♥ How the effects of fasting on our body and mind can help us lead a long, healthy and balanced life. We have probably all heard a lot about fasting in recent years and how it can affect everything from our general wellbeing and weight loss, the...
Read More↓ Three unhelpful habits to watch out for when you’re taking care of a loved one, and three ways to overcome them with mindfulness. ↓ Lisa, whom I had just met at a conference, tearfully described to me her agony as sole caregiver for her disabled husband...
Read MoreIt’s here! Happy Women’s Health & Fitness Day! Organized by the Health Information Resource Center (HIRC), this national day focuses on the importance of regular physical activity and health awareness for women of all ages. Since many women tend to put the needs of others before their...
Read MoreA new study compares different mindfulness practices with the aim of discovering which one is most helpful for dealing with stress. Mindfulness meditation has long been touted as a way to reduce stress and pain. More recently, it also has gained traction as a tool to improve our...
Read MoreNo matter if you're looking to hire a trainer or you're a trainer looking to be the best at your job, you need to read this. Have the right mindset, ask the right questions, and you'll make the right choice! Hiring a personal trainer...
Read MoreYou may think of calorie counting as something people only do for weight loss, but it can be just as important for helping with weight gain, especially if you're not seeing a lot of change in your physique. Sometimes you're just not eating as much...
Read MoreUnderstanding this science allows us to make dietary choices that effectively send our bodies into repair and longevity mode. Last week, I discussed the new science regarding reduced protein consumption. This week, we’re going to look at the rationale behind it. Some 2 billion years ago, the first...
Read More↓ Want to keep your noggin happy? Pump those legs! Boosting neurological health doesn’t depend solely on doing crossword puzzles and eating walnuts. A new study suggests that in order for neural cells to be produced in the brain, using the legs—especially in weight-bearing exercise—is vitally important. ↓ The...
Read MoreFind out if drinking apple cider vinegar can help you lose weight. ↓ ♣ If you're up on the latest weight-loss trends, you've likely come across apple cider vinegar. Apple cider vinegar advocates say that drinking a couple of tablespoons each day can help you lose weight by...
Read MoreFollow these recovery-speeding habits and gain a huge advantage in your training. ↓ With the Internet at our fingertips, it's surprisingly easy to stay up-to-date on the latest research or find new and innovative training techniques to enhance muscle growth. If modern technology has brought the latest training...
Read MoreLow-dose aspirin may potentially help, a new study suggests. ↓ The exact cause of the Alzheimer’s is still being discovered, but researchers do know that one of the triggers of this fatal disease is a buildup of a toxic protein in the brain, called amyloid beta. The...
Read More↓ Beneficial bacteria may become the basis for an immunization. ↓ Stress-related disorders such as anxiety and PTSD affect as many as one in four people over the course of their lifetimes. What if a vaccine could be given that would make people more resistant to the effects...
Read More↓ Achoo! Want to reduce seasonal allergies? Try these methods. Allergy reactions always remind me of a roll call of the Seven Dwarfs: Sneezy, Grumpy? Here. Dopey and Sleepy, if you need to take strong allergy medicine. Doc is here if you need an appointment with the...
Read More4 in 10 cases of cancer can be prevented, say researchers. ↓ Cancer is scary stuff, especially because it sometimes feels like you read that every single thing in modern life can cause it. Research just published in the British Journal of Cancer gave some hope and needed perspective,...
Read MoreEat quality protein. Eat lots of vegetables. Use spices rather than sugary sauces. Try this approach and see how it works for you! ↓ People talk a lot about inflammation these days: What it is, where it begins, what consequences it produces, and of course, how you...
Read More↓ We have been taught that to be self-indulgent is an undesirable trait, something that can lead to ruinous behavior. The Merriam-Webster defines self-indulgence as “excessive or unrestrained gratification of one’s own appetites, desires, or whims.” While indeed many self-indulgences can pack on the pounds or put a...
Read More♦ True, eating a well-balanced diet is important at any age, but when you enter into the golden era of your life, you need to give more attention and importance to what you eat. Yes, you have heard this advice before; older adults need to pay...
Read More↓ Diabetes is a very common, lifespan issue that happens when the pancreas does not generate sufficient blood insulin, and the blood insulin it does produce doesn't work properly. Blood insulin is usually a hormone which transfers glucose from your bloodstream into the cells to be...
Read More↓ Constriction of tiny blood vessels, especially in women, can be deadly. ↓ We know that physical exertion can put a stress on the heart. One measure of cardiovascular fitness is called a “stress test,” and if one overdoes it with the body, the heart can react badly....
Read MoreLeg cramps can strike out of the blue and cause excruciating pain. It can last for less than a minute or torture you for much longer. Many people suffer from leg cramps primarily at night. It occurs due to involuntary contractions or spasms of the muscles...
Read MoreTry these three helpful poses to bring stress relief to your muscles. ◊ Your psoas (pronounced SOAZ) is a major part of your core and most of the movement in your body since it is the only muscle in your body that connects your spine to your...
Read More↓ Detoxes are definitely "in." And apple cider vinegar cleanses have become the new must-do detox. A mixture of apple cider vinegar with a variety of spices and juices (e.g., cinnamon, honey, ginger, cayenne pepper, lemon juice), this cleanse has been sweeping the internet as a...
Read MoreAll it takes is a few tweaks to the way you set your health goals. TONE IT UP If there's one thing Katrina Scott and Karena Dawn—the powerhouse duo behind Tone It Up—know, it's how to make fitness fun. If you're not familiar, their peppy workout videos, made-to-be-Instagrammed recipes,...
Read MoreAs we look at labels, it's important to understand what we are actually putting into our bodies, and why artificial sweeteners are harmful. ↓ ↓ While they were originally formulated as a way to allow people to “have their cake and eat it too,” artificial sweeteners are now...
Read More↓ How mindfulness and a rewarding routine can help us develop good habits that last. Do you have a habit that you can’t change no matter what you have tried? For the last decade, I have worked as a teacher, coach, and consultant with companies. The subject of...
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