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Top 10 Fitness Myths
There are many common misconceptions about fitness and exercise, many of which are repeated as absolute truths, which can often cause confusion for those new to fitness. Here are some of the top fitness myths. Myth One: Lifting weights causes women to bulk up Truth: Lifting weights will not cause women to bulk up as they simply don’t have enough testosterone in their bodies. The only way for a woman to have a high enough testosterone level to cause...
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Health Benefits and Top Food Sources of Potassium
Potassium is a mineral which serves a number of purposes inside your body. In spite its importance to so many functions and systems of your body, many individuals hardly consume the standard suggested daily proportions of this crucial mineral. This is very unfortunate because long-term deficiency could contribute to or even directly result in a variety of health issues as well as complications not only to your body but also to your lifestyle. Health Benefits of Potassium in Your...
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Rethink Your Drink!
Rethink Your Drink! This is such a powerful visual to show you just how much SUGAR is in these popular drinks! As you can see, water has no sugar in it and is clearly the drink of choice! However, if you check out the Kool-Aid Jammers, Citrus Punch, chocolate milk, Red Bull, Extra Large Soda cup (something you’ll easily find at a gas station) and Mountain Dew Soda – so much sugar! Yikes! #JustSayNo Feel free to follow Skinny...
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Basic Guidelines for General Health and Longevity
I love this health infographic which provides the basic guidelines for general health and longevity. Many people strive to be physically, mentally, and emotionally fit (optimal health) so that they will live a long and happy life. However, most people don’t know how to achieve such a thing! It is possible, but some unhealthy habits must be broken first! Be sure to share this helpful infographic with your family and friends – and encourage them to take control of their...
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How to Lower Your Blood Pressure Naturally
One in three Americans have high blood pressure i.e., hypertension – or over 140/90 measuring pressure. The most regular form of high blood pressure is “idiopathic” or “essential” hypertension, which means that the reason is “unknown”. But what can be done to lower your blood pressure quickly? Well, listed below are some of the quickest methods which are either proven medically or have benefited thousands of individuals. Garlic Ever since the ancient Greek culture, Garlic is believed as a...
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