30 November 2009
If you are in search of something a little bit different and are looking for an exercise class that is more than just knee-ups and grapevines choreographed to nineties pop songs, you may want to take a look at the new and exciting world of NIA. NIA is a movement class that is designed to help you explore movement from a place of personal power and healing. More than mere physical activi
28 November 2009
Ginseng is one of the most popular herbal supplements available. Also known as Man-root because it resembles a human body, the name also implies that it benefits the whole body as well. The root is dried and used in teas, extracts, capsules, and creams for external preparations.
26 November 2009
Cancer will surpass heart disease and be the world's leading killer by 2010, according to the World Health Organizations (WHO). Seven million Americans will die and an expected twelve million people will be living with cancer next year.
Tobacco use is on the rise worldwide in developing countries with China and India leading the way.
25 November 2009
Are you looking at going vegetarian but finding it too hard to make the change? Maybe you're eating too much meat, have high cholesterol and need to give up that yummy side bacon? Are you doing it for global warming and reducing your carbon footprint by eating less burger?
23 November 2009
New data from the American Dietetic Association (ADA) suggests that eating dried fruit can lead to better overall eating, lower weight and nutrient consumption.
20 November 2009
There's a new creatine on the market and his name is Con-Cret – the world's first and only concentrated pure creatine. I know what you're thinking – that there are a myriad of creatines on the market that claim to have no loading phase, muscle cramping, bloating or gas.
19 November 2009
Are the shorter days and longer nights getting you down? Recession making it harder to smile? Try transcendental meditation to soothe what ails you.
College students who spent about 20 minutes at least once a day in a state of transcendental meditation experienced lower blood pressure, reduced psychological distress, anxiety and depression. Dr.
18 November 2009
A new investigational drug is showing promising results as a female Viagra.
17 November 2009
Beware of criminal gangs that are trying to take advantage of the H1N1 flu pandemic by selling fake swine flu vaccines over the internet.
16 November 2009
Carbohydrates have been getting a bad break from the media in recent years and weight loss fads are continuously preaching a low carb diet but what many of us fail to realize is that carbs are the body's preferred energy source.
13 November 2009
People who are physically active tend to be less depressed than those who live a more sedentary lifestyle. Regular physical activity seems to have antidepressant qualities that can help increase endorphins, the feel good hormone. Not only does exercise induce endorphins, it helps creates neural growth in the brain which is important in a depressed brain that is depleted of neurons.
12 November 2009
Numerous medical studies show that American youths are less active and a lot fatter. Spending more time in front of the TV or the computer and less physical time has made them more liable to suffer from heart disease as adults.
11 November 2009
If you haven't heard of the Twitter or Tweeting yet, then you may be missing out. In less than three years, the micro-blogging site has 50 million users and is signing up an additional 8 million users per month. In its latest round of financing, the company sold shares valuing the company at $1 billion.
10 November 2009
Creatine is the most researched sports nutrition supplement and plays a powerful role in energizing the muscle tissue and enhancing athletic performance. Creatine is derived from three amino acids (Arginine, Glycine and Methionine) which when combined by the liver, creates creatine.
9 November 2009
MMA training is a different way to lose weight and get in shape. People gain weight and get out of shape probably due to the fact that most exercise can be boring. But MMA encompasses martial arts for a variety of disciplines such as Muay Thai, Karate, and Tae Kwando. Because of this mixture, there is a greater likelihood of inspiring more interest.
9 November 2009
Being in the industry and having the pick of the litter of what vitamins and supplements to take, I'm often asked what products I personally consume. Having spent many years in the nutrition supplement industry and a guy who exercises daily, it's important for me to feel my best. Here is a list of what products you can see me taking daily and why:
6 November 2009
In Canada, approximately 2 out of 3, or 20 million people are likely to have a digestive disorder, according to new information published by the Canadian Digestive Health Foundation. This disorder results in over 18 million sick days(!), account for 10% of all hospitalizations and cost the economy over $18 billion annually through lost productivity and health care costs.
5 November 2009
Research out of Australia suggests that Testofen, an extract from the Fenugreek herb, has positive libido and testosterone boosting effects on healthy males. During a six week period, significant positive changes in libido, sexual cognition, sexual arousal, sexual experience and orgasm were experienced for test subjects over the placebo study group.
4 November 2009
There seems to be more questions than answers with the H1N1 swine flu pandemic amidst questions of the safety of the vaccine. A large majority of the general public are confused and afraid on its efficacy and safety while giving conspiracy theorists plenty to talk about. Well, in our attempt to quell your fears, we will help answer the following questions:
3 November 2009
A new study out of the Children's Hospital in Boston concluded that millions of American children under the age of 11 are not getting enough Vitamin D, thus exposing themselves to many potential health issues.
2 November 2009
If you haven't heard of probiotics, acidophilus or beneficial bacteria, then you may be missing out on preventing and controlling a surprising number of conditions.
