Articles and Essays

Catch up on my latest articles and essays on faith, fitness, and fortitude.

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Does Coffee Consumption Improve Gut Health?

A new study shows that coffee consumption may improve overall gut health and lower the risk of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). A comprehensive study, involving hundreds of thousands of people, indicates that those who drink coffee could have a lower chance of getting IBS.1Lee JY, Yau CY, Loh CYL, Lim … Keep reading…

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Need Better Sleep? Try Corn Leaf, also Known as Maizinol®

About a month ago, I wrote a huge article about melatonin. I emphasized the importance of this hormone for not only sleep, but also for numerous other health benefits. But, as essential as melatonin is for health, supplementing with melatonin isn’t always the best solution for supporting sleep. A large … Keep reading…

What is Happy Juice? The science, research, and benefits

What is Happy Juice? The research, science, and benefits.

Chances are, if a friend hasn’t talked to you about Happy Juice yet, somebody will soon. And for good reason. Happy Juice just might be the best-tasting, fastest-acting mental wellness supplement there is. But what is Happy Juice? Happy Juice is Amare Global’s signature supplement pack. It’s become so popular … Keep reading…

Tom Nikkola with Amare Supplements

Why We Chose to Partner With Amare

There are more than 400 large supplement companies and more than 1200 total supplement brands in the United States. So, what was it that made us jump at the chance to partner with Amare over all of the others? This will be the first in a series of (not consecutive) … Keep reading…

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The Amazing Effects Of Muscle On Mental Health

Did you know that approximately 1 in 5 adults in the United States experiences mental illness in a given year? That’s a staggering 46.6 million people. What if you could significantly lower your risk of being part of that statistic with something … Keep reading…

Middle aged man and woman

29 Ways You Cause Hormone Imbalance by Middle-Age

“I turned 40 and my hormones…” I’ve heard something like this over and over. Age takes the blame for hormone-related health problems, but is it really age that’s to blame? No, it’s one’s nutrition and lifestyle choices. Some people still own pristine cars from the 50s and 60s because of … Keep reading…

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The Best Methods and Tools for Measuring Body Composition

Understanding and monitoring your body composition is a cornerstone of embarking on a healthier, more fit, and active lifestyle. Unlike the simplistic method of tracking weight, evaluating body composition provides a holistic view of one’s fitness. It delineates between muscle, fat, bone, and water percentages, offering a more nuanced insight … Keep reading…

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The Low Testosterone Crisis: 17 Causes You Need to Know About

We’re in the midst of a testosterone crisis. Alarmingly, the average levels of this crucial male hormone have been plummeting, with one seminal study reporting a staggering 1% annual decline in average testosterone levels since the late 20th century.1Travison, T. G., Araujo, A. B., O’Donnell, A. B., Kupelian, V., & … Keep reading…