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  With all the artificial sweeteners available, you may find it challenging to separate fact from fiction. In fact, so many new sweeteners have made their way to market that the American Dietetic Association (ADA) released a Position Paper in 2004 to help nutrition experts educate consumers on the health implications of these products! With all this sweet talk, it’s no wonder that you may be confused about which sweeteners to use. Below are responses to health and safety concerns about sweeteners from Jenna A. Bell-Wilson, PhD, RD, LD, assistant professor in medical dietetics at Ohio … [Read more...] about Artificial Sweetner vs. Sugar

  Lots of people have been injured doing their favorite aerobic activity. Whether it's a sprained ankle, damage to the knee joint, broken toes, etc., it is important that you give your body proper time to heal. Always (obviously if it's serious) talk to your doctor and trust him/her about when to continue exercise. Be encouraged though, because generally when I take a break (1-3 weeks) from aerobic exercise or weight bearing exercise, I see more results after starting up again. Even if it is longer than that, think of it as a new challenge to dominate! For lots of people aerobic … [Read more...] about Injury Recovery and Prevention of New ones

Yoga is probably not the first thing you think about when it comes to losing weight. There are numerous high intensity exercise formats that can help with weightloss,  however the effectiveness and benefits of yoga can affect weight loss and here is why: 1. Yoga calms and clears your mind - If you are someone who eats due to high levels of stress and tension, yoga can help reduce those levels and get you to relax. The deep breathing and slow stretching movements will help aid in resuming a very clear and calm mind.  The balance poses require you to forget about your day and focus on the task … [Read more...] about Yoga for weightloss?? Really?

Walking is probably one of the most forgotten about ways to get in shape. It is one of the most cost effective ways to exercise because it costs you nothing other than possibly a pair of shoes. If you live close to the beach, you could walk barefoot which would cost you nothing at all. Imagine that, something that is of pure benefit and costs you nothing other than time. Walking is very beneficial for heart health as well as weight loss. Walking can be a great fat burner for your body. It is also low impact, which means it will have little negative effect on your joints. If you find yourself … [Read more...] about Walk away the pounds

What is your cholesterol number? If you are using the number that you got from 10 years ago or more and you were in the normal range, you might be in for a surprise. Cardiologists suggest that every one over the age of 20 should have their levels tested at least once every 5 years unless there is a family history of high cholesterol then it should be once a year. If your low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol is above 100 or if your fasting total cholesterol level exceeds the desirable level of 200, improving your numbers could be easier than you think. By changing some lifestyle choices … [Read more...] about Cholesterol: Is it your problem?

  So here’s a scenario for you: you have made the decision to get in shape for the first time, or it has been several years since your last attempt. You head to the gym and grab a copy of the latest fitness magazine on your way. When you get there and flip open to the latest and greatest workout, guaranteed to get you into the best shape of your life in only 5 minutes a day, and still allowing you to eat whatever you want…*gasp*  What this guaranteed workout is leaving out is that the exercises it utilizes are intended for advanced lifters and not at all suited to a novice lifter. Where … [Read more...] about Do you do the same thing every time you go to the gym?

  No matter what the job is, ergonomics plays an important role in preventing injury and illness. Many times this involves manipulating your work area so that it fits your needs better, e.g., you can work in neutral postures and maintain the curves of the spine. The following is a summary of recommendations from the National Institute of Health, Division of Occupational Health and Safety for employees who spend a lot of time at their desks. Try to implement a few of these recommendations in your workspace and you may notice reduced aches and pains along with reduced … [Read more...] about Ergonomics At Work: Part 1