Female runner primed for a sprint.

Does Running Tone Your Butt?

Published Jul,08 2011  |  By Jody Braverman

Running is a surefire way to get a lean and shapely butt. But some running workouts are better for weight loss, while others are better for building muscle.

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Shoulder Extension Exercises

Published Jul,08 2011  |  By Jody Braverman

Being able to comfortably move your shoulders in extension is a crucial part of shoulder mobility. Practice these exercises regularly for healthy shoulders.

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24-Hour Non-Bloat Diet

Published Jul,08 2011  |  By Jody Braverman

Eating too many salty, gas-inducing foods can leave you feeling bloated like a balloon. The good news is that you can beat the bloat by following a non-bloat diet for 24 hours after overdoing it. Drink plenty of water to flush out your system, and focus on foods that help decrease fluid retention and intestinal gas.

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Freshly Picked Lemons

Is Lemon a Natural Diuretic?

Published Jul,08 2011  |  By Jody Braverman

Bloating and water retention can add pounds to your frame and make you feel uncomfortable. Diuretic foods may help your body naturally release some of the water it's holding onto to reduce your symptoms. Although lemon is a great way to liven up a glass of water, there's no evidence that it acts as a diuretic.

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How to Gain Weight With Protein Shakes

Published Jul,08 2011  |  By Jody Braverman

Naturally skinny people are the envy of many who battle a widening waistline; however, if you struggle to achieve your goal of increased weight or muscle mass, you know that it's nothing to envy. If you're following an intense weightlifting program to build muscle, you'll need to supplement it with a high-calorie diet.

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Why Do You Need Cellulose in Your Diet?

Published Jul,08 2011  |  By Jody Braverman

Bite into a juicy apple or a sweet pear and part of what you're eating is cellulose, a component of plant foods that is indigestible by the human body. It might not seem intuitive that something your body can't digest can benefit your health, but it can.

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Honey and Acid Reflux

Published Jul,08 2011  |  By Jody Braverman

You put honey in hot tea to soothe a scratchy throat, so it might seem to be a good food to soothe acid reflux, or heartburn. Many home remedy peddlers maintain that honey helps heal the esophagus and lessen heartburn symptoms. But there's no scientific evidence to support that honey works in this way.

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Clover Honey Benefits

Published Jul,08 2011  |  By Jody Braverman

Clover honey's golden hue and mild flavor make it widely appealing and useful as a sweetener for everything from your morning coffee to a fruit and vegetable smoothie. Honey has long been celebrated for its medicinal effects, including its antibacterial and antimicrobial properties.

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