Men's Health Magazine has given us a tip on how to loosen your hips to help you get a more effective work out and increasing your fitness. Keep your heels on the floor when you squat. If you can't, your hip flexors are too tight. Try this stretch: Hold onto the sides of the squat rack and lower yourself until your thighs are parallel to the ground. Hold for 30 seconds. Return to a standing … [Read more...]
Common Chores To Help You Exercise
There are several of us who want to exercise but just can’t seem to find the time. The National Heart, Blood and Lung institute has recently published an article encouraging everyone to get as much exercise as they can. But how do you do this? Luckily those people at the NHBL are smart cookies. They give us several solutions for getting exercise during the day while doing every household … [Read more...]
Learn To Say "No"
Sometimes saying “no” is the hardest thing to do, even though it’s the thing we want to say the most. When people notice that you agree to everything or tend to take everything on, they will take advantage of it. You’ll end up working every night and weekend, you’ll end up with all the less than desirable tasks and eventually you’ll end up as everyone’s punching bag. But how do you do it? Well … [Read more...]
Beer- The Facts and The Myths
The easiest and probably cheapest alcoholic beverage to get a hold of would have to be beer, hands down. It’s probably also one of the most widely misunderstood. So what’s true and what’s now when it comes down to the average brew? If you make a habit of leaving six-packs in your wake, you’re sure to pile on the pounds, but you wont necessarily wind up with a beer belly. According to a German … [Read more...]
5 Laundry Gadgets You're Not Using
Here are 5 time saving laundry gadgets that you should, but probably aren't, using. Though some seem a little frivolous they really are a great help in your goal of completing the task that most people hate, but can't avoid. 1. Dryer Balls: Throw these felted wool balls into the dryer to separate wet clothes as they tumble, helping them dry faster with less stress on the fabric. Hint: a clean … [Read more...]
Are There Really Benefits to Daily Multivitamins?
Research has yet to prove that taking a multivitamin has any benefit to our health at all. Researchers and doctors say that the supplement market brings in roughly $30 billion a year while only 25% of people who were asked said that their supplement was suggested by a doctor. Although vitamin and mineral supplements may be of benefit in certain instances, they cannot take the place of eating a … [Read more...]
ADHD and ADD Links To Home Environment
Research has now found a link to ADD and ADHD in children who live parents who are involved in violent abuse or who have mental disorders such as depression or anxiety. While heredity is still believed to be a strong indicating factor, pediatricians are now saying that partner abuse and parental depression can have a lasting effect on a child dealing with either of these issues during their … [Read more...]
Chair Socks, WHAT!?
Oh. My. I actually love these, even though they seem a little ridiculous. When I first read the title for the blog post I have linked to below, I really thought that I was going to roll my eyes and click the little X up in the corner to close the entry, however here I am super excited about finding these. I will now be searching for a pair of these for my chairs which will prevent scuff marks and … [Read more...]
Lower Calorie Menu Items Boost Sales
Over the last few years we've been seeing more calorie conscious menu items. You almost can't go anywhere without seeing how many calories are in your meal. However adding these changes have evidently helped boost sales and customer ratings. The analysis revealed that between 2006 and 2011, lower-calorie foods and beverages outperformed other menu items in 17 of the 21 restaurant chains. The … [Read more...]
Celiac Disease- A Cure May be Near
I recently underwent some testing because my doctors thought I might have Celiac disease. I was absolutely terrified at the thought of loosing the ability to eat my favorite foods such as bread, pastas, donuts, anything that has gluten in it will upset the digestive system. Currently the only treatment for Celiac disease is a gluten free diet. However, a new study now offers hope for those who … [Read more...]
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