When it comes to getting fit, everyone has an opinion about how to do it best. But as you’ll soon learn when you enter the world of fitness, there is no set right or wrong way to exercise, and what works for you may be quite different from what works for others. … Read More
Everyone knows it's a good idea to exercise. Except that's hard to do if you hurt yourself in the process. Yet even in my own circle of friends and family members I hear of new workout injuries all the time. My friend just pulled a muscle playing recreational soccer… my cousin injured her shoulder doing chest press … Read More
About 50 percent of Americans use vitamin and mineral supplements to support their health, but controversial new research is claiming that doing so is a ‘waste of money” that won’t help you prevent chronic disease. … Read More
Vitamin K is most known for its role in blood clotting, but many are not aware that this is primarily the job of vitamin K1, or phylloquinone. It’s relatively easy to get plenty of vitamin K1 via your diet, especially if you eat leafy green vegetables. There’s another form of vitamin K, however, known as vitamin K2, or men … Read More
I have to say - I've been dealing with Back Pain for over 30 years now. I have 4 issues going on. Without all the fancy terms - I have an "S" curved spine, a slipped vertebrae (class 2) a budging disc - lower back and some stenosis. I've had a bad time with Sciatica, hip, butt, leg and low back pain - and 3 surgeons, (2 ort … Read More
I want to thank you for your system of exercises. I have suffered back pain for over 20 years with pinched nerves in my hips and lower back. (I am 46) I have tried every remedy you mention in your site and all of them really did not keep the pain away - just barely got me mobile. I have been doing the exercises 2-3 times dai … Read More
Exercise is good for you … but chances are you have no idea how good it actually is. If exercise were a pill, let’s just say it would easily become the best-selling drug in the world because it prevents disease, slows aging, boosts your mental health and makes for a more attractive physique. … Read More
In 1872, Charles Darwin wrote:[i] "The free expression by outward signs of an emotion intensifies it.” This is among the earliest references to the significant benefit of a fake smile, as donning a grin — even if you’re not necessarily happy — may impact your emotions in a very good way. … Read More
Snacks … everybody eats them but not everyone gets them ‘right.’ Grab a handful of pretzels and it’s not likely to satisfy … you’ll be looking for another within five minutes. A fruit smoothie may seem like a good choice … but unless it’s one you’ve made at home, there’s a good chance it contains far too much sugar. … Read More
Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States, causing close to 600,000 deaths a year.[i] Often, this is related to plaque build-up in your arteries, known as atherosclerosis, which can hinder blood flow or lead to a blood clot. This, in turn, can cause a heart attack or stroke. … Read More