Dermatitis is a broad term that refers to any inflammation of the skin. Poison ivy and similar rashes are known as contact dermatitis, caused by touching something that irritates a patch of skin. Reactions to internal medication can cause red, scaly skin and sometimes even hair loss. The broadest category is known as atopic dermatitis, or eczema. It's a chronic condition that … [Read more...]
Non-surgical wonders for your face
Check out these facial exercises that can be incorporated into a regular routine or practiced during ‘dead’ times, such as when watching TV or stuck in a traffic jam. The Neck, Jaw & Face Lift A saggy neck and jaw not only make us appear older but also severe or even unfriendly. This exercise will work to firm under the chin and neck and lift the muscles in the lower face … [Read more...]
Chin Augmentation
When the chin is out of proportion with the rest of the face it may detract from the attractiveness of the other features. In the extreme, a jaw that is too large or small affects dental occlusion and requires the attention of orthodontists and oral surgeons. Even though the dental occlusion is normal, the chin may be out of balance with the rest of the face. It may be … [Read more...]
10 Best Beauty Products To Check Out This Summer!
Makeup and beauty is every woman's favorite way to enhance her appearance and looks. But with a multitude of products available in the market, we are often caught up between what to try and what not to. But no more! Women Fitness has charted an exclusive range of skincare, haircare and other beauty products to get your summer makeup shopping sorted! 1. Deco Miami's Nail Polish … [Read more...]
Tummy Tuck
The abdomen or tummy comes in many different sizes and shapes. Time, gravity, and pregnancies take their toll on the abdominal region. The tummy tuck is a major surgical procedure designed to remove excess skin and fat in the lower portion of the abdomen as well as to tighten up the muscles. Tummy tuck surgery can restore a more youthful appearance to the abdomen. Tummy tucks … [Read more...]
How Changing One Habit At A Time Helped Sarah Pelc Graca In Losing Weight
As a NASM-certified personal trainer and Precision Nutrition Level 1 coach, Sarah Pelc Graca has a healthy and balanced life now but that wasn’t always the case. Growing up, she was a ballet and modern dancer. Upon graduating from high school, she attended the University of Michigan as a Dance Major and a Psychology Major, and that's when things began to change for … [Read more...]
News Personality Reham Khan Opens Up About Her Life, Health & The Perils Of Social Media
Reham Khan is a well-known and highly successful journalist and film producer of British Pakistani descent. Starting her career in 2006 hosting shows on Legal TV, Reham began presenting for Sunshine Radio Hereford and Worcester in 2007. In 2008, she joined BBC as broadcast journalist. In 2013, Khan came to Pakistan and joined Pakistani news channel News One. She later … [Read more...]
Augmentation Mammoplasty (AM)- Cosmetic Breast Surgery
The size of your breasts is determined by the genes you inherited from your parents. No exercises, creams, or machines can change the size of your breasts. Breast surgery can enlarge small breasts using implants, reduce the size of large breasts, or lift sagging breasts. Keep in mind Any surgical procedure done on your breasts will leave scars. Surgeons can hide … [Read more...]
Bikini Bridge: Latest Fitness Craze
'Bikini Bridge' term which has been around since 2009, is circulating on social media now. Bikini Bridge means when bikini bottoms are suspended between hip bones, causing a space between bikini and lower abdomen. Actually it began as a hoax but has now gone viral on social media. Blogs were launched for girls to post own shots and thousands have responded. Body image experts … [Read more...]
Adding “Balance” Back to life
In this article I discuss balance on many different levels: in terms of literal balance, as in not falling down, as a balance of muscular structure between a strong side and a weak side of the body. "Balance." however, has a much deeper meaning in terms of its pertinence to your mental state and in your everyday life. Your job? A figurative definition of balance, refers to a … [Read more...]
Mediterranean Diet: An Advantage in IVF Treatment
'Mediterranean' diet in the six months before assisted reproductive treatment gives an advantage of becoming pregnant and giving birth to a live baby than women who does not follow one. Researchers asked women about their diet before they underwent in vitro fertilisation (IVF) treatment and found that those who ate more fresh vegetables, fruit, whole grains, legumes, fish … [Read more...]
Targeting for a Shapelier Back
Strong, supple and well-toned: If this doesn't sound like your back, it could be time to think about the way you move - and change the habits of a lifetime. Little things such as the way we sit at work, or the way we carry our handbag, can have profound effects on our bodies, leading tobackache - or worse. Luckily, posture is easily corrected. You carry more tension in your … [Read more...]
Updated Physical Activity Guidelines Released
American College of Sports Medicine and American Heart Association have provided physical activityrecommendations for adults and older adults. All healthy adults ages 18 to 65 years need moderate-intensity aerobic physical activity for at least 30 minutes on five days each week or vigorous-intensity aerobic physical activity for at least 20 minutes on three days each week, … [Read more...]
Shedding body fat with minimum muscle loss: a better goal
Target: maximize fat loss, while minimizing muscle loss. Losing weight can actually be a bad thing, especially if you are doing it at the expense of lean tissue like muscle. If all you are using to gauge your fitness progress is scale weight alone, you are only getting half-the-picture. Forget about how much you weigh or what your BMI (Body Mass Index) is. Instead, focus on … [Read more...]
Maternity Dressing Up
Looking great during pregnancy, makes you feel good too, you can choose from a wide range of clothes without compromising your own style. The rule of thumb for expecting moms is wear whatever makes you feel good and comfortable. Beyond that, it's best to wear a dress or separates such as a skirt or pants with a top (rather than a jumpsuit or overalls) to accommodate frequent … [Read more...]
Approaches to Childbirth
As modern society increasingly comes to accept childbirth as a natural process, you will find a growing number of options available for giving birth. Doctors have learned how to eliminate most of the pain associated with childbirth. Every day they use technological intervention in problem deliveries to save thousands of babies who might otherwise not have survived. But … [Read more...]
Premature Rupture of Membranes (PROM)
Although labor and delivery usually proceed smoothly, unanticipated problems sometimes develop. Hospitals are well equipped to deal with these complications. At the same time, it is important to be aware of the warning signs of possible complications so you can alert your doctor immediately of any problems. All, through the week, WF experts will cover a series on problems that … [Read more...]
Amniocentesis: learning more about the fetus
Most babies are born headfirst, but at the end of pregnancy, around 3-4% are found to be breech. Before term, which is defined as 37 weeks, it doesn't matter if the baby is breech, as there is always a good chance that she will turn spontaneously. During birth, the baby is usually positioned head down and facing back. In 3 to 4 percent of deliveries, the baby is in the … [Read more...]
Post Pregnancy Core building Exercises
Weight loss and fitness take patience, time, and discipline; if things are pushed too soon, other problems can arise. It can take 6-12 weeks to return to a pre-pregnancy state - sometimes longer - so don't give up! With proper training, and beginning as early as 24-48 hours after birth, you can avoid many problems and work toward rebuilding and toning your body the right … [Read more...]
Body Sculpting During Pregnancy
Remaining active during pregnancy offers several benefits to the mother and baby. The key to reaping such benefits is to adjust your exercise program in order to make it safe for you and your baby during this period. Keep in mind that the goal of exercising during pregnancy is to maintain your present level of fitness, not to improve it. Benefits of Training during … [Read more...]
Leukemia during pregnancy
Leukemia is a cancer of the blood-forming tissues in which millions of abnormal white blood cells crowd out normal ones. The occurrence of leukemia during pregnancy is very rare with an estimated incidence of one per 100,000 pregnancies annually. It has been estimated that during pregnancy most leukemias are acute: two thirds are myeloid(AML) and one third … [Read more...]
Hypnosis: an additional technique for weightloss
Hypnosis is a natural state where the subconscious (creative) mind can be accessed. Since this is where a person's memories, beliefs, and habits are stored, having access to them means that they can also be modified for the person's benefit. Hypnosis has been used as an alternative treatment in medical institutions to manage everything from pain to smoking to weight … [Read more...]
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Obesity
Body shape is closely linked to self worth and self confidence. With rising incidence, obesity, seems to be becoming a complex long term problem, involving several categories of treatment- lifestyle modification (reduction of energy intake and an increase in physical activity), medication & surgical treatment. All agree that, obesity is a chronic disease with … [Read more...]
Almonds: A Smart Snack Choice
Snacking is a universal behaviour around the world leaving more and more women to decide, what to eat during a craving attack. A new study published in the October issue of the European Journal of Clinical Nutrition found that study participants eating 1.5 ounces of dry-roasted, lightly salted almonds every day experienced reduced hunger and improved dietary vitamin E and … [Read more...]
Milia: The Annoying White Bumps on Your Face
The benign, bead-like cysts that happens as a result of skin cells becoming trapped beneath the skin’s surface are reffered to as miliary dermatitis, or milia. They usually appear on the face but can also occur on the mucous membranes in the mouth (cheek) or lips. The areas that are most commonly affected are the eyelids, lips, forehead, arms, and hands. Sun … [Read more...]
In The Life Of Fitness Sensation & F45 Training Global Ambassador Paige Hathaway
In 2011 Paige was not the toned and fit woman that you see today on her social media posts. She was very thin with hardly any muscle tone. It was then that she was approached by a trainer at the gym about proper health and nutrition. After speaking with the trainer she decided to step out of her comfort zone and enter her first bikini competition. Being unhealthy comes in … [Read more...]
Brianna Bernard, A New Mom, Is Now 100 Pounds Lighter, Stronger & A Fitness Trainer
Brianna Bernard's training story started like many other women's. She had gained 70 pounds when pregnant but wasn't overly concerned, thinking the weight would come off easily after her son was born. Before she knew it, he was turning one and she hadn't exercised the entire year. She had resigned herself to the fact that now, as a stay-at-home mom, her life was all about her … [Read more...]
Celebrate National Nutrition Month With Chef Kathy Fang
I love having a full month devoted to bringing awareness on the topic of nutrition. It always amazes me how many people don’t actually pay attention to their diet. The majority of people are not mindful eaters. We tend to eat what we desire or crave and when we decide we want to get fit and “diet” people think cutting out fats and carbs is the way to go. They go on extreme … [Read more...]
Escalating Density Training: for Enhanced Muscle Performance
The Escalating Density Training concept is fairly new but seems to be pretty solid. With Escalating Density Training, Charles Staley introduces a whole new training concept. Escalating Density Training is not like your traditional weight training. While traditional weight training focuses on muscle fatigue, EDT focuses on muscle performance. In this system, you move … [Read more...]
Tabata Training: 4 Minute Fat Burning Workout
For leaner Legs, slimmer midsection and a healthier physique. Tabata was founded in Japan by Izumi Tabata. He had conducted tests on two groups of athletes; comparing moderate high intensity training with high intensity interval training. Tabata interval training makes you sweat more, burn more, and work your entire body, all while keeping the total workout under 15 minutes … [Read more...]
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