INTRODUCTION: Vitamin E is the major chain-breaking antioxidant in body tissues and is considered the first line of defense against lipid peroxidation, protecting cell membranes at an early stage of free radical attack through its free radical-scavenging activity. Unless scavenged by an antioxidant, highly unstable free radicals attack the polyunsaturated fatty acids of cell … [Read more...]
Kick Off The New Year With Detox
After indulging in chocolate, wine, and cookies during the holiday and festive season its time to kick off the new year with a two week detox diet. The whole idea of a detox program is to remove the toxins from you body caused by substances such as alcohol, tobacco and food consumed during the festive period. This program helps your body by cleaning out the toxins that you … [Read more...]
Foods For A Healthy Heart
Any woman looking out for a heart healthy diet should eat foods that help obtain or maintain healthy levels of cholesterol and lipids (fatty molecules). Phytochemicals are naturally-occurring substances that are synthesized in plants to protect them from the damage caused by the ultraviolet sunlight rays. Interestingly, phytochemicals have been shown to have a profound effect … [Read more...]
Fighting Toxin Build-up Within The Body
Various complex biochemical reactions taking place within the body lead to production of waste products that must be eliminated from the body. Adding up to this, the environment also contains harmful substances that we inhale or swallow and must get rid off. Sometimes the medication we take to do us good need to be cleared from our system before they accumulate and do us harm. … [Read more...]
Nuts: Adding A Hand Full In Your Diet
Research published in the prestigious journal Diabetes Care (July edition) (published by the American Diabetes Association) suggests that two ounces of nuts consumed daily when substituted for refined carbohydrate foods can prevent diabetes and the deadly complications caused by the disease. Nuts are great sources for nutrients and are an easy option that are not only tasty, … [Read more...]
Carbohydrates: Do They Cause Weight Gain?
Carbohydrates are the primary fuel source for many vital organs, including the brain, central nervous system and kidneys. The digestive system breaks down carbohydrates into glucose and the pancreas secretes a hormone called insulin to help the glucose migrate from the blood into the cells. The fact that carbohydrate cause weight gain is misleading. Weight gain is caused by … [Read more...]
Sesame Seeds: For Improved Absorption Of Tocotrienols
Naturally occurring vitamin E exists in eight chemical forms (alpha-, beta-, gamma-, and delta-tocopherol and alpha-, beta-, gamma-, and delta-tocotrienol) having a varied levels of biological activity. Alpha- (or α-) tocopherol is the only form that is recognized to meet human requirements. Vitamin E is important in cell maintenance and also plays an active role in the … [Read more...]
Identifying High Fat Foods
High levels of blood fats can damage your blood vessels. The most infamous blood fat--cholesterol-- is the one in question. If your cholesterol level is too high, you need to bring it down by changing your eating and exercise habits. The simplest rule of thumb is to eat less saturated fat. (those that are solid at room temperature). If you can't lower your blood fat level by … [Read more...]
Jaundice or Yellow Eyes
Build-up of bilirubin in the blood and body's tissues leads to yellowing of the skin and white of the eyes. Bilirubin is nothing but, a yellow waste substance found in bile, the liquid the liver makes to help break down fats. When there is too much bilirubin in the bloodstream, it may leach into surrounding tissues like skin and eye tissues, causing them to yellow. It is often … [Read more...]
Monica Monroe: Internationally Published Glamour Model Reveals Her Fitness Secrets
Today, we bring to you the ultimate American girl with over 390K followers on Instagram, Monica Monroe. Sultry, sexy and 100% dedicated to success. This blonde bombshell is beauty with brains! Monica, a natural at modeling, was discovered when she was just a child. For several years she modeled clothing in print ads for department stores but she decided to take a hiatus and … [Read more...]
Jazzercise: Dance Yourself Into Shape
Energetic dances and dance-based exercise programs are fast-moving and fun. Dance in all its forms is a great way to get and stay in shape and to loosen up joints and muscles. Besides, dancing is fun. Jazzercise combines elements of dance, resistance training,Pilates, yoga, kick-boxing and more to create truly effective programs for people of every age and fitness level. … [Read more...]
Get Ready To Shake Your Butt
The hip is a ball and socket joint which means that it can move in several directions but remain stable. Modern living doesn’t put much demand on the hip in terms of mobility and as the joint is not being put through its full range of movement regularly the surfaces are not lubricated and the muscles may tighten up and restrict movement. The typical pattern is to lose side … [Read more...]
Lunges: “The Queen Of Exercises” For Women
Lunges are a great strength builder for everyone from the beginning runner, to the 5K racer, to a seasoned marathoner, to the biathlete, to the serious bike racer. They are one of the most important exercises for the thigh and buttocks. While performing a lunge always strive to keep your torso as upright as possible to minimize the stress on the back. Lunge as deep as you … [Read more...]
Getting Tough With Ab Muscles
The stomach muscles are often some of the weakest in women's body and we tend to make up for this fact by letting the back take all the strain. The end result being - our backs end up hunched, tense, overarched, presenting a risk for lower back pain. Here are few excellent exercises to build a trim torso: Side Stretches: Keeping your feet hip width- apart and slightly … [Read more...]
Core Strengthening
A strong core is more than "six-pack abs"; it is your body's power zone-the beginning of all movement. The body's core includes the muscles of the shoulders, the chest, the abdomen, the hips, the pelvis, and the upper to lower back muscles. A strong core helps your extremities do a better job while exercising, while playing sports, or while doing everyday household … [Read more...]
Training The Core With P90X Style
One of the most important parts of any smart muscle-building program lies with strengthening your core. These exercises can improve the functioning of your body, especially your limbs, providing a bridge between your upper and lower body. Your core muscles help initiate movement throughout your body, so strengthening your core can help you to work out harder and more … [Read more...]
Time To Get Your Abs Ready For Summer
Abs are your body's center of power and provide core strength. Strong abs aid balance, help prevent lower back injuries and promote good posture. Consistent abdominal workouts (10-15 min, 4-5x per week) performed correctly are not just for physical well being, but for aesthetics too. The secret to developing great abs lies in treating your body as a complete unit. Don't make … [Read more...]
7 Steps To Trim Torsos
The stomach muscles are often some of the weakest in a woman's body and they tend to make up for this fact by letting the back take the strain. Our back can end up hunched, tense and overarched as a result- doing us a double disservice, as this results not only in bad posture but can lead to permanent injury, too. When you strengthen the stomach muscles you take pressure off … [Read more...]
The Yoga Workout For Flat Abs
Yoga works your whole body-mind, body, and spirit. These poses will engage your abs as well as help you feel relaxed and renewed. Stretches that elongate your abdominals will help create that strong, lean middle. Doing yoga regularly will improve your flexibility, posture, and strength, while giving you that fringe benefit you're looking for-sculpted abs muscles. Try these yoga … [Read more...]
The Health Hazards Of Drinking Soda
The chemicals in soda fall under the categories of artificial flavorings, artificial color additives and dyes, acidifying agents, buffering agents, viscosity-producing agents, foaming agents, and preservatives. Drinking as little as one can of soda a day -- regular or diet -- is associated with a 48% increased risk of metabolic syndrome, a key predecessor of heart … [Read more...]
Easy Ways To Trim Down The Fat
Fat provides twice as many calories as protein or carbohydrates. The most effective way of cutting the calories in your diet is therefore simple. It is to use low-fat ingredients, such as white fish and chicken, and low-fat alternatives wherever possible, such as reduced-fat cheese and skimmed milk. One easy option to slim down fat in your meal would be to fill your shopping … [Read more...]
Teenage Obesity On Rise: Time To Take Action
Doctors recommend consistent exercise in combination with healthy eating as the best way for growing females to lose weight safely and keep it off. Besides, gaining control over the body at a younger age helps in future years when losing extra weight gets tougher. According to research released by the American Journal of Preventive Medicine, junk food ads on TV may be a … [Read more...]
Dieting Is Bad News For Teenagers
Over the past 30 years, the rate of childhood obesity has more than doubled, and the rate of adolescent obesity has quadrupled. Eating disorders (EDs) are the third most common chronic condition in adolescents, after obesity and asthma. Most adolescents misinterpret what “healthy eating” and engage in unhealthy behaviors, such as skipping meals or using fad diets in an … [Read more...]
Get Ready To Stretch
A fitness injury can be painful, inconvenient, and ruin your exercise routine. Thankfully, though, there are ways to keep your body in top condition at every workout. In addition to practicing equipment safety, and proper form, you can significantly cut your risk of injury by regularly stretching your muscles. Stretching should never be done immediately after resting for a … [Read more...]
Stretching The Groin
The adductor muscles of the leg are often referred to as the "groin muscles" and include the adductor magnus, adductor longus, adductor brevis, pectineus, and gracilis. They are fan-like muscles in the upper thigh that pull the legs together when they contract. They help stabilize the hip joint. The adductors attach from the pelvis to the femur (thigh bone). Groin muscle … [Read more...]
Striking The Right Attitude
If you take a look at any success story and grasp the one element of similarity between them, you'll notice that virtually every self-made, successful person has this one super-important object of success in their mind- a burning desire to succeed. What counts is your frame of mind. Age, location, ethnic origin, gender, or any other individuality have absolutely no part in your … [Read more...]
20 Minutes To A Better Body
In this busy world of hush and rush, women find less time to their health. But note small changes in your lifestyle could add on to give you a better disease free, fit and healthy body. We often hear people complaining lack of time and motivation to exercise or that they are too busy to workout. All of us can squeeze out 20 min of or daily routine to achieve a healthy weight … [Read more...]
Whitney Miller: Miss United States 2012 & MMA Fighter Reveals Her Workout, Diet & Beauty Secrets
Whitney Miller became Miss United States after being crowned Miss Texas. Not only was Whitney awarded the title of Miss Texas United States 2012, and subsequently Miss United States 2012, but she is also a professional wake surfer for a global company. While competing in the Miss Texas US pageant, Whitney won the award for Best in Swimsuit. Due to her discipline and hard work … [Read more...]
Natalie Mann: World Renowned Opera Singer Reveals Her Workout, Diet & Beauty Secrets
Lyric soprano Natalie Mann is a world renowned opera singer who works hard to stay svelte and ready for astonishing performance gowns. Natalie lives in San Diego but is a midwest girl at heart.Growing up on a farm, she was raised on the typical midwestern diet and had to fight like any coed to resist the freshman 15 pounds.Throughout her education and early performances she … [Read more...]
Alison Waite: Playboy’s Playmate & TV Hostess Reveals Her Workout, Diet & Beauty Secrets
Alison Waite has been the Playmate of the month in the May, 2006 issue of "Playboy" magazine and has also being featured in several "Playboy" videos. Originally from Woodinville, WA Alison began hosting a weekly Fox show called MyTv at the age of 15. Upon graduating high school she fulfilled her dream of moving to CA to attend college at San Diego State University, earning a … [Read more...]
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