waist to height ratio

Waist to Height Ratio: What is it?

For years there have been indicators to show which people were more at risk for cardiovascular disease and obesity. Whether they be visual methods such as the shape of a person, apple or pear, apple ...
back pain

Back Pain Minimizing with Stretching!

Many Americans deal with back pain everyday. About 1 in 10 people suffer from back pain. Some developed the injuries from their jobs, sports teams or from random accidents. It is one of the most both...
workout shoes

Workout Shoes: When to Retire Them.

The most important thing to have when you workout are workout shoes. You can not have a successful exercise session without the support and comfort of them. Workout shoes cushion your feet, give supp...
spring cleaning

Spring Cleaning Your Health!

Spring Cleaning is done every year beginning in March. Every Spring, we set a weekend to throw on gloves and a dust mask to clear the clutter in our homes and garages. We take on the hall closet full...
gym

Gym Germs: Stay Clean During Your Workout

You go to the gym to sweat out toxins and burn fat. You basically are there to help cleanse the body. So why contaminate the place that is suppose to be clean? The gym is a high traffic area where th...
traveling

Traveling Hygiene: Vacation Illness-Free.

Traveling is a regular activity for many. Being in a new place or  a place that is not familiar to you makes you susceptible to coming into contact with many new germs and possibly making you sick. B...
sugar

Sugar: 5 Ways to Beat Your Sweet Tooth.

Everyone loves sugar! It is in most of our guilty pleasures like desserts and sodas. The taste of the sweet delight is almost addictive in some cases and it doesn’t help that its found in many ...
music

Music: An Audible Energizer for Exercise

Music is one of the best motivators when working out. Hearing an upbeat rhythmic song will help you push on while you exercise. The one of the main things most people grab to prepare for their workou...
bad breath

Bad Breath: Stopping the Odor.

Everyone has got a whiff of a foul odor coming from someones mouth. Usually we aren’t confrontational about bad breath unless its a person we are close with such as a spouse or friend. Bad brea...