Lifting weights can be an intimidating concept when you are first starting out, but there are some beginner’s strength training exercises that can introduce you to this facet of workouts with confidence. Current recommendations state that strength training should be included at least twice per week in addition to cardiovascular workouts. Strength training can help…
Eat Nuts for Your Longevity Nuts are a delicious part of an anti-aging diet, helping you ward off chronic diseases like cardiovascular disease, diabetes and certain cancers – and thanks to a review of two large-scale, long-term studies published in the New England Journal of Medicine, there’s strong evidence that nuts of all kinds can help…
5 Ways to Prevent a First Heart Attack Whether your father, mother or siblings have had heart disease may seem like the most important predictor of your own chances of a heart attack. Not so – says a large Swedish study published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology. In fact, it showed…
Consult your doctor, registered dietitian, or certified diabetes educator to help you come up with a proper meal plan. Print and post the meal plan on your refrigerator and make a copy to keep in your car for easy reference. Make a list of foods that you like that you can eat. Check weekly supermarket…
Hormonal & Genetic disorders of metabolism Hormones help regulate the metabolism. Some of the more common hormonal disorders are concerned with the thyroid. This gland secretes hormones to regulate many metabolic processes, including energy expenditure (the rate at which kilojoules are burned). Thyroid disorders include: Hypothyroidism (underactive thyroid) – the metabolism slows because the thyroid…
Your Hormones and Cancer If you are dealing with hormone struggles, then you already know how much they can affect your day-to-day life. From energy levels to weight, your hormones have a big impact on many factors of your life, especially when they are not in proper balance. What you may not know, however, is…
Enjoying mental health means having a sense of wellbeing, being able to function during everyday life and feeling confident to rise to a challenge when the opportunity arises. Just like your physical health, there are actions you can take to increase your mental health. Boost your wellbeing and stay mentally healthy by following a few…
Train Like a Pro: Discover Your True Potential Get serious about your physical fitness training, find your inner athlete and start training like a sport’s pro. Today I’m going to share with you how athletes train their body in order optimize their physical performance and stay healthy. It’s always the perfect time of year to…
Are you looking for the best workout? A workout that guarantees results? I hear all the time from people who want the ‘perfect workout’ – one that has just the right mix of strength, stamina, and cardio training. I’m here to tell you that there is no ‘perfect workout’, you just need to find the…
People have different reasons for wanting to shape up – finding out what motivates you can help you stay on track. There’s no doubt about it – change is hard. I frequently tell my clients that my job is much easier than theirs – my role is to advise them on how to eat better,…
