A stiff neck, tension headache, and tight shoulders are often experienced by people first thing in the morning or at the end of a long strenuous work day. I suspect this is happening more often as we are getting back to our work schedules. Gentle stretching exercises can help alleviate the aches associated with tight muscles of these regions. Keeping your flexibility is important in preventing discomfort, headaches, and minimizing chances of injury.The following stretches should be performed upon wakening as well as during breaks at work to minimize tightness and decrease the … [Read more...]
Fat Loss
February 22, 2011 by
I am not a fitness elite. I am not a incredible professional athlete. I am a woman who has found fitness late in life. This article is about fat loss. And that is something I can speak about with authority. You see, when I was 43 I used to weight upwards of 265 lbs. I was headed on the way to high blood pressure meds for the rest of my life and a whole host of other health concerns because of my obesity. I am now 47 and lost about 130 lbs in the course of 2 years through healthy whole foods and exercise. If you are reading this and have never had a significant amount of weight on you, then … [Read more...]
JUICE, “IS IT REALLY THAT BAD, IT’S MADE OUT OF FRUIT?”
February 21, 2011 by
If your child eats fruit everyday, she doesn’t need to drink any juice at all. Yes 100% fruit juice is a quick and easy way to fit in a fruit serving and get a day’s worth of vitamin C. but it does not offer any nutritional advantages over fruit. And when your drink juice instead of eating fruit, you miss out on the fiber, something your kids need more of. One apple with skin offers more then 4 grams of fiber, but a cup of apple juice has less than 1 gram. It is not hard for a child to meet his/her vitamin C requirements without juice, sliced strawberries or a half a cup of broccoli … [Read more...]
ADHD and Diet
February 20, 2011 by
A recent study proved that a restricted diet resulted in decreased symptoms of ADHD (attention deficit hyperactivity disorder). 100 children ages 4 to 8 diagnosed with ADHD were put on a restricted elimination diet of unprocessed rice, meat, vegetables, pears, and water, for five weeks. Professor Buitelaar and his team found that ADHD symptoms reduced in 78% of the children. In addition, when processed foods where re-introduced to the diet, there was a 63% relapse in behavior. Symptoms of ADHD include inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity. Many professionals note the trend in … [Read more...]
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