In Spite of Cheese and Meat
Someone who works in my building saw me, today, and said, from the other end of the hallway, “You look really good! You’re looking slimmer!” Do you have any idea how good that made me feel? I’m looking slimmer! Someone noticed! Do I think I’m slimmer? No. Do I weigh less? Not yet. Someone thinks I look slimmer, though! I’ve been so down on myself about my weight, lately, … Read entire article »
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5 Lifestyle Changes that Lower Blood Pressure without Medication
Chronically high blood pressure is called hypertension. Generally, no symptoms are associated with hypertension, although dizziness and headaches may occur in the more advanced stages. Hypertension produces increased pressure on the arterial walls. This added pressure may produce tears in the arterial wall that may develop into plaque deposits. This plaque buildup can lead to heart disease, peripheral vascular disease, stroke, aneurysms, vision loss, and kidney failure. Most people can make lifestyle changes to lower … Read entire article »
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Best Way to Lose Belly Fat, Weight Loss – Exercise Regularly
There is no question: exercise is the best way to lose belly fat. It is absolutely necessary to exercise regularly for successful weight loss and maintenance. It increases the body’s metabolism, which is the process by which the body breaks down food for energy and packages up waste for removal, all of which burns calories. In her July 26, 2006 dissertation, “The Effects of Exercise Training and Dietary Supplementation on Fat Metabolism and … Read entire article »
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How Much Water to Drink – Proper Hydration during Exercise
Hyponatremia sometimes makes headlines when someone consumes too much water. Excessive water consumption may cause low salt levels in the body and can lead to death. For this reason, athletes often fear drinking too much, although the opposite is usually the case. Even if you are not an athlete, chances are that you need to drink more water, especially during the hot, summer months. How Much Water to Drink for Hydration during Exercise In the Wilderness Medicine … Read entire article »
