Growing up, my best friend and I half-jokingly spent a lot of time doing exercises we hoped would increase the size of our breasts. We even had a cadence going where we chanted, “We must! We must! We must improve our bust!” It worked. But that was largely a result of genetics and not the … Read more
Are you ready? Let’s turn up the heat! Want a firmer-looking chest? I sense head nodding a maybe a “Hell yeah! or two. If you are willing to work for it, then I will show you exactly how to do it, but it does involve some hard work and a pair of dumbbells. Trust me; … Read more
Ask an arthritis sufferer, ‘What are the best exercises for arthritis?. They will likely say, “the ones I don’t have to do”! The pain and stiffness of arthritis can be exhausting. Sometimes the thought of bending over to put your socks on can be overwhelming. But exercising is vital to your health. The right exercises … Read more
Most of us put some effort into keeping our maturing bodies physically healthy. But how much effort do we put into keeping our brain healthy? The World Health Organization estimates the annual number of new cases of dementia worldwide is 10 million. There are presently about 50 million people living with dementia. This number is … Read more
Tell me if this sounds like you: you’re reminded of a favorite food or dessert, and suddenly, your mouth is watering, and you HAVE to have it. Recently for me, it was a Blueberry Cheesecake Shake from Nifty Fifty’s. My boyfriend tried to substitute it with a tube of cookie dough, but we all know … Read more
Diet Cleanses and detox continue to be popular as a dietary weight loss option. And why not? They come with lots of promising and sexy results that people gravitate towards. The front line of these benefits is “quick”, “easy”, and “weight loss”. That’s the bait, and it’s doing a great job luring people. However, there’s … Read more
Irritable Bowel Syndrome is no big deal! Or is it? For the 1 in 10 people globally who suffer from Irritable Bowel Syndrome, or IBS, it is a huge deal. IBS does’t discriminate. There are likely many people in your family or social circle that can relate to the challenges of living with IBS. So, … Read more
So, you have been diagnosed with an autoimmune disease. Your doctor tells you to keep taking your medications and hands you a sheet titled “The Autoimmune Protocol Diet”. What the heck is this and does it really matter? Should you give it a try? Will you starve? Could this be worse than COVID-19? Your questions … Read more
Walking – it is one of those things you have been doing for years and take for granted. But do you know the five incredibly awesome ways walking improves your health? Although you have been walking for years, did you ever think you may not be that great at it? If you suffer from back, knee, … Read more
When it comes to fitness, the versatility of resistance bands is unmatched. They can be used for tons of fitness activities. You can creatively use them to achieve your fitness goals even without an instructor. Staying fit rose to global consciousness and indulgence at the start of the 21st century. It has remained so ever … Read more