizable because those that men experience have been universally promoted. Just think about what ...click here to read more

Try These Moves to Help Silence Back Pain

Back pain, a lot of time, can be unexplainable. If you didn’t injure it, why, then, does it feel like you did? Back pain has a lot to do with strength and mobility. When the muscles and ligaments in your core get weaker with age, common movements like twisting, stretching, and bending, can become more ...click here to read more

Has the Pandemic Made Your Skin Look Worse?

The pandemic is affecting human bodies in all kinds of ways. It’s impacting posture, muscles, eyes, and guts. When’s the last time you went to the dentists? Another part of you that it’s affecting is your skin. Some dermatologists notice more patients coming in with rashes, acne, or rosacea, a skin condition that leads to ...click here to read more

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