This Thanksgiving why not try the latest diet trend and lets go vegan! Who says vegan has to be boring, it can actually be a whole lot of fun and fantastic with just a little meal planning. 1. Vegan Sweet Potato Casserole with Pecan Crumble By Jim Robinson, Owner Clean Green Simple Ingredients Sweet Potato Filling 4 large sweet … [Read more...]
Sex and Happiness
It’s no secret that great sex can boost your happiness. Better, sex can lead to more and better happiness. Our sexuality is part of who we are, it’s the core of our being. When you have a healthy, happy, satisfying sex life it releases tons of hormones in your body which are feel-good hormones, it makes you feel alive and vibrant and connected to your partner, grounded and all … [Read more...]
Female Sexual Arousal: Demystified
Sexual arousal in women is still in the nascent stage of being fully understood by the researchers, but a significant progress is made in this field. Sexual arousal (also sexual excitement) is the arousal of sexual desire, during or in anticipation of sexual activity. A number of physiological responses occur in the body and mind as preparation for sex and continue during it. … [Read more...]
Muskmelon: A Miraculous Multi-Beneficial Fruit
Muskmelon is a species of melon that has been developed into many cultivated varieties. These include smooth skinned varieties such as honeydew, crenshaw and casaba, and different netted cultivars (cantaloupe, Persian melon and Santa Claus or Christmas melon).Cantaloupe fruit is known by different names in different regional languages. Cantaloupe in Hindi is called “Karbhooza” … [Read more...]
Nail Structure
Nails provide a protective covering to the ends of toes and fingers. Each nail is composed of a root (or matrix) a body and an edge. The root remains within a fold of skin, the body is exposed and the edge is free portion of the underlying skin. The body and the edge make up the hardened nail plate. New cells evolve from the root and … [Read more...]
Muscle Confusion: A New Fitness Craze Demystified
A definition of muscle confusion is “A training principle that states that muscles accommodate to a specific type of stress (habituate or plateau, also called homeostasis) when the same stress is continually applied to the muscles over time, therefore one must constantly vary exercises, sets, reps and weight to avoid accommodation”. Mixing up your routine in general, whether … [Read more...]
The Most Expensive Relationship Rings In The World
It can be a mere accessory to decorate the fingers and go fashion, but as soon as the word 'marriage' appears it acquires a much more important value that entails a great decision when choosing an engagement ring. Therefore, when a man prepares to ask the big question, all the emotion and feelings are reflected in that unique jewel. Now things are changing, many times it is … [Read more...]
Sex Tips to Share with Your Teenage Kid
Parents are the biggest influence on a teen's decisions about sex and relationships According to teens it would be easier to make decisions about sex if they could talk openly and honestly with their parents. Take note that explaining the mechanics of sex to your teen is one thing but making sure they are ready to do the deed (and accept the responsibility) is another issue … [Read more...]
International Model Rafiah Dutczak Spills Her Most Kept Secrets!
International Glamour model Rafiah Dutczak has appeared on the covers of many magazines and is a well-known face from Australia. Women Fitness joins the superbly talented model for an interesting conversation about being successful in the modelling industry. Namita Nayyar: Walk us through your incredible journey to becoming an International Model. Rafiah Dutczak: … [Read more...]
Am I Suffering from Mental Illness? Coping Strategies
“Take your time healing, as long as you want. Nobody else knows what you’ve been through. How could they know how long it will take to heal you?” — Abertoli We believe in raising awareness that mental illness can be treated with due action. Common Signs of Mental Illness Excessive worrying or fearConfused thinking or problems concentrating and learningExtreme … [Read more...]
Jumping Shoes: Low-Impact Cardio
Jumps using jumping shoes is an explosive, highly motivating, interval training program. It is designed specifically to challenge the whole body, building muscular strength and endurance.Whether you are an avid jogger, a serious runner or a casual health-conscious exerciser, you will quickly appreciate the incredible number of benefits that Jumping Shoes provide. Reducing … [Read more...]
Sleep Loss: Responsible for Weight Gain in New Moms
In his book, Sleep Thieves, author Stanley Coren states that parents lose between 400-750 hours of sleep during baby’s first year of life, which is the equivalent of losing 50-94 full 8-hour nights of sleep. As recent research suggests, the toll it takes on the child and the parents is no laughing matter. Research conducted by Kaiser Permanente/Harvard Medical School on … [Read more...]
Basal body temperature (BBT)
The normal human body oral temperature averages at about 98.6°F (37°c) but varies during the day, especially in response to exercise. A woman's body temperature not only fluctuates throughout the day, it also responds to hormonal changes throughout the month, thereby giving a valuable information about individual fertility cycle. What is BBT? Basal body temperature (or … [Read more...]
Nordic Walking: A Total Body Exercise
Nordic walking is a total body version of walking that can be enjoyed both by non-athletes as a health-promoting physical activity, and by athletes as a sport. The activity is performed with specially designed walking poles similar to ski poles. Nordic Walking is an enhancement of ordinary walking – it makes something we learn to do as babies …. twice as effective!Nordic … [Read more...]
Christina’s Diet Secrets
According to US Weekly, Christina Aguilera Lost 40 pounds in 4 months but usually women do tend to lose at least 10 pounds (weight of baby, placenta & amniotic fluid) after giving birth so here's what Christina Aguilera did to lose her 30 or less pounds after having a baby.Christina Aguilera's Workout plan: Christina did 90 minute vigorous workouts with her Personal Trainer … [Read more...]
Kurmasana (tortoise pose)
The Kurmasana, otherwise known as the tortoise posture in Ashtanga Yoga is a posture that lengthens your back muscles and helps to release tightness in the sacrum and lumbar region. Start in the downward facing dog position; inhale and jump your feet on to the floor in front of your hands. Your legs should be on the outside of your arms and your knees by your … [Read more...]
Model & Actress Ashley Nash Shares Her Fitness Secrets
Model & Actress Ashley Nash is one fine star with many projects to her credits. While working hard she doesn't forget to take care of her health and fitness. Here she talks about her fitness, diet and beauty regimen with Namita Nayyar, President Women Fitness. Ms. Namita Nayyar: You are a spectacular fashion model. Tell us about your incredible journey in … [Read more...]
Every Breath You Take
Breathing is so automatic that you don't even have to think about it, right ? Wrong --especially while you are working out. In addition to food and water, your body needs to process oxygen, transferring it from the lungs through the bloodstream to the muscles. There is a growing belief that the effectiveness of any exercise program at any level is impacted by breathing … [Read more...]
5 Exercises That Are Great Pain Relievers
Right kind of exercises can tame ankle, knee, hip, or shoulder pain. Practiced regularly, joint pain relief exercises might help you to postpone — or even avoid — surgery on a problem joint that has been worsening for years by strengthening key supportive muscles and restoring flexibility. Walking Walking 30 minutes 3 to 5 times per week can help increase … [Read more...]
How to Reduce Hair Loss Through Organisation?
Fighting hair loss can be difficult, particularly if you are experiencing a large amount of stress or lack of sleep. However, it is possible to get your life organised and begin to prioritize your health, regardless of how busy your schedule is. In this article, we will be looking into some of the ways that you can reduce your hair loss by getting yourself organised. … [Read more...]
Exclusive Interview: Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce bags her fourth 100 m world title, Catch her on Women Fitness.
Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce staked her claim as one of the greatest female sprinters of all time by storming to victory in the women's 100 meters final at the World Championships in Doha on 29 September 2019. She completed in a time of 10.71 seconds to claim her fourth world championship title in the discipline and eighth world title overall. Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce, nee … [Read more...]
Managing Cholesterol with Exercise
A sufficient weekly volume of exercise can lower both total cholesterol and LDL-cholesterol and increase HDL-cholesterol (the ''good'' cholesterol). Exercise itself does not ''burn off'' cholesterol like it can with fat tissue. However, when exercise is of sufficient volume, for example, an adequate weekly frequency and duration, … [Read more...]
Trichiasis: Ingrown Eyelashes
Trichiasis, refers to the condition of the inward growth of the eyelashes. Such inward growth of eyelashes tend to irritate the cornea or conjunctiva, thereby scarring the cornea and may lead to vision loss. Trichiasis also refers to the condition of hair on the nasal fold irritating the eye. Causes Injury to the eyelid can result in Trichiasis. Such injury … [Read more...]
Kranking: A Revolution in Upper-Body Cardiovascular training
Kranking is the claimed as the first exercise program to focus on the upper body as a way to build cardio fitness. It represents a new way to build aerobic capacity and upper body strength, burn calories and build core stability. And since it utilizes the upper body instead of the legs, it represents a unique cross-training opportunity for athletes of all types. Upper body … [Read more...]
Traction Alopecia: Hair Fall due to Constant Pulling
There are many causes of shedding, from stress to chemotherapy, but 90 percent of hair loss is genetic and needs to be treated with medication. Traction Alopecia is a hair loss condition caused by damage to the dermal papilla and hair follicle by constant pulling or tension over a long period. It often occurs in persons who wears tight braids, especially "cornrows" that lead … [Read more...]
Survey Unveils Bedroom Sexual Habits
The new sexual habits survey brings exciting happenings behind the closed doors of couples and gives readers new ideas. The activities in other people's bedrooms are always something of a mystery. Even if your girlfriends are totally open and honest about their turn-ons, even if you're single and experimenting, even if you read Fifty Shades of Grey (all three of them), there's … [Read more...]
10 Ways To Encourage Your Teen Athlete To Be Healthy Instead of Thin
Teen athletes, no matter what sport, may feel the pressure to lose weight and achieve the perfect thin body. Girls, especially, may feel the most pressure to have a leaner, lithe body instead of one that is strong and muscular. It's important for parents, coaches, teachers, and even other teens to take action to help promote a healthier body instead of a skinny, weak physique. … [Read more...]
15 Questions With Surfing Sensation Laura Crane
Laura Crane is a professional surfer who's been breaking waves since she was 16. She's represented the Great Britain team and taken part in the qualifying world series two years during that time as well. Love Island’s Laura Crane recently revealed that she’ll be joining Team GB for next year’s Olympic Games. The 24-year-old will be an ambassador at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics … [Read more...]
5 Recipes Low in Cholesterol
Our body needs cholesterol to function. But it becomes a problem when it builds up in your artery walls, putting you at risk for heart disease and stroke. So here we have for you 5 Low-cholesterol recipes, Peanut Butter Energy Balls Ingredients 1 cup natural peanut butter or another nut butter½ cup honey¼ cup mini chocolate chips¼ cup unsweetened shredded … [Read more...]
Easy Workouts For Young Mothers
As a young mother, the days can seem really LONG, and often are full of the myriad tasks that involve raising young and taking care of house and home. Even when one doesn’t feel like it’s possible, it’s important for moms to take care of themselves, so they can be more patient, energized, and enduring. Fitting in some movement throughout the day is easier if a young mother can … [Read more...]
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