November 26, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Overview The goji plant is found most often in Himalayan areas, and the Himalayan goji berry is a popular fruit noted for its incredible health benefits. Goji juice is a lot more than just a refreshing drink. The nutritional properties…
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Bodybuilding is more than simply lifting weights. It is the pursuit of hypertrophy, which is the increase of muscle tissue and size. Weight machines are popular among bodybuilders because they place the body in a stable position and allow for…
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You can improve your grip strength with exercises for your hand muscles. Some hand muscles lie within your palms, and others originate in your forearms and extend into your fingers. The American College of Sports Medicine encourages hand-strengthening exercises to…
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November 26, 2013 What Events Make Up a Cardiac Cycle?
The pumping action of the heart circulates the blood throughout the body and a sequence of events, jointly called the cardiac cycle, make this pumping action posible. Generally, the cardiac cycle can be divided into two separate periods: the contraction…
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November 26, 2013 Diet & Nutrition
1. Excess Belly Fat is Dangerous Our bodies are designed to store extra fat in case of famine, but when the famine doesn’t happen and we aren’t active enough to lose the extra pounds the body releases fat molecules into…
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Overview If you are looking for a new fitness routine, consider trying boot camp fitness training. Fitness boot camps are designed to be fun, challenging and entertaining while increasing your overall fitness. The boot camp fitness training workouts utilize a…
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Overview All runners want to be able to lace up their shoes and hit the road running easily and freely, but the one physical issue that can stop you cold is knee pain. Especially for the act of running where…
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1. Pop at the Top Pop push ups, sometimes performed as clap pushups, is a form of ballistic exercise that targets the chest and ancillary upper body muscles like the triceps and shoulders. The difference between the pop and regular…
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Overcome boredom in your workouts by performing a cardio circuit. Circuit training involves moving quickly from exercise to exercise, with no rest. Liz Neporent of Fitness Magazine reports that circuit training is an effective way to burn calories and address…
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The better shape the human body is in, the healthier and happier you are bound to be. It can be tough to sort through various fitness tips available and determine the real from the fake. Start with the more interesting,…
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Overview Comfrey is a perennial shrub native to the temperate, moist areas of Europe, western Asia, Australia and North America. The healing properties of the comfrey leaf have been used externally to treat inflammation that occurs after a sprain or…
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November 26, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Used by practitioners of alternative medicine for centuries as a versatile cure for everything from minor cuts and burns to dandruff and jock itch, tea tree oil has long been touted as a powerful anti-fungal and antimicrobial agent. Some have…
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Attending regular classes is the best training a dancer can receive, but it’s also very important to exercise outside of the studio in order to become a well-rounded and stronger dancer. According to an article by former New York City…
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Bodybuilding workouts can be safe and productive with the proper technique and respect for the physiology of the body. Understanding how the body works during exercise and how it responds to muscular stress, as well as using proper movements to…
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Overview Lung cancer is one of the more common cancers in the United States. According to the National Cancer Institute, more than 219,000 cases of lung cancer were diagnosed in 2009. Not all cases of lung cancer are the same…
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November 26, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
1. Get Your Vitamins The macrobiotic diet eliminates foods from the diet that contribute to many illnesses and ailments. By reducing the processed foods and animal byproducts, which include dairy, meat and eggs, the body can provide good health and…
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Competitive softball is one of the most popular women’s sports in the United States. It is played by girls at the youth, high school, college and professional level. Pitchers tend to dominate this sport as they can throw the softball…
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November 26, 2013 Skincare and Beauty
1. Ask the Magic Mirror By the time you start noticing the wrinkles and sagging skin on your face and all over your body, it’s really too late to do much about it. Short of plastic surgery, it is very…
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November 26, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
The dried leaves of green tea (Camellia sinensis) originates in ancient China and has a long recorded history of therapeutic use. Today, green tea is widely consumed throughout the world for a variety of health benefits. Green tea may be…
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Overview Financial missteps like making late payments or missing them altogether will show up on your credit reports. Lenders will see them and may turn down loan applications. They will also lower your credit score, according to major score compiler…
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November 26, 2013 Senior Health
Regular exercise is an essential part of total wellness. The right amount and type of exercise for you to achieve health is dependent upon several factors including your current weight and lifestyle. Organizations such as the American College of Sports…
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November 26, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Herbs and spices have many uses. They are a common cooking ingredient. They provide scents that are used in perfumes, cleaning products and potpourri. They are valued for their medicinal properties by naturopathic doctors and other proponents of alternative medicine….
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November 26, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Overview Calories, or energy derived from food, are vital to a child’s health. Consuming excessive calories, relative to the amount of physical activity a child partakes in, often results in unhealthy weight gain. Eating too few calories can lead to…
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Gutkha is another name for betel nut. Small doses may bring about euphoria and increased energy flow, while large doses can cause sedation, according to the National Institutes of Health (NIH). Due to its stimulant activity, gutkha is used in…
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November 26, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Kombucha, often referred to as a mushroom, actually consists of a symbiotic community of bacteria and yeast. This culture is can be steeped in tea and fermented, producing a flavorful, fizzy drink that has been gaining popularity in the U.S….
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November 26, 2013 Diet & Nutrition
1. Use Cold Water If you need to thaw your meat quickly, the cold water method may be for you. Seal the raw meat into a plastic bag and soak it into cool water that’s around 70 degrees F. If…
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Lateral back exercises target the muscles known as the latissimus dorsi or lats. These muscles originate in the lower middle of your back and fan out in the shape of a “V” at the top. Working this muscle will build…
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Shooting is one of the most important skills a player can have when playing the game of basketball. Clearly there is more to the game than just shooting–dribbling, rebounding, passing and playing defense are also vital–but knowing how to put…
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November 26, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Obese people may be able to obtain a short-term prescription from their physician for phendimetrazine, a diet pill sold in generic form and in brands including Bontril. Bontril is similar to an amphetamine and is approved for short-term use as…
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The use of herbs to support the body’s natural processes transcends back nearly 5,000 years to the ancient Indian medical practices of Ayruveda. Herbs are also widely used in traditional chinese medicine (TCM) to restore energy balance in the body….
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