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10-Minute Exercise Schedule Good for Your Heart

Posted by Lucy on August 25th, 2009

Studies have revealed that short-term increments of exercise could help lower fats in the blood after eating a fatty meal. These findings could be just the motivation for the people who claim they don’t have enough time to exercise need to get moving.

One expert stated that merely performing 10-minute exercise bouts for at least 30 minutes a day would work on lowering fats in the blood as opposed to no exercise at all. Not enough hours in the day to exercise no longer holds as a valid excuse as these short 10-minute bursts of exercise have proven to help prevent cardiovascular disease.

Experts also noted that taking a leisurely stroll around the block wouldn’t qualify as meeting this cardiovascular benefit. Instead, they suggested walking at a moderate pace or taking a light jog. The negative cardiovascular consequences of eating a high-fat meal happens when there is an abnormally high increase in fat, a condition known as postprandial lipemia, which has been linked to increasing the risk of heart disease. (more…)

Gastritis Treatment Home Remedies

Posted by Jenny on August 11th, 2009

What is Gastritis Disease?

Gastritis is more common with age and most sufferers complain of indigestion. People with acute gastritis caused by illness or injury have already been hospitalized for treatment of their underlying condition; therefore, symptoms of gastritis are managed in the course of their intensive care.

Causes of gastritis

The most frequent cause of gastritis is a dietetic indiscretion such as habitual overeating; eating of badly combined or improperly cooked foods, excessive intake of strong tea, coffee or alcoholic drinks, habitual use of large quantities of condiments, sauces. (more…)

What is Stress – Become Stress Free

Posted by martin on August 6th, 2009

When stress becomes constant and excessive various untoward things start to happen in the body as the whole Nervous system becomes involved.

There is an increase in epinephrine (adrenalin) production which suppresses the action of the T-cells. T-cells play a vital part in the immune function of the body.
There is an increase in cortisol production. This is also potentially immunosuppressive.
There is an increase in production of beta-endorphins. This tends to reduce the NK (natural killer ) cells ability to recognise and kill virally infected cells. (more…)

Regular Yoga can Trim Waistline

Posted by Lucy on August 6th, 2009

Is your waistline bothering you in middle age? Try regular yoga, says a new study.

The study, led by researchers at Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Centre (FHCRC), is the first of its kind to measure the effects of yoga on weight.

The study involved 15,500 healthy, middle-aged men and women who were asked to complete a written survey recalling their physical activity (including yoga) and weight history between the ages 45 and 55.

The study measured the impact of yoga with weight change, independent of other factors such as diet or other types of physical activity. (more…)

Physical Activity For Improving Fitness

Posted by admin on August 5th, 2009

The activities you choose depend on which kind of fitness you want to improve. There are three different kinds of fitness:

Flexibility is the ability to move your joints and muscles through their full range of motion. Stretching is an exercise that helps you to be more flexible.

Aerobic fitness means increasing how well your body uses oxygen. This depends on the condition of your heart, lungs, and muscles. Any activity that raises your heart rate, such as walking or running, can improve aerobic fitness.

Muscle fitness means building stronger muscles and increasing how long you can use them (called endurance). Activities like weight lifting or push-ups can improve your muscular fitness. (more…)

Yoga Poses & Positions – Yoga Tips

Posted by admin on July 30th, 2009

Yoga aims to strike a balance between mind and body and attain self-enlightenment. One of the oldest physical discipline in existence, it makes the use of movement, breath, posture, relaxation and meditation to establish a healthy, lively and balanced approach to life.

Yoga brings stability and relaxation to the mind and helps the individual to have a clear thinking. Apart from its cognitive benefits, Yoga serves as the best medium to enhance the beauty and the being of a person. However, performing Yoga requires a person to follow some specific guidelines, in order to achieve best results.

There are various do’s and don’ts that a person needs to follow before, while and after performing Yoga. To know more about Yoga practicing guide, browse through the following lines.

Tips For Practicing Yoga

The most appropriate time for practicing Yoga is in the morning, before breakfast. This is because it is the time, when our mind is calm, composed and fresh and the body movements can be performed, with considerable ease and vigor.
To get started, you need to have the urge and confidence in yourself. (more…)

Five Simple Flat Stomach Exercises

Posted by admin on July 29th, 2009

Before you can actually start doing exercises that will be effective, you need to make sure you’re having a healthy diet. This being because, you can not reduce the amount of fat going into your stomach without reducing the fat that goes through your entire body!

1. Flutter Kicks:
* Lie flat on your back
* Kick your legs in the air, alternating your legs (by alternating, I mean, when one leg is going one way, the other leg is going in the opposite direction)
* It’s recommended to do about 30 flutters in one session (one “flutter” being two kicks)

2. Pelvic Thrusts:
* Begin by lying on your back with the knees bent and your arms need to be straight and beside you (more…)

Core Benefits of a Tight Tummy

Posted by admin on July 28th, 2009

A tight tummy does more than just turn heads. Check out these other surprising belly bonuses.

Steamier sex
Strong abs and lower-back muscles give you the stamina and strength required to make the most of positions like Reverse Cowgirl and Wheelbarrow. But even more important: A smaller waistline means better blood flow. When you’re overweight, you tend to have significantly more artery-clogging plaque, which decreases blood flow throughout the body. Researchers have found that increased blood flow in the pelvic region improves vaginal lubrication, sensitivity, arousal, and sensation.

Fewer injuries
Researchers for the U.S. Army tracked the injuries of male and female soldiers during a year of field training in which they periodically performed (more…)

Four Myths About Cholesterol

Posted by Lucy on July 28th, 2009

For our visitors , Here we are presenting the top most 4 myths about Cholesterol

Have high cholesterol?

You need to take eggs off the menu—permanently!

Reality It’s true that those with heart disease should avoid eggs—or at least eat only the low-cholesterol whites. Normal cholesterol? Eat no more than three eggs a week.

Shrimp lovers, beware!

The savory shellfish is awfully high in cholesterol.

Reality While shrimp does contain cholesterol, it’s low (more…)

Daily Exercise Suggestions

Posted by admin on July 16th, 2009

Walk 10 Minutes a Day and Increase Your Fitness Level Old thinking was to work out in a sweat-filled gym for hours a day. No pain, no gain. New studies show that even short bouts of activity can increase your fitness level, especially if you’re new at working out.

Park and Walk
Whenever you have an errand, park your car as far away as you can handle and walk to the store. At the mall, park at the farthest end and walk the length of the mall. Use every opportunity to walk. At the end of the day, it all adds up to better fitness. (more…)