Yoga for postnatal mothers should focus on the back, core muscles, and pelvic floor – areas that tend to weaken after pregnancy and childbirth. Greater emphasis needs to be placed on relaxation and deep breathing exercises, especially while feeding the baby or dealing with sleepless nights. Consult your doctor before starting a yoga session after pregnancy. Usually, a six-week … [Read more...]
Anemia and Exercise Performance
A drop in athletic performance or a general feeling of fatigue may indicate you are suffering from anemia, a condition in which the production and amount of your red blood cells is below normal. Red blood cells which carry oxygen from the lungs to muscle tissues and organs are synthesized in the bone marrow. Each cell lives for about 120 days in the circulation. Normal … [Read more...]
Exercising After Stem Cell Transplant
Regular exercise both before and after your stem cell transplant will prevent you from losing your strength and overall activity levels. Exercising effectively is significant in order to promote a sense of well-being and cope with cancer-related fatigue. However, before starting any new exercise routine, it is important to check with your doctor. Note: It is very important … [Read more...]
Easy Ways To Boost Veggie Servings
Cooked vegetables are usually served as side dishes, but the American Institute for Cancer Research (AICR) suggests that there are other more novel and interesting ways to incorporate vegetables into a meal. The Institute offers advice, tips and easy-to-make recipes that turn puréed vegetables into low-fat, low-calorie dips, sandwich spreads, or sauces that complement meats, … [Read more...]
Water: A Versatile Nutrient
It's about time for water to get its due. After all, water is the only fluid that you truly can't live without. Every cell in your body depends on it to function properly. In fact, your body processes about two to three quarts a day to transport nutrients to where they're needed, get rid of body wastes, regulate temperature, support chemical reactions, and perform other … [Read more...]
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