Posts Tagged ‘Nutrition’

The Truth About Athletic Supplements  Lots of people imagine that athletic supplements work like spinach did for Popeye or like a  power-up in a video game. You imagine that they give you a boost of super-strength or super stamina. Not really.  Yes, some supplements do have an effect on athletic performance. However, that effect is…

Pollen is in the air, and if you suffer from seasonal allergies, you know very well how much is in the air you’re breathing. Itchy, watery eyes, sneezing, runny nose – all these symptoms can make you miserable. If you’re not a fan of conventional medications, try these natural alternatives to seek relief and breathe…

Agility drills can generally be classified into two categories – open and closed. Closed drills are preprogrammed drills, performed in a predictable and unchanging environment.  The focus should be primarily on proper movement mechanics, proper body position, and simple changes of direction. The drills should be performed at a speed that allows proper execution of…

The benefits of physical activity and habitual aerobic exercise on cognitive function and brain  health are becoming increasingly appreciated both by the scientific community and the general public. However, guidelines for establishing public health recommendations remain unclear due to a lack of knowledge regarding the exact mechanisms through which exercise benefits brain function.   In…

“I have low testosterone. There, I said it. “How did I know? Well, I didn’t really. See, I figured low testosterone would decrease my sex drive. But when I started losing energy and became moody, that’s when I had an honest conversation with my doctor. We discussed all the symptoms, then he gave me some…

An analysis of patient data from 29 randomized controlled trials suggests that acupuncture may be better than no acupuncture or sham acupuncture for the treatment of some chronic pain, according to a report published online first by the Archives of Internal Medicine.  Acupuncture, the practice of inserting and stimulating needles at specific points on the…

According to the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (2009-2010) two out of  every three American adults are overweight or obese. So it’s no surprise that many people  include losing weight on their New Year’s resolution list. As Americans gear up to watch what  they eat and hit the gym, the National Certification Commission for…

So you are thinking about starting a fitness program huh? This could well be something that you have thought over time and time again with nothing to show for your thoughts. If this is so,  you are certainly not alone, as tens and hundreds of thousands of people seem to have these re-occurring thoughts of…

Background  Mild or occasional anxiety is a common complaint. Herbal preparations have long been a  mainstay for maintaining a healthy, adaptive response to everyday stress and promoting  restful sleep. Lavandula angustifolia is the most common species of lavender utilized for  health purposes. Lavender is native to the Mediterranean, the Arabian Peninsula, Russia  and Africa. Throughout…