You wouldn’t call yourself an alcoholic, yet, and neither would your friends. But, you’re just aware enough that you may have a problem. Here are the signs you may have a drinking problem: Continue reading
Tracking Your Workout
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A fitness training journal is one of the most important tools that you should always keep handy in your gym bag or your workout room at home. This is one of the best ways to keep track of your progress, stay motivated, and also help guide you to success on your fitness journey. It’s always interesting to look back at my different training routines and exercise programs, and see the results I have achieved while following them. This will help any athlete see what worked and what didn’t, and plan for a successful future. Continue reading
The Benefits of Kids Playing Sports
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Childhood obesity is a huge problem in the United States, and if you are a parent you know how this can lead to self-esteem problems and social separation from kids their own age. So even if you have to force the subject, it can be very beneficial for your children to get into sports. Continue reading
Why Sleep is so good for Your Health?
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At around the age of 16, many of us start realizing how great a good night sleep or a nap feels. That sense of deep relaxation is almost insatiable after a hard day’s work. Unlike many things that feel good (sweets, bacon, sex), sleeping is almost always good for you. Continue reading
Pilates Exercising: Tips for Beginners
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Incorporating Pilates exercises is a great way to begin a general fitness routine. Pilates is the common name for the strength resistance exercises Joseph Pilates developed as Contrology. Individuals who want to begin down the Pilates path should consider these tips before paying for a class or joining a gym. Practicing Pilates can be done from home. Continue reading
Aren’t you Glad for Oranges
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Whether juice or whole, the benefits of oranges are plentiful!
Citrus sinesis, “that sweet tangy thing your Mom’s always trying to get you to eat” or just plain orange, call them whatever you want, it’s a known fact that everyone loves them. From Valencia to Navel and Hamlin to Jaffa, there’s a seemingly endless variety of oranges. Continue reading
Fantastic Fun Runs from Everywhere
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As a runner, you’ve worked hard. You’ve trained. You’ve maintained a balance diet. You’ve even worked in a little weight training. Now, it’s time to kick back and have a little fun. Not all races are dedicated to identifying elite athletes or supporting important causes. Some races are solely about having fun, meeting people, drinking a few adult beverages afterwards and, oh yeah, running. Here’s a rundown of our nation’s more unique race options. Continue reading
Pomegranate Juice For Life
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Everywhere you turn, pomegranates are popping up in healthy foods like yogurt and salad dressings. Alcoholic drinks are also getting infused with the dark berry flavor. Getting the flavor of pomegranate without the nutrients will not do you body any favors. Stick to the source and drink pomegranate juice. Here’s why. Continue reading
iPhones Introduce a New Generation to Yoga
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The benefits of yoga may be an app away.
Yoga is a phenomenon that’s sweeping the nation. And it’s becoming increasingly popular among college students. Yoga classes at university gyms across the country are filling fast. Continue reading
Yoga for Beginners
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There are so many alternatives to a traditional 30-minute workout on the treadmill or with free weights, Yoga is a perfect example. Yoga is more of a discipline than an exercise, which concentrates on physical, mental, and spiritual discipline. Continue reading
Failure: The Only Way To Succeed
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Losing Happens, but if you want to lose weight, what are you going to do now?
In years of training and career, I have learned one thing about personal growth. This fundamental rule can apply to any area of your life in which you attempt to grow and get better — physically, spiritually or financially. Continue reading
How to Get your Kids Moving!
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It doesn't matter the sport, only that you play.
Kids need exercise. It seems simple enough, but there is as much effort needed on a parent’s part as the children’s to stay in shape and to stay active. September was Childhood Obesity Awareness month, and many children across the country started picking up healthy habits that can stay with them the rest of their lives, with the right motivation. Continue reading
Are Clif Bars Good for You?
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Clif Bars are the latest spawn of the ‘all-natural energy bar’ movement. Individually wrapped earth-tone wrappers boast wholesome ingredients and a delicious source of energy while maintaining the façade that the product is healthy by default. Continue reading
5 Tips for Achieving Work/Life Balance
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We are busier than ever and, sometimes, it can seem impossible to balance our work and home lives. Remaining flexible and establishing boundaries will help you get more from these areas. Try these tips to find better balance and don’t stress out if the balance tips in one direction or the other every now and then. Continue reading
The Keys to Knee Preservation
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Your mother used to tell you that you would lose your head if it wasn’t screwed on, but what about losing your legs if your knees weren’t screwed on? Think about the most common mode of transportation, your legs. Could they survive without the knees that bend, which allow you to put one foot in front of the other? Continue reading
Building (or Rebuilding) Your Run Endurance
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Take the time to build up your endurance runs.
It takes less than two weeks to lose your exercise endurance. I’ve read this before and I can personally attest to the fact that statement is painfully true. Continue reading
Get Ready for Tough Mudder!
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Prepping for a tough mudder.
Tough Mudder is an event that you want to properly train yourself for, if you want to finish. For an elite few, the race will most likely be a piece of cake, except the cake will covered in barb wire and you’ll have to run through a swamp to get to it. Continue reading
Pilates on the Homefront
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One of the beautiful things about doing Pilates is that it can be done from anywhere. Pilates at home means being in your own living room, which can make you more comfortable with your exercises, while allowing you the leisure of working out on your own schedule. There are a few things to keep in mind before setting out to make a steady at-home Pilates routine. Continue reading
Six Steps to Avoid Procrastination
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Like Tounces, we know we have work to do or we need to get outside and go for a jog but just won't do it.
There are times when all of us realize we have the tools to do a job, just not the will or desire. That is the definition of procrastination. If left unchecked, it can be a career-killer and leave you completely out of shape—so use these six tips to keep procrastination out of your life: Continue reading
Is the Flu Shot Safe for Expectant Mothers?
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When you are pregnant it is hard to tell what is good for you, good for the baby, good for both, or bad for either party. Obstetricians will normally give you a long list of things you can’t eat, take, swallow, do, or sleep with to protect you and the baby during the long nine month journey. However, what happens when you are pregnant before or during flu season? Continue reading
What Not to Do When Pregnant
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Being pregnant does not mean you must immediately take to your bed. As long as you are healthy and seeing your doctor regularly, you can pretty much live your life the way you had been before becoming pregnant. There are a few precautions to take, however, because your developing baby depends entirely upon your health and safety. Continue reading
When To See A Podiatrist
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When should you choose to go to a foot doctor? Often, minor problems with your feet and ankles can go away with rest and a little time. However, there are times the pain will not go away. That’s when you should look for the expertise of a podiatrist. Continue reading
Bow Down to the Cranberry
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Cranberries are the “super fruit” when it comes to nutritional health. They are packed with antioxidants and medicinal properties. These berries can help prevent UTIs (urinary tract infections), protect against heart disease and even reduce the chances of certain cancers. Continue reading
Veteran Walker, New Perspective
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This was my second time walking in the Susan G. Komen 60 Mile Walk for the Cure. Don’t ask me why I wanted to walk 60 miles for a second time. You would think I would have the same general perspective, but you would be wrong. Continue reading
Taking the First Step- Training for the 3-Day
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If you want to walk 60 miles, you must take the first step.
Have you ever noticed that once a year in 14 select cities there is a stream of pink shoe laces strolling through the neighborhood? It’s the Susan G. Komen 60-Mile, 3-Day Walk for the Cure. These women walk 60 miles over the course of three days to raise money for breast cancer research and awareness. How do you train for 60 miles? How do you train for three whole days? Continue reading
The Pros and Cons of a Full Body Functional Workout
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Full body functional workouts will get you the body that you want but you must already be in decent shape.
One of the newest trends in exercise today is the full body functional workout. The purpose of these fitness routines is to use multiple muscles and joints in your entire body to exercise every part of your body at once. These workouts claim to increase your strength and flexibility, as well as your muscular endurance. They are not for everyone, however. Check out the pros and cons below to decide whether trying a full body functional workout is the right exercise path for you. Continue reading
Living with Multiple Sclerosis
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Multiple sclerosis (MS) can be a devastating disease, where the body’s immune system consumes the protective sheath covering nerves. The result is interference with communication between the brain and the body. The nerves themselves directly deteriorate—something that is not reversible.
MS, in many cases, can be manageable, if taken carefully. A few tips for living with MS: Continue reading
Can’t remember stuff? Sleep it off
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Butch has a memory like an elephant.
According to recent studies, “nap time” isn’t just for kindergartners any more.
Slowly but surely, the American workplace is seeing the benefits of employees taking a short nap in the middle of the day. Continue reading
Slowly but surely, the American workplace is seeing the benefits of employees taking a short nap in the middle of the day. Continue reading
Four Different Types of Yoga
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Yoga is among the most popular exercise routines in today’s society. However, for those who don’t know much about it, there are a few things you need to realize about yoga. The first is that it’s a lifestyle, not just a “once a week” class. The second is that there are many types of yoga and some will be better suited for you than others. Here are four different types of yoga practices. Continue reading
Breast Milk is Nature’s Milk
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There are a lot of wives tales out there that state the babies who don’t get breastfed are often more angry, get frustrated easily, and are more prone to certain childhood illnesses. So is it true? What are the benefits to breastfeeding your baby. Continue reading
How to Achieve Sexy Shoulders
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Look great in that dress!
We all know how to get the nice calves, the six-pack, but what about the shoulders. You know the ones that make every shirt look like it’s been on a hanger covered with a pillow. Shoulders are the most neglected part of the body. Shoulders are an interesting muscle. We use these muscles every day from stretching when we get up in the morning, lifting laundry baskets, carrying groceries, and pulling the covers up at night. Continue reading
Put Your Money With Your Weight Loss
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HealthyWage is a site that claims dieters can get paid for losing weight. The money makers behind this idea say that research has proven that when cash is on the line, people tend to be more motivated. The site says it is backed by corporate sponsors that will cough up the cash when you lose weight. Continue reading
Preventing Prostate Cancer
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There is no absolute way to prevent prostate cancer, but there are several ways to reduce the risk of contracting prostate (as well as other) cancers—make good lifestyle choices, exercise and eat a healthy diet. Continue reading
Snacking: Satiating and Healthy
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To me, hunger is one of the most unbearable sensations in the world, next to a full bladder in a bouncy car ride. Letting yourself go hungry too long will result in a drop in blood sugar and a strong likelihood you’ll overeat at your next meal. Being cranky and then remorseful is a one-two punch you can easily avoid by having snacks throughout the day.
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All About Cholesterol
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A low fat diet and plenty of exercise will keep your cholesterol levels low.
Our televisions are inundated with a slew of products designed to lower our cholesterol and reduce the likelihood of a stroke. “Whatever this cholesterol is, it must be important!”, you think to yourself. So, what exactly is cholesterol, and what do you need to know?
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Fighting Job Burnout
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Constantly performing the same tasks at the same job can cause serious dissatisfaction—known as burnout. There are many other ways to be unhappy with your job: starting something that you’re under—or over—qualified to do, being given too much work, or tasks you find boring. Continue reading
Ways to Prevent Bone Loss & Osetoporsis
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Osteoporosis is the loss of bone density in the body. This is most commonly a result of genetic and environmental factors. In order to decrease your chances of being affected by bone loss it is recommended that adults get a least 30 minutes of exercise each day. Continue reading
Why Good Posture is important?
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Good posture just make you feel better.
Your mother always told you not to slouch and sit up straight, well you weren’t about to do anything she wanted you to, so you didn’t. I bet your suffering from it now. Continue reading
Heart Healthy Exercises
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Eating healthy isn’t the only thing you need to do to keep your energy going and your blood pumping. Exercise is key to a healthy lifestyle, but it doesn’t have to require you to run your heart out every day, bench press your own body weight, or do push-ups until your face turns blue. There are low stress, medium resistant ways you can exercise at home, in the office, or playing with your kids. You would be surprised which activities burn calories and increase your heart health. Continue reading
Pros and Cons to Vegan Diet
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Some have taken the vegetarian diet one step further and gone vegan. A vegan does not eat any animal products, no meat, no fish, fowl, eggs, dairy, even honey. Increase in cookbooks and google searches has been seen in the last few years. Celebrities like Alicia Silverstone and Bill Clinton have adapted to the diet. But do you get everything you need from a vegan diet? Continue reading
Four Tips for Recovering from a Hard Workout
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You know you have worked out hard when you limp or crawl back to the locker room. Hopefully your fitness routines are careful and safe, and there is no physical injury involved when you exercise. However if you ran faster or longer, pushed yourself harder or reached a new goal, your body may be telling you about it once you finish up. Take care of yourself and make sure you are ready to work out again soon by recovering in these four ways. Continue reading
Health Benefits of Meditation
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Meditation is a not only a way to self-improvement, but also a journey that enhances spirituality and our relationship to a higher power, no matter our religious affiliation. In addition, meditation is a practice that offers us a way to better health. In fact, for thousands of years, meditation has been a remarkably powerful way to take control of your life—it is the reason that meditation has been an integral part of many ceremonies—both church and social. Continue reading
Good and Bad Fish for your Diet
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Consuming fish and seafood can be one of the best ways to improve your diet. Most health professionals agree that the Omega-3 fatty acids—which fish hold in high levels—are essential to proper brain development in children, as well as reducing cholesterol and lowering blood pressure in adults.
Get More Bang for your Buck with Whole Wheat Bread
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Why should you eat whole wheat bread? Well, for one thing, you get more bread if than if you just eat the kind made of processed white flour (which is basically wheat with all the good stuff taken out of it.) Continue reading
How to Manage Mid-Term Exam Stress
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Mid-term exams are fast approaching and many students are putting on the coffee, staying up late, and hitting the library to cram for those highly important exams. This is a stressful time for many college students, no matter how smart they are or how well they normally do. However, it is possible to get through these exams without giving yourself a stomach ulcer. Continue reading
Five Health Resolutions for 2012
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Any time is a good time to make life improvement plans, but doing it at the beginning of a new year can provide extra motivation. It’s a new start, a bright beginning, and you know that many other people across the world are doing the same thing. It’s a holiday rite of passage. This year, rather than planning to lose dramatic amounts of weight in unreasonable periods of time, let’s really focus on our health and make serious changes. Let’s set ourselves up to succeed. Continue reading
Relieving Stress with Yoga
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When I get stressed out, I notice two immediate things: the muscles around my neck and shoulders are so tense that they could snap; and, I am either breathing too fast, or not at all. I started doing yoga about six years ago, and I have learned to use the breathing and relaxation techniques even when I am not in a yoga pose. I use them to fight off stress and keep myself at peace no matter how out of control my surroundings insist on getting. Continue reading
5 Common Side Effects From Birth Control
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Let’s face it; some people don’t need to be reproducing-at least yet. So how do we prevent this? Birth control. But before you go running off to the free clinic, keep in mind that the same kind of contraception may not work the same for you as it does for Cindy Loo Who down the street. Do your research and know your family history before grabbing the pill or considering the patch. Here are 5 common side effects from birth control. Continue reading
Help your Willpower with These Tips
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You are better than the chocolate chip cookie. I know it!
It’s always hard to lose weight, not just during the holidays, but just every day. Time, temptation, and convenience daily conspire to do you in with every drive thru window you pass, and every burger ad you see on TV. It can also be especially hard when you aren’t seeing immediate results. Continue reading
Health Problems Caused by Tense Neck and Back Muscles
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When I get stressed or anxious, my shoulders touch my ears, or at least that’s how it feels. I carry my tension in my neck, shoulders and back, and it turns out that might only cause more problems for my health. The pressure of our own body weight on our neck and back muscles can be as dangerous to our bodies as an accident or injury that does serious and immediate damage. Continue reading
Don’t Ignore Hunger, Control It!
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Use these tips to curb hunger and not give in to the bratwurst.
For me, hunger is the worst feeling possible; easily beating out humiliation, uncomfortable outside temperatures and having an itch you can’t reach to scratch. Continue reading
Supplements to Decrease Belly Fat
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Everyone is always looking for a quick fix when it comes to losing weight. But the little pooch is always left behind. It can’t be fixed by dieting or ab workouts, so what do you do? Do you buy a size up in pants, longer shirts, or just let it all hang out? Some like the challenging approach and will work diligently to get rid of it. Here are a few supplements that just might help along the way. Continue reading
Non-Dairy Food Sources for Calcium
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Calcium is an essential nutrient, important in the building and maintenance of healthy bones. For many people, consuming milk and dairy products is their primary source of calcium.
Five Supplements that Boost Immunity
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There are things I will do and things I refuse to do to protect my health and avoid the germs and illnesses floating around out there in my universe. I will not wear a surgical mask when I go out in public, but I will load up on the hand sanitizer and wash my hands every time I get the opportunity. How do you protect yourself from getting sick? One good idea is to choose supplements that boost your immunity. Here are five must-have supplements to keep you healthy and virus-free. Continue reading
Making Running Your Habit
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Some people just can’t help it. Their new year’s resolution every year has been to get into shape, but they can’t seem to stay motivated long enough to see results. In recent years, setting out to run a marathon or a half-marathon has become the popular bucket list add on. However, in order to achieve this you need to make sure that you are religious about running. This is when the benefits of a running routine or regimen come in. The first thing you need to do is set out a final goal. Continue reading
Butter, margarine or neither?
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What’s better for you, butter or margarine? This can be a tough question to answer, and not many people know a lot about the similarities and differences between the savory ingredient. Continue reading
Do You Lose Weight Like a Woman or a Man?
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A couple of mornings ago, I was walking back from my daughter’s school, and the crossing guard, a friendly and helpful older gentleman, said good morning and told me it looked like I was losing weight. I thanked him, and then he said, “It sure is taking you some time, though.” Continue reading
Benefits of the Yoga Room at San Francisco International
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The San Francisco International Airport (SFO) recently announced opening a “Yoga Room;” a dedicated space for travelers to practice yoga, meditation and breathing exercises. Continue reading
Just a Little Indigestion, or are You Being Invaded by H. Pylori?
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You’re on the treadmill or lifting weights at the gym when all of a sudden it strikes you, hard. That queasy feeling you’ve had in your stomach has suddenly turned into a sharp pain and.. there goes your workout.
Mysteries Of the Body: Explained!
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The human body is one of the most spectacular machines of the natural world. There are many mysteries of how the body works, some that keep experts scratching their heads to this day. Continue reading
How Does Yoga Help You Maintain Ideal Body Weight?
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The relaxing mediation of yoga has been a popular trend in today’s exercise world. While a “yogi” might not feel as if they are achieving great benefits, other than a calming sensation, yoga can actually be extremely beneficial. Practicing yoga is a fantastic way to help maintain one’s ideal body weight.
Tips for Selecting a Personal Trainer
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Personal trainers are a great way to help motivate you through your workouts and assist in developing a healthy lifestyle. However, when it comes to choosing a personal trainer there are many characteristics one should look for. Continue reading
When is Eating Carbs Okay?
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You want to lose weight and be healthy—so you avoid carbohydrates such as breads and pasta. Who can blame your for this logical reasoning? Continue reading