Claudia Alende is a Brazilian model, recording artist, influencer, and business woman. In 2017, Forbes named her one of the 15 Top Instagram influencers that you should follow. At the age of 20, Claudia finished Vice Champion in a beauty contest, garnering her immediate international media attention. The media also noticed her uncanny resemblance to American actress and … [Read more...]
Natural Food Sources Of Retinol
Retinol considered the queen in skin care as it increases collagen production, which is a very important aspect in delaying skin aging. Collagen is responsible for, smoothing, firming, and strengthening of your skin, so that it becomes more resistant to new and existing wrinkles. Bakuchiol a naturally-occurring antioxidant found in the leaves and seeds of the babchi … [Read more...]
Is Your Smoothie Bowl Really Healthy?
Garnished with a tropical rainforest of fruit, topped with mounds of unctuous shredded coconut and glistening chia seeds- on and off the shelf smoothies are bound to draw you with their colour, taste and media hype. What is left for imagination is that many of these ready-to-eat bowls contain as much sugar, calories and carbs as several glazed doughnuts. And that’s before … [Read more...]
Mobilizing The Upper Back
Like all regions of the spine, the upper back consists of a series of interlocking blocks (vertebrae), each linked on either side by a facet joint. Each vertebra also has a disc connecting the body of one vertebra to the next. With so many different elements, there are many places where things can go wrong. Just as one or more discs may cause pain, a single facet joint may be … [Read more...]
Pole Vaulter Angelica Bengtsson Reveals What It Takes To Be The Best In The World
Angelica Bengtsson is a Swedish track and field athlete who specialises in the pole vault. She became the first pole vault winner at the inaugural Summer Youth Olympics in Singapore, 2010. She has been a highly successful youth and junior athlete, winning gold medals at the 2009 World Youth Championships and the 2010 World Junior Championships in Athletics, and is now excelling … [Read more...]
Time To Grow Out Of The “Age Trap”
The body is made up of trillions of cells. It has been seen that for some mysterious reason, the cells suddenly stop regenerating and then deterioration begins. The cells collectively form the whole body and so the body gets moulded accordingly. The "age trap" is a chronological perspective of age that has been imposed upon us by the world. The mind, in turn, "auto … [Read more...]
Professional Lumberjack Erin LaVoie Leads The Road To Success
The record-holding professional lumberjack athlete, Erin LaVoie, has been a fixture at competitions since she first started chopping in college. As if that's not enough, she's also a CrossFit Athlete and the owner of Predation CrossFit in Spokane, WA. For all her fans out there, you must read Women Fitness' exclusive interview with Erin LaVoie. Namita … [Read more...]
Alcohol Can Be Beneficial In Moderation
Everyone has heard a lengthy story about how alcohol is bad for your health. Alarming stories float around on the internet and in commercial advertisements of ruined families or tragic accidents. That may be true when alcohol is consumed irresponsibly or in too high of a quantity. However, what if it's consumed in moderation and in a responsible way? No one should drink and … [Read more...]
Kristina Rihanoff Slays Everyone With Her Killer Dance Moves!
Kristina Rihanoff is a world finalist professional ballroom dancer, instructor, choreographer and author. Rhianoff has been taken part in the Strictly Come Dancing Live Tour from 2009 to 2015. In 2017, she directed and choreographed 39-day tour Dance To The Music. In September 2017, Kristina launched her fashion line in collaboration with Pia Michi. For all her dancing fans … [Read more...]
Peep Into Fashion Colours For 2019
With the latest collections wrapped up at Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Australia and Cruise '19 unfolding in Europe, we get you a glimpse at the colour palette you'll be wearing come 2019. Check out the colour forecast. BUTTERMILK YELLOW Lee Mathew's breezy, look focused heavily on the dark-light dichotomy. Between maxi dresses in barely-there beige and off-white, and … [Read more...]
6 Tips To Help You Stay Healthy Through The Winter Holidays
Well ladies and gents, that special time of year is quickly approaching…. YES! I can’t believe it’s that time again, but Winter is just around the corner and the holidays will be here before we know it!! Some people thrive in the colder winter months, while others tend to cozy up and “hibernate.” Either way, Winter typically marks significant variations from the rest of the … [Read more...]
The Top Weight-Loss Trends To Consider Next Year
We’re now on the last leg of 2018. But before we bid it goodbye and welcome another year of possibilities, it’s important to re-evaluate our fitness strategies—especially when it comes to weight loss! So, start by asking yourself, “Where am I now?” When it comes to keeping yourself fit, you will have to get a feel for the progress of your regimen. Did it work out well for … [Read more...]
Natural ways to Increase Testosterone Levels in Women
All women wish to increase their testosterone levels due to many reasons. According to a new study, simply acting like a boss can immediately increase your levels of testosterone. And increasing the powerful hormone can in turn make you an even more powerful lady boss. In the study, published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, researchers asked actors … [Read more...]
Truths and Myths of Vaginal Tightening Creams
Vaginal tightening is the tightening of the pelvic muscles to achieve or maintain the right degree of elasticity of the pelvic floor muscles. These muscles must be able to contract to maintain continence, and to relax allowing for urination and bowel movements, and in women, for sexual intercourse as well as for giving birth. They also support and protect the organs of the … [Read more...]
Teaching Your Kid How To Breathe.
Breathing exercises are great tools you can teach your child to use throughout the day. Some breathing exercises, such as Balloon Breath, promote relaxation. Others, such as Sun Breath, can help wake up the body and energize their mind. Breathing Basics The most important partof any breathing exercise is to be comfortable. Most of the breathing exercises can be done sitting, … [Read more...]
How To Beat A Fat Loss Plateau
When you’re exercising and eating healthy, it feels good when you drop even a pound or two. For some people, their weight loss journey isn’t consistent. They may gain a few pounds then drop several. Many are already aware of this, but in the end, they typically achieve results overall. Unfortunately, there may even be a point where you suddenly stop noticing results … [Read more...]
Pole Vaulter Nikoleta Kyriakopoulou Aims For The 2020 Olympic Games
Nikoleta Kyriakopoulou a Greek pole vaulter, who won the bronze medal at the World Championships in Beijing in 2015 jumping 4.80m. During the 2015 season, she set five Greek records (indoor and outdoor) raising the bar to 4.83 meters. The same year, she became the first Greek athlete to win the IAAF Diamond League. After becoming a mother to a baby girl in 2017, she announced … [Read more...]
Choosing Between Yoga & Pilates
Pilates is more about toning your core, while yoga is better for relaxation and flexibility. Pilates and yoga are perfectly well-rounded forms of fitness. Yoga varies in styles, including hatha and vinyasa whereas Pilates varies in practice -- on a mat or machines -- as well as the speed at which it's taught. There are few characteristics that make them alike, and … [Read more...]
World’s Go To Choreographer Taryn T. Francis Spills All Her Dancing Secrets!
Taryn T. Francis, a former child star and Star Search phenom is now the dance world's go to choreographer. Taryn was the only Junior and soloist dancer to ever win the Star Search Overall Grand Champion title. Taryn is a notable dancer & choreographer who has worked with Paula Abdul, Michael Jackson, and Kenny Ortega. Taryn can be seen on TLC's My First Home. She is … [Read more...]
Plastic Straws: Can They be Harmful
The anti-straw movement must gain momentum, more than ever before. Though there have been various movements that have sprung up for the cause, like ' No to Plastic', 'No Straw Challenge' and 'Straw Free’, the debate has engulfed the globe lately. Plastic is notoriously harmful to the environment and yet, if environmental factors are not immediately compelling for you, there are … [Read more...]
Plant Sterols (Phytosterols) in Foods : Instrumental in lowering LDL-Cholesterol
Regular consumption of a variety of foods containing plant sterols results in the lowering of LDL-cholesterol levels, while having no detrimental effect on HDL-cholesterol levels (often referred to as good cholesterol). This would benefit those who want to lower their blood cholesterol levels, i.e., especially those who have moderate to high blood cholesterol. The Food … [Read more...]
Gastric Bypass Diet After the Surgery
Diet recommendations after gastric bypass surgery (or Roux-en-Y gastric bypass) or other weight-loss surgery vary depending on the type of surgery, where the surgery is performed and your individual situation. The gastric bypass diet has four phases to help you ease back into eating solid foods. How quickly you move from one step to the next depends on how fast your body … [Read more...]
Migraine & Obesity: Finding the Link
Recent research has shown an association between obesity and migraine in those of younger adult age. However, This is not the case with post-reproductive age. In order to understand link between migraine with obesity, it is important to understand how normal fattissue is distributed and its role in the body. Subcutaneous fat tissue produce two hormones, leptin and … [Read more...]
Facial swelling
Facial swelling involves an accumulation of fluid in the face, which may extend to the neck and upper arms Causes Obesity Allergic reaction (such as allergic rhinitis, hay fever, or a bee sting) Conjunctivitis with swelling around the eye(s) Stye with swelling around the infected eye Malnutrition (when severe) Sinusitis- A sinus infection (sinusitis) may … [Read more...]
Paronychia
Superficial Infection of the fold of skin surrounding a fingernail or toenail (nail fold) is called paronychia. It usually results from injury to the area from biting off or picking a hangnail, or from manipulating, trimming, or pushing back the cuticle. It can be divided into acute paronychia and chronic paronychia depending on the amount of time the infection has been … [Read more...]
Onychomycosis: fungal nail infection
Onychomycosis (tinea unguium) is a fungal infection of the nail bed, matrix or plate. Toenails are affected more often than fingernails. Onychomycosis accounts for one third of integumentary fungal infections and one half of all nail disease. According to the November 2000 issue of the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, onychomycosis is also the most common nail … [Read more...]
Kayla Itsines Inspires 10 Million Women But Do You Know What Makes Her Sweat?
Personal trainer since the past 10 years, Kayla Itsines has totally changed the fitness scene in the world, by transforming the lives of millions of women. If you're a fitness lover, you cannot have missed this stunning trainer's Instagram account that boosts of a whooping 10 million following, obsessed with her challenging SWEAT workouts and immensely motivational success … [Read more...]
Pro Surfer Laura Enever Likes Chasing Big Waves, Inside & Outside The Ocean!
Professional surfer Laura Enever is a 2x World Junior Champion, Australian Champion and Pro Jnr Champion, Laura had an amazing junior surfing career and has gone on to compete on the WSL Women’s World Tour for 7 years, consistently finishing in the Top 10. With results to show that she is one of the worlds best female surfers, Laura has also made a name for herself showing a … [Read more...]
Energy Gap: A Useful Tool For Successful Weight Loss
The term energy gap is used to estimate the change in energy balance (intake and expenditure) behaviors required to achieve and sustain reduced body weight outcomes in individuals and population at large. Many people have achieved significant weight loss with intervention, but very little of this weight loss seems be maintained by most people over the long term. The energy gap … [Read more...]
5 Quick Mushroom Breakfast Recipes
Mushroom is a great superfood, and a health-promoting food on the planet. While almost any edible mushroom will give you a boost in nutrients, these seven mushrooms are proven to have the maximum antioxidants properties: Porcini Golden Oyster Pioppino Oyster Lion’s Mane Maitake Shiitake Check out these breakfast must-try recipes, 1. Mixed … [Read more...]
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