Cranberries may help to fight off urinary tract infections (UTIs). They reduce the power of certain E. coli bacteria to adhere to and penetrate the walls of the bladder. In about half the cases of UTIs, the E. coli responsible have special little hairy tips called P fimbria. The bacteria […]
Monthly Archives: December 2015
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In order for muscles to grow, three things are required: 1. Stimulus – exercise is needed to make the muscles work, use energy and cause microscopic damage to the fibers. 2. Nutrition – after intense exercise the muscles need to replenish their stores of fuel. 3. Rest – it is […]
Most people believe that exercising with light weights with high repetition will tone and define your muscles to get that rock hard ripped muscular body. Since so many fitness personal trainers teach their clients that, so it must be true? As summer approaches, many fitness enthusiasts will switch from muscle […]
Moshi Moshi! I had planned to do a detailed review of the Landice L7 Executive treadmill today, but Mrs. Sensei has laid down the law and I only have a few minutes to post a review on this fine July 4th holiday — the DOJO itself is empty and all […]
THE FAT TYPES AND THEIR EFFECTS High consumption of fat or of the combination fat and carbohydrates causes obesity, heart disease and other health problems. However the different types of fat have very different effects on the health. Here is a survey of the different fat categories and their effects: […]
For years we heard that a low-fat, low-cholesterol diet would keep us healthy and help us lose weight. And many of us jumped on the bandwagon, eliminating fat and high-cholesterol foods from our diets. Well, unfortunately, we were doing it all wrong. Instead of eliminating fat completely, we should have […]
Vegan diets are known to be very hale and hearty, but eating a reasonable food when an individual is a vegetarian, it usually attracts little additional notice. When a person shuns red meat and animal protein out of their diet, they are shunning out a chief resource of protein which […]
Spring is well under way and summer is fast approaching. It’s time for kids to take out their roller blades for carefree treks down boardwalks and sidewalks. Dads will rummage through closets for dormant baseball caps and to see if last year’s uniform still fits. If not playing ball he’ll […]
Copyright 2006 Keeper Skool Let me tell you a little scientific secret. You can gain muscle without popping the latest fad supplements. Don’t be shocked…let me give you a scenario. You are looking at increasing muscle mass and strength, so you sign up for a $100 per month gym membership. […]
Pregnancy is a wonderful time in your life. It can also be very taxing and exhausting for your body, mind and spirit at times. But by nourishing your body with these great superfoods, you’ll be energized, strong, and sharp, and ready to welcome your pending bundle of joy healthy and […]