The ability to relieve back pain is one of the most common reasons people seek out yoga. It’s no secret that yoga can help relieve aches and pains, but back pain seems to be one biggie in particular that people are interested in. Back pain is often caused by a lack of mobility, and this…
Got an important event coming up? You’re probably skeptical from our headline, but it’s absolutely possible to lose 7-10 pounds in a week, and we’re going to tell you how and why! Runway models, celebrities, bodybuilders, boxers, and other professional athletes know how to cut down body weight fast for important events. For them, it’s…
Having diabetes can make dining out a nightmare, but knowing what the best and worst foods for type II diabetics can help you manage and even cure it! There is a sort of balancing act that has to happen to keep the body’s blood sugar levels in the right range without getting too hungry. That’s why…
Looking for some yoga for beginners? These hip-opening poses are great for a variety of reasons. Maybe you want to open the hips to help relieve lower back pain. Maybe you want to increase your flexibility to do splits. Maybe your hips just feel so darn tight from sitting down all day long. Our increasingly…
Exercise is NOT required to get rid of cellulite. That might seem strange as the first statement in a “beginner’s exercises for cellulite” article, but it’s true. This is because cellulite is not a muscular problem, and lack of muscle mass does not cause cellulite as many people think. So, what is the primary cause of cellulite? Lack of…
Sometimes, big things come in small packages, and that’s a great thing. Why? Because losing weight is hard. Many of the people reading this will “know” ways to lose weight, but just can’t seem to make it happen for them. It can be an incredibly frustrating process. And if living a healthy, happy, and fulfilling…
Yoga is an amazing form of exercise for people of any age, but it can be especially beneficial for people over the age of 50. It will teach you about body awareness and give you more control over your mobility. It also teaches you strength, balance, and flexibility. The increase in flexibility, in particular, will…
Cottage cheese should only ever refer to the food, or an awesome cottage made of cheese, but NEVER a woman’s body…. Unfortunately, cellulite is a very common problem women face. Even women you wouldn’t expect to have it. Cellulite affects the young and the old, the skinny and the heavy, and can be almost seemingly random at times….
Do you or a loved one have type II diabetes? If so, finding healthy snacks can be difficult, especially when trying to control blood sugar. Most snacks are packed with carbs and will send insulin levels through the roof. There are 3 key ingredients to the best snacks for type II diabetes: One thing you’ll…
Candida can cause all sorts of problems in the body, and the worst part is that most people don’t even know they have it. What is candida? Candida is a type of fungus, which is a form of yeast, that can be found in the mouth and intestinal tract. It helps with nutrient absorption and digestion. The…
Looking to get flexible fast with yoga? So you’ve started your yoga journey and realized just how inflexible you are. Or maybe you just decided to do a little stretching this morning and noticed just how far away your toes are. Maybe you have chronic aches and pains that led you to look into yoga…
When searching for the best superfoods for diabetics, the most important types of foods are the ones that keep blood sugar down or in check. Some of the best foods for diabetics include whole foods (i.e. not processed) because they’re high in fiber. Fiber helps to prevent high spikes in insulin from simple carbs that…