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Is What in You? The Effectiveness of Sports Drinks

October 10, 2010

My husband and I shared a “back in the day” moment recently while grocery shopping. We browsed the aisle of sports drinks, noting the extended variety of flavors among the top brands, and we recalled with a laugh how – twenty or more years ago – a store wouldn’t be able to devote this much […]READ MORE

Three Top Yoga Positions for Getting Back to the Mat

October 10, 2010

For cleansing the body, mind, and soul, many people practice yoga as their primary means of exercise. While on the outset it may not look at strenuous or intense as a run on the treadmill or weight lifting, yoga can be quite a workout. A centuries old discipline that works to strengthen mental and physical […]READ MORE

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome And Ergonomic Fitness

September 9, 2010

Maybe it starts with a twinge in the wrists as you type, a sharp pain that interrupts your work flow. You try shaking it off so you can continue your reports or spreadsheets, but the pain and discomfort is persistent. If this is a continuous problem that challenges your ability to work, chances are it […]READ MORE

Why Diets Fail

September 9, 2010

Maybe it happened to you. You were overweight and watching television at one in the morning, feeling down about yourself. You knew you had to make a change for the better, and fast. Then on the screen appeared an infomercial touting the latest diet craze. Guaranteed, you could lose up to ten pounds a week, […]READ MORE

Eat for Energy – Avoid Weight Gain

September 9, 2010

You eat for energy. You expend energy through work, exercise, and daily chores, burning off the calories you took in as you ate. Sometimes, you don’t use enough energy to burn off all the food eaten in a day. What is left behind stays in the body, causing you to gain weight. Weight gain is […]READ MORE

Alternating Pressure Assists with Back Pain

September 9, 2010

“Oh, my aching back!” How many times have you exclaimed that at work after an eight hour day? Maybe you work a cubicle job that requires you to remain in one spot, practically immobile, with little opportunity for exercise. Or, maybe your job is more blue collar and requires heavy lifting and constant movement. Whatever […]READ MORE