December 11, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
In today’s electronic world, where help is found at the push of a button, people seldom consider basic techniques of surviving in the wilderness. Survival training is more important than you might realize, though–average Americans are taking vacations in exotic,…
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1. Getting into the Game Cheerleaders are a big part of any sports event, but the physicality of their sport puts cheerleaders at risk for injury. With all the jumps and stunts that cheerleaders perform in their routines, they put…
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1. Protect Your Knees As fun and exciting as motocross riding is, it’s also dangerous. Leg, knee and ankle injuries are some of the most common injuries among motocross riders. Protective gear and braces can help prevent injuries and protect…
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Before you begin an exercise program to lose body fat, you need to equip yourself with the facts. One pound of fat equals 3,500 calories. To lose one pound in one week, you need to burn 500 more calories a…
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December 11, 2013 Four-on-Four Volleyball Rules
Volleyball can be played indoors or on grass or sand courts outdoors, and team sizes vary. The size of a team can refer to the number of players on the court or the number of members on the team roster,…
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1. Exercise and Stretch to Prevent Back Injuries While Bowling The best method to prevent back injuries while bowling is to exercise and stretch before a match. All bowling related exercise should focus on the legs and lower back. Studies…
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Overview “Monkey see, monkey do.” You have probably heard this statement before, and it most likely applies to your toddler. According to Geraldine Butler and Bernice Walmsley, authors of “Teach Yourself Successful Potty Training,” a love for imitating, especially peers,…
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When Joseph Pilates created his original method of body conditioning early in the 20th century, he did not develop exercises for the Swiss ball, also called a stability ball. In his book, “Return to Life Through Contrology,” Pilates offered instructions…
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December 11, 2013 Skincare and Beauty
You may have heard the saying, “Prevention is better than cure.” We spend most of our time indoors, either at home, work or school, therefore, it stands to reason that most diseases are spread in the home and accidents are…
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December 11, 2013 Diet & Nutrition
1. Follow Your Phase The Atkins low carb diet has several phases to follow. Foods that are allowed are based on the phase you are in. Check the list of allowed foods on the carbohydrate counter to determine what type…
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December 11, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
More than half of college students drink energy drinks at least once a month, according to an October 2007 research study published in the “Nutrition Journal.” Amp, an energy drink sold by Pepsi, is one of several such drinks on…
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Kyphosis, defined by the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons as more than a 50-degree curvature of the thoracic spine, has many causes. Kyphosis can be congenital and can be present from birth or acquired later in life. Kyphosis from Scheuermann’s…
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Overview Achilles tendinitis occurs when the Achilles tendon, located in the back of the lower leg, and its ligaments become inflamed. The condition often causes severe, debilitating pain and heals very slowly. The Achilles tendon serves an important purpose as…
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December 11, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
For those seeking alternative forms of treating illnesses without prescription drugs, herbal remedies from natural sources, including plants. The desert offers a large variety of plant life, with roots, stems, leaves, flowers and berries that can be used in their…
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December 11, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
1. Login to the Online Services Register with the Jenny Craig website to use the online menu planner. You can access many of the online tools, even if you are not a Jenny Craig member, but you must be a…
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Overview If you have been shopping for new bicycle tires you have likely encountered tires of the “folding” variety, which generally sell for $10 to $20 dollars more per tire than regular tires, as of early 2010. This increase in…
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Travel system strollers for babies are perhaps the most practical purchase that new parents can make. Certain models of many stroller brands include both a full-sized stroller that will hold a child as old as 4 or 5 in addition…
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December 11, 2013 Skincare and Beauty
Hair loss can be caused by a number of conditions, according to the University of Louisville. These include bacterial infections, thyroid problems, nutritional deficiencies, drug interactions, and health issues related to both the hormonal and the circulatory systems. Coloring the…
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December 11, 2013 Diet & Nutrition
1. GERD Defined GERD (gastric esophageal reflux disease) is a disease of the digestive system with the main symptoms of acid reflux or heartburn. When the heartburn or acid reflux causes damage to the esophagus or causes you to change…
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December 11, 2013 Skincare and Beauty
Overview Cholesterol is a waxy substance found primarily in animal fats and used for cell membrane repair and hormone production in the human body. The body must have cholesterol to function, but too high of levels in the blood can…
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Seniors can benefit a great deal from participating in yoga stretching activities. Yoga stretch exercises are a beneficial alternative to vigorous fitness routines and are a safe and effective way of keeping toned and strong while maintaining a healthy weight….
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According to the Cleveland Clinic, 80 percent to 90 percent of people in the U.S. will experience some sort of back pain. To keep from becoming disabled, exercises to strengthen the back should be incorporated into a regular fitness routine….
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1. Begin With the Basics Start with a basic step to do a salsa break step. A basic salsa step involves a forward and backward motion. With a one, two and three count, step forward, replace by shifting your weight…
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Overview America’s great pastime has evolved minimally over the last 100 years. Baseball gloves on the other hand, have changed significantly, from small fingerless strips of leather to custom designed and position-specific technological marvels. The amount of detail that goes…
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1. Lactose Intolerance is a Gas Lactose is a sugar found in milk and milk products. Lactose is digested by the enzyme lactase, which is produced by cells in the small intestine. When you’re lactose intolerant, your body doesn’t produce…
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Overview Body posture is a term used to describe the way we position our bodies during everyday activities such as walking, standing, sitting and sleeping. Poor everyday posture places our bodies in improper alignment, adding abnormal stress that can lead…
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December 11, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Probiotics are defined as living microorganisms that are considered “friendly” bacteria because they promote health and prevent an array of disorders, according to the National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine. These friendly microorganisms are found naturally in many foods…
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December 11, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Overview Coconut water is the clear liquid within a coconut. A young coconut contains the most coconut water because it gradually replaces the coconut water with coconut meat and milk. Coconut water is commonly available from street vendors in the…
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Overview Regular exercise is important to cardiac health. Exercise helps prevent arteriosclerosis, arthritis, and strengthens the heart. Living a sedentary lifestyle leads to obesity, which can lead to diabetes, cardiac disease and hypertension, something as simple as walking a mile…
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December 11, 2013 Wilderness Survival Kit List
The items you carry in your wilderness survival kit should suit your skills and activity level in outdoor pursuits. A wilderness adventure racer might carry a survival kit that fits into a quart-sized plastic bag, but less experienced people probably…
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