We all want to give our babies the best start in life, and eating right during pregnancy will do just that. The old myth of eating for two applies more to nutrients than quantity. The trick is knowing what you need, why you need it, and how to make every bite you eat really count.…
Here are 3 must-do ways to turn a fat chest into a lean chest. Try these before considering other more expensive and risky routes, such as surgery. 1. Diet a little. Try to lose weight by eating fewer sugar-based carbohydrates and getting some exercise, such as walking 30 minutes every other day. This will only…
Bone Broth Benefits: Bone broth is rich in immune-supporting minerals and contains healing compounds like collagen, glutamine, glycine, and proline. The collagen in bone broth heals the intestinal lining and reduces intestinal inflammation, which can help improve your overall well-being and appearance. Below is a great way to incorporate bone broth into one of my…
Yesterday I received a question from the Ask Experts site that I feel the need to share, as this comes up more and more with the advent of massive Pilates DVDs and unqualified instructors. Question: “Hello, I am a beginner in Pilates, when I try to do the V shape or half crunch, I get…
How many hours did you sleep last night? Experts tell us that as adults we need 7 to 8 hours of restful sleep a night to stay healthy, alert, and able to function effectively in our daily lives. Unfortunately for many women going through menopause, that amount of uninterrupted night’s sleep is nothing more than…
You have approximately 206 bones that support your body. Your bones were made to be strong and light, the center being stronger than the end parts. As your body grows, so do your bones. Muscles surround the bones and give them support. Your bones and muscles work together so you can walk, bend, reach, run,…
After a few training runs I started experiencing some pain in my hip (trochanteric regional pain syndrome) so I devised a rehab strategy to help. My rehabilitation plan was designed to strengthen the muscles that slow the body down when it lands from a jump, as well as the muscles that control the shifting of…
Polynesians are descendants of those early sailors who crossed the great waters and became the original inhabitants of the South Pacific Islands. To survive those long, cold ocean voyages, their Polynesian bodies evolved to develop maximum muscle-building capacity as a means of generating and preserving body temperature. This was a direct adaptation to an environmental…
Most people have never attempted a jump rope workout. When was the last time you jumped rope? For most people, the answer would be to go back to elementary school or possibly high school. It’s actually a shame, because it’s a very efficient form of exercise. Most people could easily walk for 15 minutes, but…
She raised me as her own daughter from the day I was born 32 years ago. She loved me like no one else has loved me in my life. He was by my side through the hardest days I have ever known. She showed me more unconditional love and support than I ever imagined. She…
