Around our midsections, there are two different kinds of fat: subcutaneous and visceral. Subcutaneous – It means under the skin. It is the fat we can see and pinch. But, surprisingly, we need to worry less about subcutaneous fat than we do the visceral stuff. It is often described as a “passive” fat because it […]
High blood pressure (HBP) is common among senior citizens in the United States and is a serious condition that can significantly increase the probability of having coronary heart disease, a heart attack, stroke, kidney failure, and other health problems and risks. In literal terms, “blood pressure” is the force of blood pushing against arterial walls […]
Your fitness routine needs to include five elements in order to be balanced: aerobic fitness, muscular fitness, stretching, core exercise and balance training. If you are just getting started with a fitness routine or if you have been following a routine but want to improve your results, all 5 of these elements need to be […]
1. Managing Your Diet Eating the right kind food is very important, which includes having a healthy diet with reduced calorie intake. Begin the day with a hearty breakfast. It is the most important meal of the day. Make it healthy, and never miss it because you need a kick-start to begin your day. Your […]
1. Managing Your Diet Eating the right kind food is very important, which includes having a healthy diet with reduced calorie intake. Begin the day with a hearty breakfast. It is the most important meal of the day. Make it healthy, and never miss it because you need a kick-start to begin your day. Your […]
There are many factors in today’s lifestyle and diet that can work against good health. Read on to see how making simple changes can improve your health: Tip One: Regular Consumption of “Complex” Carbohydrates; these provide sustainable energy which fuels all the body’s processes. Good dietary sources are brown rice, oats, whole meal bread, brown […]
There are many factors in today’s lifestyle and diet that can work against good health. Read on to see how making simple changes can improve your health: Tip One: Regular Consumption of “Complex” Carbohydrates; these provide sustainable energy which fuels all the body’s processes. Good dietary sources are brown rice, oats, whole meal bread, brown […]
Over the past few decades, a very common misconception has taken root in the minds of people. There is a belief that Yoga, is all about fitness and exercise. An added misconception is that Yogasanas (or Asanas) are simply body movements and poses that are complex to perform but make the body supple. Yes, asana […]
