Having tendonitis is a common problem when playing strength sport. In truth, the term “tendonitis” is misleading although it is the most frequently used term; it is better to speak of tendinopathy, because the term “tendonitis” suggests that it is inflammation, which it is not. It is a wear and tear of tendon structures such…
Magnesium is a mineral salt involved in over 300 reactions in the body, so its presence is essential. When you eat a healthy, varied and rich diet, you don’t necessarily think you need to supplement yourself with magnesium. Indeed, magnesium is naturally found in many foods (bananas, chocolate, oilseeds, etc.). However, external factors can increase…
Today, the pace of life and the social pressure that today’s society imposes on us, favors the collapse of our adaptive capacities of the organism. As a result, the body can no longer keep up with what is called: chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS or encephalomyelitis). We will discuss here how to spot a state of…
Widely used in treatments against aging of the skin, collagen is also essential for taking care of the joints. Since its natural production is reduced from the age of 30, it is important to include it in your diet. Where to find collagen and how much to consume per day? What is collagen? Collagen is…
Beware of confusion It often happens that athletes, both professionals and amateurs, are the targets of criticism regarding their supplementation with doping products. For the sake of preserving health, it is not preferable to take doping products, it goes without saying that taking anabolic hormones disrupts the natural hormonal system, which can cause health problems…
Magnesium is a mineral salt essential for the proper functioning of the body. It is involved in many cellular processes to keep us healthy. Therefore, a magnesium deficiency can cause several symptoms and clearly decrease your quality of life. Fortunately, this mineral is available in many of the foods that we consume and it is…
When we talk about vitamins, we tend to think of vitamins B or C, but rarely vitamin D, especially its bioavailable form: vitamin D3. It is difficult to keep in mind the different vitamins and their respective health benefits. Little reminder: Among all these vitamins, vitamin D3 is essential for the body. But vitamin K…
Very popular in the sports world, the protein shake is the perfect drink to promote muscle gain and weight loss but also to have a healthy snack . And if since the Dukan diet, protein has had a bad press, it remains essential for everyone, including sedentary people. Ultra-processed food, our lifestyle at 100 per…
Have you ever observed how your mind can influence your performance? What if negative thoughts were just the result of the physical appearance of your pain on your face during exertion? And yes, it seems that grimaces play a role and influence your resistance to effort and create muscle tension … The influence of grimaces…
Vitamin D has multiple functions in the body. It is best known for its role in the metabolism of calcium, phosphorus and bones. But not only ! Today it is also recognized as a very important hormone in the body . Find out why and how to supplement vitamin D to optimize your health with…
