Whether you’re starting the year with a resolution to lose weight, or you’re trying to shape up for summer, creating fitness goals are an important part of the process to staying of track and achieving success. As much as we want to think it’s going to be a straight track to ...read more
You’re irritable and shaky, and suddenly you realize it’s been several hours since you’ve last eaten. Could it be you are suffering from low blood sugar? While issues with high or low blood sugar are symptoms of diabetes, even people who don’t have diabetes can have trouble ...read more
You may have heard of arginine as a supplement that’s popular among bodybuilders. It is often used by avid exercisers and athletes who are looking to lose body fat. While a magic pill for weight loss is not on the market yet, arginine might be just what you need to help convert ...read more
If your New Year’s resolution involves losing a few pounds, circuit training is a great way to burn fat and tone your whole body. Circuit workouts are not only great for strength training, but they also keep your heart rate up, which in turn helps burn up calories while ...read more
Triceps-- the area on the back of the arm that nobody wants to have jiggling when they wave. While there are many exercises that specifically work the tricep muscle, the triceps are also toned when you engage your chest and shoulder muscles. Muscle Anatomy and Function The ...read more
Yoga is an excellent choice for a low impact exercise that can be done during pregnancy. It provides several benefits, both physical and mental. Prenatal yoga improves flexibility and strengthens muscles. Yoga is also a great was to calm the mind and relax your body to prepare ...read more
You’ve been in pain for a while now, and it’s bad enough that you finally relent to going to the doctor. Even with all the tests the doctors can’t find a diagnosable thing wrong with you. Only then does the doctor bring up fibromyalgia. It’s easy to see why some people find ...read more
With the holiday season upon us, many people start to feel the pangs of depression. It could be the memories of a lost loved one, the stress of shopping, or just the general feeling of loneliness. There are a lot of things you can do to prevent a depressive period from getting ...read more
Whether it’s a sport injury, you slept wrong, or you lifted something incorrectly, back pain can be debilitating While there are anti-inflammatory medicines to help alleviate pain, pressure, and swelling, these medicines can also cause stomach and intestinal issues. Using yoga ...read more
Aches, pains, and joint stiffness. They come not only with age, but also with arthritis, lupus and other chronic ailments. While many people find help from pain relieving drugs like ibuprofen, naproxen, and other anti-inflammatory medicines, those medicines can be harsh on your ...read more
From losing your keys to forgetting appointments, at one point or another we all wonder if our brain is slipping. Instead of growing old gracefully, there are plenty of activities you can do to increase your brain activity and function. Our minds consist of five main cognitive ...read more
In our “quick fix” age, it’s easy to see why people choose medications to lower their cholesterol. These type of prescription drugs are readily available and require very little effort. In fact, statins are now the number one selling class of drugs in the nation, and even more ...read more
It’s not just a headache. Migraines are severe, painful headaches that are often preceded or accompanied by sensory warning signs such as flashes of light, blind spots, tingling in the arms and legs, nausea, vomiting, and increased sensitivity to light and sound. The symptoms ...read more
You may already know that a cup of chamomile tea can be a great anxiety soother, but did you know the herb can also be used to ease the symptoms of teething pain, indigestion, and can help heal wounds faster? Chamomile is an herb that’s been used for hundreds of years as a ...read more
Perhaps the term "diet" isn’t appropriate here. There are no portions to worry about, and you’re not counting calories. Instead, you're loading up on foods that are naturally good for you and have the added benefit of reducing inflammation. No, this is no diet; this is a life ...read more
So, what exactly is your "core?" Most people mistakenly think that their core is just the abdominal muscles; but it actually includes all of the muscles surrounding your lumbar spine and pelvis and is incredibly important for a healthy workout. Core stability provides a solid ...read more
If you suffer from symptoms related to pre-menstrual syndrome, menstrual irregularities, infertility, or menopause, chasteberry may be the natural answer you are looking for to help balance hormones. Also known as vitex, chasteberry is a small brown berry about the size of a ...read more
Between work, family, and other commitments, life can be very hectic. When your average day packs on a lot of stress, it's time to hit the yoga mat and leave the day's worries behind. Calming yourself with yoga postures for relaxation can help return your internal organs to ...read more
Sore throat. Coughing. Sneezing. There's no mistaking the feelings that come with getting sick. With cold and flu season rapidly approaching, it’s a good time to stock up on natural remedies that boost your immune system and help stave off germs and bacteria. Native to North ...read more
Did you know that eating whole grains can help fight the battle of the bulge? Though many people are eliminating carbs from their diet to lose weight, there is strong evidence that shows healthy whole grains are the way to go to improve overall health and weight loss. According ...read more