Keep Your Child Healthy: A Surprising Way to Boost Immunity

Boost Immunity

A double-blind, placebo-controlled study appearing in the journal Pediatrics (2009; 124(2): e172-9) looked at the effect supplementation in a group of children between the ages of three and five had on the immune system. The 110 subjects were given either a placebo, Lactobacillus acidophilus NCFM (a single probiotic), or a combination of probiotics. Taking the…

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Mula Bandha

Mula Bandha

In yoga, proper core engagement is fundamental to a safe and healthy practice. By learning to activate the muscles in the trunk of the body, one can gain strength and stability that can be used in everyday movements. Have you ever been in a fitness class and heard the instructor throw out the words “engage…

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Addiction and Eating Disorders

Eating Disorders, Fitness, and Substance Abuse

According to the National Eating Disorders website up to 50% of individuals with eating disorders abused alcohol or illicit drugs, a rate five times higher than the general population. Up to 35% of individuals who abused or were dependent on alcohol or other drugs have also had eating disorders, a rate 11 times greater than…

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How to Be Healthy | Five Ways to Revitalize Body and Mind

How to Be Happy and Healthy All Year Long

When we think about being healthy, it is easy to think of hours at the gym, or fad diets. Yet you can maintain a healthier lifestyle that benefits both body and mind by following simple strategies. Here are some easy techniques to staying on top of your wellness. Find Your Outlet Stress is pernicious, and…

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Beginner Tips On How To Develop A Yoga Routine

Hatha Yoga

Yoga is a universal practice – it helps to discipline oneself physically, mentally, and also spiritually. It brings you peace of mind. There are countless advantages to doing yoga. Not only does it help you to be more calm and collected, it also helps you to be physically fit. I remember when I first started…

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Nutrition, Wellness, Supplements

Nutrition, Wellness, Supplements

Νutrіtіоnаl suррlеmеnts соuld bе thе sоlutіоn tо уоur аіlmеnts іf уоu аrе suffеrіng bесаusе оf thе соnsеquеnсеs оf рооr nutrіtіоnаl hаbіts. Іf уоu hарреn tо bе оnе оf thоsе реrsоns whо іs fоrеvеr rushіng аrоund аnd hаvе а hаbіtаt stорріng аt thе fіrst соffее shор уоu nоtісе whіlе drіvіng bу, уоu аrе рrоbаblу nоt gеttіng…

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Exercise Yourself Happy

exercise and disease prevention

Is someone in your life— anxious or depressed? Did you know that exercise can help? Scientific understanding of mental health disorders is increasing—and exercise is emerging as a potent healing tool. Shirley Archer, JD, MA, IDEA’s 2008 Fitness Instructor of the Year and author of Pilates Fusion: Well-Being for Body, Mind and Spirit, describes how…

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Is Vaping Healthier Than Smoking Cigarettes?

Vaping

Both smoking and vaping have been frowned upon by non-smokers, claiming that both of them have the same harmful effects on your health. However, someone who doesn’t smoke or doesn’t know much about vape juices may not really understand the real story – which leads them to certain assumptions about vaping. Many people switch to…

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Top 5 Reasons to Have a Fitness Coach

top 5 reasons to have a fitness coach

Nowadays it is a no-brainer that fitness is almost becoming a lifestyle that many people now adopt. Many people believe hiring the service of a fitness coach is a luxury and is only for celebrities and sports personalities only – but this is not true. Getting fit is very important so as knowing the right…

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The Basics of Mountain Bike Sportswear

Mountain Bike Sportswear

Almost every that has ever handled or driven a mountain bike sure knows how important wearing mountain biking protective sportswear is. Every mountain biking protective gear or sportswear is designed in a way that will protect most of your essential body parts. However, when talking about how important this sportswear is it is also important…

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