Weight loss isn’t an easy journey for most people, and often, the things that stop us from making progress come from inside our own heads. It’s all in your head. That’s what you have to remind yourself when you set out on a weight loss journey. All the pain and second guessing comes from within. …
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There’s a lot of talk about enchanted pills, smoothies, and diets that can amp up your metabolism. But believe it or not, exercise is the magic bullet for boosting your metabolism. Think of your metabolism as a powerhouse that converts your food into energy and propels from one minute to the next without missing a …
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In the United States, someone suffers from a stroke every 40 seconds. That’s 795,000 strokes per year. A stroke occurs when poor blood flow to the brain results in cell death. There are two main types of stroke. Ischemic strokes, caused by blood clots, and hemorrhagic strokes, caused by uncontrolled bleeding. When one of these …
Fatigue, or not having enough energy to workout, is a common reason (i.e. excuse) why some people choose to not exercise. But as counter-intuitive as it may sound, exercising actually increases your energy. All you must do is get your butt off the couch and do it! So how does exercise give you energy?
You don’t always want to go to the doctor when your illness isn’t bad or have to take harsh medicines to treat them when it seems unnecessary. For many, the answer to this problem is natural home remedies. These remedies are typically easily concocted in the home to cure common, everyday illnesses and ailments.
We get caught up in the daily grind of taking care of everyone and everything else, and we forget to take care of ourselves. It’s easy not to pay attention to what we eat, when we exercise or how we stimulate our brains, which is a necessity that’s almost always overlooked. Just like our bodies …
Need convincing to look after your bones? Then consider what they do for you on a daily basis! They protect your internal organs and support the muscles of your body. Essentially, our bones are what allow us to do the activities we love, such as dancing, running, walking and generally living our lives. When your …
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Interval training involves varying the intensity of your exercise between high and low in order to burn the most calories. You spend 30-60 seconds exercising at a high intensity level, and then a further 30-60 seconds exercising at a low intensity level. This is repeated for a period of around 20-30 minutes, thus completing one …
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Can cholesterol ever be good? The answer is, it can! Cholesterol is a type of fat-like substance in our blood. Our bodies need a small amount of cholesterol for several important biological processes. When we have too much cholesterol, this fatty, wax-like substance leaves deposits in our arteries. Over time, our arteries slowly get smaller …
Two excuses commonly heard to avoid working out is either “I don’t have the time” or “I’m too tired”. The first one isn’t really valid as everyone can find time to exercise even if it’s going to a walk for 15 minutes. However, the second excuse could be a valid one. And if you are …
