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Is it better for your nutritional needs to come from Whole Foods or Supplements?

According to the Dietary Guidelines for Americans, “your nutritional needs should be met primarily through your diet.” The fresh foods you eat are loaded with the nutri...

Dr. Bell weighs in on the popular question, "Do I have to work every day?" in his latest FitQuip!

Ingredients:
4 oz 80% to 90% dark/bittersweet chocolate
1 tsp coconut oil
2 tbsp pecans, roughly chopped
2 tbsp unsalted pistachio nuts, roughly chopped
2 tbsp dried cranberries, roughly chopped

Directions:
Line an 8-inch square pan of wax paper
Mel...

Dear Dr. Bell, I have been experiencing pain in my upper left leg. I’m really not sure of the name of this area…I think the Hip Flexor? The pain occurs on the outside/top of the upper thigh, right below the waste. I have been Squatting 3 times per we...

Hi Dr. Bell, I’ve had acid reflux for a while now, do you think it can be caused by intra-abdominal pressure from lifting? A friend suggested that could be a cause. Regardless, do you have any suggestions to neutralize it?

Chronic acid reflux is a m...

Ingredients:
1lb fresh collard greens, roughly chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 yellow onion, chopped
1 jalapeno, seeded and diced
1 tablespoon of olive oil
and 1 15oz can of stewed tomatoes

Directions:
Add olive oil, garlic, onion and jalapeno to ...

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...