By having correct posture, the rest of your body is able to function properly. Proper bodily alignment allows your organs, bones, tendons and ligaments to perform at optimum strength. Here are some of the best exercises to strengthen your body and in turn improve your posture. #1: Plank Proper posture starts with a strong core…
While the occasional night out or few glasses of wine at home are not a big deal, excessive and/or binge drinking can have a serious impact on your health. In fact, from the moment you first take a sip of your drink, the alcohol starts affecting your body. Excessive consumption of alcohol can take a…
Yoga is great for many things. It’s a great aid in weight loss, it detoxifies the body as well as strengthens all muscle groups. Here are some of the most effective yoga poses that will help you attain your dream body. #1: Warrior 1 This pose is typically done in conjunction with the other warrior…
What is the ‘Fruitarian Diet’? The Fruitarian Diet is considered a subset of the standard vegan diet. This diet is free from animal products, but every individual does things a little differently. It typically consists of eating 75 percent fruit and the other 25 percent is composed of other vegan products, usually mostly raw. Many…
Gluten sensitivity can come in many forms. While only about one percent of the world’s population is diagnosed with Celiac’s disease, many more suffer from milder forms of gluten intolerance. In addition, most people with Celiac’s are never diagnosed and can suffer upwards of 10 years before proper diagnosis. Here are some of the most…
HIIT or “High Intensity Interval Training” workouts have been around for over a century, but have gained popularity over the last few years. These workouts pair periods of extreme exertion with periods of rest. This spikes the heart rate and causes more calories to be burned in a shorter amount of time. HIIT workouts actually…
Stress can be a good thing. It’s what stimulates your body’s “fight or flight” response in various situations. This response is what protects your body and allows you to act quickly when need be. However, too much stress can take a serious toll on your overall health: emotionally, mentally and physically. When stress occurs, the…
Blueberries are a well-known superfood with numerous health benefits. Blueberries offer many benefits for the body, both internal and external. They have many essential vitamins and nutrients that revitalize and rejuvenate the body. #1: They maintain strong bones. Blueberries contain many vitamins and minerals essential for maintaining and strengthening bones such as Iron, Calcium, Phosphorous,…
With lots of information circulating from various sources, it can be hard to know who to trust. Here are some of the most common myths nutrition experts hear as well as the real facts. Myth #1: Even if you eat junk food, you can just burn it off. Unfortunately, this is not the case. All…
This recipe is a great healthy alternative to standard beef patty burgers. It is completely vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free. You can use whatever veggies you like, but included below are some of the best to compliment the natural flavors of the black beans. You can cook and eat the patties alone or on a bun…
It’s important for everyone to balance cardio and strength training. However, runners in particular need a different form of strength training in order to increase their performance and endurance. While most people perform strength training exercises that aim to bulk up their muscles, runners need to focus primarily on balance. Use the exercises below as…
If you are looking to upgrade your smartphone, you won’t want to miss these deals. Just because you want something fancy doesn’t mean you can’t save money too. Though it’s not quite Christmas time, companies are getting ready for the holidays already. By launching phones in the fall, they can cash in on holiday shopping…
