Category: Health Fitness

Body wraps are a cosmetic procedure, the goal of which is to create a greenhouse effect on problem areas of the body using special wrapping clothing or special wrapping material. Body wraps are usually a professional procedure done at day spas, but they can also be done at home....

When he started lifting weights, he saw almost immediate results and was able to build muscle quickly, assuming he knew what to do or had a personal trainer to guide him. His muscles had never been subjected to such physical tension or the full range of motion involved in...

By far the most common question I hear is: “If I don’t eat meat, or eat a lot of meat, where do I get my protein?” Sounds familiar? Let’s cut to the chase: the protein chase. I’m a simple girl, so I ask simple questions. I don’t make it...

Keeping in mind the right foods can help eliminate the pains and symptoms associated with diverticulitis. Diverticulitis is the often very painful sequel to contracting diverticulosis, which is the formation of swollen pouches within the large intestine. These pouches can become infected and lead to a variety of digestive...

“Aerobics” is a term first coined by Dr. Kenneth Cooper, an exercise physiologist at the San Antonio Air Force Hospital. He developed the formula of subtracting your age from 220 and exercising with your heart rate at 60-80% of that number. Although he originally formulated “aerobics” to help astronauts,...

Even if we follow a diet plan, we are all guilty of overeating from time to time, especially when it comes to special occasions: family gatherings, dining out, or attending special events. You know what I’m talking about: that uncomfortable, bloated feeling in your stomach, which sometimes results in...

If you’re looking for a quick way to boost your happiness level right away, try taking a short 10-minute walk. This is not too good to be true, but it is a phenomenon supported by scientific research. In this article, we’ll first review the research evidence supporting this, why...

A successful home gym should enable and motivate you to start and maintain a good exercise program from the comfort of your own home. After all, the idea is to be able to ditch that expensive gym membership and exercise whenever you want. By working out at home, you...

You may never understand it without having a vision of it and finding yourself in the boat with the disciples. So here is a short article to show you that Peter walked on water twice. We all know that in the middle of the night the disciples thought that...

Weight control is a global issue that most of us can relate to. In wealthier countries where food is abundant, weight loss and maintenance is a concern for many. On the other hand, healthy weight gain or access to nutrient-dense foods is a problem for the poor. Lack of...