Try an exercise program on an elliptical machine to maintain healthy blood pressure levels
High blood pressure is a heart disorder that affects 24% of the American population. An estimated two-thirds will have this disorder as they age. A patient with hypertension will usually be prescribed one or more medications to control this condition,…
New Age Health, Healing and Wellness Buzzwords: What Do They Mean to You?
Of all the popular “new age” search terms in the health and healing category, my personal favorite is holistic healing. This term, it seems, embodies all the others, such as spiritual healing, soul healing, healing meditation, chakra, energy healing, spiritual…
How to lose 10 pounds in a month safely
In this modern age, people are always looking for the best ways to lose weight in the fastest and safest way possible to look good in time for the next special occasion in their lives. This article will do just…
Pickleball injury prevention
Have you ever felt like a pilgrim stumbling into the light when it comes to fitness and sports? There is an ideal state projected on magazine covers and news headlines, but in reality most people seem to have a vague…
Chinese food culture: How many meals a day?
When I first came to England, I was very confused when people asked me how many meals a day the Chinese usually make. I would simply reply: “obviously three, but don’t you have the same?” I later found out that…
Can you cheat on Medifast and still lose weight?
I am often asked how much is allowed to cheat on Medifast or if you will still lose weight if you cheat. Well, I guess that depends on what you mean by cheating. Because technically, I’ve been cheating my diet…
3 easy crock pot chicken dinners that won’t disappoint
Chicken is inexpensive, versatile, and available year-round. Although it can be satisfying on its own, it can be used in millions of recipes for soups, stews, pasta, and even rice. It is also healthy! Above all, chicken is very easy…
Exercise to Reduce Belly Fat for Women at Home: Sit-Ups, Twists, and Raises
Belly fat is a stubborn annoyance and an obvious health hazard for women around the world. Some women take steps to combat this natural occurrence of the human body. On the other hand, others ignore belly fat or are unsure…
A nutrition point that is not yet clear
In August 2017, I came across an infographic by Eric Edmeades on different ways that hunger can present itself. Edmeades listed and described 6 famines. Because I strive to make nutrition easy for my clients, I wrote a response article,…
Bodyweight Training: Step Up Exercise for the Working Man
Make no mistake about it, step ups will sneak up on you and kick your butt. Simple, but very effective. This is an exercise that seems to be forgotten when it comes to other bodyweight exercises. It’s simple, all you…
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