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Is What in You? The Effectiveness of Sports Drinks
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
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
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
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
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
“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