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Are you drinking enough water? We all know that water is essential to life – we couldn’t live very long without it. But do we really appreciate how it helps us stay healthy and beautiful? Water is involved in so many processes and functions of the body, that it makes … Read more
No Pain, No Gain. Is this aphorism just a fitness myth and downright bad advice? A lot of people seem to think so. As a bodybuilder with 25 years of training experience and more than two dozen trophies on my shelf, I have another perspective to offer you. Success with … Read more
Humankind has been trying to live for increasingly longer periods of time since the early struggles for survival thousands of years ago. On a primal level, we try to live longer on a daily basis by simply avoiding direct harm. Obviously living longer entails more than that. Once our basic … Read more
Following on from the eco barbecues post; Christopher, over at Blog Harbour, asked about natural ways to get rid of mosquitoes. Mosquitoes can turn a pleasant walk or relaxing evening into a nightmare of feeling that you’re being bitten alive and the critters can carry some nasty diseases. Unfortunately, most … Read more
Why A Power Nap? Facts on Sleep: While small children typically take naps in the afternoon, our culture generally frowns upon mid-day sleep; however, even in those who get enough sleep (but particularly in those who don’t), many people experience a natural increase in drowsiness in the afternoon, about 8 … Read more
If your health fails, it can overshadow everything else that’s going on in your life. From relatively minor health issues such as aches and pains, lethargy, and indigestion to major health problems that can threaten your existence, health can really impact happiness and stress levels. Making a commitment to taking … Read more
I often get complaints from clients about being sore. Statements like “I thought exercise was going to make me feel good, but now I feel worse than ever” are somewhat common with people who are new to exercising. And there’s not too much for me to tell them. The facts … Read more
Guess what, chocolate lovers: There is room in the diet for a candy bar now and then. But Sandy Procter, a registered dietitian with Kansas State University Research and Extension, says that for a better, more regular energy boost, people should make healthy eating part of an everyday lifestyle. People … Read more
A Well-Rounded You You know you haven’t run a marathon, climbed a mountain, or even done much more than slog through a giant stack of paperwork — so why do you feel exhausted at the end of every day? That’s the tricky thing about stress: it can make you feel … Read more
What Are The Health Benefits Of Fiber? Fiber is helpful to the body in many ways: * Relieving constipation and hemorrhoids * Preventing certain diseases * Keeping weight under control Avoiding and Relieving Constipation Fiber can absorb large amounts of water in the bowels, and this makes stools softer and … Read more