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That awful feeling of being hangry. There are several commercials and sayings that make light of the fact that we definitely do not feel our normal selves when we do not eat properly. While being hangry generally refers to being hungry and angry or irritable, poor nutrition can be linked to several other issues such as anxiety and depression.

Our gut health is closely tied to our brain health, because we are not many parts but one body. We make gut decisions all the time. We get butterflies of excitement and knots of frustration all in our gut. According to the National Institute of Health, a positive attitude and an understanding of sports nutrition can contribute to mental toughness and resilience in athletes. However, on the other hand, deficiencies of vitamins and minerals or even calories, can cause mood changes, depression, stress, anxiety, decreased cognition and decreased reaction time.

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The best chance to meet your goals is consistency. When it comes to your diet and nutrition you can choose from a variety of diet types. Key items to remember daily: Make sure you are eating the proper amount of calories, eat a variety of fresh whole foods, stay hydrated and don't forget a good multi vitamin to fill any gaps.

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Massage therapy has been used for thousands of years. It has a long list of well-known benefits including relaxation, muscle release, and injury healing. But what if you could give those benefits a boost?

Nutrition supports all functions of our bodies. It provides building blocks, fuel, immunity, and even regulates mood. When healing from injury (or even preventing injury) we work to create an optimal environment for healing or recovery from exercise. Massage therapy and bodywork techniques reduce tension and over active areas for muscle while also improving blood flow to the area being worked. With improved nutrition this will not only flush out waste products but bring in needed nutrition and oxygen. Having adequate protein, vitamins B12, C, E, iron, magnesium and potassium, will enhance the healing session of massage.

Before a massage you can choose to eat whole fruits and vegetables. Meal timing will be important, as yo…