Wellness Shot

Wellness Shot

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Wellness Shot episodes

  • Protein Bars
    Welcome back to wellness shot! Today’s episode is a deep dive comparing ingredients in popular protein bar brands. My sources include health.clevelandclinic.org/what-to-know-about-sugar-alcohols/ . I hope you enjoy!
    13 min
  • Yes, I want carbs with that
    Today’s episode is a dive into carbs and why they are good for you. Let’s look into how the body uses carbs. We discuss the Keto & Atkins diet. My sources include “physiology of sport and exercise sixth edition” and www.health.Harvard.edu
    9 min
  • Namaste all the way
    Today episode is a look into the reduction of anxiety & stress with yoga. We look at studies that include college students and healthcare workers. Enjoy!My sources include: “impact of yoga and meditation intervention on students stress and anxiety levels” & “the use of yoga to manage stress and burnt out in health care workers: a systematic review” www.pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
    6 min
  • Healthy or Not? A look into marketing at the grocery store.
    Todays episode is diving into brands that market themselves as healthy. We discuss some studies that did research on consumer perspective. We also look at the impact marketing has on children and their food choices. My sources include www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov “healthy/unhealthy food brands influence health, calorie and price ratings of food”
    7 min
  • Pre Workout Supplement
    Today’s episode is all about pre workout. We discuss the benefits and safety considerations of MIPS. Today’s sources include www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov The article titles: MIPS safety implications, and performance outcomes: a brief review. & Effects of two pre workout supplements on concentric and eccentric force production during lower body resistance exercise in males and females: a counterbalanced, double blind placebo, controlled trial
    11 min
  • BONUS EPISODE: Olympics and the Athletes
    Today is a short bonus episode on the Olympics! We discuss how athletes put their bodies through so much and how healthy that is. Go team USA! My sources include www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov “how much is too much, IOC consensus statement on load in sport and risk of illness”
    7 min
  • Exercise is Medicine
    This episode is all about exercise is medicine. Exercise can mimic the effect of medicine in some instances. We also discuss exercise prescription. Enjoy! Today’s sources include www.exerciseismedicine.org and www.pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
    9 min
  • Exercise and Mental Health pt 2
    Today’s episode is a part 2 of our exercise and mental health discussion. Join me and Riley as we dive into some research articles on the mood boost exercise can offer. Our sources include www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov The article titles are: Physical activity and mental health: the association between exercise and mood. Secondly, Physical activity for cognitive and mental health in youth: a systematic review of mechanics. Finally, Effects of aquatic exercise on mental health, a functional autonomy and oxidative stress in depressed elderly individuals. Enjoy!
    13 min

About Wellness Shot

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This podcast is about overall wellness, fitness, exercise and nutrition. I will pick topics relevant to the health world and dive in with some insightful research and background. Join me (a DPT student) to get your weekly dose of wellness. Find me on Instagram @wellness.shot_