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I’m here to pump you up about exercise… Or at least remind you of some important reasons that most adults exercise. As we get older, our goals change in terms of what we hope to gain from exercise. In your younger days it may have seemed important to boost muscle growth for larger, defined muscles… kind of like those guys who made the ‘pump you up’ phrase famous. But after…
Vacations, celebrations and endless outdoor activities make summer one of the most rewarding seasons. But as your appetite for adventure increases, so does your risk for a number of health issues. Here are some common warm weather health hazards to look out for, and the best ways to keep them from ruining your summer: Heat stroke: Heat stroke is very dangerous, especially for children. It is caused when the body…
Each day we’re given a new opportunity to decide how we will think and feel, influencing our behavior and outcomes. By choosing gratitude thoughts we create feelings and emotions of genuine gratitude. We begin to appreciate what we have and realize more fully each day that we are able to create what we want in life. Peace and joy come as a direct result of this cause-and-effect relationship. How do…
Do you remember last year when a highly contagious strain of the bird flu was spreading like wildfire across North America? It was scary for a second there. Scientists thought there was a good chance the virus was going to make the jump from birds to humans. It didn’t happen this time, thankfully. But, the truth is, you never know when a viral epidemic like that is going to strike. …
Patients often want to know why they are gaining weight. If you’re eating reasonably and getting some exercise, you have to dig a little deeper… because there are literally hundreds of factors that could be contributing to unwanted weight gain. Food and physical activity The best place to start is to look at what you’re doing now — or not doing. How active are you… and what have you been…
It’s a fact of life that certain things are just better together. Peanut butter and jelly. Spaghetti and meatballs. Coffee and donuts. But this fact doesn’t just apply to food… it applies to cancer-fighting phytochemicals too. In fact, researchers from St. Louis University recently identified two potent cancer-fighting compounds that work better as a team. Their combined cancer-killing powers are so effective that researchers think they could be an alternative…
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Do you keep up with the Kardashians? Love them or hate them, there’s no denying that those girls have enviable bodies. I was watching an episode recently and heard Kourtney, the oldest Kardashian sister, talking about how she drinks ghee every morning. She credits the wonder food with staying healthy and keeping her body in great shape – even after having three babies in under six years. This was the…
Metabolism lies at the foundation of health. It’s a complex system that directly influences how our cells, tissues and body systems function and get the nutrients they need — while getting rid of what they don’t. Essentially, good metabolism doesn’t mean you don’t gain weight, it means you feel good every day, have plenty of energy for daily activities and are in good overall health. Poor metabolism often means the…
For many of us the word calisthenics brings back memories of middle school jumping jacks, duck walks around the gym, and leg stretches. These days many personal trainers prefer the term “warm-ups.” But most modern warm-ups only focus on the muscles and joints. The use of calisthenics in China is thousands of years old and, like Tai Chi, the exercises are comprised of physical movements, timed breathing cycles, and visualization.…