When you exercise, your respiratory rate increases. This is true regardless of whether you exercise by stationary methods such as weight lifting, or by a traveling method such as jogging or biking. Clearly, an active body needs more oxygen than a body at rest.
Read more →
Cycling, like any athletic activity, requires a certain tolerance for discomfort. As the saying goes, "No pain, no gain!" But it's important to distinguish between the soreness that comes from normal or extreme exertion and the pain that signals injury.
Read more →
Borax is a form of boric acid chemically known as sodium tetraborate decahydrate or simply sodium borate decahydrate. It is a common insecticide, herbicide, fungicide and fire retardant. The Safety Source for Pest Management gives it a "least toxic"
Read more →
Zinc is a metal that is required by the human body for many of its normal functions, from neural activity to immune-system efficiency to sexual maturation. For a variety of reasons, however, some people have difficulty absorbing zinc. For this reason, some zinc supplements come in zinc chelate form. Because "chelate"
Read more →
Enthusiasts tout marine phytoplankton as the next important superfood. Online vendors of phytoplankton supplements describe it as containing every nutrient that human bodies need. Clinical trials do not support any alleged benefits of phytoplankton supplements.
Read more →
Poppy seed salad dressing poses two major concerns for consumers. First, it contains fats and sugars. Depending on your health concerns, you may need to closely monitor your consumption of these.
Read more →
With every new model on the market, home-use ovens acquire more features that were once the exclusive purview of commercial kitchens. One such feature is Frigidaire's Speed Bake system, a convection-based technology that enables you to cook casseroles, meats, breads and pastries in less time than traditional ovens.
Read more →