Breathing Exercises Stop Panic Attacks and Anxiety
Breathing and oxygenation are critical to avoiding stress primarily because they keep acidosis away. Blood tends to be alkaline because the vital combustion taking place in the body are mostly acid in character. Alkalinity of the blood allows chemical processes to move acid from the tissues to discharge points such as the lungs, kidneys, and […]
Get Better Digestion with Pineapple
Going out for dinner? Forget the wine, and bring a pineapple instead. Nothing tastes better than freshly juiced pineapple. Look at its geometric-patterned skin and spikey green leaves. In the Colonial U. S., families used the pineapple as a centerpiece that became the symbol of welcome and hospitality. Today, pineapple is a symbol of good […]
Best Exercises to Build Core Strength
Ask most people what core exercises are and you’ll likely get an answer pertaining to six-pack abs. In reality, working one’s core has little to do with muscle definition and everything to do with preventing core stability of the torso and the spine in particular. If you allow the muscles that support the spine to […]
Water survival skills may save your child’s life
Planning summer activities? Put teaching your child water survival skills on your list. Every year, no matter where we live, we hear of infants and young children drowning in pools or other bodies of water. Even the very young can be trained to react so that this does not happen to them. After witnessing the […]
Summer Salsa
Celebrate Summer with a Salsa Party Don’t let summer sneak away without introducing your friends to healthy, great-tasting, nutrient-packed food, and the kind of exercise that puts a smile on everyone’s face. It’s easy to plan a salsa party. All you need are three or four varieties of homemade salsa, something to put it on, […]
Lose Weight with a Full Plate
Eat More, Weigh Less This Summer Want to lose weight and keep it off forever? If so, it’s time to go in a new direction — think outside the box. Forget about diets and starvation, and start doing what really works. If you want to lose weight and keep it off, you have to think […]
Patriotic Fruit-Infused Water
Instead of loading up on sugary sodas, teas, and lemonade this summer, make this delicious, refreshing, patriotic-themed, fruit-infused water that will have everyone raving. It’s fun and easy to put together, plus you can even talk your kids into helping out! Ingredients Glass of water and ice Watermelon (cubed or cut into stars) Blueberries Apples […]
Fruit & Cheese Flag Tray
Put a fun spin on your dish to share at this year’s 4th of July party with a patriotic fruit & cheese tray. Not only is it quick and easy to pull together, but you can also mix and match your favorite red, white and blue fruits, and cheeses! Here are a few ideas to […]
Avoiding Dehydration in Summer Heat
Summer is just around the corner and with it comes those long, hot days of high temperatures. With the heat comes a heightened risk of losing too much of our bodies fluids, a condition known as dehydration. Our bodies are normally about two-thirds water. When levels dip below that amount, the result can be dehydration […]
Health Benefits of Watermelon
Who would have thought the common watermelon is packed with so much nutrition? Most of us are surprised to discover that there’s any nutrition at all in this traditional summer treat. The common perception about watermelon is that it’s low-calorie fruit, mostly water with taste, harmless, but not a good choice for nutritional value. Wrong! Watermelon […]
