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NEWSLETTER - ISSUE #35

FEB 25, 2024

Issue # 35

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Weekly Wellness Wisdom

Welcome to the Naked Newsletter, your source for wellness and wisdom.

In this edition, we'll learn Dwyane Wade's tips for body pain in your 40s, spice up cardio day battle ropes, uncover why we get tired after eating, and find out why exactly intuitive eating is trending.

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6 Reasons Why You're Sleepy After Eating

Feeling sleepy after meals? Postprandial somnolence, or the dreaded "food coma," is not uncommon after eating some meals. Influenced by factors like portion size, food type, hydration, and even the previous night's sleep.

These nutrition experts put together a handy list of energy-boosting foods and energy-zappers to avoid.

Is Intuitive the Newest Diet Hack?

Evolving from the mindful eating movement, intuitive eating is a holistic approach to self-care eating that empowers you to make smart food choices without guilt.

Rejecting the diet mentality and restrictive eating practices, intuitive eating focuses on listening to the body's natural hunger signals to inform when it's time to eat.

A 2022 study conducted by the University of Minnesota surveyed 1,491 participants about binge eating. The research found that participants who practiced intuitive eating developed positive physiological relationships with food and reduced the habit of binge eating.

Read this intuitive eating guide to see if it's a lasting trend that works or just a passing fad.

Can Excessive Screen Time Cause "Digital Dementia"?

It's important to be aware of how technology affects us. Dementia describes cognitive decline in memory, language, and reasoning due to changes in the brain.

In 2012, experts coined the term "digital dementia" to describe a decline in cognitive performance due to changes associated with technology overuse.

Although not a medically diagnosed condition, the theory has been scientifically studied and linked excessive TV watching to increased risks of dementia, and heavy screen use to affecting sensory-motor development in children.

Learn strategies for moderating digital interactions and preventing digital dementia for you and your family.

HEALTH & WELLNESS

Start Your Day With Morning Meditation

Most mornings, do you wake up in a panic and full of anxiety from anticipating the day before it's even started? If this is you, then morning meditation is the perfect way to start your day.

The morning is ideal for meditating because there are fewer distractions, enabling you to slide into the day feeling calm and relaxed. No prior experience is necessary, and even 3 minutes will do.

Tomorrow, when you wake up or before starting the workday, try these morning meditation tips to get grounded.

Spice up Your Workouts With Battle Ropes

Spice up your workouts with battle ropes and add some variety to how you train your muscles. Swinging the ropes engages the full body, working the arms, lats, core, and legs.

They're an all-around training favorite because the intensity can be adjusted to fit any fitness level. Easily accessible online or at the local hardware store, battle ropes can be incorporated into any home gym with ease.

Turn up the heat with this beginner's guide to battle rope training.

Dwayne Wade's Stretching Tips for Body Pain in Your 40s

Chalk it up to aging; as men, once we hit the 40s, our bodies drastically change—dad noises, longer warm-ups before workouts, and muscle and joint pain like never before.

At 42, former NBA superstar Dwayne Wade is training smarter, not harder, by practicing yoga to keep his insides just as healthy as his outsides. Standing at 6'4", the former Heat superstar regularly deals with back and knee pain but recommends these 4 yoga stretches for 40-something men experiencing body pain.

Ultimate Guide to Hack Squats

If barbell squats aren't your preference or the Smith Machine line is too long, hack squats offer an alternative for building leg size and strength.

By removing the backload, they focus on the quads, glutes, and hamstrings, requiring core engagement for stability and force generation. Adjusting foot placement on the platform can emphasize specific muscle groups.

Add hack squats into your leg routine to stay squatting longer and keep seeing those gains.

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Does Creatine Make You Gain Weight?

Curious about creatine and its impact on your weight? Renowned for enhancing athletic performance and muscle growth, creatine is considered a wonder supplement by many. But does this super supplement come with a side of unwanted weight gain?

Nutrition coach Maya Valenti sheds light on this hot topic and offers advice on navigating creatine supplementation.