 Up until a few years ago, I had always thought that magnesium helped treat anxiety for one reason. The body’s muscle uses calcium to contract and magnesium to relax, which is why its deficiency is associated with muscle tightness and…
There’s plenty of food out there that folks find disgusting or off-putting, especially if it’s something alien to your culture’s cuisine. Haggis — sheep parts stuffed into a sheep’s stomach and boiled — for one, is a dish that not…
Although yoga is often a serious meditative practice for adults, there’s tremendous value in getting the whole family involved, says Amber DiPietro, a NASM-certified trainer and E-RYT 500 yoga teacher. Especially these days, there’s so much to gain from yoga,…
 Supplements are generally regarded as the catalyst that provides specific nutrients. Dietary and food supplements contain vitamins, minerals, fiber, fatty acids, or amino acids essential for life. A supplement provides nutrients extracted from food sources or that are synthetic. Despite…
For versatility, portability, and simplicity, it’s hard to beat the old-school medicine ball. This tough and rugged piece of fitness equipment was touted as far back as 1000 BCE for its purported ability to improve various aspects of health —…
Once upon a time, milk came in three options: Whole, low-fat and skim. Maybe chocolate, if you were lucky. Now, there are seemingly as many varieties of milk as there are bad-for-you breakfast cereals: nut milks, flax milk, oat milk, goat milk.…
It may be fall but it is still REAL hot here. If you want to get all the fall vibe, but are over the heat and basic pumpkin spice lattes… I’ve got you. Say goodbye to basic – and loads…
It may be fall but it is still REAL hot here. If you want to get all the fall vibe, but are over the heat and basic pumpkin spice lattes… I’ve got you. Say goodbye to basic – and loads…
“Eating the rainbow†is more than just a trend to get Instagram-worthy photos at every meal. Vibrant and bright foods contain various phytonutrients that help your body in a number of ways, often thanks to their antioxidant-like and anti-inflammatory properties. There…
In today’s fast-paced world, finding time to exercise can be a challenge. Many people struggle to fit long workouts into their busy schedules. Fortunately, there’s a solution that can help you maximize your fitness in a fraction of the time:…
