Category: Fitness
Plantar Fasciitis: Heel to toe pain
Overly stretched, tiny tears can lead to inflammation and pain in the arch of the foot. This condition, called plantar fasciitis, accounts for nearly 1 million doctor visits per year. Our foot has a thick band of tissue called fascia… 0 Shares | | Posted in Fitness, Lifestyle, Personal Care
Interval Training: Why you need this high to low intensity system
Interval training can help anyone get those most out of their cardiovascular workouts. This training involves alternating short high intensity bursts with active rest periods. Doesn’t sound very complicated or challenging on paper, but this is no simple or easy… 0 Shares | | Posted in Fitness, Health, Lifestyle, Personal Care, Weight Loss
Aerobic VS. Anaerobic Exercise: It comes down to oxygen
When exercise takes place, we are moving our body with the intention to better our health. There are many different ways to work up a sweat, each placing different demands on our heart and activated muscles. The two main forms… 0 Shares | | Posted in Fitness, Health, Lifestyle, Personal Care, Weight Loss
Going nuts for nuts: Which is the best choice
Nuts are a nutritious snack to help us make it to the next meal. A handful is meant to do the trick, but reaching for more is a common occurrence. Depending on the type, these crunchy nibbles are filled with… 0 Shares | | Posted in Fitness Nutrition, Food, Nutrition
Beans: A little goes a long way
The musical fruit. Beans are a very healthy type of food that is affordable and versatile. Different types are enjoyed by different cultures. Beans are classified as legumes and grow in pods that have beans inside. These pods come from… 0 Shares | | Posted in Fitness Nutrition, Food, Nutrition, Weight Loss
Condiments: The con to healthy eating
Condiments: The Con to Healthy Eating Adding a little zing, taste, and pop… we love to dip, marinate, and top our food with ketchup, mustard, and/or barbeque sauce. These condiments practically go hand in hand with many of our traditional… 0 Shares | | Posted in Fitness, Fitness Nutrition, Food, Nutrition
Carbohydrates: The simple truth
One of the most controversial nutritional elements are carbohydrates. Diets for decades have either ruled them out, praised them, or come up with complicated ratios we should abide by each day. Carbohydrates are a daily part of our food choices,… 0 Shares | | Posted in Fitness, Fitness Nutrition, Food, Nutrition, Weight Loss
Best Ways to Boost Your Immune System
With the Corona virus shutting down many countries in 2020, individuals with health challenges have chosen to limit social contacts and shutter in. Health organizations have focused prevention on social distancing, hand washing and face mask wearing. We have an… 0 Shares | | Posted in Fitness, Food, Health, Holistic Medicine, Lifestyle, Medicine, Mental Health, Nutrition, Nutritional Medicine, Personal Care
Granola: Too much in too little
Granola has that healthy but sometimes no-so-healthy make up of ingredients. A basic granola recipe contains the following ingredients: oats, some type of sweetener such as sugar or honey, and some type of crisp made from wheat or rice. Then… 0 Shares | | Posted in Fitness, Fitness Nutrition, Food, Nutrition
