Building balance starts from the ground up — and your calves play a much bigger role than most people realise. Calf raises aren’t just about aesthetics or ankle strength. They’re a foundation movement for balance, stability, and control. Every time you rise onto your toes, you’re training the small stabilising muscles of the feet and ankles, strengthening the Achilles, and improving your body’s ability to manage force against the ground. Strong calves help: • Improve ankle stability • Enhance pr

Most people assume tap water is just H₂O, but municipal water systems across the U.S. consistently test positive for a wide range of contaminants that can impact long-term health. These include chlorine byproducts, heavy metals (like lead and arsenic), PFAS “forever chemicals,” pharmaceutical residues, microplastics, pesticide runoff, industrial solvents, and hormone-disrupting compounds. Many of these substances are present at levels considered “legally acceptable,” but that does not mean they