Category: Body in Balance
“Super Spices” may have Hidden Benefits
Examples of the best known spices. Cinnamon for diabetes. Garlic for high cholesterol. Ginger for nausea. Cayenne for pain relief. Cinnamon: a small dose has been proven to low... Read More
Medication causing increased weight gain?
It has been estimated that more than 500 widely used medications have weight gain as a side effect. It doesn’t happen to everyone, but be suspicious if you notice that you have gained a few pounds(o... Read More
What is the Mediterranean Diet All About?
Information is taken from an article by Kelly Toups, MLA,RD,LDN, director of nutrition @ Oldways, a non-profit organization dedicated to improving public health through healthy cultural food tra... Read More
Exercises To Avoid
The next time you go to the gym, take a look around: you’ll probably see all kinds of exercises, some good and some not-so-good.The unfortunate truth is that not all exercises are created equal. Som... Read More
Stretching Mistakes Can Hurt You
We now know that stretching is key to staying flexible. It can also be dangerous. Many people stretch improperly, over stressing muscles and tendons in ways that lead to strains and sprains.&nbs... Read More
Muscle Weakness..Sarcopenia …Exercise the right way
Exercise is the only way to build muscle, even if you consume plenty of protein. Aerobic exercise {such as brisk walking) is good… everyone should get some because it improves muscle and cardio... Read More
Purpose in Life Brings Longevity
Want to live longer??? Then you better have a really good idea of what you are living for. In a study of older adults, those who lived a goal-driven life were 57 % less likely to die during the 5 year... Read More
Nutrition Important Part of Fitness
The food we eat plays a vital role in how we look and feel. Regular exercise is important but according to research, nutrition has the largest impact on our fitness. Using food as our medicine has b... Read More
The Truth about Organic Foods
Organic food is on a roll. Sales have doubled in the last decade, and organic foods are now available in 3 out of 4 supermarkets. We are willing to pay more for organics, mostly because we think they ... Read More- 2 of 4
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