Archive for June, 2009
How to Treat Depression the Natural Way
Depression is becoming more and more common today because in this fast-paced age where competition is very stiff and where the weak easily could be crushed in the daily grind, it is easy to feel threatened all the time with impending failure and defeat. The deadlines that can pile up on you and the daily struggles to adjust with difficult people in the workplace are just some of the many factors that can make a person depressed. (more...)
Summer Fitness & Hydration
If you live in the northern hemisphere, the season of heat has arrived. And, as most people are aware, when the temperature increases you need to make sure that you keep yourself hydrated. If you participate in sports or vigorous physical exercise in the heat, then you need to be even more vigilant about keeping hydrated.
Recently, I spoke with Seth Bovio from Ultima Replenisher. As the child of a professional runner, and a runner himself, Seth has seen and experienced the need to stay hydrated during a race. While water is essential, when working out intensely, such as
Recently, I spoke with Seth Bovio from Ultima Replenisher. As the child of a professional runner, and a runner himself, Seth has seen and experienced the need to stay hydrated during a race. While water is essential, when working out intensely, such as
Things You Need to Know About Emotional Eating
Perhaps you do not know that your emotions affect your eating pattern. Have you noticed that when you are sad or feeling low emotionally, you turn to food for comfort? You tend to crave ice cream and sweets when you are feeling low. Of course, some people do not notice that it happens to them. It is human nature to seek pleasure and avoid pain, so when you ache emotionally, you turn to something that can give you comfort and help alleviate the emotional pain. You turn to food.
Food not only nourishes but also gives comfort. We instinctively know this that is
Food not only nourishes but also gives comfort. We instinctively know this that is
Exercise During Pregnancy
Is exercise good for pregnant women? You may think that because pregnancy brings a lot of changes in the body of a woman, exercise may not be advisable for those who are pregnant. But a new study shows that a well-designed exercise program could be beneficial for both the mother and the baby inside her.
Dr. Raul Artal, chairman of obstetrics, gynecology and women's health for the Saint Louis University School of Medicine says that women who exercise during pregnancy are less likely to develop conditions like gestational diabetes. Dr. Artal also says that "exercise maintains musculoskeletal fitness and women can
Dr. Raul Artal, chairman of obstetrics, gynecology and women's health for the Saint Louis University School of Medicine says that women who exercise during pregnancy are less likely to develop conditions like gestational diabetes. Dr. Artal also says that "exercise maintains musculoskeletal fitness and women can
