Research has shown the benefits of adopting a more organic lifestyle over the conventional one that is the staple of most people in the western world. Even so, the task of adopting a completely organic lifestyle can be seen as daunting, expensive and just too damn...
A popular fitness trend right now is HIIT or High Impact Interval Training – an efficient way to burn fat and boost fitness. However, low impact exercises also can deliver an equally challenging workout for the body, burning calories and boosting fitness. HIIT usually...
Can It Help Me Alleviate Chronic Pain? Biofeedback or biofeedback training is an alternative medicine method where you learn to control functions of your body with your mind. For example, on such function that you may learn to control is your heart rate. According to...
This is the third article in a series of six essential Pilates exercises that will give you all the information and explanation you need to practice at home for health, wellness and holistic body conditioning. THE LEG CIRCLES Release your hips, strengthen and lengthen...
The warm up is an essential component of any fitness routine but is often overlooked by many. If you find yourself ignoring the warm up and hoeing right into your exercise routine, then think again because you could be short-changing your fitness goals. A proper warm...
As far as exercise fads go, CrossFit training is making waves among fitness enthusiasts who’d rather their calorie burning activities took place outdoors, in convivial groups. This is fitness boot camp at its best, an instruction manual dispersed to a motivated crowd,...
All too often we turn to pharmaceuticals and reach for something off the shelf when we are feeling off-colour or feel that we'd like to be healthier. Many modern drugs and products that are packaged are worth seeking out in their natural state – the first line of...
Is it possible to control pain, whether chronic or intermittent, with deep breathing techniques? Studies show that slowed breathing confirms a long-held belief that yogic breathing can alleviate pain, and in fact, those who suffer high chronic pain levels need to also...
Do you know what it's like trying to get pregnant for months and years and it just won't work? I do! I can tell you - I went from initial excitement to impatience through anger, followed by constant worries and, finally, despair. And all this time I kept seeing...
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