Vegetables contain a variety of vitamins and other nutrients vital for good health. In some cases, it can be difficult to eat the recommended amount of fruits and vegetables everyday.
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Snacking is a great way to boost energy levels and prevent overeating at meals. Non-perishable foods do not require refrigeration, making them a convenient option for snacking. While some non-perishable foods contain excess fat, sugar or sodium, many healthy options are available.
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A healthy diet is the basis for a well-functioning body. Food is the source of energy for all of our bodily functions and directly affects how our bodies and minds function in every stage of life.
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Grains are the fruits of single-seeded grasses like barley, wheat and rye. Although grain-based foods make up a majority of the American diet, many are made from refined grains like white flour, which are low in nutritional value.
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Caffeine and nicotine belong to the stimulant family of drugs. They increase heart rate and speed up other bodily functions, and have the potential to cause overdose or be habit-forming.
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The 5-Hour Energy drink is a popular energy supplement that comes in a small 2 oz. container. It differs from other energy drinks in that it contains no net carbs or sugar and only a small amount of caffeine.
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A tremor or loss of strength in the hand may be a single event brought on by something as simple as aging or numbness from a temporary lack of blood supply.
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Vitamin B12 is a water-soluble vitamin that your body needs for essential functions such as DNA synthesis, carbohydrate metabolism for energy, red blood cell production, and cellular and tissue repair. Your body uses what it needs of most water-soluble vitamins and excretes the rest in urine.
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Iron is an essential mineral in your body. Your body doesn’t create iron so you must consume it in foods such as leafy green vegetables and red meat. Iron is absorbed into the protein hemoglobin found in red blood cells. Your body needs iron to transport oxygen and carbon dioxide throughout the body.
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Practitioners have used Ulmus fulva, or slippery elm, as an herbal remedy for thousands of years. Slippery elm contains properties that purportedly help with numerous different ailments including skin conditions, cold symptoms and gastrointestinal upset.
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Herbalists have used both black cohosh and dong quai medicinally for centuries. Both herbs purportedly relieve gynecologic ailments ranging from symptoms of menopause to painful menstruation.
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During pregnancy, it is often unclear what herbal supplements are safe for you and your fetus. Native Americans have used Actaea racemosa, or black cohosh, for centuries to help treat everything from menstrual cramps to sleep disturbances.
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Researchers are currently looking at curcuma longa, or turmeric, the main ingredient in many Indian curries, to help treat a number of different maladies from indigestion to cancer.
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Body Pump is a strenuous, weight-oriented exercise program designed by Les Mills International. Incorporating specific audio tracks designed to guide students through the hourlong exercise, Body Pump focuses on strengthening eight separate muscle groups by lifting, thrusting and squatting with various weights.
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Knowing how to properly lace your soccer shoes, or cleats, can make a serious impact on the comfort, safety and performance of your soccer game.
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Shaolin Kung Fu is a comprehensive collection of fighting arts that emerged or were adopted by the Shaolin Monastery in ancient China. According to the Shaolin Gung Fu Institute, students engaging in Shaolin Kung Fu exercises gradually learn the specific methods and techniques used in performing animal fighting styles.
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Field hockey sticks are typically between 36 and 38 inches in length and are traditionally made out of wood. According to the rules of the International Hockey Federation, left-handed field hockey sticks are illegal for use in sanctioned competitions or field hockey tournaments.
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Stair climbing is an exercise that uses your natural body weight to tone muscles in the hips, buttocks and thighs. Weight-bearing aerobic activities such as stair climbing can help reduce the rate of bone loss while providing cardiovascular benefits.
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The claims for ankle weights include burning fat and building leg muscles by adding to the resistance of your exercise. While there may be some benefit for aerobic and cardiovascular exercises that elevate your heart rate for the sake of burning calories, ankle weights can also increase your risk of injury.
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The dumbbell bicep curl is among the most commonly practiced free weight exercises for strengthening the arms. Designed to isolate the biceps brachii muscles, the dumbbell curl exercise directs most of the weight directly to the biceps for quick and effective muscle building.
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