Ever been stuck in a rut with your workout routine? You know that feeling of seeing no change in your body despite all of your careful work in the kitchen and in the gym? Well, before you become too discouraged and get ready to throw it all away, know that…
With spring in the air, many people are likely stressing about the upcoming allergy season. By definition, allergies are your body's reaction to allergens, a sign that the immune system is working overtime. Allergens are particles your body considers foreign, which forces your immune system to respond to it –…
Mentally healthy people, the World Health Organization and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services all agree that the following good daily habits and abilities can improve mental health: - Realize their full potential - Cope with the stresses of life - Work productively - Make meaningful contributions to…
We hear about it all the time... drink your water, stay hydrated, don't forget to keep up your fluid intake. But why in the world is hydration so important anyway, and what exactly does hydration mean? Hydration refers to the process by which living things take in water. Many…
Does washing with anti-bacterial soaps really keep you from coming down with the flu or a cold? These airborne illnesses are contagious, so a defensive lifestyle regime makes sense in order to combat them. Antibacterial soap is essentially any cleaning product with active antimicrobial ingredients added. These agents or chemical ingredients…
Although a sensitive topic, bad breath should not be ignored and looked at as bad, or not important. It is necessary to deal with, as it not only affects the person with the symptoms, but also those around them. There is nothing worse than having people either step back, or…
Candida Diet Not Working For You? Try the Naturopathy Way All people have yeast (candida) or fungus in their bodies. Over thirty different strains of fungus can be found in most people. The yeast type fungus is mostly located in the mouth to aid sugar and starch digestion. Those…
How to Determine Your Target Heart Rate Heart rate is the speed of your heart beat measured by the number of beats of the heart per minute (bpm). The heart rate can vary according to the body's metabolic needs, including the need to absorb oxygen and excrete carbon dioxide (link…
Bodyweight Exercise Anatomy: The Advantage of Bodyweight Resistance exercises are designed to help increase muscle strength and size. Typically, people lift heavy weights (dumbbells, barbells, plates, weight stacks, medicine balls or kettlebells) to provide resistance in pushing and pulling exercises so the muscles work harder and hypertrophy faster. Water…
Build Cardiovascular Endurance So you’ve decide you want to get into shape. Mentally committing is a big first step. Your next step is to define what that means and then take action. Getting “fit” or “toned” or into “shape” can mean different things to different people. Take some time and…