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So, it’s time you face the dreaded “M” word, is it? We know it can seem like a horrible time. After all, every single woman on the planet 50 and older will probably start to experience it owing to ...

Passion Flower: Uses, Side Effects, Interactions, & Dosage

The passionflower is one of those things that doesn’t get the attention it deserves, largely owing to the fact that it is not well understood. In this article, we are casting the spotlight on this ...

The Top Ten Benefits Of Spinach Powder

In this blog post, we are going to discuss the top 10 benefits of eating spinach powder. We will focus on how it can be beneficial for your health and what you should look for in a quality product....

Coleus: Uses, Side Effects, Interactions, & Dosage

Coleus Forskohlii Summary The plant contains the compound forskolin Benefits include enhanced lipolysis and metabolic function, oxygen, and blood delivery increased testosterone production, and re...

Whey Protein Vs. Plant Protein

Vegan athletes. They’re everywhere, and they’re kicking ass. But are they really? There’s Venus Williams (tennis), Colin Kaepernick (football), David Haye (boxing), Jermain Defoe (soc...

Type 2 Collagen: Uses, Side Effects, Interactions, And Dosage

Type 2 collagen, often referred to as Type II collagen, is the second most abundant collagen subtype in the body after type 1. Type 2 collagen is not the same as type one collagen, as an alteration...

Probiotics For Health And Athletic Performance

A new paper by the International Society of Sports Nutrition (ISSN) suggests probiotics for increased athletic performance, recovery, and heath. We’ve known about microorganisms in our...

Vitamin D: Uses, Benefits, Side Effects, and Dosage

We hear a lot about the sunshine vitamin. When it’s a health-related topic, it seems to be popping up everywhere – Athletics, Wellness, Science, Medicine, etc. There are few arguments...

Is My Activity Tracker Accurate?

Activity trackers like Garmin, FitBit, and the Apple Watch. Ever wonder if they are accurate in tracking calories burned? According to a 2016 study from the Human Performance Laboratory...

How To Choose A Protein Powder

Nothing drives me crazier than biased articles spun to help sell sponsored products (which many articles subtly do by recommending the 6 best protein powders that happen to match the cr...

Curcumin: Uses, Benefits, Side Effects, And Dose

Curcumin, a supplement derived from the spice turmeric, could be a safe anti-inflammatory and pain reducer. Before you can share the excitement over an alternative to NSAIDs, it’s imp...

The 4 Best Supplements For Stress And Anxiety

Stress and anxiety are likely two things every human being deals with daily. Between work, kids, getting your exercise in, the COVID-19 pandemic, and the million other things we have g...

Can Vitamin C Help With Colds?

With winter in full swing, we all need to plan for a familiar enemy – the common cold. Many strategies can be taken to keep colds at bay, and they should start with keeping fit and kee...

How Many Essentials Amino Acids (EAAs) Are There?

Essential Amino Acids (EAAs) Summary: Out of the 20 amino acids, 9 cannot be produced by the body and must be consumed through your diet or supplementation...

Nutrition Tips For Athletes And Individuals Over 40

Who likes getting older? I don’t! After the car insurance price cut in your mid-twenties, there are no more perks to increasing age until you’re eligible for the senior citizens discou...

Lemon Balm: Uses, Benefits, And Dosage

Lemon balm is a plant/herb officially known as Melissa Officinalis. This supplement helps you sleep by inhibiting the enzyme GABA transaminase. It can also help control anxiety and minimize stress.

Collagen: Types, Benefits, And Dose

Collagen supplements seem to be all the rage the past few years and for good reason. Claims of improved joint, skin, hair, and gut health are hard not to get excited about. Seriously, who doesn’t w...

What Are Whole Food Vitamins?

We’re answering the question of what are whole food vitamins to break down why you may want to consider choosing a vitamin that’s been sourced from whole foods vs. synthetic options that may contai...

Signs That I Should Take A Multivitamin

We’re sharing the benefits to whole food vitamins and some signs that it may be worthwhile adding a multivitamin to your current routine.

Do I Need A Multivitamin If I Eat a Healthy Diet?

While a healthy diet is central to optimal wellness, and a whole food multivitamin should only be used as a supplement to clean eating, there are a handful of reasons why a whole foods supplement m...

Getting Enough Sleep

Here’s Why Getting Enough Sleep is More Important Than We Think When thinking about supporting health, we often think about diet and...

Intermittent Fasting

Guide to Intermittent Fasting Intermittent fasting has been having a shining moment in the wellness industry for some time now — from ...

What's The Difference Between Macronutrients?

The Difference Between Fats, Carbs, and Calories and Each Type Nutrition plays such a critical role in supporting optimal wellness and...

How to Get the Most From Your Weight Routine

It's Almost Summer, So it's Time to Get Serious at the Gym: Here’s How to Get the Most From Your Weight Routine The official start of ...

Whole Food Versus Synthetic Multivitamins

What is a Whole Food Multivitamin Versus a Synthetic Multivitamin? Taking a daily multivitamin is a great way to complement a healthy ...

Hip Stretching at Home

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What is Creatine and What is ATP?

What is Creatine and What is ATP? Creatine is one of the most buzzed-about supplements among fitness professionals, and for good reas...

Healthy Lifestyle

How Do I Get Back on Track With a Healthy Lifestyle? Getting back into the swing of things after a break from healthy eating or a regu...

BrickHouse In-Home Performance

BrickHouse Nutrition's In-Home Workout It's a crazy time out there. Workplaces, restaurants, bars, and now even gyms have closed their doors. But even that is s...

American Heart Month

It’s American Heart Month: Here’s How to Show Your Heart Some Love With February being American Heart Month, there’s no better time than now to take a look at...

Keto VS. Paleo

Keto VS. Paleo: The Similarities & Differences You Need to Know About As we are officially into 2020, you may be starting to think about switching up your cur...

How to Experience Your Healthiest Year Yet

It’s that time of year again. A new year is on the horizon, and you may be starting to think about some changes you want to make in 2020. If you h...

One-Hour Full Body Workout

By Adam Hunsaker As a full time trainer, I see all types of clients with all kinds of schedules. I’ve found that some of my clients don’t have the 90-180 minutes...

Good vs. Bad Carbs

Is a low-carb diet right for you? Carbohydrates have become quite the topic of conversation in the health and wellness scene as more people are tur...

Dr. Eric Serrano’s 4 Step Ab Circuit

An efficient exercise to sculpt a six-pack and increase functional strength How to Prep for This Ab Circuit Step1: Set up your benches To perform this exercise, y...

The Highest Food Sources of Each Vitamin & Mineral

Getting our vitamins and minerals from the foods we eat is easier said than done. While it’s essential that we always remember to take a food-first approach, there a...

Multivitamins 101: Do you need one?

Multivitamins are one of the most common supplements used in America. In fact, half of American adults are taking some form of vitamins. Accordin...

Plant Protein vs. Animal Protein: Which One is Best?

by Rebecca Jacobs No matter what diet you follow, whether you eat meat or not, protein is an essential part of a healthy diet. And, while protei...

Kale 101 : 8 Biggest Health Benefits & 3 Easy Recipes

by Rebecca Jacobs Kale has become one of the most talked about vegetables and has even been deemed a superfood due to some of its amazing health...

Sweet Potatoes 101 - Why & How to Add This Superfood to Your Diet

by Rebecca Jacobs Sweet potatoes are a paleo-dieters go-to when craving something carb-heavy yet healthy. They are also a great substitute for ...

Protein, Fat, Carbs: The 5 Healthiest Sources of Each Macronutrient

by Rebecca Jacobs We hear the term macronutrient when talking about the foods we eat, but how much do you know about them? There’s quite a bit t...

4 Fruits & Veggies with RIDICULOUS Health Benefits

The summer months are the best time to enjoy fresh fruits and vegetables. Whether you grow your own or visit your local fresh produce market, try incorporating the...

Beating Underperformance with Visualization

Underperformance, especially on the big stage, is one thing that athletes face constantly. But the pressures of a high stakes situation can cause anyone, in any pro...

5 Ways to Supercharge Your Muscle Building Workout

We all see the people at the gym lifting weights day in and day out for years while seemingly not getting any stronger. Maybe this is you? I’ve ...

2 Ways Meditation Can Increase Your Workout Results

You probably know the health benefits of physical exercise: The release of endorphins in your brain The decreased risk of chronic diseases Longevity Overall physi...

Improving Your Golf Game with Dawn to Dusk

The PGA championships are ahead of us! Which reminds me of a couple of questions I get from my golf buddies right around this time. What does it take to maintain athletic focus at a consis...

Choosing a Workout Plan

Ready, Set, GO! So you’re ready to get after it. You have a goal in mind and you can’t wait to get started. Now what? How do you turn your goal and your motivation into results? More t...

Setting Goals That Matter

I’ve previously written about motivation and having a plan, but I read something recently about goals that made me think. The other day, one of my favorite comedians made an interesting po...

Staying Motivated: Lessons From a Trauma Surgeon

I have a confession to make. Last summer was bad for me. I ate almost anything that was in front of me, I worked out in fits and spurts, and I struggled with motivation. We all do it and no...

Thoughts from the End of the Bench

Welcome to the layman’s corner of the BrickHouse Blog. You may be wondering what some random surgeon in California is doing writing on this site full of highly qualified experts. And to you ...