Low-carb diets include removing carbs from your diet, or at least limiting them, and adding more protein and fat. But even if you eliminate grains, starchy vegetables and fruits, will it help you lose weight and, more importantly, stay healthy and last the weight loss results? If you eliminate all vegetables, fruits, and grains, the
In case you didn’t know, Chris Paul, the 5’11” point guard for the New Orleans Hornets has a 38″ vertical. Dwight Howard. In case you haven’t, just look him up on youtube. For those wondering how Paul improved his vertical so much, because he’s not a “natural jumper” like so many, just take a look
Intermittent fasting increases your human growth hormone levels naturally. This gives you a feeling of more energy and helps you burn fat and build muscle more easily. That’s why exercising in the fast state is so good for you, especially if you’re doing resistance training. So Herschel Walker goes 20 to 24 hours between each
The Ayurveda health system has been described in a previous article How Ayurveda can help diabeticsand this article assumes that you have read it and understand the meaning of the term doshathat is, body type or constitution. Your unique personal dosha is best and most accurately determined by a qualified practitioner of the Ayurvedic lifestyle
The elliptical trainer and treadmill are popular cardio equipment. Both stand out for facilitating complete cardiovascular exercises. While also speeding up the fat burning process, not to mention improving the overall aerobic capacity of its users. However, each of these pieces of equipment may have unique benefits compared to the others. For this purpose, below
What are ellipticals? Ellipticals are machines similar to cross country. Like the latter, they can offer a full body workout in just a few minutes. Elliptical machines can give you a safe, low-impact aerobic workout. These machines can also be adjusted to provide different levels of stress and difficulty. Elliptical cross trainers allow you to
We live in a time-pressed society where the stakes for professional success, social admiration and physical fitness are always present. These goals do NOT have to be mutually exclusive, as modern moms can have our proverbial cake and eat it too, particularly when it comes to fitness! How? The key is to optimize the time
If your child has a congenital hand deformity, early consultation with an orthopedic specialist who specializes in hand surgery is recommended. Reconstructive surgery may not be an option for your child, but there are many different prosthetic devices that can increase the function of your child’s hand. What are the different classifications of congenital hand
Bread has a combination of flavor, texture, and high carbohydrate content that make it so enjoyable that many people find it hard to stop eating it, especially if it’s fresh from the oven. In fact, there is a chemical process that occurs inside the body when you eat bread that prompts you to eat more
Standing yoga poses are ideal poses to help you develop your concentration, balance, and flexibility skills. Through them you learn to connect with all parts of your body. They also develop strength, confidence and focus. When you are new to yoga, it can be quite difficult to sit still, focus, and maintain your balance in