Yes it’s cold during the winter months. Yes if you are like most of us staying inside warm and cozy during frigid temperatures is a no brainer. But if you are the type of person who embraces cold weather and especially the snow than you know that wintertime is great for snowboarding, skiing, sledding or ice skating. These types of activities can really burn off the calories. (more…)

We need water to survive and use water for varied purposes in our daily lives. The most important use of water is drinking and cooking. We need pure and clean water for drinking as well as cooking as contaminated water can harm us and cause severe damage to our bodies. Water filters and water ionizers help to purify water and keep it clean for our use. (more…)

If you have seen a fitness instructor on TV working with a long flexible tube or band and wondered what this contraption can do to get you into top shape, then you are not alone. Resistance bands may not look like much to anyone unfamiliar with them, but to those who have experience, they can do a lot more than what you first see. Unlike heavy free weights, resistance equipment allows for greater movement in the exercise. (more…)

Often as we age, we get some aches and pains in our joints, but if we become heavier than our natural weight we are adding to these aches and pains. This extra weight can make it harder and more painful to do many of our daily routine chores and duties. If you don’t believe me try walking around with five pounds of flour or sugar on each leg and midsection and see if this extra weight doesn’t start to cause you aches and pains. However; having a flatter belly is easier than you think. With programs like Medifast we can start to lose our bellies and the extra weight we are carrying on our thighs and hips making getting around less painful. (more…)

Getting a good workout doesn’t have to cost an arm and a leg. Getting a great a workout should only mean getting that arm and a leg in shape. Where do you start? Start with good exercise equipment and look for economical choices.  The EVA Full Round Foam Roller is an inexpensive tool that provides lots of versatility and you can use it at home. The best part about the roller is that you can work your arms, legs, butt, back, abs and balance. And when you are done you can roll out those tired achy muscles. It’s an exercise massage tool all in one. (more…)

Health foods are certain foods claimed to have specific favorable effects on health. The term can also be used to refer to low sugar and fat diets. Some health foods include whole-wheat products. These foods have retained much more nutrients and break down much more slowly than those made of white flour. Eating more vegetables and fruits, which decrease the risk of getting cancer. They also help you to loose weight. Fish and white meats are a good source of omega-3 fats, which are essential but cannot be produced in the body. Another great health food is goji berries. (more…)

Acai is a species of palm trees that grows mostly in swamps and flood plains. Mostly it’s found in central and south America. When people talk of acai, they are usually referring to the acai berry. Acai palms are cultivated for their berries and heart of palm, which are used as salads. The acai fruit is similar to a grape in appearance. Itís mostly used as food by the South American communities. The fruits are also used to make various juices and sodas and ice cream flavors. (more…)

History of use of goji for health benefits is 6000 years old. Since a long it is being used in the Chinese medicines and as a health food. It can bring about a drastic change in your lifestyle by improving health and total well being. The most important benefit of Goji Berry includes its anti – aging property. It acts via two ways; firstly, it contains antioxidant compounds which slow down the aging process by reducing the free radicals. Secondly, it enhances the ability to produce growth hormones by supplying Potassium and amino acids (L-glutamine and L-arginine) for the pituitary gland. (more…)

I could list the benefits I have found in using a shower filter in my home but you would still need to use one to verify that what I’m saying is correct.  I love my filter.  I can feel the difference in my skin tone, smoothness and moisture retention; the texture improvement in my hair and so much more.  Did I mention that the harsh chemicals in the water are dramatically removed?  Well, they are and you can feel the difference right away with improvements during each shower.  How can anyone complain about looking better simply because of cool device that attaches to your shower nozzle? (more…)

I have been a Pilates Instructor for twelve years and my favorite Pilates exercise tool, that isn’t a large piece of equipment, is the Pilates ring. Originally called the Magic Circle by Joseph Pilates, there is something magical about this simple yet effective resistance workout tool. The Pilates ring enables the user to gain resistance deep within a muscle group making workouts more intense. The squeezing action isolates certain muscle groups and activates their functionality. The ring can be used to tone and strengthen arms, chest, legs and torso by repeatedly contracting and releasing the muscles. (more…)

Is there any chance you may have over indulged and dipped into your kids Halloween bag one too many times over the past few days? (Or maybe 10 too many times?) It happens to the best of us. Beating yourself up about it doesn’t do your self-confidence, waistline , or cholesterol levels any good. Simply admit the setback, and now let’s do something about it, okay? The first place I’m going to suggest you start is with a little more exercise since that is one of the few effective ways to raise HDL cholesterol levels. (more…)

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