HEALTH
Health posts could cover fitness, health conditions, treatments or care, or weight loss.
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PART 1: Examining Exercise Options: CrossFit
Last week, in our search for different workout routines, we looked at the bodyweight regimen. This week, we’re going to look at another, more intense fitness regimen: CrossFit. CrossFit and Heart Health General fitness and heart health are closely linked. Just like your other muscles, the heart is a very important muscle that also needs regular exercise to stay healthy. All exercise regimens work the heart, but they vary in intensity. CrossFit is an intense exercise regimen that helps whip the body into shape and promotes optimal heart health. Origins of the CrossFit Exercise Program CrossFit has taken the nation by storm. It was created by Greg Glassman, a coach…
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Infused Water 101 and How to Make It
It’s clear, odorless, and tasteless, but most living creatures cannot exist without it. Water keeps us alive. It keeps our cells hydrated and plump. It also flushes out toxins to naturally cleanse our insides. Hydrating year-round is essential. However, in the spring, the weather is warmer, and you spend more time outside, sweating more and requiring even more hydration. This gets worse in the summer. There are times when drinking water gets redundant and boring. Instead of buying vitamin water, flavored sparkling water, or sports drinks, why not try to incorporate nature’s good stuff, all in one place, right in your own home? What Is Infused Water? Infused water has…
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Increase Your Self-Confidence
We all know them. You know the ones, those self-confident individuals who always seem to be in control. They make snap decisions, appear to be more successful, and possess an inner strength that is almost palpable. You admire their self-assurance and strong opinions. Those characteristics come from an inner belief in one’s ability. Self-confidence doesn’t always come naturally and developing it takes deliberate, conscious effort. To become more self-assured, practice the following tips that can help you develop a strong, healthy self-image, full of conviction and self-confidence. Recognize Your Strengths…and Weaknesses Self-confident people know what they are good at and what they aren’t very good at. Confidence definitely means feeling…
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Deciding on a Fitness Program: Bodyweight
[disclosure] If you want to start a new exercise regimen or make some changes to the one you are currently doing (or not doing), it’s good to explore other options. Perhaps there’s something else out there that might inspire you or spice up your routine enough that you are more consistently doing it. There are a number of different fitness programs, from those you do at the gym, to in the open air, to at-home workouts. Each varies in intensity, type, and benefits. If you are interested in something you can do at home without equipment, bodyweight might be for you. Here are some of the top benefits of doing…
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4 Reasons to Decrease Your Sugar Consumption
There’s been a lot of talk in the media about the evils of sugar consumption. It’s hidden in all sorts of foods including bread and salad dressing. Add to that our love for things like cookies and ice cream and it’s no wonder our sugar consumption is skyrocketing. Unfortunately, all this added sugar is doing a lot of damage to our health, and it’s making us gain weight. It’s time to cut added sugar from our diet — a sugar detox if you will. Did I actually write that? I have the biggest sweet tooth in Texas. No package of Oreos was safe from me during my younger years. Ice…
