Category: Health Fitness
Foods that cure hard stools
Everyone suffers from constipation from time to time. But what do you do if it’s a daily occurrence? The human intestine is most comfortable when it produces stools (bowel movements) of a desirable consistency and size. “A brown banana” is a good way to think of the ideal stool: not too hard, not too soft,…
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What the diet industry isn’t telling you about weight loss
At any given time, more than half of US residents are trying to lose weight. With the increase in overall body weight, along with disease rates that have been correlated with higher weight, many people feel that dieting is their only option for good health. Unfortunately, not everyone who wants to cut down does it…
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Why every woman, big or small, needs a good sports bra
Exercise can be good for your health, but staying in shape without a good sports bra is bad for your chest. Research shows that the up and down movement of the breasts during sports stretches vital ligaments beyond repair. And without proper support, petite and large-breasted women alike will end up with sagging breasts. During…
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Diet, Exercise and Supplements
Everyone wants to live a long and healthy life and in today’s age it is certainly possible. People face a lot of tough decisions when it comes to choosing the best supplements, diets, exercises, and workout gear, and who could blame them? Every day the list grows of the best way to lose weight, build…
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Your physical activity path: remove the obstacles you put there
Fitness is a path you walk. Make sure you take your first step early on, removing obstacles. No more stubbed toes, or worse yet, shooting off your fitness foot. Starting from scratch, for this discussion, means restoring your body. Restore your body by eliminating edible evils, the food and drink choices you’re making that wreak…
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The dangers of wearing a sauna suit: fact or fiction?
The biggest lie ever told For years we’ve all heard all the dire warnings repeated over and over again about how sweating in a sauna suit can cause death, sweating will cause the body to become dehydrated, is likely to cause a heart attack, increases the chances of fainting, and in general, it is not…
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The Female Athlete’s Knees: 15 Knee Care Rules
Knee injuries account for a quarter of all sports injuries. After puberty, girls have an overall risk of anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) knee injury of 1 in 50. In college, women are 3 times more likely to have an ACL injury compared to men . Therefore, it is very important that athletes act now to…
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3 Overlooked Exercises That Actually Kick Cellulite Butt
Random fact: undergoing liposuction can increase the size of your breasts. Really. According to a study in dermatological surgery, 43% of participating women experienced breast expansion after liposuction. Later, thirty percent of these girls had to go to Nordstrom’s and start buying bras one cup size larger. But if the likelihood of your breasts suddenly…
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Mommy Makeover – Get fit after pregnancy
Children are truly one of life’s greatest joys. However, when you have a baby, there is weight gain and changes to your body that can be very distressing and often impossible to correct with diet and exercise alone. While controlling weight gain and exercising can improve your body after having children, some body changes don’t…
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Don’t waste your time building chest muscles!
Three great ways to build chest muscles If you’re in the game of building chest muscles, then you don’t want to waste your time doing the wrong exercises. It is important to find the best exercises that will help you reach your goal. There are 3 great exercises to use when building your chest muscles.…
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