17 March 2010
Water aerobics is no longer the preserve of our grandparents. Nowadays many younger people are choosing to seek out their aerobic activity in the water. Water aerobics, or waterobics or aqua fit, are all becoming increasingly popular among the young and healthy. No longer is this form of exercise to be seen as less than a real aerobic workout. For any of you who ha
17 March 2010
Drinking water is essential to all life on earth and its
importance in our health and well-being is often understated. Are you
drinking the recommended 8 glasses of water a day? Are you drinking
more when you are active or if it's really hot?
16 March 2010
Back in 1992 the use of silicone/polyurethane implants was banned because of a variety of concerns about their safety. According to experts these implants were discontinued at that time because of fears concerning their potential release of human carcinogens. Sillicone/polyurethane implants release carcinogens known as toluene diisocyanate, or TDA which was banned in harid dyes long
16 March 2010
It’s been known for a while that protecting DNA from damage slows the
aging process. And working out is often said to be good for our DNA, but
it hasn’t been clear exactly why – until now.
16 March 2010
The best way to
diet is to consume fewer calories without feeling that you're deprived
rather than going on a crash diet which works in the short-term but
not sustainable over the long run. Fortunately, by incorporating these
simple calorie-cutting tips, you'll be able to trim down with little
effort.
15 March 2010
At present Americans now drink more soda than every before. Over the last few decades soda pop has become a staple of the standard Western diet. On average Americans drink approximately one and half soda cans a day. This works out to almost six hundred cans a year! According to one researcher these figures make soda con
15 March 2010
Been
working out at the gym for a few months and hit a plateau? Muscles not
growing even if you're training hard? Well, you're not alone. Hitting a
plateau with physical exercise is common and here's 7 reasons why your biceps aren't bulging:
12 March 2010
Positive thoughts make a big difference
in our lives and plays a major role in shaping our view of the world
around us. A positive mental attitude can help us cope with the stresses
of everyday life and improve our lives. Here are a few benefits of
maintaining positive thoughts throughout the day:
12 March 2010
Some of you may have heard of the slow food movement, but may still be wondering what exactly this is. Or perhaps you know a little something about it but are wondering if you even have time to eat slow foods. Well to find out more keep reading.
11 March 2010
Resveratrol is receiving increasing attention from the health and naturopath community these days. Although long has it been known that a glass of red wine every now and then can have beneficial effects, resveratrol has become one of the leading supplements on the market.
11 March 2010
Losing
weight can be difficult at the best of times and can make you
frustrated if the results don't reflect the effort you put in it. People
around the world, from the Europeans to the Asians, have maintained
lower amounts of obesity by sticking to their tried and true diets.
10 March 2010
So you may already have heard about the benefits of bee products and might even already be taking bee pollen, royal jelly or eating Manuka honey. But, bee propolis is less well known even though it has a slew of health benefits. Below find out why you might want to add this supplement to your regimen.
10 March 2010
Ever go on a diet to lose weight and the scale doesn't budge? Working
out, eating sensibly not working? Here are our top reasons why the
battle of the bulge is being lost:
9 March 2010
These days it can be very difficult to stay positive and peaceful while staying informed. Watching the news or reading the paper can be incredibly disheartening. Stress and negative thinking go hand and hand. Yet stress, negativity and ill health also share a great deal.
9 March 2010
Spicy foods stimulate the palate by adding zing and fire to your palate.
Hot and spicy spices have been known to not only get your taste buds
sizzling, but they also have many health benefits.
8 March 2010
Take a sunny holiday instead of going on a shopping spree if you're
looking at buying happiness. According to a study out of Cornell
University, people's satisfaction with life experiences, from seeing a
movie to going on vacation, tends to start high and increases over time.
Though shopping therapy does provide a level of happiness, the
satisfaction wanes and diminishes.
8 March 2010
Being surrounded by mess and clutter can make everything seem a great deal worse than it is especially when you are already stressed out. Finding your keys or those important papers can then become a nightmare. And top of this, many people believe that the state of your surrounding is a direct reflection of the state of your psyche. If this is the case and you are living in th
5 March 2010
Many active people are solo gym goers. They hit the gym or the boardwalk for a long run and put on their iTunes forgetting about their worries and the world around them. And if you’re one of those gym enthusiasts or individuals that can’t function without having their morning swim/jog or whatever, than this might be fine. However, there are those among us who could use a littl
5 March 2010
Supermarket lighting not only keeps your spinach fresh but it can
also help produce new vitamins, according to U.S. Government
researchers. These surprise findings may apply to other fresh produce
and may offer insights on how we can keep our produce fresher for
longer periods of time.
4 March 2010
Having beautiful clear skin is something that most of us aspire to. However, it can be easier said than done. Despite expensive creams, cleansers and lotions, if you are not feeding your skin from the inside out than you can say goodbye to that natural glow. Even whe
3 March 2010
Most of us have heard the old adage that laughter is the best medicine. While usually chalked up to no more than an old wives tale, recent research now reveals that this might actually have some real truth to it. Medical research is increasingly revealing that laughter and more generally a positive attitude can really have a dramatic effect on our health.
3 March 2010
If you're storing your health and nutrition supplement in the
presence of high humidity, specifically the bathroom and kitchen,
your supplements could degrade even if the lids are on tight.
2 March 2010
Students that exercise are not only less prone to being overweight
but their level of physical activity may also make them more
intelligent. A U.S.
2 March 2010
Our largest organ, the
skin is an essential component of the body's life support system. It
protects, regulates, purifies and nourishes. In fact, with its own
remarkable form of photosynthesis, our skin magically converts
sunbeams into essential vitamin D.
2 March 2010
Many of you may have recently heard of cordyceps and their benefits, but may still be wondering what the heck these are. You’ve heard it’s some sort of fungus or a parasite of some sort and from this point may have lost interest in its appeal. However, for centuries cordyceps have been used in traditional Chinese medicine to combat liver and kidney problems.
1 March 2010
Health experts are sounding the alarm bells and warning that
sitting can be deadly. Long periods of sitting, even if you exercise
regularly, can be detrimental to your health.
