Browsing the "Health and Fitness" Category

Ridekick: The Electric Bicycle Trailer

February 23rd, 2012 | by Vivian Nelson Melle

Bike riding is good choice for the environment, and even better for your health. Since urban sprawl has us further from our workplaces, electric bikes can make the ride a little easier and Ridekick now provides a more economic solution if you're not quite ready for an e-bike. Ridekick offers the electric bicycle trailer to get you from point A to point B a little faster


Make Your Own Hydrating Sports Drink

January 26th, 2012 | by Vivian Nelson Melle

With the overwhelming number of sports drink choices it's easy to throw in the towel and stick to water. However, sports drinks help the body replace valuable nutrients and electrolytes lost during strenuous workouts. Luckily, you don't have to purchase your revitalizing quencher. Here's how to make your own hydrating sports drink, saving money and the endless flood of plastic bottles filling our landfills


Eco-Friendly Exercise Gear

January 19th, 2012 | by Vivian Nelson Melle

There are several items made from sustainable materials that also provide impressive alternatives to traditional work out equipment. From shoes to water bottles, there's always an earth friendly choice. Here are a few basic eco-friendly exercise gear choices to add to your regimen and maintain excitement and motivation for healthy living


Coconut Water: Popular Post Workout Drink

January 17th, 2012 | by Vivian Nelson Melle

Perhaps you've made the choice to live healthier this year. Maybe more produce has taken up residence in your kitchen and yoga, pilates or other exercise regimen is a part of your daily routine. While pure water is one of the healthiest drink choices, coconut water is fast becoming a popular option for after exercising. Here are just a few coconut water choices to enjoy after your next workout or if you just need a refreshing drink


Cleansing Foods for New Year’s Celebration

December 29th, 2011 | by Vivian Nelson Melle

New Year's meals across many cultures are full of healthy ingredients that are not only full of antioxidants, nutrients and vitamins, but are known for their abilities to rid the body of toxins and other undesirables. Enjoy these cleansing foods for New Year's celebrating


Warning: Christmas Habits That Cause Heart Attack

December 19th, 2011 | by Sonya Kanelstrand

Christmas is just 5 days away and I guess most of you are very excited already. But did you know that December and January are the months posing the highest risk for heart disease, and many of the delights of the season are in fact great dangers for people with coronary artery disease (CAD). You may think that this information does not concern you, but think again if you are over 45 years, have sugar diabetes, high cholesterol, high blood pressure, or have had heart attacks in the family. Many people with coronary artery disease are not aware of their condition. It is important to know that heart attack strikes even without previous symptoms


Natural Ways to Relieve Sinus Pressure

December 17th, 2011 | by Chris Keenan

The winter months have a tendency to bring sinus pain or sinus pressure, due to various factors or illnesses. One main cause of sinus pain or pressure is swelling of the lining of the nose and/or nasal passages (sinuses). Nasal swelling causes pressure and pain on sensitive areas, causing a major headache



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