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How do you feel about bending at the knees? Do you hear anything? Is it stiff? Do you feel the creaking more than you can hear it? Or does it flat-out hurt? Our general health status, daily activities, and diet have a huge impact on how our joints feel. A lot of the time, it’s just the wear and tear of life. You clear age 35 or 40, and wow - suddenly just getting up brings a whole new flood of sensation to the joints. Does it have to be this...
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...
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...
​How to lose belly fat naturally without exercise! ​Can you hold a proper plank? How many crunch variations do you know? Such exercises are excellent for building a stronger core. ​The real question is; do they reduce belly fat? Knowing that you can’t spot-reduce fat... ...my inclination is to say no. For a lot of us, a mix of cardio and resistance training is more effective. ​However, I’m aware that exercise isn’t in the cards for many people....
Tell me, is your ponytail looking a little sparse? Is your scalp a little more visible through your hair than it used to be? There are two things I need to ask you to do. First, don’t resign yourself to limp, lackluster, thinning hair. There is hope. Second, don’t rush out and drop tons of money on expensive solutions and invasive procedures. Often, you just need to adjust your lifestyle. That can mean switching up your diet,...
Unless you are already an equipment expert, this article will help you choose wisely so that you can get the best for less. After making the commitment to begin a diet and fitness program, the first step many people take is to purchase of some sort of exercise equipment. If you do this, it will also be your first big obstacle, simply because the overwhelming selection makes it extremely difficult to know where to begin. Be careful! This is...
What does peanut butter do to your body? ​Maybe the title ruins my chances of stumping you with this riddle. But wait. I’ll give it a shot anyway. ​What tastes great with chocolate but is just as tasty with celery?​ ​It’s not salad dressing, jam, or caramel - it’s peanut butter. I know… duh!​ People ask me if peanut butter is healthy. Sometimes, they want to know if different nut butter is more nutritious. ​Today, I’m...
​​​Diarrhea!! ​I know what you’re thinking… Nobody likes to talk about diarrhea. ​How about the Best ​Probiotics for ​Diarrhea​? ​​Here’s ​why this is important… ​So stick with me here, because… What good is healthy, nutritious food if you cannot digest it properly? ​Right? ​You’re about to find out... The process of digesting actually begins as soon as we put something in our mouth. Our saliva contains electrolytes and enzymes that help us...
​​Is Belly Fat Caused by ​Healthy Foods? What’s your waist-to-hip ratio? We often see this number thrown about in relation to what ratio is most attractive to the opposite sex. But it’s relevant for a much more important reason. Even if you’re not overweight, collecting more weight around your middle can spell trouble. In general, a thicker waist can indicate a higher risk of heart disease, among other illnesses. Health organizations recommend...
Why Put Coconut Oil in Coffee I don’t always drink coffee, but when I do, I don’t go to a corner café. I don’t order triple-shot lattes or icy blended confections. And I really can’t handle espresso. The reason I opt for a coffee now and then is because I love getting the energy boost and antioxidants. Most of all, it’s another opportunity to take coconut oil internally. Look, I hate swallowing oils. Oil pulling has basically trained me to...
How do you feel about fruit juice for weight loss? Not sure? What about pineapple juice benefits for weight loss? If you’re skeptical... ...I don’t blame you. Fruit juice is high in sugar and low in fiber. If it’s store bought, those sugars probably aren’t even all-natural. Still, when sourced properly, fruit juice can be very high in vitamins and antioxidants. Lately, there’s been a buzz around pineapple juice benefits...
​When do you find that you’re hungriest? Just like sleeping patterns, we all have certain times where we prefer to eat. In fact, they might be linked. These patterns are familiar and feel good to us. For instance, once you get into the habit of having that midnight snack, it can be hard to quit. It might be when your body is just naturally hungry, but isn’t it also the worst time to be snacking? Today, we’re looking into how our timing with...
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