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Got Aches? These Herbs Can Help.
Everybody gets aches and pains from time-to-time – some more frequent than others. Headaches, sore throats, stomach pains, achy joints…this list could go on and on. If we sprain our ankle or bump our head, our body reacts. A little (or a lot) of inflammation is the result. But if aches start occurring consistently and [...]
3 Ways to Tackle Belly Fat
A little jiggle through the middle is a bit, shall we say, uncomfortable for anyone. No matter how “rebel” you are with your diet, extra belly fat does a body no good. So, how do you lose it? AVOID Fat Free Labels: A lot of diet foods boast their product as fat free. Fat free [...]
The Nutrient Every Endurance Athlete Needs
If you’re a runner, triathlete, or anyone who works out regularly for long periods of time, there is no doubt you’ve started a workout only to feel fatigued, run down, or maybe even feeling the onset of a cold. A lot of factors can contribute to this, including sleep (or lack thereof), proper training, and [...]
“Weight Shocks” Hit Women after Marriage, Men after Divorce
Ohio State University recently released findings from a study that suggested women have a tendency to gain a significant amount of weight after marriage, and men gain a significant amount of weight after divorce. The study followed over 10,000 people from 1986 to 2008 to determine the amount of weight gained within two years of a marriage [...]
Strike These Poses for a Tighter Tush
There’s never really a bad time to focus on tightening up the old backside, is there? Our gluteus maximus is a really big muscle, and to make it work and look it’s best, it needs the cooperation of a few smaller muscles in the vicinity. Give one or all of these exercises a shot to tighten [...]
3 Ways Sugar Makes You Age
Crow’s feet, sagging skin and achy joints – all telltale signs of Father Time’s wicked ways. While a few wrinkles might make us cringe when we look in the mirror, there could be more going on inside our body that adds years on a lot faster than you might think – with much thanks to sugar. [...]
What Lunch is Right for Your Body Type?
There is no shame in the shape of your body! Love it, because it’s the only body you’ve got. That said, not every body should eat the same foods in the same way. If shedding a little excess weight in your trouble spots is your goal, then start eating right…for your body type. It’ been [...]
Everyday Foods That Contain Hidden Trans Fats
The American Heart Association recommends that we consume no more than two grams of trans fats per day (based on a 2000 calories/day diet). Thanks to a food labeling loop hole, foods can be labeled as trans fat free if they contain .5 grams of trans fats or less. While .5 grams doesn’t sound like [...]
No Excuses (Fast Legs) Workout #17
Whether you’re training for a half-marathon, marathon, 10K or just want to get faster, give this Fast Legs workout a shot. During most weeks of the training season, strength workouts are built in at least once a week. This workout complements running by focusing on larger and smaller muscle groups, including core, that can make [...]
Weight Gain, Genes and Food
“Obesity is hereditary.” Sounds like a simple, box-like statement that would be easy enough to believe. After all, genetics play a role in a lot of things relating to our bodies. The color of our hair, the shape of our nose, height and bone structure, to name a few, are all genetic characteristics. Families tend [...]
