Most people who exercise fail to spend time stretching their muscles. The cool down phase of your exercise program is a great time to stretch. Basic stretches would include those for the legs, hips, lower back, shoulders and neck. Stretches can be held for 30 seconds during which time you maintain the stretch while you […]
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Fish contain high quality protein and essential nutrients, are low in saturated fat and contain omega 3 fatty acids. Omega 3 fatty acids help promote heart health and aid in the prevention of heart disease. Some types of fish may contain high levels of a form of mercury called methyl mercury. Mercury occurs naturally in
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS) is a nerve disorder in the hands caused by too much pressure placed on the median nerve at the wrist. The nerve that controls feelings to the palm side of the thumb and fingers travels through the carpal tunnel joining the forearm to the hand. Repetitive activities appear to be the
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You have decided to exercise and want to know how to begin. Here are a couple of tips: Exercise for your heart and lungs. For general health, walk 20 – 30 minutes daily or 3 times a week. For weight loss, walk longer, 40 – 50 minutes. Add some intensity (hills or faster pace)
Fatigue is a mental and physical condition that results from boredom, restlessness, lack of sleep, and monotonous activity. We can be bored with work, personal relations, weather, and the lack of excitement in our lives. Cloudy days, sad people, and lack of goals can drain us of energy and vitality. How do we combat fatigue?
Fad diets have bombarded the American culture over the last decade or so, and whatever it promotes, it promises this: quick weight loss. As it turns out, subsequent weight gain is typically the result. Let’s take a look at the most popular fad diets and discern fact from fiction. The Atkins Diet claims that
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There is a great deal of information concerning weight management, proper nutrition, and caloric requirements in the US dietary guidelines as well as in many news articles. It can be very confusing to the casual reader. The bottom line for maintaining a healthy weight is to consume only as many calories as you burn. To
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Pilates is a unique system of stretching and strengthening your core muscles while improving posture, flexibility, and balance. This method of conditioning causes the mind and body to work together and emphasizes the functioning of your muscles through a series of 34 basic exercises. The series can be performed on the mat or on machines
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There are hundreds of books and magazines on the market expressing the latest and greatest ideas on stress reduction and worry-free living. In reality, if we experienced no stress or anxiety, life would be very boring and little would be accomplished. TV shows such as The Apprentice, Survivor, Fear Factor and Big Brother wouldn’t
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Your practice of yoga is a journey of self-discovery. Yoga is a holistic approach to good health and well being. Your yoga session will include relaxation, breathing, posture alignment, strength conditioning, and flexibility. The results can include better sleep, less stress, more energy and stamina. Yoga empowers you to seek your true inner self, and
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