Optimal Health Uncovered

Fads come and go, capturing the attention of health nuts everywhere. The latest trend? Chlorophyll supplements. Purported to benefit skin health, increase energy and act as a natural deodorant, among others, chlorophyll seems like a miracle supplement.

But is it? Mike and Todd break down the research and let you know whether chlorophyll is actually worth a shot.

Read more:
Benefits of chlorophyll (Healthline)
Are there benefits to chlorophyll? (The New York Times)

Running shoes are always being updated, and we've come a long way from those leather uppers. Nowadays, Fleet Feet is revolutionizing the way we choose our running shoes with 3D fit id® scanning. Fleet Feet Westport owner Dave Wright takes Mike through the process of evaluating foot shape, gait pattern and pressure points in order to get the best fitting shoe possible.

They also dive into the community-based aspect of owning a shoe store. Whether he is leading training programs, getting kids involved in physical activity or engaging with local nonprofits, Dave is bringing people together while teaching them how to take care of their bodies at the same time.

Check out the Fleet Feet Westport website, or follow them on Instagram: @fleetfeetwestport.

Is running the answer to weight loss? Does cardio slow your gains? Can walking increase your life span? Todd  & Mike break down what's true and what's not, and share some surprising statistics about the relationship between exercise and heart health.

Read more:
Association of Exercise Preconditioning With Immediate Cardioprotection from The Journal of the American Medical Association.
Walking an Extra 1,000 Steps May Increase Your Life Span
Does the Cardio 'Interference Effect' Really Slow Your Gains?

There are a plethora of popular diets that claim to be best for you, but they often come with a catch or even turn out to be detrimental to your health. A plant-based diet, however, is proven to improve heart health and lower risks of cardiovascular disease & mortality.

Registered dietitian Jacqueline Ballou Erdos, MS explains how a plant-based diet, if executed properly, can make a huge impact on your blood markers and overall health. From increasing energy to reducing risk of disease, a plant-based diet goes a long way.

Read more in the Journal of the American Heart Association.

Mike is joined by integrated health specialist Dr. Bronwyn Fitz, and they go in depth on the ways of embracing menopause and taking control of the symptoms and life change.

Be sure to check out Dr. Bronwyn Fitz at:
Women's Integrative Health | Bronwyn Fitz, MD (womensintegrativehealth.com)

This week on Optimal Health Uncovered, Mike is joined by Dave Reggina and Mike Parelli of No Snooze Podcast to discuss the "no snooze" mentality, the importance of creating goals and what it means to take control of your life. They reflect on personal experiences that have helped them establish their own lifestyle habits, from working on professional development to creating disciplined health and fitness regimens.

Want more No Snooze? Find them on Instagram!🎙Dave Reggina + Mike Parelli (@nosnoozepodcast)
Or, check out their YouTube channel:
No Snooze Podcast - YouTube

Have you noticed that your energy or power production is decreasing, but you haven't changed your exercise routine? You might be overdoing high-intensity interval training (HIIT). In this episode, Mike and Todd dive into a recent study published in Cell Metabolism where researchers looked to determine the optimal amount of high-intensity exercise.  Hear us break down the study and learn more about what HIIT frequency could be right for you.

Too Much High-Intensity Exercise May Be Bad for Your Health - The New York Times (nytimes.com) 

In this episode, Mike and Todd  review an article recently published  in the European Society of Cardiology that explains why exercising at work may not be the healthiest option.

Read the full article here:
Physically Active at Work? It's Not as Healthy as Leisure Exercise | Health News | US News

In this episode, Todd and Mike are joined by former MLB baseball player and founder of Vasami Training, Chris Vasami. They dive into Chris's baseball career and how his own experiences inspired him to start a training business to help athletes improve performance. Chris discusses the importance of understanding the mind-body connection, believing in the training process and adapting to the needs of every individual. 

Find Chris on Instagram:  @chrisvasami
His Website: | Vasami Training | United States

Whether it's work stress, financial stress, physical stress or emotional stress, everyone experiences some form on a daily basis. Finding the balance between your negative and positive stressors is critical to helping your body adapt and become stronger, and everyone's balance is different on goals and lifestyles. In this episode, Mike and Todd explain the key components of stress, why you need stress to progress and how to manage your stress to optimize your health. Learn more.