If there is one part of our body that we always want to look young and fresh, it is our skin. Regardless of whether you are interested in healthy aging, you probably have spent thousands of dollars on skin care just to give your skin an extra day or two of longevity and youth. This […]
Quercetin is one of the flavonoids groups. It is in fact a flavonol. It is found in apples, onions, tea, red grapes, leafy green vegetables, citrus fruits, broccoli, cherries, raspberries, prickly pear cactus, and some varieties of honey. Especially, those made from the Eucalyptus flower.
Quercetin is a very active form of flavonoid. It is […]
Let’s face it, when you’re on a program the mall food court is a minefield. There’s no easy way to tiptoe through the sugar, fat and cholesterol that calls out to you in neon letters from every angle.
And it isn’t just the Mrs. Fields and Ben & Jerry’s of this world that must be treaded […]
Do you spent all night sleeping on an uncomfortable mattress and suffer back pain the next morning? Until now, medical community cannot prove that certain mattresses can help to treat your back. Provided you sleep well, any mattress can provide the relaxation you need. However, anecdotal studies indicate that a poor bed can affect your […]
No matter what the sport, most experts agree that athletes and fitness enthusiasts should cross train. For injury prevention, muscular balance, and improved performance, most top athletes today do more than 1 kind of exercise.
That was not always the case. Back in 1972, Frank Shorter proved he was […]
Last night I had a really restless night and today I feel really tired and lethargic.
It’s my own fault though. I did something I shouldn’t and had a guilty conscience.
Now don’t get all excited and think I’m going to reveal something really juicy or controversial. It’s nothing like that.
You see my […]
Have you ever heard of homeopathy? You probably have, but have no idea what it really is. Homeopathy is a system of medicine that treats an illness or condition with highly diluted concentrations of natural ingredients that mimic the symptoms of the condition being treated. It seems like an odd premise, but in spite of […]
Even if you are not a regular practitioner of yoga yet you will probably find that understanding its basic background will give you a good context around why you are practicing yoga fitness and what you are doing. By understanding that yoga is not just physical positions but also a full lifestyle you’ll come […]
There’s absolutely no need to torture your body into the shape you want. Isometric exercise is effective, safe and perfect for all ages and all body types - even for those who face certain physical limitations.
Whoever came up with the sayings, “No pain, no gain!” and “Feel the burn!” may have been a marketing […]
Why subject yourself to judgment and ridicule from the “fitness freaks” in a public gym? For them it’s almost entirely a matter of vanity and ego. Your dual goal of getting fit and healthy and looking good can be accomplished easily at home, with an isometric exercise DVD.
Oh, those self-proclaimed workout champs! They seem […]
