The national sport of Japan since 1909, sumo wrestling has roots that extend back 1,500 years. Archeological evidence suggests that sumo was part of prehistoric agricultural rituals performed to appease the gods and ensure good crops.
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Your nutritional needs change when you become pregnant. The base of your diet -- rich with whole grains, dairy, lean proteins and whole fruits and vegetables -- doesn't change. The amount of these foods does, and you need to pay special attention to several key nutrients.
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Your biceps lie along the front of your arm and help to bend your elbow and raise your arm. Strengthening this muscle will increase the muscle definition of your arm as well as aid daily activities, such as lifting a baby or carrying groceries.
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Many pregnant women are deficient in biotin, according to a 2009 article published in the "Journal of Nutrition."
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Breakfast is usually given the credit for being the most important meal of the day, but lunch is equally as essential. The American Academy of Pediatrics' Healthy Children website reports that what your child eats for meals and snacks during the day plays a crucial role in his physical and mental development.
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Edible seaweed comes in a variety of shapes, sizes and colors. Commonly used in various of Asian dishes, fresh and dried seaweed options provide essential nutrients such as fiber, protein, vitamins and minerals.
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The Angelcare Baby Monitor is not your typical baby monitor. Instead of just monitoring the sounds a baby makes from a distance, the Angelcare monitor allows you to monitor your baby's actual breathing movements. When the monitor stops detecting movement, possibly because of the baby not breathing, an alarm sounds.
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During a C-section, an incision is made through your abdominal muscles. After your C-section, you might be left with excess midsection weight and weak abdominal muscles.
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Working out after pregnancy will help you lose weight all over your body, including the hips. Exercise after pregnancy has other benefits too, such as improved mood and lower risk for postpartum depression.
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You already know the physical benefits of exercise: better health, reduced risk of potentially serious disease, lower blood pressure and a well-toned body. Exercise carries emotional and social benefits as well.
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In the world of sports supplements, creatine is a rarity -- a substance with a proven track record of safety and effectiveness that is allowed by all major competitive governing bodies. It has also shown promise in treating a number of chronic diseases, and is available over the counter at modest cost.
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Although some people seem to be naturally more flexible than others, most people can develop flexibility by performing regular exercises designed to help bodies become more limber. No matter what your body size, you can increase your own flexibility with a daily stretching and exercise routine.
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Your sacrum is located at the bottom of your spinal column just under your lower back. It is composed of five bones fused together, and helps anchor your lower back to your hip bone. Fractures, or breaks, in this bone are often very painful injuries that can require weeks or months of bed rest to heal.
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As a long-distance runner, walker or mountain climber, you need extra care in hot weather. Though your calf muscles have a temperature regulation pump, exercising in hot weather could suddenly affect this pump.
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Sheep milk is not as popular as cow milk in the United States, but sheep milk and its products are widely consumed in other parts of the world, especially in the Mediterranean. In fact, Greek feta cheese and Italian ricotta cheese are made from sheep milk.
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L-arginine is a chemical building block known as an amino acid. The "L" in the name refers to the left-handed configuration of the molecule. Amino acids form the molecular foundation of proteins. Arginine in particular also has several specific functions.
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Your 1-year-old is beginning to develop food preferences and may have definite ideas about what he will and will not eat. While you should encourage your little one to eat the same foods as the rest of the family, there are certain ones that you should never offer your child.
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Although spicy foods will not harm your developing fetus during pregnancy, they might affect you. While many expectant mothers can tolerate spicy foods without problems, others experience heartburn and digestive problems.
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Protein is important for breast-feeding women. They need more protein than the average woman in order to support the needs of their bodies as well as those of their rapidly developing infants. While women can generally get enough protein in their diets to support lactation, some women may need a little extra help.
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Women who use soy protein when breast-feeding may do so not only to increase their general protein intake, but also to reap the health benefits soy offers. While many women need not worry when including soy in their diets, some babies suffer from soy allergies.
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