What do seniors fear the most growing old? It’s not having a good quality of life. Frail bodies from years of physical exercise neglect, illness, weight gain and depression really zaps the life out of you when you begin to reach those golden years. But there is something you can do. You can begin to take control of your body and your life. You can start to exercise more. You can start a strength training program. You can begin all of this with simple balance exercises that a professional trainer can implement. Balance will improve your coordination. Balance exercises will increase your lower body strength. If you haven’t been on the dance floor for fear of falling, well you now know what needs to be done to get that accomplished. Read the rest of this entry » »
Do you love your workout routine? Have you thought of some different ways to make your workout more vibrant and fun? If not maybe it’s time to take a closer look to achieve your exercise bliss. If you workout with a training partner maybe it is time to go solo. Don’t be afraid. It may make your workout harder. Sometimes a buddy workout partner will last longer but the pace may be slow. It’s common to be a little chatty-chatty when you train with a friend. Now I’m not advocating dumping your training partner. I’m suggesting you try doing a workout now and then sans partner. Read the rest of this entry » »
Himalayan goji berries differ in taste as well as appearance when compared to the Chinese goji berries. These berries are more sweeter, and larger in size. The Chinese berries are slightly bitter. Nevertheless, both types of goji berries are nutritionally dense, and are particularly effective natural remedy against age related problems. Read the rest of this entry » »
Pilates rings or sometimes called “Magic Circles”, are a great way to tone hard to reach areas like the inner thigh muscles. They also are great for toning up the core muscles, buttocks and pelvic muscles. If I got your interest maybe talk to a personal trainer to understand the proper way of doing Pilates exercises with the ring. If you live in an area where personal trainers are not available, then find yourself a good informative Pilates ring DVD or look for an online Pilates fitness trainer. These services do come with a fee, but they are worth the investment especially if you want to avoid injury. Read the rest of this entry » »
Last year, when I went to see my doctor, he mentioned to me that I should be drinking more water. From an intellectual standpoint, I knew he was right, but the bottom line is that I don’t like the taste of our water. It has a very harsh taste and it probably contains a lot of trace minerals and contaminants. My doctor suggested buying a kitchen countertop water filter, which he said would take care of the taste and any chemical or organic residue. He also gave me a stern warning about the consequences of not drinking enough water, so I felt compelled to follow his orders. Read the rest of this entry » »
Have you ever put on that favorite pair of pants or dress with a zipper and then sneeze? This is the most unsettling feeling if you are away from home as well as being very embarrassing if you are in the company of a lot of people and can’t get out of sight fast enough. This does not have to happen if our clothes fit properly. We could buy a larger size but most would rather not and sometimes we don’t have the money to replace our closet anyway. The most cost effective way is to lose the weight so that the clothes fit properly in the first place. If we are at the point our clothes are fitting to tight programs like Medifast can help prevent embarrassing situations like this from happing to us. Read the rest of this entry » »
Lycopene is the red pigment that appears in tomatoes and fruits such as goji berries. The amount of Lycopene found in goji berries is significantly low as compared to that in tomatoes thus prompting some goji juice manufacturers to get it elsewhere to fortify their juices. Its a very powerful antioxidant that helps track down free radicals in our bodies, its best absorbed by the body when its processed to a juice form. This because of the temperature changes involved in the process of making the juice break it down to a simpler form that is easier for the body to absorb. Read the rest of this entry » »
Goji Berry is also referred as Wolf Berry. It is obtained from various plants like Lycium chinense, Lycium barbarum, Lycium halmifolium and Lycium ovatum belonging to family Solanaceae. Goji berry is a deciduous woody perennial plant. It grows up to 1-3 meters in height. The leaves are generally green and lance shaped. The berry blooms along with small purple flowers. It turns to orange red after maturation. Berry is generally oblong and 10 mm long in size. Read the rest of this entry » »
The current state of the economy and the high degree of uncertainty about our economy’s future is one of the top things on everyone’s mind these days. How many times have you found yourself unproductive at work, daydreaming, or maybe even tossing and turning in bed at night wondering about your financial future? You’re not alone and everyone just seems a little more on edge, don’t they? And most folks have no idea what this stress is going to them internally and how it affects all aspects of their health. I think most people would roll their eyes at the notion that stress negatively affects cholesterol levels, but it’s true. Read the rest of this entry » »