Yoga For Your Personality?
It seems people are getting the memo; the benefits of yoga have indeed been well-documented. But do certain types of yoga suit you better than others? Today yoga is quite the alternative health practice. It’s even more popular than the use of chiropractors, osteopathy, meditation, herbal medicine and even massage therapy. Many acclaims this to…
Hospital Food – What The …?!!
Have you ever noticed that the cafeteria options and patient meal plans offered at your local hospital aren’t always what you’d expect? They’re facilities is often thought to be promoting wellness and health and yet most of the food looks to working against the patients! As Hippocrates said, ‘Let food be thy medicine and medicine…
7 Foods that Cause Bloating and What to Eat Instead
The holidays are not just a time for being with our loved ones, relaxing and having fun. For most of us, it’s also a time for delicious food. However, some of us tend to forget to pace ourselves, eat in excess, and end up with bloating. This condition can be so uncomfortable that it can…
10 Tips for Sticking to Your Exercise Routine
Have you succeeded at making time for exercise? That’s great! Now you just have to start a routine and stick to it. Unfortunately, this is always easier said than done. For most beginners, motivation can be very hard to come by. If you know exactly what I mean, these 10 tips are for you. 1….
Your Comprehensive Guide to High Intensive Workout
High-intensity interval training (HIIT) is an improved type of interval training. Also known as high-intensity intermittent exercise, this exercise strategy alternates short bursts of intense exercises with less-intense recovery periods. Sessions may last 4-30 minutes, depending on the person’s goals and fitness level. Doing quick, intense bursts with short resting periods can do wonders for…
The Magnificent Powers of Magnesium
If you’ve read my blog post discussing the 10 mood-boosting nutrients, then you probably know a good deal about magnesium, the fourth most abundant mineral in the body that can prevent fatigue, confusion, irritability, apathy, and stress. But did you know that magnesium isn’t just for keeping the rainy days away? It has so many…
How Do You Fight Inflammation?
Acute inflammation helps us cope with injuries and infection. When we experience its familiar signs — redness, swelling, heat, pain — it means our immune system is switching into gear. Our pro-inflammatory hormones have called out for white blood cells to do their job and heal the damaged tissue. But when symptoms of this healthy…
The Importance of Water in Your Diet
Water comprises up to 60% of our body and is absolutely essential to our survival. Our body uses it for a plethora of functions, which includes digesting food, eliminating waste, regulating body temperature, and so much more. If you plan on losing weight, water is your number one drink – you can always count on…
Coconut Magic!
The coconut tree is considered by many as the Tree of Life. Its wood, leaves and fruits all have a plethora of uses. Coconut oil, which is derived from copra or the dried kernel of the fruit, is a testament to the tree’s versatility. Aside from being known as one of the most widely used…
Six Chair Challenge: Top Superfood Antioxidants
If you’ve seen my video or read my blog post about superfoods, then you already know just how super they really are. Because of their exceptionally high antioxidant content, eating them regularly can keep you protected against free radicals that can cause damage or death to your body’s cells. Of course, some superfoods have more…
