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As we covered in this article, we are born with specific cells, called stem cells, which are able to divide, creating new cells of any type needed in the body.

These are embryonic cells, in that they never became a specific cell type: muscle, bone, organ cell, etc.

Those cells are fixed. But these stem cells are not. They contain the full blueprints for every type of cell there is.

But… we only have so many of them, and they can each only divide so many times.

So when we injure our cells, accidentally, through workouts, or just through the normal hammer and pound activities of the day, these stem cells divide to create new cells to replace the old injured cells, or to create new muscle cells to grow muscle.

While we’ve all heard of Candida, most of us don’t actually know what it is and how it works.

But it’s something we do need to know, as almost all of us have it.

And when it gets out of control, as it often does with today’s diets, it can cause all sorts of trouble, affecting our mood, our sleep, our ability to recover both from illness and exercise and our overall health.

And it can create some pretty uncomfortable physical conditions.

If you have any of the following, read this article:

I wanted to talk a little about inflammation.

Because, outside of very obvious causes, such as an injury or infection, few people know what actually causes it in general. And even fewer know what to do about it beyond ignoring it or taking a pain-killer.

Considering it has everything to do with your well being, it is something that does need to be known about.

WHAT IS INFLAMMATION (PAIN, SWELLING & SORENESS)

When we look at problems, illnesses, or conditions of the body, if we’re smart, we look for their cause and address that, not just the symptom.

Aging is a natural process. 

Over time, as the stem cells we're born with become used up, our body is less and less able to regenerate itself.

It's less and less able to replace damaged or dying cells and our organs slowly stop working, our skin becomes wrinkled and begins to sag, muscle becomes weaker and our energy levels and health deteriorate. 

That's natural. 

But then there is accelerated aging, premature aging, where this process happens years or decades before it should. And while this is definitely not natural, unfortunately, it’s becoming more and more common.

We're seeing people in their 30's look like they're in their 40s, and people in their 40's look and feel like they're 50.

It’s spring time with summer around the corner, and if you plan on getting out into the bush or into the mountains, then it’s important you know how to spot ticks and remove them, or prevent them from getting onto you in the first place.

Because their bite can potentially carry harmful bacteria that causes Lyme Disease, Spotted Fever, and a series of other illnesses.

This doesn’t mean you need to be scared at all. Far from it. 

It just means that you need to be informed.

You need to know what they look like, where to look for them, and what to do if you find one.

Or, better yet, how to prevent them from getting onto you in the first place so you can have a safe adventure and enjoy the outdoors without worry.

I couldn’t end the Stress Series without bringing up one last topic, as I’m seeing the effects of these more and more: Energy drinks.

The effect that energy drinks and high levels of caffeine have on our bodies, our health, our sleep, our stress levels, our mood, our anxiety levels and our hormones is much more than most people think.

When continued over time, these can have a very significant impact on our long-term health and our body’s ability to function at optimal levels, not to mention our ability to lose fat and gain muscle.

And considering many people who drink these are in their teens or twenties, when their bodies are still developing, the damage they do there can be far worse, leading to acute or even chronic health conditions in the future.

It may seem small, but due to their prevalence and availability now, it’s very important.

So let’s dive in.