How much water to drink? With all of the to do about the health benefit of drinking water, just how much is enough to drink?If you are looking for a guideline as to how much water to drink daily, 8-12 glasses per day is a rough estimate. But just because you aren't thirsty doesn't mean your body does not need water.Your body needs a lot of water to flush out toxins but if you have more water in your body you will generally feel healthier and...more
Think eating healthy on a budget is impossible? Many people believe that cutting back on food costs means that you can't buy healthy food anymore. Some people even convince themselves that healthy weight loss is not possible unless they spend a lot of money. But eating healthy on a budget as well as healthy weight loss is not only possible, with a little planning you can cut food costs and still eat healthy food. Here are a few tips to make it...more
"Crunches. He's going to tell me to do lots of stomach crunches isn't he? Man if I hurt my neck doing another pointless crunch I swear I'm gonna ." That is what many people think when they first hear someone telling them the secret to flat toned abs. And I'm right there with you. Crunches are boring, unproductive and shockingly ineffective compared to the two techniques I'll reveal later in this article.The truth is the most effective abs exercises are performed Standing Up. But no gym instructor or personal trainer will tell you that and the reason is, most don't know. Pilates and stability ball instructors are perhaps closer to the secret of the six pack than anyone else. In both, you are taught basic pelvis and abdominal tension, but they never get further than that. They never get to the good stuff.The secret to a well toned waist, a firm trim tummy, and strong sexy six pack - is all contained in 1 word - Isometrics. Isometrics, defined as the contraction of a muscle without moving the joint, is the scientifically proven fastest way to build strength and muscle.Before I explain step by step how to perform an isometric contraction for the waist I wasn't to explain a little bit...more
Everyone has 'blood pressure'. It is a measure of how hard your heart has to work in order to pump blood around your body.Normal blood pressure levels:The 'normal' level is usually said to be 120 (systolic) over 80 (diastolic), although this varies with age, stress and activity. If your blood pressure is higher than 140/90, you should have a chat...more
As you may know, not fueling up with the right nutrients can affect how well your body performs and your overall fitness benefits. Even though healthy eating is important, there are myths that hinder your performance if you listen to them.Below, you'll find some myth busters on healthy eating.1. Working out on an empty stomach. If you hear a...more
Whether your traveling on the go or around the home, you don't need to give up healthy eating simply because you are on the run. The fact is, healthy eating is even more important when your trying to keep up with a busy schedule.Having a good diet will help your body to handle stress better. As you hustle about, a healthy meal is probably the last thing you think about. The following tips can help you eat when your on the go.Restaurants With tempting menus, large portions, and a festive atmosphere, it's easy to skip healthy eating. It's okay to splurge every now and then, although you'll pack on a lot of weight if you make it a habit.When you eat out at restaurants, always be smart about it.Airports An airport can be a very stressful place, although you shouldn't scrap your diet because of it. Eat because you are hungry, not because of stress, boredom, or to kill time.In your car Keep some healthy snacks in your car at all times, so that when you get hungry - you have them.At home Evenings and mornings are busy times in most homes. Making the time to eat can be hard, although you shouldn't run out the door without eating breakfast first. Cereal with milk, a banana, muffin, or even...more
The only cases of bird flu in America, thus far, have been caused by a different strain of flu virus than the one that is currently sweeping through Asia, Africa and eastern Europe killing thousands of wild and domesticated birds. Wild birds carry a...more
The avian flu info that you hear on the nightly news and that your neighbors tell you about may differ form what you can read in reports from the Center for Disease Control (CDC) or the World Health Organization (WHO). All that most people want to...more
Do you know what I think the worst pimple of them all is? Well that's easy, it's the one that just won't go away. Sure, many of them tend to run on certain cycles, but others are just downright stubborn. What do you do about those pimples? Well, as...more
If you are looking to purchase a blood pressure machine, how do you know which one is the right one for you? There are a few things that you should look for when you are shopping for a machine to take your blood pressure.1. AccuracyFinding a blood...more
What are blood pressure monitors? A monitor, that monitors your blood pressure. This device will take your blood pressure as often as it is set for, and record the reading that it gets each time. This monitor will help doctors and nurses know if...more
Genetic Testing is the Most Powerful of Tests to Help Keep You Healthy and Prevent Disease from Ever HappeningAbout the Expert:Alberto Pena, MD has worked with Sanoviv Medical Institute for years as a doctor and consultant. Through his work at...more