If you have been involved with fitness for some time, then chances are you are quite familiar with yoga training. But for most people, we tend to assume it’s either for hippies or soccer moms and pass it by because it looks too slow or that it may not have much benefit. But did you […]

The following was posted back in 2009 but a new review (see below) caused us to re-publish this post in 2012. It’s an important question: WHO should be in charge of your health? You or the ‘experts’? All opinions are most welcome. There are many natural ways of dealing with insomnia, but millions of Americans […]

Running injuries can be painful and very discouraging. It's important to make sure you take the right steps to safely get back on your feet and running as soon as possible. By following these 5 simple tips you can help speed up your healing process and prevent any further injury. 1. Bandage It Up When […]

If you always seem stressed out, can’t seem to focus, or are easily irritated, your environment could be to blame. Most people assume the root of mental issues such as depression and anger is in the mind, when in fact it’s all around you. Identifying and improving what is out of balance in your environment […]

We’ve all been there. Your workout routine is getting stale. It’s not that you don’t like working out…it’s just a bit boring. Lifting weights or endlessly running on a cardio machine can break down even the most dedicated fitness advocates. Luckily, there are fun alternatives. Spinning classes are one such example of a popular cardio […]

20 years ago I was a runner. And I loved it! Actually, I never did love the running but I loved one thing: I could eat anything I wanted, and lots of it, but I was always thin. I finally had to quit, though, because of runner's knee agony. At first I ignored it – […]

It’s finally that time of the year where you can bring out your beloved grill and make one of your favorite dinner ideas on the barbie. This is not your typical grilled or barbequed chicken. Rated 4 out of 5 stars by home cooks, this dish is bursting with flavor from the delicious dip-inspired topping. […]

Today’s guest author believes there are possible undesirable side effects from taking creatine and whey protein which is an interesting perspective since they’re usually highly recommended. The bloating and digestive problems from whey protein might be because it is a milk product and many humans don’t do well with dairy products.  Sports supplements are becoming […]

When you ask someone to describe what sort of person they think suffers from high blood pressure or hypertension, they tend to imagine an older person, usually overweight and a heavy smoker or drinker. This stereotypical image of a hypertension sufferer is one of the reasons that hypertension goes undetected in so many people. The […]

Today's guest author writes about belly fat – a problem many (most?) of us have. Here are some sensible ideas for breaking down the nasty stuff. How difficult is it for a person to gain belly fat? Pretty simple, isn’t it? However, it takes tremendous hard work and dedication when it comes to reducing belly […]