What’s not to like about walking? It’s free. It’s easy to do, and it’s easy on the joints. And there’s no question that walking is good for you. Walking is an aerobic exercise; a University of Tennessee study found that women who walked had less body fat than those who didn’t walk. It also lowers […]
No matter what season, tea can be a tasty beverage since it can be served iced or hot. But its benefits go far beyond refreshment. There is plenty of research showing that drinking tea can actually improve your health. Health Benefits of Drinking Tea Teas can help prevent cancer, heart disease, and diabetes Tea contains […]
Don’t be alarmed—but something’s hiding in your food. From the cereal you had for breakfast to the dressing on your salad to the ketchup on your fries, an addictive substance is lurking in many foods that you’d never suspect. Far more loathed than fat or cholesterol these days, sugar has become public enemy No. 1 […]
Research shows that the average American spends 87 percent of their time in enclosed buildings and 6 percent of their time in enclosed vehicles.1 That’s a total of 93 percent of your life spent inside. There are a number of reasons why this is unhealthy — for body, mind, and spirit. For starters, levels of many pollutants concentrate indoors, […]
Sleep is an important role in your physical health. For example, sleep is involved in healing and repair of your heart and blood vessels. Ongoing sleep deficiency is linked to an increased risk of heart disease, kidney disease, high blood pressure, diabetes, and stroke. It may seem obvious that sleep is beneficial. Even without fully […]
The purpose of yoga is to create strength, awareness and harmony in both the mind and body. While there are more than 100 different types, or schools, of yoga, most sessions typically include breathing exercises, meditation, and assuming postures (sometimes called asana or poses) that stretch and flex various muscle groups. “As an osteopathic physician, […]
Benefits of Being Active: Regular physical activity is one of the most important things you can do for your health. If you are not about becoming active or boosting your physical activity because you’re afraid of getting hurt, the good news is that moderate-intensity aerobic activity, like brisk walking, is generally safe for most people. […]
With over one-third of Americans classified as being not just overweight but obese, many people would benefit from cutting calories to lose weight. Even those who are at a healthy weight might be able to benefit from reducing caloric intake. Making a few simple changes to your diet can help you cut calories. Weight Loss: […]
The benefits of using a relaxation technique are overwhelming. Regular practice of relaxation techniques will assist you in relieving in muscle tension, reduce anxiety, and improve your overall well being. Other benefits include: Decrease in heart rate Decrease in respiration rate Decrease in blood pressure Decrease in muscle tension Decrease in metabolic rate and oxygen […]
Added Sugar Supplies a Large Amount of Fructose The reason added sugar is bad for you, is that it supplies a very large amount of fructose. Sugar are half glucose, half fructose. Glucose is essential and can be metabolized by pretty much every cell in the body. If we don’t get it from the diet, […]