Hopefully you are enjoying better sleep with each and every day. Yes there are many factors: Stress Light Mood Noise Temperature Bedding Pillows But the #1 factor regarding sleep (over 85%) is your nutrition!! In case you missed the earlier lessons, here they are again Deep Sleep pt 1 -Tom Brady’s Pj’s (in New England)Deep Sleep pt 2 – […]
And it increases your metabolism EVERY day, not just on the days that your exercise. So please make sure that you are doing at LEAST three days per week of strength training. I understand you are currently limited without access to Dr. Derek facilities and staff. But hopefully, you’ve been doing the workouts that I have sent […]
Individuals that are attempting to improve their health in an organized and safe manner should be allowed to do so. I’m struggling to see the humor. Social media is abuzz with references and jokes about the COVID-15 or Quarantine-15, whatever they want to call it. I believe the movement started innocently as self-deprecating humor, poking fun […]
Many clients have heard me profess about the 48-hour rule. And it was also intended around losing weight and dropping fat by getting over carb/sugar cravings. And it’s true. But during this time of COVID-19 I realized now more than ever, it’s also the kingpin to remaining healthy. If this time has taught us anything, it’s that we […]
More heart attacks occur on Monday. In fact, more than the rest of the week combined. I spoke on this during my sleep class video and in person but it’s worth pointing out again and again. It’s also interesting to point out that roughly 650,000 people die each year in US from Heart disease. I mention that […]
New York Times CDC World Health Organization Maybe you’ve seen and it’s been all over the headlines (below) but research is specifically looking at the major risks of COVID-19. Age Obesity Diabetes Now I think it’s easy to lump all health problems on those three factors but it helps narrow down what areas and populations […]
Hopefully your sleep is improving after the sleep lesson I shared last week. Honestly, there is nothing better than consistent good quality and predictable sleep. I’m going to cover how you can improve it dramatically each day and night. While there are MANY factors that effect sleep, I want to begin covering some of the most […]
Happy almost Easter Weekend! It’s understandable to let your guard down especially during this challenging time with your diet and fitness. However, that will lead to increased insulin, fat gain and poor health. Now, there is a strategy that will allow you to enjoy the holiday weekend without gaining body fat or compromising your health. Doing the […]
Today is another new day to improve your immune system. Time to set the tone and do what’s right for you. I’ve been asking for clients to send me questions and pictures. Many have – Keep them coming: Here’s one that I received yesterday: Good evening Dr Derek ! First I hope this finds you and your family […]
Today is another new day. Time to set the tone and do what’s right for you. I’ve been asking for clients to send me questions and pictures. And many of you have. Thank you and keep them coming! However, I receive one on Tuesday that caused me to think….. This client said she has not been eating […]