You might be an athlete, a pole vault champion, a cement hauler or even a software programmer; if you’re putting stress on your back, you’ll feel the pinch: hard! Since back and abdominal muscles are integral for supporting the spine against gravity, you need to …
Losing weight is something most of us have on our resolution list every year. However, we don’t usually follow through with it. After six weeks, even the firmest of resolutions can pall when no real progress is seen. Here are a few reasons you may …
For a naturally skinny guy that wants to gain good muscle weight, it’s important to have a caloric surplus. This means that you need to eat more calories than what your body burns. Doing that, your body will have those extra calories to help repair …
Eating healthy food can go a long way in keeping you fit. It works in several different ways. The following are some tips on how to maintain your fitness level with food that is good for you. Eating healthy food can help you stay fit …
On the Oprah Winfrey show on Thursday, Dr. Christaine Northup talked about how a low glycemic diet is important for our health, especially women’s health. Dr. Northup said that eating a high glycemic (high sugar) diet can change the way hormones are metabolized once women …
While the cosmetic industry loves to bombard men and women with the supposed secrets to eternal youth through chemical by-products, many cultures around the world have time-honored traditions that are far more effective than an expensive face-scrub or cream. From hot-spring baths, to steady tea-drinking …
When I was young I learned very early that what I chose to eat had a significant affect on the quality of my lifestyle to be free of nausea, diarhea and painful abdominal pain. I’m speaking about the issues people face who have the conditions …
Our adrenal glands our positioned on top of our kidneys, are triangular in shape and about 3 inches in length. For such small things, they are packed with power. Power that helps us cope with stess in all its forms, and there’s an astronomical amount …
Already have a fitness routine you enjoy? Does your schedule only allow you a short amount of downtime a day? Were you aware that a daily yoga practice can greatly enhance your present exercise or life? Adding a quick yoga practice into your day will not …
We all know trees are good for the Earth—but what is it exactly that trees do for us? Yes, they are great for climbing and look nice, but it turns out they actually do many more things for us. Like “sciencey” things… 1. Produce Oxygen …