It is a New Year and most people are looking to create a "New Image" via diet and exercise. There are hundreds of fad diets on the market each with their own claim to fame. One of the latest diets is called the "Virgin Diet" and I do not believe that you have to be a virgin to participate in it. As with many other diets, this one claims that you can lose 7lbs in 1 week if you drop 7 foods from your nutritional protocol. Celebrity fitness and nutrition expert JJ Virgin says it’s simple: Just drop seven foods from your diet, and you can lose seven pounds in one week.The foods you should drop … [Read more...] about The Virgin Diet: Drop 7 Foods and Lose 7 pounds in 1 week is the claim
Treating Painful Muscles
We were recently interviewed by the Reading Eagle regarding effective treatments for painful muscles. Check it out! … [Read more...] about Treating Painful Muscles
The Truth about Multi-vitamins
Many individuals take a multi-vitamin when they wake up in the morning, however most do not notice any difference in energy response or health benefits. This article by Dr. David B. Samadi gives some behind-the-scene information on the industry and things that you should know. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), approximately half of adults in the U.S. take at least one daily dietary supplement – the most popular being a multivitamin. This translates into about $28 billion per year spent on vitamins, supplements, and minerals. It is important to understand the … [Read more...] about The Truth about Multi-vitamins
Eggs: Could be the best choice you make?
Did you know that egg yolks are one of the few foods that contain all of the fat-soluble vitamins (A, D, E and K)? Still, the lowly egg yolk continues to be much maligned, due to its relatively high cholesterol content. Although the American Heart Association recommends that adults limit their yolk consumption to no more than four per week, eggs are still a great source of high-quality protein. One way to keep your consumption of egg yolks down while increasing flavor is to mix one yolk in with several egg whites. Cooking with eggs at this time of year can be a bit tricky. Egg salads and … [Read more...] about Eggs: Could be the best choice you make?
Spelman College drops sports to turn focus to fitness
This article written by Richard Perez-Pena is an interesting one in which it delves into the topic of tackling the rising cost of health care insurance by arming its students with the value of health and wellness. Hoping to replace organized sports for the few with fitness for all, Spelman College this week formally announced its withdrawal from intercollegiate athletics. For Spelman, a historically black women’s college in Atlanta, the decision was motivated by predictable concerns about money and logistics, but also by a concern for the health of the population it serves. In the United … [Read more...] about Spelman College drops sports to turn focus to fitness
Personal Trainers: Is your Trainer Dangerous?
One of the biggest fears of joining a gym is the intimidation factor that many people experience because they are concerned that other people will be staring at them while they work out. Most individuals that join a gym have no real idea of what they are doing when it comes to actually working out. They usually start with routines that worked for them 20 years ago or something that they read in a magazine or saw in a workout video. Many times this will be part of the downfall of their success at the gym because it will be ineffective or they will injure themselves in the process. This is where … [Read more...] about Personal Trainers: Is your Trainer Dangerous?
Holiday Parties expanding your waistline?
As the holidays come and go, most Americans find themselves dining out more often than not. According to the National Restaurant Association, most Americans go out to eat an average of 4 times per week. When they are dining out, we as a country are spending about 1 billion dollars per day. The population count in the U. S. according to the Census Bureau is 310, 751, 194 people which equates to approximately $365 billion dollars per year. That means each household is spending around $1, 117 per person per year on dining out alone. As this number increases so does the waistline of America … [Read more...] about Holiday Parties expanding your waistline?
Exercise reduces the risk of Alzheimer’s disease
Exercise has numerous benefits as many people know, however researchers are discovering that it can reduce the risk of developing Alzheimer's disease. This article by Maggie Fox discusses how exercise has such an impact on this devastating disease. Seniors who fit in the most daily physical activity – from raking leaves to dancing – can have more gray matter in important brain regions, researchers reported on Monday. The scientists have images that show people who were the most active had 5 percent more gray matter than people who were the least active. Having more little gray brain cells … [Read more...] about Exercise reduces the risk of Alzheimer’s disease