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5 Must-Haves in a Good Detox Program

With so many detox programs out there, it can be difficult to know what's good and what's nonsense. When we created The MentaBolic Reset, we wanted to make sure it addressed all the essential parts of a good detox program, especially the 5 key points below. Use this as a "checklist" of sorts to determine whether or not the program you're looking at is worth the time and effort. Save $45 on The MentaBolic Reset Bundle October 29-30! Thinking about joining The MentaBolic Reset? Now is the...

Hey Reader! Did you catch wind of what we’ve been working on? This might be the most impressive health and fitness program I've ever helped put together! A small group of us fitness professionals and health coaches got together and looked at what really works and what’s nonsense in the world of detox programs. We knew there was a "right way" to approach detox, and a whole bunch of wrong ways. We wanted to create something holistic, sustainable, and long enough to experience a significant...

I’ve always had a love/hate attitude towards “detox” programs. I hate all the nonsense out there. Gimmicky programs, confusion about what constitutes detox, extreme and unnecessary approaches like water fasts and juice cleanses. The belief that every reaction to something is a "detox reaction." It can get absurd. But I do love how, when done right, a well-structured, holistic detox program does wonders for your health. In a short time, you can experience: Improved energy levels Mental clarity...

Healthy woman in her kitchen

GLP-1 (Glucagon-like peptide-1) is a hormone produced in the gut that plays a crucial role in regulating blood sugar levels and appetite. It has recently gained significant attention in the field of weight loss, especially because of its involvement in managing hunger and its potential use in obesity treatments. Though most of the interest in GLP-1 comes from the promotion of drug treatments, you can do a LOT to support GLP-1 levels naturally, as well. Ideally, when dealing with most health...

This is a great day for kids! Kids Happy Juice is finally here! This is the perfect daily drink for kids of all ages, whether they're hardcore academics, athletes, or anything in between! Tap the button below to get your kids started on this powerful supplement. Or keep scrolling to learn more about it! TAP FOR HAPPIER KIDS! TAP FOR HEALTHIER KIDS In faith, fitness, and fortitude,Tom Nikkola, CSCS

Healthy happy kid on dock on lake flexing his biceps

I've worked with a LOT of clients over the past 23 years to help them with their nutrition, fitness, and supplement plans. Most clients were adults. Often parents. They frequently asked about supplementation for their kids. It was usually related to weight loss or exercise performance. But over the past five years, when parents have asked about supplementation and nutrition for their kids, it's overwhelmingly been about helping them focus, have more energy, sleep better, maintain more steady...

pouring water in a class

Finally, the EPA and fluoride have had their day in court! After a 7-year legal battle trying to bring light to the health risks of consuming fluorinate water, Senior Judge Edward Chen stated: The Court finds that fluoridation of water at 0.7 milligrams per liter (“mg/L”) – the level presently considered “optimal” in the United States – poses an unreasonable risk of reduced IQ in children…the Court finds there is an unreasonable risk of such injury, a risk sufficient to require the EPA to...

Woman sitting on the gym floor with medicine balls

For most of my career, I thought of "performance-enhancing" as a way to target your muscles and energy levels. High-dose caffeine, creatine, and other "ergogenic aids" came to mind, but I never once considered gut health as a performance enhancement tool. As the saying goes, "If I'd only known then what I know now." The gut and the gut-brain axis actually have a significant impact on workout and physical performance. Here's a summary of the top 7 ways poor gut health sabotages energy and...

RFK and DJT On Stage

Since pausing his presidential campaign, Robert F Kennedy, Jr. has found his way onto numerous interviews in hopes to Make America Healthy Again. No presidential candidate has had such a vested interest in righting the wrongs of big food, Pharma, and chemical industries like Kennedy. I'm not sure that anyone else with such a rich history and knowledge of these industries and the laws surrounding them will be so well positioned to make a difference again in my lifetime. Personally, I think...

I watched and listened to Robert F. Kennedy as he announced he was pausing his campaign this past week. If you didn't see it, it's well worth watching. I'm usually pretty unemotional, but when he started talking about the health of American kids today, I got teary-eyed. I'm not sure how anyone could disagree with him on the points he made. Especially his points about restoring the health of American kids! If you missed it, check it out below. Robert F. Kennedy Jr @RobertKennedyJr Robert F....