Bikram Yoga
by Bea July 29th, 2009 | Exercise, Injuries
I recently started taking a Bikram Yoga class in Boston, Massachusetts, because I wanted to try something new. My friend works there, so she told me about the trial period classes, and I thought it would be a fun thing to try! (more…)
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Dealing with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
by Gumer Liston July 1st, 2009 | Diseases, Exercise, Nutrition, Sleep
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome is an illness that causes a person to be always in a state of fatigue or tiredness. People suffering from this disease experience fatigue that lasts for about six months and usually complain about headache, muscle pains, sore throat, loss of appetite, inability to sleep, difficulty in concentrating, and many other discomforts that are related to fatigue. (more…)
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How to Treat Depression the Natural Way
by Gumer Liston June 18th, 2009 | Diet, Exercise, Mental Health
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…)
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Summer Fitness & Hydration
by MPK June 16th, 2009 | Exercise, Nutrition
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, such as using a hydration supplement to keep yourself well 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
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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
Exercise During Pregnancy
by Gumer Liston June 2nd, 2009 | Exercise, Health News, Health Research, Women's Health
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
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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