Total Body Workout

Total Body Workout

 There is a good chance that if you’ve stepped foot in a gym or watched a television fitness program then you’ve seen the “big exercise balls.” You’ve probably wondered what all the hype is about. Well, they may look like something found on a children’s playground,...
The Remarkable Health Benefits of the Humble Pomegranate

The Remarkable Health Benefits of the Humble Pomegranate

The humble pomegranate is yet further proof of why the Mediterranean diet is being hailed as the healthiest diet in the world. For many centuries these rather unexciting and overlooked fruit have grown on fences all around the Mediterranean area and have been a...
Sprains

Sprains

What is a sprain? A sprain is an injury that causes a stretching or a partial tear in a ligament.  Ligaments are strong bands of tissue that connect bones at a joint. Sprains may be classified as acute, recurrent, or chronic. Sprains are also graded in severity. In a...
Nature’s First Aid Kit

Nature’s First Aid Kit

Have you noticed spring in the air? It is that time when the lure of being outside in nature becomes almost irresistible. Whatever your favorite outdoor activity is, hiking, fishing, or kayaking, getting outside can be a great form of exercise, a time to get away from...
Mind Over Matter: Key Strategies for Weight Loss Success

Mind Over Matter: Key Strategies for Weight Loss Success

Katie, a 33-year-old mother of two, has been on her share of diets over the years. From Weight Watchers to the Zone to Sugar Busters, she feels as if she has tried them all. While she has had moderate success in losing weight from time to time, she has never found a...
The Proper Use of Ice and Heat

The Proper Use of Ice and Heat

How and when should ice be used? Ice is commonly used to treat injuries. It reduces swelling and alleviates or decreases pain. The vasodilation and vasoconstriction associated with the use of ice help decrease the inflammation. Ice should be used within the first...
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