It may seem hard to wrap your mind around these numbers, I know it was for me, but there are far more bacterial cells in the human body than human cells. Initially, the ratio was thought to be 10 to 1, but now is estimated more like 1.3 to 1. When you consider that blood […]
I hear people in anguish over not losing weight and one thing I tell them is, don’t sweat the scale. You aren’t going to shed weight sometimes, but that doesn’t mean you aren’t making progress. Your weight is just ONE of the indicators that you’re doing everything right. The numbers on the scales have become […]
At one time or another, even the most devoted person has had to put their workout program on the back burner. It happens. You have an illness, an injury or personal issues that prevent you from continuing your workout program. When it’s time to get back to the gym, you may be a bit nervous […]
If you’ve been working out diligently and still don’t feel like you’re getting healthier or fitter, you’re probably doing something wrong. Here are a few workout mistakes to avoid that can boost your progress and get you into shape quicker. It might be that you’re working out too frequently and don’t give your muscles time […]
I am always impressed and flattered by people from Oceanside who ask if I can help them get fit after 40. I’m impressed for a lot of reasons. The first is that it’s tough to ask for help, even from a professional, especially when it comes to exercise. After all, hasn’t everyone been exercising in […]
I’m an avid fan of taking time for mental health. That’s one of the benefits of getting back to nature. Your body affects the mind and vice versa. Stress is a leading killer. In fact, it’s been said that almost every disease occurred because of stress of one type or another. Stress causes the body […]
When your joints ache and are stiff or swelling, the pain can range from debilitating to bothersome. You don’t have to live with pain, like an estimated 30 percent of adult Americans do. You can get relief from joint pain using a number of techniques, based on the cause of the pain. Joint pain can […]
Have you ever woke up, hoping for a great day, only to have everything go wrong. Someone drank all the milk and put the empty carton back in the fridge, so there’s no milk for cereal or oatmeal. You can’t find your left shoe anywhere or when you do, find the dog used it as […]
If you’ve found you put on a few pounds or just want a more nutritious diet, you can create your own healthy sack lunches and boost your nutrition, while lowering your calorie intake. There’s also been a lot of focus on whether school lunches are healthy or not. If question the choices for your child’s […]
Fitness doesn’t come from just working out at the gym a few nights each month. It comes from all the little habits you develop throughout the years. Some people seem to be able to eat whatever they want, never go to the gym and still look fabulous. Part of the reason may be that they […]