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Dear Dr. Bell, I’m in my second trimester and I’ve started experiencing bad back pain. Do you have any exercises or stretches you would recommend to help with the pain?

My eldest daughter is going through her first-time pregnancy and has recently st...

Are you hungry or are you triggered?

Hunger vs Appetite vs Cravings

It happens to the best of us.

You planned your schedule to perfection. There is a lot you need to accomplish today, and you are going to knock it all out. Your day begins with a w...

Ingredients:
1 thick slice of lemon
2 Tbsp parsley leaves
1 Tbps crystalized ginger
1/2 tsp of honey (locally sources are HIGHLY recommended)
10oz hot water

Directions:
Add ingredients from lemon to honey into a cup
Pour 4oz of hot water into the cu...

Dear Dr. Bell, What type of exercise should I do to prevent (reverse) my shoulders that curb toward the front of my chest?

First, understand you have a 2-part problem. “Rounded Shoulders” are typically caused by Hypertonic (overly strong-overly tigh...

Meatballs and Marinara Recipe! The beauty of this dish is there are many ways to enjoy it!

Meatballs:

Ingredients:
1lbs lean ground beef
1lbs Italian mild sausage
1 egg
¼ cup Italian bread crumbs
2 tbsp parsley, chopped
2 tsp dried oregano

Directi...

Hey Dr. Bell, what are your thoughts on Peak Contraction Training? In the gym today one guy was arguing it was the best way to put on muscle and the other guy was saying Peak Contraction Training reduces results and causes injury. Would you recommend...

Why am I so run down?

You religiously exercise five days a week, and can often squeeze in six, when the stars align.

Your nutrition is on point, you’ve got meal planning down to a science.

You track your daily water intake down to the last drop.

Ingredients:
1 cup thin rice noodles
8-10 medium to large shrimp, cooked and cut in half
4 (8x10) sheets of rice paper
2 carrots, thinly sliced
1 small cucumber, thinly sliced
25 – 35 Thai basil leaves

Directions:
1. Soak the rice noodles in very ho...

Dear Dr. Bell, I’m completely new to the gym scene. How do you determine how much weight you should start with?

I am going to answer this as if I were taking you through your first workout.

After we get you warmed up with some light cardio, I am go...