Do you know what your basal or resting body temperature is? Chances are, if it's too low (below 98.6) it might mean your body's just not running on all cylinders. Here's the scoop. I've read articles in the past dealing with body temp and thyroid function, namely stuff inspired by the famous Doc Broda Barnes […]
A new study published in the American Journal of Epidemiology contradicts the theory that all you have to do is exercise an hour a day to live a long happy life. The American Cancer Society’s Cancer Prevention II study between 1992 and 2006 looked at 53,440 men and 69,776 women who had NO history of heart […]
New study may have come up with a more accurate estimate for healthy women to predict peak exercise heart rate. Ladies, we may have been making things harder on ourselves for a lot of years. A new study out of my home town (Chicago) may have come up with a more accurate estimate for healthy women […]
I was shocked when I heard that 37 yr. old Gwyneth Paltrow was recently diagnosed with osteopenia, the pre-cursor of the crippling bone disease osteoporosis. This silent menace normally affects women over 50. But recently it's become more common in younger women because of many stupid lifestyle fads like low fat diets, juice cleanses, macrobiotic diets […]
I wish I had a nickel every time someone asked me my opinion of the show “The Biggest Loser”. Truthfully, I’ve only half watched the show a few times. By half watching, I mean that I was multi tasking on my laptop and only looked up when drama was occurring. Which is exactly what my answer is when […]
To eat or NOT to eat before a workout??? Will I burn more fat if I skip breakfast before my workout? This will be a topic of debate for as long as the sun sets in the west. Talk to 100 fitness professionals and ask them if skipping breakfast before your workout will help you burn […]
I’m a big sucker for comfort food . Seriously, can you think of anyone who isn’t? I think even the strictest food natzi would admit to enjoying a meal of tasty meatloaf, fries and a dab of mac and cheese. Since I love cooking, one of my hobbies is transforming the foods I love into healthier […]
Our fast paced, air conditioned sit on our butt society has produced an epidemic of vitamin D deficiencies. Any of these symptoms ring a bell? Low or no energy, weakened immunity, fatigue, depression, muscle pain or weak bones? If so, you may be a victim. Here are 4 possible causes for Vitamin D deficiency. […]
Summer equals fun and swimsuits. Avoid boring treadmill workouts and check out these 10 summer shape up ideas that are guaranteed to tone up your arms and legs and won't cost you an arm and a leg. 1.) Don't Pay Go Play – If you have a health club membership, freeze it for the […]