Are you one of the many individuals that does not sleep throughout the night? If you are currently not exercising you might be missing the boat. In the article by Gretchen Reynolds, the new studies show that exercise can help you get a better night's rest. As a clinical psychologist and sleep researcher at the Feinberg School of Medicine at Northwestern University, Kelly Glazer Baron frequently heard complaints from aggrieved patients about exercise. They would work out, they told her, sometimes to the point of exhaustion, but they would not sleep better that night. Dr. Baron was surprised and … [Read more...] about How Exercise Can Help Us Sleep Better
Need to reduce sodium intake? Herbs and spices may help
Many Americans have a significantly high sodium intake due to the fast foods, addition of salt when cooking, or sodium in various canned products. In this article by Amanda Woerner she discusses what role herbs can play in reducing your sodium intake to a normal healthy level. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 90 percent of Americans over the age of 2 eat too much sodium, putting them at risk for high blood pressure, heart attack and stroke. And lowering sodium intake can be a challenge – especially because so much of the American diet revolves around … [Read more...] about Need to reduce sodium intake? Herbs and spices may help
Fruit causing you weight gain?
Now that the post New Year's resolutioners have gone back to their normal lifestyle, many individuals are trying to lose a few pounds before summertime rolls around. Most people when trying to lose weight go to some type of extreme diet to achieve their temporary success. They might cut out all carbohydrates or protein sources, they might eat nothing but fruit and smoothies for a few weeks. Whatever the extreme diet that someone chooses, there is ALWAYS one problem, it is not a sustainable lifestyle choice. This means that in the end, they will always gain the weight back because there is no … [Read more...] about Fruit causing you weight gain?
Need a workout? Try snow shoveling
You look out the window and see the beauty of the snow as it glistens off the ground and evenly covers the trees. Shoveling snow is a great workout, but it can be dangerous if the task is not approached with care. Are There Any Health Benefits to Shoveling Snow? Like any activity that challenges the large muscle groups of the body in a rhythmic fashion, shoveling is a wonderful form of exercise that raises the heart rate and burns many calories. Shoveling snow is a fun and timely activity that can compliment any exercise program. It also provides variety and an opportunity to participate in … [Read more...] about Need a workout? Try snow shoveling
How do you know when your taking dieting too far?
Now that January has passed and the initial bunch of New Year's resolutioners are well into there new healthier lifestyle, the next few months are just as important as taking the first step and starting an exercise program. Most people are always looking for the quickest way to lose weight without having to put a lot of work into the process. There are numerous fad diets on the market and most people who have tried one diet have tried several if not all of them on the market. I thought there are 5 Signs that you are taking your diet too far. 1. If your diet is keeping you away from your … [Read more...] about How do you know when your taking dieting too far?
A Big Bet on Gluten-Free
It seems like every other day there is a new fad diet on the marketplace and people are flocking to the latest trends in nutrition. There are a good number of individuals that have digestive issues related to products that contain gluten in them. The problem with Gluten-free is that it is very difficult to maintain that lifestyle indefinitely because many restaurants do not cater to this particular lifestyle. This article by Stephanie Strom discusses the trend to go Gluten-free in the food industry and why we are so concerned with our digestive health nowadays. The Girl Scouts recently … [Read more...] about A Big Bet on Gluten-Free
Valentine’s Day Death by Calories?
With less than a week away, many individuals are fretting about what to get their significant other. Most women already have an idea of what they may be getting their other half, while a good portion of the fellas will be waiting til the day before or the day of to pick from the last of the cards and scramble to come up with a last minute gift. The media will have you believe that this is the only day that you need to worry about showing your spouse how much you love and appreciate them, however if you have been in a long term relationship you know that this day should be like EVERY other day … [Read more...] about Valentine’s Day Death by Calories?
WORLD electronics Biggest Loser Challenge for 2014
As we come to an end of January 2014, we are starting a new challenge called WORLD's Biggest Loser. Now many individuals have seen the tv show, where overweight contestants go to an undisclosed location for a certain amount of time and have access to a state-of-the-art facility where two or three trainers work with these individuals to lose weight. You have probably scene images of a trainer yelling at a contestant and trying to motivate them to stay focused on the goal of becoming the Biggest Loser. As with many television shows they are designed to be dramatic and engaging so that a person … [Read more...] about WORLD electronics Biggest Loser Challenge for 2014