What You Don’t Know About Honey (But Should) If you were to poke around in most of our pantries you would undoubtedly find one of those sticky plastic bears full of honey. We pull it out from time to time to enjoy with tea, or maybe if a recipe calls…
http://youtu.be/gxEhg8xE-xA Upper Body Workout for Total Gym Sometimes there is nothing more satisfying than a great upper body workout. Summer is quickly approaching and the time is now to get your arms, pectorals and abs in tip top shape. Having upper body strength is extremely important not only for aesthetics…
What does Organic really mean? In order for an ingredient to be labeled organic means that both the soil and the produce must have been grown and maintained without the use of synthetic fertilizers, pesticides or genetically modified organisms (GMO’s). For an animal product to be called organic it must…
http://youtu.be/QgcWL-L2TLg Best Chest Exercises We all want our upper bodies to look beautiful and one way to achieve that is by incorporating some of the best chest exercises. Not only do strong looking pectoral muscles look good and signify strength, they also play a vital role in one’s posture, movement…
http://youtu.be/M6M-V8dOYlk Feeling like you need a little pick me up after the winter season? If so, I’ve got a squat and pull up challenge for you that will test you physically as well as mentally! The rewarding results are positive strength gains, plus the added bonus of a little lift…
Headaches are extremely common. Nearly everyone has a headache occasionally. When they occur repeatedly, they are a symptom of a headache disorder. The most common headache disorder is tension-type headache. In developed countries, tension-type headache affects over one third of men and over one half of women. Up to…
Weird Workout Trends The fitness industry is full of gimmicks, ploys, choreography and any number of other inventive ways to get people off the couch. When it comes down to it, though, a person will only get fit and stay healthy if they want to; if they don’t, then they…
Quick & Easy Ways to Observe the 5 a-day Rule The 5-a-day rule is based on a campaign that launched several years ago to encourage Americans to make sure they get their 5 daily servings of 5 fruits and vegetables. The campaign’s name was changed to “More Matters” in 2007…
What is Pilates Pilates is designed to improve core stabilization and postural alignment (in other words, balance and posture) by enhancing awareness, mobility, flexibility and strength. The essence of Pilates lies in the focus on using one’s core to initiate and sustain movements – all in coordination with your breathing.…
What is Green Tea? Green tea is made from tea leaves that were steamed or baked immediately after being harvested. Doing this prevents the leaves from oxidizing and gives the tea a lighter taste. It also allows the tea to retain more of its inherent nutrients, which is what gives…