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How to deal with Shin Splints? 14 y
If you regularly find yourself participating in physical activities that involve a fair amount of impact with the ground, you could be at a high risk for shin splints. Sooner or later almost all runners experience pain in the calf or shin. Shin Splints are considered a cumulative stress injury because they often occur after repeated stress or jarring of the bones, muscles and joints without proper conditioning or recovery between workouts.
If you regularly find yourself participating in physical activities that involve a fair amount of impact with the ground, you could be at a high risk for shin splints. Sooner or later almost all runners experience pain in the calf or shin. Shin Splints are considered a cumulative stress injury because they often occur after repeated stress or jarring of the bones, muscles and joints without proper conditioning or recovery between workouts.
In some cases, the shin splints are so severe that it actually takes the person away from the activity completely, while in other cases, the shin sp ... read more Importance of Music in Workout 14 y
From the introduction of aerobic dance in the early 70's, it has generally been regarded that exercise accompanied with great music can enhance your overall workout experience. Listening to music while you exercise may improve your fitness, commitment, and enjoyment. According to doctors and researchers, you can increase your motivation and concentration and decrease your conscious effort when you exercise by simply adding great music to your work out.
From the introduction of aerobic dance in the early 70’s, it has generally been regarded that exercise accompanied with great music can enhance your overall workout experience. Listening to music while you exercise may improve your fitness, commitment, and enjoyment. According to doctors and researchers, you can increase your motivation and concentration and decrease your conscious effort when you exercise by simply adding great music to your work out.
Studies have shown that listening to music during exercise can improve results, both in terms of being a motivator (people exercise lon ... read more All About Diets 14 y
Obesity is a serious health concern in India today. The majority of the population is either too fat or on the verge of obesity. This alarming situation is calling for a nationwide revival of interest in healthy lifestyle. Diet and exercise are an integral part of staying fit and healthy.
Obesity is a serious health concern in India today. The majority of the population is either too fat or on the verge of obesity. This alarming situation is calling for a nationwide revival of interest in healthy lifestyle. Diet and exercise are an integral part of staying fit and healthy. Proper nutrition along with exercise will help keep you in shape and keep you healthy. In this article we will discuss the nutrition aspect of staying healthy.
There are hundreds of diets, diet programs and ways of losing weight on the market, but do you really need them? Lets take one question at a ... read more How to Walk properly? 14 y
It is very important in life to do things in the right manner. An ineffective attempt made, takes you nowhere, except for causing frustration, due to not having achieved the desired result. Health fitness cannot be achieved magically and this fact applies to every smallest aspect associated with fitness. Like, for weight loss, say if you choose walking as your main workout type, then it becomes vital to ensure that you are following a proper walking style.
It is very important in life to do things in the right manner. An ineffective attempt made, takes you nowhere, except for causing frustration, due to not having achieved the desired result. Health fitness cannot be achieved magically and this fact applies to every smallest aspect associated with fitness. Like, for weight loss, say if you choose walking as your main workout type, then it becomes vital to ensure that you are following a proper walking style.
Walking is one of the best things you can do for your health. It’s good for your heart, blood pressure and weight management. When ... read more Common Cold Remedies 14 y
Everytime season change approaches us, it gets harder and harder for people to avoid getting a cold. It never fails, just as soon as the weather changes a little, people begin to sniffle, sneeze and cough and the symptoms of the common cold begin to come around once again. But before you run out to the nearest store to buy a supply of tissues, cold medicine and soup, you need to understand exactly what you are up against.
Everytime season change approaches us, it gets harder and harder for people to avoid getting a cold. It never fails, just as soon as the weather changes a little, people begin to sniffle, sneeze and cough and the symptoms of the common cold begin to come around once again. But before you run out to the nearest store to buy a supply of tissues, cold medicine and soup, you need to understand exactly what you are up against.
What causes Common Cold?
Many different viruses can cause colds and flu. They are passed on by inhaling infected droplets that have been sneezed or coughed into t ... read more Diet while Travelling 14 y
Most people, when they travel, worry more about how soon they can get to their destination than what exactly is going into their mouth. And for those who travel a lot, it can spell trouble with a capital T. But just as with everything else, there are many ways to counter this diet hurdle. All it takes is a little will power and effort!
Most people, when they travel, worry more about how soon they can get to their destination than what exactly is going into their mouth. And for those who travel a lot, it can spell trouble with a capital T. But just as with everything else, there are many ways to counter this diet hurdle. All it takes is a little will power and effort!
Steps to Healthy eating when travelling
Drink plenty of water. Before you start your journey, drink a little more water than usual. This will certainly help problems like dehydration and constipation. Also dehydration can lead to severe fatigue ... read more Top 8 Causes of Emotional Eating 14 y
While new research on nutrition seems to come out every day, and low carb diet books top the bestseller lists, many people continue to be overweight. This is because, even if we know what we're supposed to be eating, there are additional factors that influence how much and what type of food we consume.
While new research on nutrition seems to come out every day, and low carb diet books top the bestseller lists, many people continue to be overweight. This is because, even if we know what we’re supposed to be eating, there are additional factors that influence how much and what type of food we consume. One of these factors is stress, which is linked to increased emotional eating.
Contrary to our belief, there are many people out there who suffer from social and emotional eating problems. Some people are eager to eat when they are around others while other people eat to relieve the tens ... read more Benefits of Working out as a Couple 14 y
One of the nicest things about working out with your spouse or partner is that you get to spend quality time together! Throughout the week the two of you maybe apart doing your own thing with work and its requirements. However, exercise time can be a shared time of bonding and catching up with your lives.
One of the nicest things about working out with your spouse or partner is that you get to spend quality time together! Throughout the week the two of you maybe apart doing your own thing with work and its requirements. However, exercise time can be a shared time of bonding and catching up with your lives.
Benefits of Exercising as a Couple
The two of you may have very different weight loss goals. But working out together will mean helping each other out. There are many benefits when you choose to exercise as a couple. Togetherness time is just the bonus! Here are some plus points o ... read more Fitness After Pregnancy 14 y
Being pregnant is the most comfortable phase of having a baby. You can take all the rest you want, eat well and sleep for long hours. You can pamper yourself crazy for the nine months. Because once the baby comes, life will be so different.
Being pregnant is the most comfortable phase of having a baby. You can take all the rest you want, eat well and sleep for long hours. You can pamper yourself crazy for the nine months. Because once the baby comes, life will be so different.
Having a baby means a lot of things: losing sleep, learning how to hold a tiny person correctly and dealing with the weight you gained during your pregnancy. As you try to get your new routine down, exercise may seem like that last thing you feel like doing. But, being active now is more important than ever because it helps raise metabolism, shed e ... read more Swimming Benefits 14 y
The benefits of exercise on our physical and mental health are innumerable. Being active can help you live longer and feel better. It can improve your mood and help you sleep better. It can help you manage your weight and improve your balance.
The benefits of exercise on our physical and mental health are innumerable. Being active can help you live longer and feel better. It can improve your mood and help you sleep better. It can help you manage your weight and improve your balance. In order to become fit, there are those who proclaim the virtues of a runner’s high, the intensity of weight lifting and the teamwork basketball inspires, but not everyone can participate in such high-impact exercise.
This is when swimming comes into picture. Swimming is an ideal activity for people of all ages and ability. When s ... read more Top 10 Weight Loss Tips 14 y
The issue of weight is as big as it's ever been. Throughout the world, there are many people who are struggling with this issue and are at a higher risk for many health problems. Some of these problems are only minor, like the common cold and achy knees and joints. Other health risks that overweight people are more susceptible to are very concerning, such as heart disease, cancer and diabetes.
The issue of weight is as big as it’s ever been. Throughout the world, there are many people who are struggling with this issue and are at a higher risk for many health problems. Some of these problems are only minor, like the common cold and achy knees and joints. Other health risks that overweight people are more susceptible to are very concerning, such as heart disease, cancer and diabetes.
The road to weight loss is not an easy one. There will be times when you will simply want to give up. Besides from regular exercises and appropriate food selection, it is also important to have t ... read more How to Start Running? 14 y
Health and fitness experts advocate running as an excellent exercise program. Running will improve overall health and fitness and help control weight. It's famous for its dramatic benefits to cardiovascular health, but it doesn't stop there.
Health and fitness experts advocate running as an excellent exercise program. Running will improve overall health and fitness and help control weight. It’s famous for its dramatic benefits to cardiovascular health, but it doesn’t stop there. Running causes your body to produce a powerful anti-aging element known as the Human Growth Hormone. It will also improve your bone health, making your bones stronger and able to handle more stress, helping to prevent bone-related diseases later in life.
Running is a very simple and most common exercise which is done by almost each and everyone. T ... read more Proteins for Vegetarians 14 y
Proteins are substances that are vital in building structural components for the body such as muscles and organs. They function in a way that helps the body recover from illnesses and injury. They also help a great deal in keeping the body's immune system healthy, synthesizing neurotransmitters, creating hormones and other functions.
Proteins are substances that are vital in building structural components for the body such as muscles and organs. They function in a way that helps the body recover from illnesses and injury. They also help a great deal in keeping the body’s immune system healthy, synthesizing neurotransmitters, creating hormones and other functions. Meat, eggs and dairy products are a major source of high protein. But what do you do if you’re a vegetarian and cannot lay your hands on these foods? Worry not. There are just as many options for you!
The Vegetarian Advantage
Proteins are made up of a ... read more Choosing the Right Bicycle 14 y
Getting on your bike regularly not only gets you where you want to go but it also protects you against a wide range of ill health, and also makes you feel better because you are saving the environment. Everyday cycling is an effective and enjoyable form of aerobic exercise. But all these will only happen if you have the right bike for you!
Getting on your bike regularly not only gets you where you want to go but it also protects you against a wide range of ill health, and also makes you feel better because you are saving the environment. Everyday cycling is an effective and enjoyable form of aerobic exercise. But all these will only happen if you have the right bike for you!
If you are new to cycling, the first thing you may notice is just how many different types of bikes are available these days. Walk into a bicycle shop and you will see that it has more products than your local supermarket. In such a situation, choos ... read more Weight Loss Mistakes to Avoid 14 y
Weight loss may sound really easy considering that it's a combination of the right diet and the right amount of exercise. Well, yes, it may be easy for some but for many it involves making mistakes time and time again before getting it just right.
Weight loss may sound really easy considering that it’s a combination of the right diet and the right amount of exercise. Well, yes, it may be easy for some but for many it involves making mistakes time and time again before getting it just right. Some people don’t mind starting all over again each time their attempt fails. But for some, it can be self-defeating and a cause for worry. Here are some things you can avoid doing and help yourself get back on track with weight loss.
Common Weight Loss Mistakes
First of all remember that having setbacks is very normal. Almost everyon ... read more Juice Fasting 14 y
Fasting is the single greatest natural healing therapy. It is nature's ancient, universal "remedy" for many problems. If one is fasting for health purposes, it makes sense to support our body's needs while we reduce or remove some necessary elements from our diet. The basic elements that we need to remove from our diet for the sake of our health are cooked food and animal products. This includes the denatured packaged products such as white flour, refined sugar etc. and all animal products such as red meat, poultry, fish and eggs.
Fasting is the single greatest natural healing therapy. It is nature’s ancient, universal ”remedy” for many problems. If one is fasting for health purposes, it makes sense to support our body’s needs while we reduce or remove some necessary elements from our diet. The basic elements that we need to remove from our diet for the sake of our health are cooked food and animal products. This includes the denatured packaged products such as white flour, refined sugar etc. and all animal products such as red meat, poultry, fish and eggs. The only animal product that is usually allowed is a little ... read more Top 12 Exercise Excuses 14 y
There are lots of evidence that exercise is good for you. Keeping fit means you reduce your risk of many diseases and some cancers. Despite the many benefits of exercise, statistics show that two-thirds of adults are not physically active on a regular basis and a quarter get virtually no exercise at all. As humans, we can be very clever in devising reasons and excuses not to exercise.
There are lots of evidence that exercise is good for you. Keeping fit means you reduce your risk of many diseases and some cancers. Despite the many benefits of exercise, statistics show that two-thirds of adults are not physically active on a regular basis and a quarter get virtually no exercise at all. As humans, we can be very clever in devising reasons and excuses not to exercise.
Most of us make excuses at one time or another for our behavior and the reasons vary widely. In our busy and often stressful lives, we convince ourselves that there simply isn’t time to be physically acti ... read more Diet for Healthy Nails 14 y
Although nails make up our external appearance, they are usually the last to be looked after. Many of us tend to have brittle nails that chip easily or discolored nails that we just don't know what to do with them. Now hear this... a simple change or improvement in what we eat can change our nails for good for the better!
Although nails make up our external appearance, they are usually the last to be looked after. Many of us tend to have brittle nails that chip easily or discolored nails that we just don’t know what to do with them. Now hear this... a simple change or improvement in what we eat can change our nails for good for the better!
Nutrients necessary for Healthy Nails
Let’s take a quick look at the various nutrients that are absolutely vital for good nails:
Biotin is an essential vitamin for the nails and a deficiency results in growth problems such as very thick colorless nails as ... read more Enzyme Therapy: A New Way Forward 14 y
If we are what we eat, then what we are is only as good as our digestion. When it goes awry, it generally affects our total well-being. Whether it's mild nausea, a nasty virus, or a chronic disorder such as irritable bowel syndrome, a disorder of the digestive tract is usually impossible to ignore. If the condition persists, it can undermine our total health, eventually threatening our very lives.
If we are what we eat, then what we are is only as good as our digestion. When it goes awry, it generally affects our total well-being. Whether it’s mild nausea, a nasty virus, or a chronic disorder such as irritable bowel syndrome, a disorder of the digestive tract is usually impossible to ignore. If the condition persists, it can undermine our total health, eventually threatening our very lives.
Today the alternative medicine fields are rapidly attracting the attention of both patients and doctors alike because of a more organized and research oriented outlook of such fields. One of ... read more Cycling Safety Tips 14 y
Cycling is a great form of exercise, and its fun. It can be enjoyed by people of all ages. Cycling can provide you with a lot of health benefits too. It improves your cardiovascular fitness so you'll have a lower risk of heart attack and stroke. Pedaling is low impact, so you can improve muscle tone without stressing your knee and ankle joints. It is also a great mode of transportation. You can save a lot of fuel, save the environment from getting polluted and you will have to pay no parking fees.
Cycling is a great form of exercise, and its fun. It can be enjoyed by people of all ages. Cycling can provide you with a lot of health benefits too. It improves your cardiovascular fitness so you’ll have a lower risk of heart attack and stroke. Pedaling is low impact, so you can improve muscle tone without stressing your knee and ankle joints. It is also a great mode of transportation. You can save a lot of fuel, save the environment from getting polluted and you will have to pay no parking fees.
Like any outdoor activity, cycling has dangers that the rider should be aware of. Probabl ... read more Bounce Back 14 y
Life, with all its twists and turns, presents us many opportunities, challenges and obstacles. These are unavoidable truths. However, the way we react to them results in us either overcoming them, learning from them or being totally defeated by them. Usually the magnitude of the obstacles hardly matters but the magnitude of the reaction does.
Life, with all its twists and turns, presents us many opportunities, challenges and obstacles. These are unavoidable truths. However, the way we react to them results in us either overcoming them, learning from them or being totally defeated by them. Usually the magnitude of the obstacles hardly matters but the magnitude of the reaction does.
Everything in life is all about hard work. Sometimes years of effort goes into building something like a relationship, for example. And when things don’t necessarily turn out the way we expected, do we just quit and walk out? Or do we take the whe ... read more How to Fast? 14 y
When people think of fasting, they think they can't eat ANYTHING for a prolonged period of term, but that's just wrong. In a fast, the person chooses, for a set time, to do without something that is hard to do without. It is terrific way to restore our health. It goes hand-in-hand with cleansing which is something we should do occasionally from time to time.
When people think of fasting, they think they can’t eat ANYTHING for a prolonged period of term, but that’s just wrong. In a fast, the person chooses, for a set time, to do without something that is hard to do without. It is terrific way to restore our health. It goes hand-in-hand with cleansing which is something we should do occasionally from time to time. We need to take a break from food once in a while, and it should be done by people with specific ailments such as arthritis, digestive disorders, and diabetes.
What is Fasting?
Fasting is primarily the act of willingly abstain ... read more |