The Sweetness of Stevia
The Sweetness of Stevia by Sabrina Marie Who doesn’t have a sweet tooth? Most of us are aware that refined white sugar can take a toll on our body, but a tempting fudge brownie can easily wipe thoughts of minerals and immune systems out of our mind. Refined white sugar makes it more difficult for our bodies to absorb the minerals and vitamins it needs. The body requires excess B vitamins to metabolize and detoxify sugar. The problem with sugar is that because it is stripped of nutrients, but contains calories, the body does not receive any of the nutrients it needs ...
Water During Exercise
Drink water during your exercise workout to prevent possible dehydration. During aerobic activities it is not uncommon to experience sweat losses of 1.5 Lbs. per hour. The human body is over 75% water and our bodies must have water to survive. Going without water for as little as three days can result in death. The problem in our modern society is that many people replace water intake with soft drinks and other less than healthy sugar filled beverages. These other liquids cannot take the place of water. The amount of water each individual needs will vary depending upon temperature, age, weight, and amount ...
5 Tips for a Great Workout
Intro: Are you working hard in the gym and just don’t see the changes you want? You may be shock to learn that your well-intentioned fitness routines can put the brakes on weight-loss goals. – Story from Prevention Mag. 1) Don't: Sacrifice good form for speed Do: Slow down and stand tall The results: Burn 50 extra calories per session High-intensity exercise may burn loads of calories, but not if you're hanging on to the handrails for dear life. It is important to focus on your form, even if that means lowering the intensity.. By sloughing you recruit fewer muscles and burn ...
Wellness Tips
Treat Acid Reflux
1. Raise your head when you sleep to combat acid reflux. At night stomach acid can...
Water During Exercise
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Exercises
Fitness Bootcamps
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General Infomation
How to Choose Home Exercise Equipment
Before you go out and buy your home gym equipment, you need to identify your fitness goals, determine your budget, and know how much space is available. A ‘home gym’ can be a place where you exercise and lift weights, and a home gym is also a compact unit of equipment designed to allow you to perform many exercises at the one station. Multi-gym... [Read more of this review]
Vitamin D linked to Diabetes
A pair of new studies has uncovered evidence that low levels of vitamin D could lead to poor blood sugar control among diabetics and increase the risk of developing metabolic syndrome among seniors. Both findings are slated to be presented Saturday at the Endocrine Society’s annual meeting in San Diego. In one study, researchers at the Johns... [Read more of this review]
Pregnant and Exercise
Pregnant women who exercise regularly—burning up to 1,000 calories a week— deliver bigger, healthier babies. Their newborns weigh about 5% more than those of women who don’t exercise. Here are some Do’s and Don’t Do’s : Always check with your physician before beginning any prenatal exercise program. The American College... [Read more of this review]
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