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Give Yourself The Gift Of Good Health
This New Year
Motivation Mastery: 7 Great Ways To Get
Psyched For A Killer Workout
Integrating Peptides Into Your Medical Practice: Part II
AuraWell: Pioneering A New Era In PEMF Therapy For Health And Wellness
Electrolytes In Your Daily Whole Foods
Superager Manifesto: Progressive Resistance And Longevity
The Hidden Role Of Minerals In Thyroid Health: What Every Woman Should Know
By Evelyn Flaharty
Happy New Year! It’s once again that time of year when we make New Year’s resolutions and promises to lose weight and get in shape. This usually includes joining the gym or starting a new diet. By the time April rolls around, most have long given up on their goals. Why is that? Why is it that something you say you want so badly is not attainable? Every year, new memberships to a gym are canceled within the first year or go unused. Diet and meal plans are detested, and many are left feeling discouraged. The answer is simple. First and most important, your mindset wasn’t part of the journey. Second, you set yourself up for failure by setting an aggressive goal. Let’s delve into both of these factors.
What is mindset? The definition of mindset is a set of beliefs or attitudes that shape how you perceive and respond to situations. It’s how you interpret and react to the world around you. You have to believe in the goals you want to commit to. That is more than just wanting something. Deep down inside you, it’s genuinely believing that you can achieve your goals and that nothing will deter you from it. If you believe you can, you will, but if you believe you can’t, then it’s certain that you won’t. You have to set your mind right. What you believe about yourself impacts your success or failure.
Now that we have addressed the mindset, we must set a goal. Let’s start by defining a goal and how to set realistic goals. A goal is the desired result you want to achieve within a specific time frame. The first step is to make SMART goals. Smart goals must be specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and time-bound.
For a goal to be effective, it needs to be specific and answer questions such as, ‘Exactly what do you want to accomplish?’ and ‘What steps do you need to take to achieve it?
We don’t want to set easy-to-achieve goals, but we should not set unrealistic ones. If we commit to our goals, we should be able to achieve them; otherwise, they are unrealistic.
To determine whether we are making progress toward achieving our goal, we must have a way to measure our success. This benchmark is a starting point for quantifying our progress. In the “to lose weight” scenario, a smart goal would be to lose x amount of weight.
This part of goal setting goes hand in hand with making it achievable. As we stated above, your goal can be achievable while being unrealistic. For example, setting a goal to lose 25 lbs in one week would make that goal unrealistic.
That being said, your goal should have an end date. Without a time limit, your goal could drag on longer than anticipated, quenching motivation along the way.
Now that we have defined all the components of a SMART goal, you can prepare your own goal to lose weight. The critical thing to remember is to take baby steps and reward yourself for your accomplishments, no matter how small. This will help you to stay motivated and move forward.
Instead of going for a jog or hopping onto the treadmill, try going outdoors for long walks. While walking, think about showing gratitude for the people and things in your life. Take in the beauty of nature all around you. This will help fill you with positive energy and reduce stress. Exercising doesn’t always have to be strenuous or overly exerting to produce positive results. Start slow and work your way towards more significant challenges.
Maintaining a healthy weight can seem daunting. If you want to lose weight, start by simply changing your current diet. Many people think that to lose weight, we must stop eating everything we currently eat and start with a completely new diet. Hundreds of diets are on social media or are being tried by our friends, including Mediterranean, Paleo, Keto, Atkins, intermittent fasting, and more.
I am not suggesting there is something wrong with any of these diets. What I am suggesting is before deciding to follow any diet, start by making small changes to what you are eating today. Why? Two reasons. You enjoy what you eat today, so the food isn’t necessarily the problem. The problem could be your portion size and food classification, such as too many carbohydrates and insufficient protein. So, let’s work on that aspect of your diet.
When you overhaul everything you eat and introduce foods you don’t typically eat, you will likely not enjoy your meals. After a couple of weeks, you may be ready to give up and drop the diet. However, you can lose weight by eating the foods you already love and enjoy and replacing only a small amount with healthier options.
While setting a goal to lose weight is great, this can be a temporary solution to your overall objective and could result in the weight you lose returning. Therefore, I would challenge you to set a broader goal of living a healthy lifestyle.
People who live a healthy lifestyle incorporate habits and practices into their daily routines. This includes maintaining a healthy weight, regular physical activity, managing stress, and getting enough sleep. Living a healthy lifestyle differs from setting a specific goal by changing one’s behavior permanently rather than temporarily to reach a desired goal. It incorporates all aspects of one’s life.
When you practice living a healthy lifestyle, you create meal plans that fit your lifestyle and help you maintain your desired weight goal. I encourage you to start by making the following changes to your diet.
First, make sure you are eating enough. The biggest mistake many people make when trying to lose weight is cutting back too many calories, which basically puts their bodies into starvation mode. This is not only self-defeating but also slows down their metabolism. Having coffee as their breakfast meal, skipping lunch, and then having a salad for dinner is not a diet. You have heard this a million times, but it’s worth repeating: Breakfast is the most important meal of the day.
Eating several small meals throughout the day is key to achieving and maintaining your desired weight goal. Start by including more protein in every meal. Protein sources include eggs (preferably egg whites), low-fat Greek yogurt, cottage cheese, protein shakes, nuts, beans & legumes, chicken, turkey, shrimp, and salmon. Practice portion control. Paying attention to the portion size is key. Strive to consume about 4-6 oz of protein and ½ to 1 cup of carbs. Make each meal you eat in the day the same proportion. This will keep you satiated and help keep your blood sugar from spiking.
Be mindful of your carb intake. You need to consume carbs to give your body energy, but you need to eat the right carbs, as not all carbs are created equal. Avoid refined grains. Refined grains are simple carbs that have been processed to remove the fiber. Examples include white bread, rice, pasta, and cereals. Complex carbs increase your blood sugar more slowly because they contain fiber. Whole grains like whole wheat bread, brown rice, and oatmeal offer many nutrients your body needs. Other carbs that are good for you include green leafy vegetables and red or sweet potatoes. Don’t forget healthy fats like peanut butter, olive oil, and avocados. Healthy fats contain unsaturated fats, which digest more slowly than other fats. This will help keep you feeling full for a more extended period.
Change your food occasionally to avoid feeling in a rut, swapping out the chicken for turkey or salmon. Enjoy a bowl of oatmeal with fruit & nuts instead of eggs. These minor tweaks will keep you from getting bored with your meal plan. Permit yourself to eat something you enjoy. You are not training to run a marathon or compete in a bodybuilding competition. You are training yourself to live a healthy lifestyle. It just so happens that I enjoy a cheeseburger or slice of pizza once a week and don’t feel guilty. Try the 80/20 rule. If you eat healthy 80% of the time, the “cheat meal” will not derail you from your goal. The reverse will happen; you will be happy with your “cheat meal” and not feel deprived, allowing you to continue your meal plan. You have to be kind and patient with yourself. The weight did not come on overnight, so why should you expect it to come off that quickly? Remember, your goal is to live this life, not instantly drop weight, only to put it back on.
We spend about one-third of our lives sleeping, but it’s still something many people struggle with. Many of us are sleep-deprived, surviving on maybe four to five hours of sleep. Others suffer from chronic insomnia. When you’re asleep, your body typically goes through several sleep cycles. Understanding these cycles and paying attention to your own sleep cycle patterns are essential to your overall well-being. What are these sleep cycles we experience, and why are they important?
This stage of your sleep typically occurs in the first few hours of sleep. Deep sleep promotes physical recovery. Think of everything you do during the day, such as physical exercise. This is the time your body recovers and prepares your body for the next day’s activities. When you don’t get enough deep sleep, you wake up feeling tired and sometimes even exhausted. Your muscles may be sore from the previous day’s training. Giving your body time to heal and recover will enable you to feel refreshed and better able to perform physical activities the following day.
This stage typically occurs after your deep sleep. You all have heard of rapid eye movement. This happens during this stage of your sleep. Your brain becomes more active, and you may have vivid dreams. REM has been shown to play a role in our mood, learning, and memory. While deep sleep is associated with your body’s recovery, REM is associated with your brain. Have you noticed that when you don’t get a good night’s sleep, you have problems concentrating or focusing on the task? Getting a good amount of REM sleep will aid in your overall alertness the next day.
Nothing is more annoying than going to bed and tossing and turning. The more time you spend in this stage, the less beneficial the night’s rest will be. It’s common to be awake for an hour while trying to sleep. As we age, we may find we are awake more often. It may be challenging to clear your mind from the day’s activities or issues surrounding your life.
During this stage, your heart rate and breathing slow down. You are relaxed and transition from awake to sleep mode. Your sleep will transition back and forth between light sleep and all the other sleep cycles.
How much sleep we need varies from person to person and depends on various conditions, including age, health, and lifestyle. Understanding your sleep pattern will help you determine what adjustments, if any, you need to make to maximize your sleep and provide your body with the amount of sleep it needs to function.
Many tools and applications are available to assist you on your journey to a healthy you. Below are two of the tools I use on a daily basis to keep me focused on my goals.
MyFitnessPal is an app on my iPhone that allows me to record food consumed by category (protein, carbs, fat, fiber, sugar, sodium, etc.). The extensive food database makes it easy to find everything I consume and build my daily intake of calories. Best of all, the app is free. Download it onto your phone and set up an account, and you’re all set to start tracking your calories. Counting calories is not part of living a healthy lifestyle. Trust me, nobody wants to live their life counting everything they consume. However, for those beginning a fitness journey, this tool will be valuable in educating someone on exactly how many calories they consume and in which category they are in. For example, are they mostly protein or carbs? Once you understand the composition of your diet, you can and will make better choices.
It took me a while to appreciate this concept. Today, when I look at a menu and see, for example, that the chicken cutlet parmigiana at the pizzeria is 622 calories, I know that’s way over my caloric limit for one meal. That’s why I rarely eat out. Instead, I spend part of one day during the week meal-prepping.
Another tool I use is my watch, which doubles as a heart rate monitor. I have worn a heart rate monitor for several years. I couldn’t imagine living without one. My Fitbit enables me to monitor my heart rate at all times. This is particularly important when I am exercising. It also allows me to monitor and track my step count. I am obsessed with walking as a form of exercise. My daily step counts range from 25,000 to 30,000. The heart rate monitor also tracks how many calories I burn daily.
Another valuable feature when worn to bed is monitoring my sleep pattern. The heart monitor can be synced to your phone, enabling you to view all your statistics at a glance by day, week, month, and the entire year. A heart rate monitor is an excellent investment to aid and support you on your fitness journey. They are not expensive and can be tailored to you. Select a band that suits your personal taste. I have worn mine to formal events by simply changing the band to one that has bling. No one can tell it’s my personal tracker.
In summary, we all desire to look and feel our best. Living a healthy lifestyle is the key to longevity and vitality. Making your health a top priority is the most important thing you can do for yourself and those who care about you. Let’s make 2025 the year you give yourself the gift of good health. Remember, Rome wasn’t built in a day. Your journey to a healthy you won’t happen overnight. Be patient and kind to yourself. Start by believing that you can and will achieve your desired goal. Next, make minor adjustments to your eating and get your body moving. Develop your own SMART goals and then follow through. Your objective is to change your daily practices so that you are functioning almost on auto-pilot concerning eating healthy and getting enough exercise. I believe you can do it. Now, you must tell yourself, ‘Yes, I can do this!’
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Any serious exercise enthusiast can tell you that to continue progressing in muscle size, strength, fat loss, performance and functionality over the long term, just about every workout needs to be executed with the utmost focus, drive, enthusiasm and intention.
At the beginning of one’s fitness journey, almost any new stimulus (i.e., training) will bring about positive results because it is something entirely novel for the body. However, after several years of consistently hitting the gym, your body will become more resistant to (positive) change. This means you must be willing to continually push yourself to new heights in your workouts, which takes extraordinary dedication, discipline, passion and, of course, MOTIVATION! Here are seven great ways to help prime your mind and body for a profoundly progress-producing workout!
1. UTILIZE VISUALIZATION: One of the best ways to prepare your mind and body for an intense training session is to visualize it happening before you ever enter the gym. I suggest you sit quietly with your eyes closed for 10-15 minutes before your workout and precisely decide what you want to accomplish. Create a clear picture in your mind of all the exercises you plan to perform and how good it will feel to stretch and flex your muscles against the resistance. Think about the blood flowing through your veins and the sweat dripping from your brow. Get in the mindset for the perfect workout through powerful thought, and then make it a reality.
2. LISTEN TO MUSIC: It has been scientifically proven that listening to music that “moves and excites you” can increase strength and intensity while training—whether lifting weights, running, boxing, or performing any serious exercise. On the way to the gym, make sure your car speakers are cranking with tunes you love and that every beat is priming your muscles and nervous system to fire on all cylinders!
3. WATCH INSPIRING/EXCITING MOVIES: Whenever I need a boost towards more profound gym aggression, I will sit down and watch a movie that gets me hyped to push myself to the limits! Whether it be Rocky, 300, Warrior or Any Given Sunday, I find that watching films like these manifests within me a burning desire to achieve great things. By watching others overcome and conquer, you will be inspired to do the same!
4. VIEW PICS/VIDEOS OF THOSE YOU ADMIRE: Most of us aspire to look like or perform like someone, whether a particular bodybuilder, athlete, actor or influencer. And while we must all strive to bring out the best within ourselves, there is nothing wrong with trying to emulate someone you admire. Thus, when a little extra motivation to get going is needed, sometimes all it takes is looking at photos or videos of your “hero” to get your head in the game.
5. CONSUME AN EFFECTIVE PRE-TRAINING SUPPLEMENT: Most of us need to get in our workouts early in the morning before work or later in the day right after. This is not always the easiest thing to do, as the pressures and stresses of “real life” can often suck the energy, desire, and motivation (to hit the gym) right out of you. This is where a high-quality, scientifically proven, and intelligently dosed pre-training product can often work miracles. However, one must use discernment when choosing the right product – one that fits your needs and tolerance. Many of these types of supplements contain very high levels of stimulants, which can create a short-lived, overly intense burst of energy that can bring about anxiety, jitters, and a rapid heartbeat. I recommend a formula that manifests a feeling of drive, focus, and intent while providing ingredients that enhance stamina, endurance, and strength. Do your research and carefully experiment until you find one that brings you results.
6. READ INSPIRATIONAL QUOTES: It’s incredible how powerful the right words can be when needing extra motivation – the kind of motivation it takes to set your mind straight, turn on your central nervous system, and awaken your soul. Do a Google search for inspirational quotes whenever you need a good “kick in the rear” because you may find that a single, well-written sentence or paragraph lights you on fire.
7. FIND YOURSELF A GOOD TRAINING PARTNER: One of the primary jobs of a good training buddy is to help pick you up when you are down and provide support, motivation, and encouragement at times when you are “just not feeling it.” Some of the most productive, unique, and intense workouts I have most often occurred when my partner and I take the time to sit down for a few minutes before training and not only go over what we are about to do but also remind each other of our purpose, intentions, and goals. In fact, I do this on my own before I start each day!
I truly hope some or all of these tips help you get to the gym each day and push yourself to new levels of strength, power, performance, health and fitness!
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WRITTEN BY ASHLEIGH QUINT, MIM, PICP-SCC
Peer-reviewed by Dr. Gabriel Krenitsky, MD
As modern medicine continues to advance, peptides are emerging as a revolutionary tool for targeted therapeutic interventions. These powerful biomolecules are being recognized for enhancing tissue repair, regulating hormones, modulating the immune system, and supporting overall wellness. Their versatility has captured the interest of medical practitioners seeking innovative solutions for patients across various specialties.
Peptides, composed of short chains of amino acids, are the building blocks of proteins. In the body, they function as essential signaling molecules, orchestrating critical biological processes such as cellular communication, inflammation regulation, and tissue regeneration. Their ability to precisely influence these pathways makes them invaluable in treating conditions ranging from chronic pain and autoimmune disorders to hormonal imbalances and metabolic dysfunction.
The integration of peptide therapies into medical practices is not just about innovation but also about more effectively addressing complex health challenges. By understanding the science behind peptides and their potential applications, practitioners can unlock new possibilities for personalized care, offering patients advanced treatment options that are both targeted and transformative.
Peptides offer a unique opportunity to provide patients with innovative, targeted, and effective treatment options while maintaining a strong safety profile. Naturally occurring in the body, peptides minimize the risk of adverse reactions when used correctly, making them a favorable alternative to traditional pharmaceuticals. Patients are often more compliant with peptide therapies due to their noninvasive nature, which can include subcutaneous injections, oral formulations, or topical applications, depending on the specific treatment.
Incorporating peptides also allows practitioners to stay at the forefront of regenerative and personalized medicine. As healthcare increasingly shifts toward individualized care, peptide therapies align perfectly with this trend. They enable practitioners to address complex health challenges, from metabolic imbalances and chronic inflammation to accelerated healing and tissue regeneration. By offering peptides, you position your practice as a leader in advanced, evidence-based medical solutions.
The true value of peptides lies in their ability to support highly customized patient care. When applied correctly, peptides can be tailored to address specific health needs, ensuring that treatments are as individualized as the patients themselves. This customization fosters a more precise and effective approach to healthcare, promoting better long-term outcomes. By integrating peptides into your practice, you can deliver treatments that target the root causes of health issues and support optimal wellness, truly transforming the patient experience.
1. EDUCATE YOURSELF AND YOUR TEAM
» Enroll in certified peptide therapy courses offered by organizations such as A4M or the International Peptide Society.
» Stay updated on clinical studies and FDA-approved uses of peptides.
2. CHOOSE RELIABLE PEPTIDE SOURCES
» Partner with reputable compounding pharmacies to ensure product quality and compliance.
» Verify peptides’ purity, stability, and sterility to safeguard patient safety.
3. UNDERSTAND REGULATIONS
» Review FDA and state-level regulations on peptide therapies.
» Ensure informed consent documents clearly outline the off-label status of certain peptides.
4. DEVELOP PROTOCOLS
» Create standard operating procedures (SOPs) for patient assessment, administration, and monitoring.
» Establish baseline testing for biomarkers or imaging, where applicable.
5. IMPLEMENT PATIENT EDUCATION
» Educate patients on what peptides are, how they work, and their potential benefits.
» Provide clear instructions for usage, storage, and injection techniques (if applicable).
6. START WITH PILOT PROGRAMS
» Begin by offering a limited range of peptides for conditions frequently seen in your practice, such as joint pain, fatigue, or immune support.
» Monitor outcomes and refine protocols as needed.
7. TRACK PATIENT OUTCOMES
» Collect data on symptom improvement, biomarker changes, and patient satisfaction.
» Use these outcomes to build confidence in peptide therapies and showcase your expertise.
CHALLENGE: PATIENT HESITANCY
» Solution: Address concerns by sharing clinical research and success stories. Offer patient testimonials or educational seminars.
CHALLENGE: STORAGE AND HANDLING
» Solution: Invest in refrigeration units to maintain peptide stability. Educate staff on proper handling and storage protocols.
CHALLENGE: COSTS
» Solution: Develop transparent pricing models and explore partnerships with labs or manufacturers for bulk discounts.
Integrating peptides into your medical practice is an opportunity to redefine patient care with precision and innovation. By offering personalized, evidence-based solutions, you can address complex health challenges while positioning your practice as a leader in advanced medicine.
Peptide therapies are not just about treating symptoms—they’re about enhancing the overall well-being of your patients, aligning with the future of healthcare. With careful implementation, ongoing education, and a commitment to patient-centered care, peptides can transform your practice and empower your patients to achieve optimal health.
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EXPANDING PATIENT OPTIONS
VERSATILITY
REVENUE GROWTH
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Peptides offer precision in treating specific medical concerns without systemic side effects.
Patients seeking cutting-edge, regenerative therapies often prefer peptide treatments.
Peptides can support a variety of health goals, including anti-aging, performance optimization, and disease management.
Offering peptide therapies can enhance your clinic’s offerings and create additional revenue streams.
BY RILEY GEORGE
In today’s world of healthcare, where individuals seek holistic and alternative treatments to avoid invasive surgeries and heavy pharmaceutical reliance, AuraWell emerges as a leader in providing accessible, effective solutions. Alane Paulley and TJ Blandford are at the helm of this pioneering movement, working to redefine personal wellness through high-powered Pulsed Electromagnetic Field (PEMF) therapy. Their journey with AuraWell is a story of passion, innovation, and commitment to making advanced wellness tools available to everyone.
Alane Paulley’s path to AuraWell is a unique journey. Coming from a career in television production, Alane initially found herself in the wellness space through a family connection. Her father, a pioneer in PEMF therapy, primarily used the technology on horses, creating a niche business in animal wellness. When Alane witnessed the broader applications of PEMF for humans, particularly the stories of people who used it for pain relief and recovery, her interest grew. With encouragement from her family, she left television production after six years to join her father’s business and eventually took over operations when he retired.
Seeing PEMF’s benefits firsthand fueled Alane’s drive to make the technology more widely accessible.
“There are so few options that don’t involve surgery or medication,” she explained.
Her dedication to the cause became a mission: to develop an FDA-cleared, consumer-level PEMF device that people could use at home. Today, AuraWell’s products allow users to address chronic pain, improve mobility, and promote faster recovery—all from the comfort of their own homes.
Joining Alane at AuraWell, TJ Blandford contributes his extensive experience in medical sales, training, and management. With two decades of industry knowledge, TJ was drawn to AuraWell’s mission and saw an opportunity to contribute to a transformative healthcare solution. A former college and minor league baseball player, TJ experienced firsthand the physical toll sports can take on the body. From demanding schedules to constant injuries, he recognized the need for natural recovery solutions.
“We’re not treating symptoms; we’re treating the root cause,” TJ noted, underscoring PEMF’s role in supporting the body’s natural healing abilities.
For TJ, joining AuraWell was not just a career move but a chance to lead a team that could significantly advance the wellness of athletes and others. He now oversees the sales force and expansion into the medical market, focusing on educating practitioners and consumers about the efficacy of PEMF therapy.
PEMF, or Pulsed Electromagnetic Field therapy, isn’t a new concept. The Earth itself emits a natural electromagnetic field. When astronauts first ventured into space, they experienced a condition known as “space sickness” due to the lack of exposure to this field. NASA’s research in the 1960s and beyond led to a greater understanding of how PEMF could benefit health by mimicking the Earth’s natural magnetic frequencies. The basic premise of PEMF is to reintroduce beneficial magnetic fields to the body to support cellular function, reduce inflammation, and promote healing.
Alane explained that modern life inadvertently shields us from the Earth’s magnetic fields, creating what’s known as “Faraday cages” around us. These invisible barriers are caused by rubber-soled shoes, car tires, and even cell phone radiation, which prevent beneficial magnetic fields from reaching us. AuraWell’s PEMF devices reintroduce these fields, enabling the body’s cells to repair and regenerate naturally.
“We don’t heal you; we take away everything that’s stopping you from healing yourself,” Alane emphasized.
One of the defining features of AuraWell’s devices is that they’re FDA-cleared for home use—the first high-powered PEMF devices available outside of a clinical setting. Unlike many consumer PEMF products that only deliver low-frequency pulses or require a doctor’s prescription, AuraWell devices provide a higher intensity that users can feel immediately. With adjustable settings, users can tailor the treatment to their specific needs, making the devices suitable for both general wellness and targeted recovery.
Alane highlighted the practicality and convenience of AuraWell’s products: “You can have one of these devices in your home, use it while watching TV for 30 minutes a day, and support your body’s optimal function.”
This accessibility allows more people to experience the benefits of PEMF therapy, addressing issues like chronic pain, inflammation, and even anti-aging concerns from the comfort of their homes.
PEMF therapy has a wide range of applications, from pain management and injury recovery to anti-aging and improved athletic performance. TJ explained that PEMF works by sending electromagnetic pulses through the body’s tissues, penetrating up to 16 inches to reach cellular levels. This process helps cells become more permeable, allowing better oxygenation and nutrient absorption while expelling toxins. The result is reduced inflammation, less pain, and increased mobility.
The concept of PEMF as a “nutrient” is central to TJ and Alane’s philosophy. Just as we need water, air, and vitamins to survive, our bodies also benefit from exposure to PEMF. By restoring this natural energy source, PEMF helps the body maintain peak performance, making it an appealing option for athletes and everyday users alike.
Beyond sports and general wellness, Alane and TJ see future applications in women’s health, orthopedics, and geriatric care. With an aging population, the need for non-invasive, supportive therapies like PEMF will only grow.
“We’re giving people tools to live independently and improve their quality of life as they age,” said TJ, noting that AuraWell’s devices can slow down some of the physiological processes associated with aging.
The impact of PEMF technology goes beyond physical benefits; it represents a shift toward more holistic, preventive healthcare. People today are increasingly skeptical of pharmaceuticals and are looking for science-backed alternatives that don’t carry side effects. The COVID-19 pandemic further underscored the importance of personal health management, and AuraWell is positioned to meet this demand with accessible wellness solutions.
Alane envisions a future where PEMF therapy is part of people’s regular wellness routines, much like taking vitamins or exercising. “Imagine if people started using this technology in their 20s and 30s as part of a preventative wellness plan,” she said. “We could potentially slow down or even stop some of the health issues that arise later in life.”
This proactive approach to wellness could transform how we think about aging and healthcare.
TJ highlights that instead of relying on medication or surgery as the first line of treatment, PEMF offers a natural alternative that addresses the root causes of issues rather than merely managing symptoms.
AuraWell’s devices have already gained traction among top athletes and sports teams, from Major League Baseball players to MMA fighters and Kentucky Derby-winning jockeys. Professional athletes constantly seek ways to enhance their performance and recover faster, and PEMF therapy has become a valuable tool in their training regimens. By making PEMF technology available to the public, AuraWell hopes to bring these same benefits to people everywhere, reinforcing the idea that everyone deserves access to high-quality wellness tools.
As TJ pointed out, if PEMF therapy is trusted by elite athletes with access to the best healthcare, it can undoubtedly benefit the general population.
“Everyone else, professional athlete or not, needs to be using this as well,” he insisted.
AuraWell is also committed to educating healthcare providers on the benefits of PEMF therapy. The company provides extensive training for doctors and practitioners, along with access to a comprehensive PEMF training library through a third-party association. This ensures that doctors and their staff are well-equipped to operate the devices and explain their benefits to patients. AuraWell also supports rental programs, allowing doctors to recommend PEMF devices for home use as part of a patient’s recovery plan.
At its core, AuraWell’s mission is to empower people to take control of their health. By making PEMF technology accessible and easy to use, they are giving people an alternative to invasive treatments and medications with unwanted side effects.
“People want scientific, alternative wellness options they can use at home,” Alane said, emphasizing the growing demand for tools that support health and well-being without pharmaceuticals.
As Alane and TJ look to the future, they envision a world where PEMF therapy is mainstream, used in homes and clinics alike as a natural, effective way to promote healing and longevity. AuraWell is poised to lead this shift, breaking down barriers to wellness and making highpowered PEMF therapy an essential part of everyday healthcare.
Through AuraWell, Alane Paulley and TJ Blandford are at the forefront of a wellness revolution. Their dedication to advancing PEMF technology, making it accessible, and promoting its benefits positions AuraWell as a leader in holistic health. With the power of PEMF therapy in the hands of consumers, AuraWell is paving the way for a future where people have the tools they need to support their health naturally, without reliance on medication or surgery. As the demand for preventive, holistic wellness grows, Alane and TJ’s vision of accessible, sciencebacked wellness solutions stands as a beacon of innovation and hope in modern healthcare.
For those past age 50 or those seeking to extend life and improve upon the quality of that extended life, the single most beneficial fitness-related activity an aging person can undertake is to implement a comprehensive progressive resistance training regimen. Lifting weights slows agerelated degradation and (done right) fights to a standstill the inevitable physical disintegration associated with aging. Being successful in the weight room factually reverses the aging process.
Frailty is weakness and the curse of the aged. The cure for frailty is strength, power, and muscle, which can be obtained in the weight room, not sitting on a stationary bike or jogging. Elderly and sedentary individuals lose muscle mass, strength, and functionality. They can counteract degradation with the voluntary stresses inflicted by resistance training.
Strong people are far less likely to stumble, fall, and shatter brittle bones. When they do fall, their bones are not brittle and do not shatter. They get up, brush themselves off, and get on with life. Osteoporosis is an epidemic among older adults. The self-inflicted stresses of resistance training thicken and strengthen bone while simultaneously building muscle and injury-proofing tendons and ligaments. For decades, mainstream fitness experts and exercise scientists have purposefully and preferentially championed cardiovascular exercise. While cardiopulmonary health is critical and deserves a seat at the training table, frailty is a far more significant threat than lack of endurance. The cure for frailty is not improving at riding a stationary bike; the cure lies in increasing your raw strength by 50%.
That which does not kill me makes me stronger. So true. Many practice resistance training, but very few obtain the soughtafter results. The reasons for failure? The wrong training regimen, techniques, and a lack of training intensity. The intensity of resistance training is determined by how close we come to 100% of momentary capacity. If a person is currently capable of one hundred pounds for 10 repetitions and cannot do 11, his 100% maximum is 100 x 10 reps. In that same exercise, if that individual lifts one hundred pounds for 7-reps, they have attained 70% of current capacity.
Remember that capacity shifts, week to week, day to day, hour to hour, year to year, decade to decade. If the trainee “reps out” on an exercise, for example, pushes or pulls until they are unable to push or pull another rep, the trainee has attained 100% of momentary capacity. If you made 10 reps with one hundred pounds the previous week and this week 11 reps, you have achieved 101% of capacity.
The miracle of muscle hypertrophy is the physiological equivalent of a nuclear detonation. The adaptive response only ignites when exerting herculean effort. Muscle growth is a defensive mechanism triggered in response to regularly recurring (intense) training stresses. Without continual assaults on our current limitations, the body has no physiological incentive to reconfigure. Make a habit of regularly and repeatedly going to the limits of your capacities. Submaximal effort lacks the requisite physiological impact needed to strengthen the body and spark hypertrophy.
A resistance training exercise hierarchy exists based on the collective empirical experiences of elite strength athletes. Results have created a collective consensus on exercise effectiveness. The Iron Elite identified and ranked the most critical and practical resistance training exercises and recommended specific techniques. The most effective resistance training movements are compound, multi-joint exercises that cause groups of muscles to work together in a coordinated, synchronized fashion.
Isolation exercises target an individual muscle to the purposeful exclusion of its neighbors. Compound movements include variations of squats, bench presses, cleans, deadlifts, rows, overhead pressing, power cleans, and quick lifts. The sophisticated trainer will spend 80% of available training time on compound exercises and allot the remaining 20% to a select group of isolation exercises.
A radical difference, a schism, a chasm, separates strength training protocols from elite bodybuilding protocols. The
goals are fundamentally different: the bodybuilder seeks to increase the size of a targeted muscle, and any increase in strength is purely coincidental. The strength trainer aims to strengthen a targeted muscle or muscle group, and any increase in muscle size is purely coincidental.
Because the goals are radically different, the training protocols differ radically. The bodybuilder repeatedly engorges a muscle with blood, thus creating the “pump.” This blood-inflation of the targeted muscle (over time and with repetition) causes the pumped muscle to increase in girth. The strength athlete’s sole goal is to increase poundage handling ability in core resistance training exercises. Classical bodybuilding uses a high-volumemoderate-intensity approach. Elite practitioners will train 60-120 minutes per session, 5-6 sessions weekly. Elite strength athletes will train 2-3 times weekly for 60-90 minutes.
Bodybuilding legend Arnold Schwarzenegger would train twice a day, six days a week, performing seven hundred sets weekly. Powerlifting legend Kirk Karwoski trained three times a week for 90 minutes, performing sixty sets per week, yet Kirk created a physique that packed far more muscle mass than Arnold.
What is Occam’s Razor? To paraphrase- when presented with two systems that produce equal outcomes, one chooses the system with fewer moving parts. Regarding anti-aging progressive resistance training, the trainee should consider following (with exclusivity) either – the high-volumemoderate-intensity bodybuilding approach or the lowvolume-high-intensity strength training approach. What is your personality type? what is your gut reaction when asked, ‘Do I prefer to train more often with lighter weights?’ or ‘Use heavy poundage in short, infrequent sessions?’ Assume that results are equal, then select one or the other.
Future discussions will focus on the techniques and tactics used for bodybuilding and the differing methods and tactics used for strength training. Regardless of the selected direction, the exercises should mainly consist of compound multi-joint exercises. While the strength trainer will use isolation exercises sparingly, the bodybuilder will use isolative movements using machines and cables far more liberally.
The classical progressive resistance growth cycle involves maximal muscle stress, feeding exhausted muscles quality calories, and adding lots of deep REM sleep. The fullest, fastest recovery comes for those who train hard, underpin intense training with high-quality calorie eating, and add deep, hibernation-like sleep. Do not train stressed muscles again until they are rested and healed.
Other recovery enhancers that have proven effective include the sauna, whirlpool, steam room, ice bath, deep tissue massage, and targeted nutritional supplementation. Resistance training success requires repeatedly (and safely) pushing and pulling to the limits of current capacities. Striving to improve capacities is where muscle strengthening and bone density improvements reside. The human body does not grow and strengthen handling sub-maximal payloads. Banish frailty with resistance training: Reapportion time spent on a stationary bike, head to the weight room, and lift to reverse the aging process.
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By Evelyn Flaharty
As a Thyroid Cancer survivor, I am mindful of my thyroid health. While I had my thyroid removed as part of my treatment, there is a possibility of recurrence. Regular checkups and monitoring are critical to detect any recurrence early.
If you're managing a thyroid condition, chances are your focus has been on taking your medication as prescribed. But did you know certain minerals are just as crucial for keeping your thyroid and overall health in top shape? Selenium, zinc, and copper are three essential nutrients that play a key role in how your thyroid functions. Adding these minerals to your daily diet can make a real difference in how you feel and how effectively your thyroid works. I personally take these minerals in supplement form daily, but you can also achieve the same results by including certain foods in your diet. Below is a breakdown of what these minerals do and how you can easily include them in your diet.
Selenium: The Hormone Activator
Selenium helps your body convert inactive thyroid hormones into their active form. This process fuels your metabolism and gives your body the energy it needs to function well.
Best Foods to Try: Brazil nuts are a superstar. Just one or two nuts a day can meet your selenium needs. Other great options include fish, eggs, and whole grains.
Zinc: The Balancer
Zinc stabilizes thyroid hormones and supports the immune system, which is especially helpful for people with thyroid-related fatigue or mood swings.
Best Foods to Try: Oysters top the list for zinc, but don’t worry if you don’t like seafood. Red meat, chicken, beans, and nuts are excellent sources, too.
Copper: The Supporter
Copper works behind the scenes, helping your body process iron and support enzymes that keep your thyroid running smoothly.
Best Foods to Try: For your daily dose, try avocados, nuts, seeds, and legumes like lentils.
If you’re taking thyroid medication, it’s a good idea to talk to your doctor about checking your mineral levels. A simple blood test can reveal if you’re low on selenium, zinc, or copper. If there’s a deficiency, your healthcare provider can help you tweak your diet or recommend safe supplements to get you back on track.
Adding these minerals to your routine doesn’t mean you must overhaul your diet. Small, consistent changes like swapping in a handful of nuts for a snack or adding beans to your salad can go a long way.
It’s also worth remembering that too much of a good thing can sometimes backfire. For example, eating an excessive amount of Brazil nuts can lead to selenium overload. Stick to reasonable portions, and always check with your doctor before starting any new supplement.
Managing your thyroid condition isn’t just about medication. It’s about understanding what your body needs to feel its best. By incorporating selenium, zinc, and copper into your daily routine, you can give your thyroid the support it needs to thrive.
Take the time to learn what works for you, listen to your body, and partner with your healthcare provider to create a plan that works for your unique needs. Your thyroid and your overall wellness will thank you!
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