Contributed by Amanda Albiar It’s summertime…and who doesn’t like a little bit of sun? Did you know that sunlight can reduce surgery pain and stress? Researchers from the University of Pittsburgh and Carnegie Mellon University conducted a study to see if sunlight affected the moods and pain medication usage of patients undergoing surgery. They found …
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Exercising with an Injury
Contributed by: Michaela Scroggins, M.Ed., NSCA-CPT If you have an injury such as an arthritic shoulder, low back pain, knee pain, or some other physical or medical limitation; do not stop being physically active or engaging in regular exercise. The key is understanding how to work around your limitations; once you understand how, exercise can …
Don’t Binge
Contributed by Michael Devon Breaking your diet by eating a biscuit, thinking “oh well I ruined it” and going on to eat three burgers, five pieces of cake, ice cream, two brownies, and a whole pizza is an unhealthy habit to start and an even harder one to break. This is known as binge eating …
Improve Your Posture
Contributed by Laurel Dierking If you are wanting to improve your natural core strength, body awareness, oxygen uptake, improve your concentration, look more slim in your midsection, and even feel more confident, you can achieve it all through one minor adjustment; your posture. Elongating the two natural concave curves in your spine, as if you …
The Healthier Option to Gatorade: Coconut Water
10 Things you didn’t know about coconut water Contributed by: Carol Kline 1. Coconut water consists of 95% water and is clear, light, and refreshing. It is extracted from young, green coconuts that have not reached maturity. 2. It is packed with natural electrolytes, vitamins, minerals, trace elements, amino acids, enzymes, antioxidants, and phytonutrients. It …
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FORMING AND KICKING A HABIT
Contributed by Amanda Albiar There’s a lot of misinformation floating around about how habits are formed and how long it takes. Right now, the big idea is that it takes 21 days to make a new habit. Many diets, behavioral change plans and budgeted agendas are sold as 21-day processes. There is some truth to …
Hormone Imbalance And Weight Loss
A hormonal imbalance can lead to increased weight gain, inflammation, chronic disease, and difficulty losing weight. Studies have shown that proper nutrition can improve hormone imbalances within the body; combined with a consistent exercise routine one can become even more stable. If you have been on a roller coaster ride of dieting and exercising with …
Hydrate
With summer in our midst it is important to remember that water is your friend. Heat can be beat with proper hydration. The effects of water loss on the body can be detrimental to your health. There is an increased strain on your heart with only 0.5% lost, and with a mere 1-3% lost, you …
Balancing Your Macro-nutrients
It is important not to exclude any one macro-nutrient from your diet. The three main macro-nutrients include: fats, carbohydrates and protein. Each one plays a very important role in your overall health. The key is to make sure you’re getting the healthy types of each type. Your fats should consist of mono- and polyunsaturated fats …
Substituting Processed Foods for Healthier Options
What are processed foods? These foods are often found in pre-packaged items like jars, bags or boxes. They often contain high amounts of added sugar and salts. Additionally, they tend to be low in fiber, contain grains, and include a large quantity of Trans Fat and saturated fat. They contain these products in an effort …
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