Exercise as Good as Medicine in Treating Heart Disease
Research findings published in the British Medical Journal reveal that exercise is ‘as good as medicine’ in the treatment of heart diseases, and should be built-in when new drugs are being developed and tried. It said although limited in quantity, existing randomized trial evidence on exercise interventions suggests that exercise and
Eat right, sleep tight!
I am a huge proponent of feeding our kids well. They are our future. Their little bodies are growing like weeds, and their brains are being fueled by their food. But so are ours. Our brains might not grow as fast as our children’s, but they are being used and taxed,
Blueberries, Apples…May Reduce Diabetes Risk
Blueberries, Apples, Grapes May Reduce Diabetes Risk A new study suggests that eating more fruit, particularly blueberries, grapes and apples, but not drinking fruit juice, may reduce diabetes risk. Fruit add a variety of necessary vitamins and minerals to the diet. All fruits vary in nutritional value and some
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5 Step Process to Develop Life Long Motivation
The 5 Step Process to Develop Life Long Motivation By Izzy Arkin Motivation is often cited as the magical answer to everything you want. If you were motivated you would lose that weight, write that
*NEW COURSE* Back Injury Prevention Specialist Course
*NEW COURSE* Back Injury Prevention Specialist Course 9.0 CEC’s Many people suffer from back problems. Some are caused by accidents, infections, or congenital defects – however the majority of back problems are preventable. This course provides all the tools needed to understand how the back works and design a back conditioning
Balance Progressions Specialist Course
*NEW COURSE*: Balance Progressions Specialist Course AFPA 6.0 CEC’s balance training is essential for everyone. People of all ages and abilities need to improve their balance. Bring more diversity and challenge to your group or personal training sessions with balance training exercises. More than 100 static balance training drills and progressions designed
FOOD SENSITIVITIES MAKE YOU FAT AND SICK
Food sensitivities affect 75% of the population, having a profound impact on their health and weight. A common scenario is an adult with a food sensitivity to gluten or dairy. Their symptoms are vague (constipation, headache, weight gain) and their exposure is frequent (breakfast, lunch, and dinner), so the connection is
Whole-Food, Plant-Based Living Reaches the Masses
Take Heart! Whole-Food, Plant-Based Living Will (Slowly) Reach the Masses By Doug Lisle, Ph.D. | Posted on September 17, 2013 Once you know the connection between dietary choices and health, watching other people eat can be a gruesome sight. It can seem like you are
Stay Committed to Your Fitness Routine
8 Simple Ways to Stay Committed to Your Fitness Routine Burnthis.com via The Huffington Post Sticking with a fitness routine is not always easy. We can be our own worst enemies. After all, we are toughest on ourselves. The truth is, missing a workout or sneaking a bite of cake becomes a
Gluten-Free Foods Aid Weight Loss?
Can gluten-free foods aid weight loss? By Dr. Georgene Collins Labels can be misleading. Fat-free, nonfat and whole grain are examples of misleading labels commonly used in the food industry. However, in some cases, mislabeling can be life-threatening. Lately, a big concern has been the label “gluten-free,” and the Food and Drug