High blood pressure or hypertension is a very common health condition that many people deal with each and every day. High blood pressure can be a very serious condition as, the risk of stroke and heart attack are increased greatly for people with high blood pressure. Lowering your high blood pressure is very hard and […]

Kettlebells are a Russian based form of weight lifting. Kettlebell workouts have gained momentum and popularity in the United States in recent years. A Kettlebell is a cast iron weight that resembles a small cannon ball with a handle. They are used to perform exercises for strength and flexibility. Kettlebell workouts have become popular because […]

More and more people are finding themselves using home remedies rather than going to the doctor and taking medication after medication for the common cold. There are many home remedies that you can try to cure symptoms related to the common cold and many of the remedies have been used for more than 100 years. […]

I am happy to say that I don’t have ANY back pain and the reason is that I make regular visits to a chiropractor. But there are lots of folk who don’t want to go to a chiropractor, or they don’t believe in the entire concept of chiropractic. Obviously I don’t agree and the number […]

If you’re just starting an exercise program, you may not yet have started training with weights, but you should definitely consider it. While cardio is great, you won’t get the full effects of exercise without adding the benefits of weight training to your routine. Some of those benefits include: 1. Speeds Up Metabolism: Lean muscle […]

The promised health benefits of garlic are simply staggering. But I don’t like raw garlic and according to some sources we need four cloves per day for real benefits. Now that’s a lot of garlic! So my son and I are trying an experiment with garlic oil capsules. The bottle has 500 capsules and we […]

OK, the title of this post is a bit dramatic but three weeks ago I broke my wrist and had to have surgery to repair it. As you might imagine, the pain was terrific and the doc prescribed Hydrocodone for the pain. They also told me that Hydrocodone made many people nauseated and prescribed some […]

I LOVE my balance ball! Balance balls are excellent for improving strength, stability and balance. However, they can be tricky to use. If you’re not accustomed to stability exercises or your core muscles need strengthening you’ll find a balance ball workout is extremely challenging. Don’t miss out on the benefits of a balance ball just […]

Boredom, loneliness, and inactivity can reduce your aging parent’s quality of life. Their ability to live a well-rounded lifestyle that encompasses physical activity and social interaction diminishes with age as they lose the ability to be able to get around independently. Unfortunately, this change in their lives can lead to depression, memory loss, and a […]

Tinnitus, or ringing in the ears, is no small thing. Millions of people suffer from this unpleasant condition. People have even committed suicide, stating that the constant ringing was driving them mad! I have tinnitus although I’ve learned to ignore it and I mostly don’t notice it unless I’m thinking about it – like now. […]