The Secret to Maximizing Zone 2 Training Results
Julia Whitaker Julia Whitaker

The Secret to Maximizing Zone 2 Training Results

If you took it a little easier when exercising you would make much bigger gains and would actually burn fat while doing it. Sound suspicious? It’s not. The science behind these facts is very well established. There are just a few keys to achieving outstanding results.

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The drawbacks and benefits of Ozempic
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The drawbacks and benefits of Ozempic

This class of medications is great for those who have type 2 diabetes and/or need to lose large amounts of weight. There are important factors to take into consideration for people without diabetes who are thinking about trying them for weight loss.

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The Terrifying Effects of Marijuana on Young Brains
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The Terrifying Effects of Marijuana on Young Brains

Occasional use of modest amounts of modern mariujuana and THC products is likely safe for most people. The potency of modern strains that are widely available, however, poses major threats to young brains.

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The Critical Importance of Metabolic Health
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The Critical Importance of Metabolic Health

Who would have thought that how well your cells convert the food you eat into energy would determine your weight, energy level, mental focus, hormone levels, libido, and risk of chronic diseases? Welcome to the world of metabolic health!

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Lowering Blood Pressure Without Medication
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Lowering Blood Pressure Without Medication

I was asked recently by a patient: “How can I get off my blood pressure medicines?” In my experience, about 80% of patients can safely stop taking their blood pressure medicines if the right steps are taken.

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Do ketone supplements really treat depression and anxiety?
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Do ketone supplements really treat depression and anxiety?

For those of you who follow Dr. Peter Attia or the Huberman Lab, you are very familiar with the concept of taking ketones for improved metabolic health. Surprising new research is showing there may be a role for ketones in improving mental and emotional health as well.

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Optimal Nutrition for Peak Exercise Performance
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Optimal Nutrition for Peak Exercise Performance

The right fuels for the right types of exercise enhance your gains. Inappropriate or inadequate nutrition before exercise can cause increased cortisol release and LOSS of muscle. Here is what you need to know.

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Join the Food and Fitness Challenge!
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Join the Food and Fitness Challenge!

If a person wants to make a major improvement in their health in just one month for only $155, I have a simple suggestion: do what I did and join the Erica’s Edge Food & Fitness Challenge (FFC).

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Here’s how and why to increase your VO2 max
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Here’s how and why to increase your VO2 max

Your VO2 max is a measurement of fitness that is extremely important. It determines how long you will live, how well you live, and how well you will perform in activities and sports.

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Doing the work? Now let’s get results!
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Doing the work? Now let’s get results!

Many people are doing a lot of work trying to improve their health but are not getting the gains they want. A few tweaks are usually all it takes see meaningful results.

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I accidentally ate 7,000 extra calories this weekend!
Julia Whitaker Julia Whitaker

I accidentally ate 7,000 extra calories this weekend!

You do not have to deprive yourself of good food and drink during the holiday season and you do not need to start running 10 miles per day. Here are some key facts and some tips on how to feel good and stay healthy during the holidays.

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