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Is Aging a Disease?
Are you someone who is looking to get the very best out of life, optimize your health, and increase your longevity? If you answered “yes,” then this FREE Ted-Talk Style Video is for you. In this 60 min recording of a live event hosted at Sync on January 26, 2022, four local medical experts highlight…
Recovery Nutrition to Optimize Athletic Performance
When it comes to recovery nutrition post exercise, making sound nutrition choices is just as important as what is consumed leading up to exercise and throughout the day. Recovery nutrition replenishes energy stores, facilitates muscle repair, eases inflammation and soreness, and replenishes fluid lost during activity. All of this sets the body up for the…
Nutrition & Hydration to Optimize Athletic Performance
This is the first blog post in a series on nutrition for athletics. We will start by focusing on nutrition for training and exercise. Here are some guidelines to follow that will enhance performance.
Quick & Healthy Overnight Oats Recipe
Recipe By Alyssa Baxley, Sync Team Member 1/2 cup rolled oats 1/2 cup nut milk (almond, coconut, soy, etc) Maple syrup Nut butter Seeds (chia, flax, hemp, etc) Cocoa Powder Cinnamon Frozen or fresh berries About Alyssa Baxley Alyssa is the communications manager at Synchronicity and has always had a passion for health and wellness.…
4 Antioxidants Essential for Recovery
Both exercise and daily life put stress on the body. At the cellular level this oxidative stress can damage cells, cause premature aging, and delay recovery. We can optimize cellular repair and improve recovery by eating a diet that is rich in antioxidants. In this blog post, we share 4 antioxidants that are essential for effective recovery as well as the foods that contain them in abundance.
Chocolate Cherry “Nice Cream” Recipe: The Power of Cocoa for Exercise Recovery
In this blog post, we share why cocoa powder is a powerful nutrient for recovery and a chocolate cherry “nice cream” recipe to enjoy as a delicious treat!
Post-Exercise Recovery Smoothie
A delicious smoothie recipe created by our registered dietitian, Lauren Zimmerman, for a quick and easy way to incorporate 3 recovery foods.
6 Foods to Optimize Recovery Time and Enhance the Benefits of Exercise
“Optimizing recovery from exercise is considered the holy grail of exercise science,” writes Dr. Greger in How Not to Die.
Check out these 6 foods recommended by our registered dietitian, Lauren Zimmerman, to help decrease recovery time and reduce muscle soreness.
Making Your Favorite Recipes Plant-Based: An Interview with Jessica Murnane
Sync’s Registered Dietitian, Lauren Zimmerman, teams up with Jessica Murnane, author of One Part Plant, to share practical tips to easily transition to a more plant-based diet. You’ll learn her favorite recipes, from simple to elaborate, that anyone can begin making right at home.
Evidence-Based Strategies to Manage Stress: An Interview with Dr. Rheingold
Dr. Alyssa Rheingold, licensed clinical psychologist and Director of Operations at the National Crime Victim’s Research and Treatment Center (NCVC), shares with us evidence-based strategies you can use to help bolster your resiliency during these stressful times.
Why does this local GI doc have 80k followers on Instagram?
Sync teams up with local gastroenterologist and gut health expert, Dr. Will Bulsiewicz, also known as Dr. B to share how gut health has a role in our overall health and his number one tip to start improving your gut health today!
Fitfoodie Staples You Can Cook at Home: An Interview with Dominique Mackins, RN
Watch registered dietitian, Lauren Zimmerman, from Sync team up with Dominique Mackins, RN, A.K.A. CharlestonFitFoodie, to share staple meals you can cook at home when grocery store trips are limited.
How to Support Your Immune System – An Interview with Dr. Ann
Outside of practicing measures that limit contact with COVID-19, Dr. Ann shares practical tips on how to support our immune system.
Strategies to Support the Immune System
In this article, we will highlight both exercise and diet for balancing the immune system, as those are two factors that are within our control, and that scientific evidence shows can be influential.
How to Incorporate Fasting Into Your Lifestyle – Fasting Pt. 3
1. Focus on mindset As mentioned in Part 2 about what happens during a fast, we discussed how the mindset influences your experience. Not only does mindset play a role in your mental strength to get through the fast, but it also affects physiological response. A mentality of angst, fear, or stress will result in…
Smoothie Bars and The Main Squeeze
How to make the most nutritious and filling smoothie, along with local recommendations.
Restaurant Recommendation – Kairos Mediterranean
Why is Kairos Mediterranean our restaurant pick of the month and recommended menu items.
What Happens During a Fast – Fasting Pt. 2
In this article, we dive into how fasting benefits the body and any potential side effects.
Managing Chronic Inflammation With Food and Lifestyle
In this article, we’ll cover some various diet and lifestyle factors related to reducing inflammation.
Restaurant Recommendation – Five Loaves Cafe
Registered Dietitian, Lauren Zimmerman, shares her restaurant pick of the month and some recommended menu items.
The Extraordinary Health Benefits of Changing WHEN You Eat – Fasting Pt. 1
Registered Dietitian, Lauren Zimmerman, details the benefits of fasting and clears up some common definition problems.
Charleston’s The Riviera Announces Inaugural Concert: “Never Broken – An Evening with Jewel at The Riviera” – March 18, 2022
The Riviera Announces Inaugural Concert: “Never Broken – An Evening with Jewel at The Riviera “Intimate performance to shine light on the importance of mental and physical wellbeing” The Riviera, Charleston’s 1930s Art Deco theater, is thrilled to announce its inaugural concert with Grammy-Nominated artist Jewel on Friday, March 18, ahead of her upcoming album…
Is Aging a Disease?
Are you someone who is looking to get the very best out of life, optimize your health, and increase your longevity? If you answered “yes,” then this FREE Ted-Talk Style Video is for you. In this 60 min recording of a live event hosted at Sync on January 26, 2022, four local medical experts highlight…
Thanksgiving Blessings from Synchronicity Guests
We asked Synchronicity guests to share their life blessing. Here are their answers in their words. Have a Happy Thanksgiving! P.S. Did you know focusing on gratitude is a scientifically proven way to improve both mental and physical health? Click here for an article from Positivepsychology.com to learn more and get strategies to enhance your…
Recharging Rooms Gain Acceptance at Work
How did Neuroscientist David Putrino and design firm founder Mirelle Phillips help New York frontline workers manage stress and anxiety during the height of the pandemic? With “recharge room” that simulated the experience of being immersed in nature.
“The Iceman”, Wim Hof’s Methods Come To Mount Pleasant
Aptly nicknamed “The Iceman,” Wim Hof has spent his life training his body to withstand extreme conditions: Scaling mountains in shorts Submerging himself in ice water for 80 minutes Completing a marathon in the desert without water While these feats may seem unattainable (and undesirable) to many, once you get over the initial reaction many…
FREE Stanford Stress Program
In this brief video, we share how you can begin using stress to tap into motivation, enhance focus, and increase energy with Stanford’s FREE 60 minute online ReThinking Stress Program.
Stress + Recovery = Growth
Stress is NOT the bad guy! Check out this brief 3-minute video to see how you can balance the stress/recovery equation to increase energy and get more done.
Why Do You Labor?
Did you know that in our modern world, 66% of our American workforce is not engaged while they are at work, according to a 2018 Gallup Poll. They labor, but they don’t connect that labor to something deeper or more meaningful within the company or themselves. In this 3 min audio clip, we give you a simple exercise you can do today to ensure your labor isn’t in vein.
Evening Stretch for Sleep
Try this FREE 20 minute stretch routine led expert Sync instructor Tracy Abeles to help calm your mind and sleep better tonight. About Tracy Tracy uses her previous experience as an actress and years of experience as a yoga and pilates teacher to bring you a unique, funny, and wonderful experience. She is passionate about…
How to Incorporate the 6 ACT Mental Skills During Exercise
Exercise improves the body’s strength, endurance, and coordination. It also offers a unique opportunity for us to simultaneously practice all 6 of the mental skills learned in Acceptance and Commitment Training (ACT). Here are a few easy ways to incorporate practice reps with ACT mental skills while you exercise.
Putting Defusion and Acceptance into Practice
Now that we’ve covered all the mental skills in Acceptance and Commitment training, how can we put them into practice? In this blog post, check out how our Sync team member, Alyssa, finds herself practicing defusion and acceptance.
Dealing with Anxiety in You & You Children: An Interview with Dr. Albano
During this interview, we discuss with Dr. Anne Marie Albano evidence-based strategies for parents and children to effectively manage anxiety during COVID-19.
Coming Out of Quarantine Stronger: How Our Intimate Relationships Can Benefit From Times of Struggle
In this interview with Dr. Ashley Bullock of Modern Minds, we discuss common habits that can help or hinder our closest relationships.
3 Simple Strategies to Sleep Better
Quality sleep is critical for optimal physical and mental restoration and health. If you find yourself struggling to get a good night’s rest, you are not alone. Especially right now. In this blog post, we share 3 simple strategies for sleeping better tonight.
Mindfulness is Medicine: An Interview with Local Physician Dr. Andy Huchingson
In our interview with Dr. Andy Huchingson, he explains why he teaches mindfulness to his patients, and the community, and how you can begin reaping the benefits today.
Easy Ways to Incorporate Extra Reps with the Observing Self
The Observing Self is an important mental skill learned in Acceptance and Commitment Training (ACT). You can improve your skill at using these techniques in the same way you improve your skill level in anything in life, practice reps and feedback loops.
Evidence-Based Strategies to Manage Stress: An Interview with Dr. Rheingold
Dr. Alyssa Rheingold, licensed clinical psychologist and Director of Operations at the National Crime Victim’s Research and Treatment Center (NCVC), shares with us evidence-based strategies you can use to help bolster your resiliency during these stressful times.
Simple Strategies to Make the Best Decision
We share three easy strategies you can incorporate today to make better decisions.
Is Your Wandering Mind Making You Unhappy?
All who wander are not lost, but a mind that always wanders might be less happy
How Do We Get Into the Present Moment?
Realize deeply that the present moment is all you have. Make the NOW the primary focus of your life.
The Midlife Well-Being Slump
Did you know that one of the most robust scientific findings in the world of well-being research has found that in almost every country
Is Aging a Disease?
Are you someone who is looking to get the very best out of life, optimize your health, and increase your longevity? If you answered “yes,” then this FREE Ted-Talk Style Video is for you. In this 60 min recording of a live event hosted at Sync on January 26, 2022, four local medical experts highlight…
“The Iceman”, Wim Hof’s Methods Come To Mount Pleasant
Aptly nicknamed “The Iceman,” Wim Hof has spent his life training his body to withstand extreme conditions: Scaling mountains in shorts Submerging himself in ice water for 80 minutes Completing a marathon in the desert without water While these feats may seem unattainable (and undesirable) to many, once you get over the initial reaction many…
Stress + Recovery = Growth
Stress is NOT the bad guy! Check out this brief 3-minute video to see how you can balance the stress/recovery equation to increase energy and get more done.
Evening Stretch for Sleep
Try this FREE 20 minute stretch routine led expert Sync instructor Tracy Abeles to help calm your mind and sleep better tonight. About Tracy Tracy uses her previous experience as an actress and years of experience as a yoga and pilates teacher to bring you a unique, funny, and wonderful experience. She is passionate about…
Free Deep Stretch Recovery Yoga Class
Try this 40 minute yoga video led by expert Sync instructor Tracy Abeles after a long day to allow for a smooth and calm transition into the evening. About TracyTracy uses her previous experience as an actress and years of experience as a yoga and pilates teacher to bring you a unique, funny, and wonderful…
3 Simple Strategies to Sleep Better
Quality sleep is critical for optimal physical and mental restoration and health. If you find yourself struggling to get a good night’s rest, you are not alone. Especially right now. In this blog post, we share 3 simple strategies for sleeping better tonight.
Yoga Stretches for the She Tris Virtual Challenge
As their official nutrition and recovery partner, She Tris asked expert Sync Instructor, Tracy Abeles, to create two FREE yoga videos to help their athletes prevent training injuries, enhance performance, and hasten recovery.
Can an Infrared Sauna Benefit Our Physical & Mental Health?
In this video, we highlight the research that has been done on infrared saunas to benefit our physical and mental well-being and share the most important reason to incorporate physical recovery modalities into your wellness routine.
Evidence-Based Strategies to Manage Stress: An Interview with Dr. Rheingold
Dr. Alyssa Rheingold, licensed clinical psychologist and Director of Operations at the National Crime Victim’s Research and Treatment Center (NCVC), shares with us evidence-based strategies you can use to help bolster your resiliency during these stressful times.
Shoulder Optimization
Shoulder injuries in athletes are extremely common. Here are some exercises you can do to increase strength and mobility during our “off season”.
At-Home Face Massage Tutorial
Local Massage Therapist, Jenn Lowery, shares a face massage tutorial that you can try at home with a partner today to relieve tension and alleviate allergy symptoms.
Sweating It Out on a Rest Day: How Infrared Saunas Can Be a Great Self-Care Tool
Why are infrared saunas the perfect solution for when your body needs rest, but you want that post-workout recharge that makes you feel focused and energized?
Is Aging a Disease?
Are you someone who is looking to get the very best out of life, optimize your health, and increase your longevity? If you answered “yes,” then this FREE Ted-Talk Style Video is for you. In this 60 min recording of a live event hosted at Sync on January 26, 2022, four local medical experts highlight…
How to Incorporate the 6 ACT Mental Skills During Exercise
Exercise improves the body’s strength, endurance, and coordination. It also offers a unique opportunity for us to simultaneously practice all 6 of the mental skills learned in Acceptance and Commitment Training (ACT). Here are a few easy ways to incorporate practice reps with ACT mental skills while you exercise.
3 Critical Ways Exercise Benefits Your Brain
Did you know that exercise builds your brain, enhances learning and memory, results in a mood-altering chemical cocktail, and may even help treat depression and anxiety?
In this blog post, we highlight the 3 critical ways exercise benefits your brain.
Discover a New Title: Triathlete
We may be socially distanced at the moment, but She Tris #Betheshe Virtual Challenge which starts on Monday, April 27th, is continuing to carry on their mission virtually.
Free Physical Therapist Built Bodyweight Program
Wondering how you can still build muscle without having access to a gym or fitness center? Here is a sneak preview of the free bodyweight training program Made 2 Move Physical Therapy is offering to Charleston locals.
Sweating It Out on a Rest Day: How Infrared Saunas Can Be a Great Self-Care Tool
Why are infrared saunas the perfect solution for when your body needs rest, but you want that post-workout recharge that makes you feel focused and energized?
Charleston’s The Riviera Announces Inaugural Concert: “Never Broken – An Evening with Jewel at The Riviera” – March 18, 2022
The Riviera Announces Inaugural Concert: “Never Broken – An Evening with Jewel at The Riviera “Intimate performance to shine light on the importance of mental and physical wellbeing” The Riviera, Charleston’s 1930s Art Deco theater, is thrilled to announce its inaugural concert with Grammy-Nominated artist Jewel on Friday, March 18, ahead of her upcoming album…
Post and Courier Feature with Basic Kitchen
Post and Courier Feature with Basic Kitchen January 3, 2022 Article: Charleston New Year’s resolutions include January plant-based challenge at Basic Kitchen Written by: Kalyn Oyer
Charleston LowCountry Live
Registered Dietitian, Lauren Zimmerman, and Co-Founder, Brian Durbin, discuss on Lowcountry Live why the 21 Day Gut Reset is different than any other nutrition program you will find in the new year.