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Home exercise programs are a great way to keep fit and lose weight. Along with proper diet and nutrition, an exercise program can help speed your metabolism and burn calories faster. There are a number of home exercise videos that will give you the direction and motivation you need to burn fat and lose weight quickly. But, why are exercise videos a great option in your home exercise program? The Convenience Factor: Exercise at your convenience....
Have you ever looked in the mirror and thought... ...“What happened?” I know I have! Whether it’s my busy schedule, poor sleep, or a certain time of year, bad skin days will happen. We’re also well aware that the bright, bouncy, elastic skin of our youth is here for a limited time only. And then it hit me… It’s a little shocking when time actually begins to catch up with us. Maybe the skin looks drier, dull, and uneven in tone. So...
How do you feel about carbohydrates? They’re good if you need energy, but a lot of carbs can lead to weight gain, right? Which brings me to the next question... Do you think there are any benefits of eating dates in the morning? “uh, what?” Okay… we’ll get back to that in just a minute. And how do you feel about sugar? It’s the devil, isn’t it? Not only does it lead to weight gain, but it contributes to disease. What if I told you that...
Wang Chun. Muay Thai. Jiu-Jitsu. It sounds like I’m ordering a feast from the local MSG-laden Asian fusion restaurant down the street. With all the unfamiliar sounds and words, is it any wonder Aikido sounds like something served over rice? Where do you even begin to understand the difference between the various martial arts? How do you choose what’s best for you? Not all of us can be an 8th degree Black Belt Grand Master and the creator...
Recently, one of my friends was asking me questions about weight loss. I was telling her about leptin resistance, which makes weight loss difficult. Her first response? She was wondering if there were a supplement she could take that would help. She had undoubtedly seen one on shelves before and immediately made that association. In short order... ...I directed her to this piece I did on leptin. Unfortunately, as detailed within, supplements...
For most of us, the #1 challenge in the quest to stay in shape and/or lose weight is not exercising itself but being able to actually fit an exercise program into our busy schedules. So how do you do it? How do you balance the demands of family, career, important errands, relationships, organizational responsibilities, and working out? I have found that there are five keys that will help you to be able to fit a consistent workout plan into your...
You may have heard about the health benefits of kombucha, but what exactly is it? Kombucha is typically made using black or green tea, two known sources of antioxidants, then with an addition of bacteria and yeast, is then mixed with the tea and fermented. Kombucha can be made using red, yellow, white, and some herbal teas for different flavors. Benefits of Kombucha Some of the benefits of Kombucha include the...
It’s that time of year again. Leaves are falling from the trees, there’s pumpkin spice everything, and the ubiquitous candy displays are doing nothing for your diet. But there’s one colorful display that you probably pass right on by with your shopping cart—squash! Whenever I ask people about winter squash, they inevitably reply with something along the lines of “those pretty fall decorations?” Well, sort of . . . but not what I was going for....
Making your own kombucha is a fun and rewarding process. Kombucha is a fermented tea drink that's known for its health benefits, particularly its probiotic content. See our previous article, The Benefits of Kombucha, here is a brief overview: Benefits of Kombucha Certainly! Kombucha is a fermented tea that has been consumed for thousands of years. It is rich in beneficial probiotics and other compounds. Here are some of the touted benefits of...
Wake up at 6:00. Breakfast, chores, and out the door by 8:00. Work 9:00 to 5:00. Drive home and pick up food by 6:00. Collapse in front of the TV at 7:00. Berate yourself for not going to the gym again at 9:00. Bed by 11:00. Rinse and repeat. With a schedule like this one, it’s no wonder we don’t have the energy to drag ourselves to the gym. After spending the day taking care of others and putting out fires, we’re depleted and need to rest and...
Are you still using coconut oil? You are? Great...Then you must read the benefits of applying coconut oil on face overnight. In recent years, the Western coconut oil invasion more than made up for centuries of near-anonymity. We went from buying none to spending 163 million dollars on it in 2017 alone. However, that figure actually reflects a decrease in coconut oil sales. The words “saturated fat” scare off a lot of people. And...
Tell me... do you know how to reduce cholesterol naturally home remedies? No? Have you had your cholesterol checked lately? It’s a simple blood test done at the doctor’s office. But it can tell you so much about your body. Is your diet working? Are you naturally predisposed to high cholesterol? Are you at risk for certain diseases? You won’t believe what we discovered… stay with me on this. I hear a lot from...
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