Peaches – a sweet, juicy fruit whose warm orange and pink skin is reminiscent of a summertime sunset. This fuzzy fruit is native to China,
Viparita Karani: The Yoga Pose You Did Not Know You Needed
The Viparita Karani pose has recently taken the yoga world by a gentle storm. “From the word ‘Viparita’ meaning ‘reversed’ and ‘Karani’ meaning ‘in action,’
Battling Kidney Stones
Many of us have known someone who has had or at least heard the horror stories of having kidney stones. They can cause pain that
Lime: The Fountain of Vitality
The lime is here. Small but mighty, limes are bright green citrus fruits used in recipes and add zest to water. Under the lime’s thick
Exercises Inspired by our Animal Friends
Researchers often look to nature to help improve the human experience. Even the basic principles of flight were found from birds. Throughout human history we
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Looking To Tone Up Your Glutes?
Just because you weren’t born with a prominent pair of glutes doesn’t mean you can’t have them! The glutes are a muscle just like any other, so this means that it can be grown through resistance training. Although the glutes… read more
The Dangers of Road Rage
Honking horns, yelling, aggressive behavior… chances are good you’ve encountered an angry driver, or, you may be the angry driver. What is road rage, what causes it and what can be done about it? According to the AAA Foundation for… read more
Exploring the Benefits of Eggplant
Eggplant. Aubergine. Guinea squash. Brinjal. Melongene. Did you know that these are all different names for the same item? Many of us conjure up an image of a dark purple oblong object with a stem at the top. However, not… read more
Self-Care Isn’t Selfish
The dreaded announcement that comes at the beginning of every flight: “Place your own oxygen mask on first before assisting others.” How many times have you heard this announcement and scoffed? Harvard Business Review states that we cannot take care… read more
How to Keep the “Fresh” in Fresh Herbs and Produce
We have all done it — agonized over choosing the best produce at the store only to turn around a few days later and find wilted lettuce, herb containers of green slime and fuzzy tomatoes. So how do you keep… read more
At-Home Ab Workouts for Every Skill Level
Your core is made up of muscles in the abdomen and lower back. These muscles are vital to posture, injury prevention and general musculoskeletal health. Luckily, the core is one of the easier muscle groups to work out at home… read more
Squeeze More Health Into Your Diet With Orange Juice!
When you think of the health benefits of citrus, your first thought is probably drinking a big glass of Florida orange juice to help combat colds and boost your immune system. After all, that is orange juice’s biggest marketing claim to… read more
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How Often Should You Change Your Towel?
Towels are a cornerstone of maintaining good personal hygiene, used daily to dry off after a shower or bath. But how often should you replace your towel with a fresh one? Is it after one day, three days or longer?… read more
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Vacation Fitness: How to Incorporate Exercise into Your Next Getaway
It is that time of year again. The kids are out of school, the weather is hot, and many of us will be getting some much-needed rest and relaxation. Vacation can be a difficult time to keep up with fitness,… read more
Guide to Stationary Bikes
For many of us, making time to go for bike ride can be difficult or downright impossible. Sometimes working out at home is the ONLY option. Cycling has long been an effective means of burning calories while having fun. There… read more
Get Involved With These Sports to Stay Active As You Age
We know that exercise is important to us as we get older, but sometimes hitting the gym isn’t enough. Running on the treadmill, using machines or even taking classes at the gym may not be your cup of tea, but… read more
Find Out Why You Should Try Water Aerobics
The term water aerobics has gotten a bad rep, constantly coming off as an easy exercise performed in the shallow end of the pool. However, water aerobics applies to several different water activities that increase your breathing and heart rate… read more
Morning Workout Motivation
With the clock falling back an hour, it is time for gym motivation to spring forward. Most professionals recommend working out in the morning because it is easier to throw in the towel after a long day of work. With… read more
Is a Deadline the Best Motivator?
Almost 10 years ago, I started a Facebook group for people who wanted to run a 5K under 30 minutes. The group—called the Sub-30 Club, which now has nearly 7,000 members—quickly changed its focus: We wouldn’t just center around 29:59.… read more
