Pilates Exercises for the Intermediate Level
Welcome to this series of intermediate Pilates exercises for all Pilates practitioners/people who have been exercising regularly and are strong enough to take it to the next level. Remember to keep the basic principles of Pilates active throughout these exercises. Stick with doing just a few reps but in great form instead of many hasty, […]
Six ways to stop sciatic nerve pain
What is sciatica? Sciatica is persistent pain felt along the sciatic nerve; runs from the lower back to the feet. It controls the muscles of the legs and provides sensation to the thighs, legs, and soles of the feet. Sciatica occurs most often in people between the ages of thirty and fifty. It is usually […]
Guaranteed fat loss
Cardio is not only an obsession, but also a phenomenon in our community. Everyone from endurance athletes to seniors to soccer moms to weekend warriors can be found puffing away in organized running groups, spin classes at local gyms, or on a treadmill at home. We’re hooked on cardio training, but how can we use […]
Explanation of the relationship between cod liver oil and constipation
The relationship between cod liver oil and constipation is one of natural treatment and nutrition. In other words, cod liver oil has been used to relieve constipation naturally for many years. Other fish oils provide the same benefit, without the risks that may be associated with excessive consumption of cod liver oil. Both oils provide […]
Mind and Muscle – Can Negative Thoughts Affect Muscle Growth?
Surely by now we have all heard of the placebo effect and know how it affects the mind and muscles. I wrote a decent post about this which can be found on my blog. The placebo effect is commonly found in medical practice. It is when a patient is given a substance, also known as […]
Treatment of diabetes with cupping and pure salt therapy
There are two types of diabetes, namely diabetes insipidus and diabetes mellitus. Diabetes insipidus is a rare metabolic disorder in which the patient produces large amounts of urine and is constantly thirsty. It is due to a deficiency of the pituitary hormone vasopressin, an antidiuretic hormone that regulates the reabsorption of water in the kidneys. […]
Hiking Oregon’s Rogue River Trail
If magic exists, it surely is found in the spectacular Rogue River hiking trial in southern Oregon. Hikers from all over the world come to experience this protected trail…and yet you will rarely see another group of hikers on the trail…the real magic. This moderately difficult trail hike is unique because over the course of […]
Conditioning a barrel horse
Barrel racing is a tough sport for both rider and horse. Barrel horses are athletes who need to be in very good condition to race barrels. A horse that is not in good condition and started on barrels may ache and associate the pain with running barrels. This can lead to problems that are difficult […]
Can rapid weight loss cause back pain?
It is well established that being overweight or obese increases the chances of experiencing low back pain. With that in mind, it makes sense to view weight loss as a treatment for back pain. However, rapid weight loss can cause back pain in a number of ways. Malnutrition Fast weight loss diets often revolve around […]
The Bowflex Revolution Home Gym Review and the Real Truth
Many people look for training equipment so that they can exercise at home. Bowfelx Revolution is one of the most famous machines that exist today. Of course, we all know that Bowflex is a big name and has been around forever. So is it really all that? I want to give you an honest review […]