I am human. Because I’m human I am prone to make mistakes but it also means that I have the ability to correct my path. Sometimes it takes years before a good habit sinks in but they all have one thing in common: it begins with a single step. Changes take time. For many we never [...]
Shoulders, triceps, biceps...forearms? If you’re neglecting these part of your arms, then check out Gymjunkies’ forearm workout for maximum results! Exercises Work When You Work! First and foremost (no pun intended,) working out will require you to be engaged and active the whole time. In short, exercises work when you work! Therefore, you need to keep your [...]
We’ve all experienced some level of stress in our lives. Some thrive on the motivation stress brings and short term stress can motivate you to get things done, but chronic stress is detrimental to your health. If you’re feeling frazzled between the constant chatter, deadlines, and never-ending commitments, take some time each day to practice some self-care. If [...]
There are quite a few people who don’t need to lose a lot of weight, but they do need to lose a few pounds quickly. To help women identify the best ways to shed the extra pounds we reviewed a variety of techniques and outlined our findings below. There are a range of methods that people [...]
Not as young as you used to be? Aging is that bitter truth of life that is hard to swallow. People crave younger looking skin that lasts forever. But to many of us it seems like a fantasy, right? Sure, we can’t avoid the wrinkles but indeed we can delay them. Relax! You don’t have to resort to expensive anti-aging treatments or [...]
During the summer season, hair often turns dull and luster-less. It isn’t rare for women to experience dry, dull, unmanageable hair. The reason this is more common during the summer season is because of the intense humidity that causes the hair to get less nourishment and moisture. Apart from humidity, sometimes you may get dry, dull hair [...]
Living holistically is about honoring the human body’s natural needs and balance while respecting the greater natural world. Finding and living this equilibrium has many benefits. "Living holistically is about bringing balance into everyday life, the body and the surrounding world." Here are 10 awesome reasons why holistic life is really worthwhile: 1. Flushes your [...]
Previous generations also had to contend with back pain but thanks to advances in alternative medicines and treatments that are now more widely available than ever before, you have a good chance of finding a surprisingly soothing treatment for that stubborn back pain you have. Accessing medical marijuana through a resource like Cannabis Care, is just [...]
It’s no secret that the health and fitness market is growing rapidly as well as the number of snake-oil books, videos and supplements on exercise, nutrition, and weight loss. Tens of thousands of people who are unhappy about their fitness are spending a huge sum of money on unsuccessful supplements and books hoping that one of [...]
We all know that as the years roll on by, so do the trends in the way we do our makeup and hair. From the roaring twenties when dark lined eyes and bright red lips were all the rage to poodle perms of the eighties, where the bolder you were with your beauty regime, the better [...]
One of the severe consequences of leading a sedentary lifestyle is back pain. On the contrary, even highly active people also suffer from back pain. Reports from the Australian Bureau of Statistics, for the year 2011–12, National Health Survey have shown that approximately 13.6% of the Australian population, which sums up to 3 million Australians, suffer [...]
There are plenty of ways to make your workout more effective and diversify it. Here you will see how to include cleaning in your fitness routine--to keep your body fit and your home hygienic. These 6 outstanding ways to diversify your fitness routine with cleaning are easy to apply and have two main benefits: for your [...]
You may not be aware of this fact, but there are many different types of massage therapy in existence that have originated in different cultures around the world. Although the therapies and techniques differ from each other, they all have one thing in common; they are all designed to improve the health and well-being of the [...]
I am delighted to share talented Vegan Coach and Personal Trainer, Ramona Cadogan's story with you. Ramona became a vegan for the animals but also to prevent or reduce the chances of getting ill from consuming animal products. She is a National level athlete in Olympic weightlifting competitions--in fact, she took the silver medal at her first National meet by being in the [...]
Looking your best should be one of the top priorities that you have. While looking good is important, there are a variety of things that you will have to do in order to stay looking your best. Finding the right eye contour products and skin care lotions is important. Most people don’t know where to start [...]
With major health issues like diabetes, heart disease, and cancer becoming more prevalent, many are concerned about their health. As poor dieting and being overweight are often the culprits behind such diseases, the interest in getting fit is back by popular demand. Being more active and even joining a gym can help you to lose targeted [...]
When most people think "abs," they think the muffin top that blooms over the top of too-tight pants. But abdominals, a set collectively known as the core, includes the many interconnected muscles that run up the back and stretch down to the butt and the front and inner thighs. Belly fat can be a nasty sight! [...]
Love a great workout? Have you tried HIIT? High-intensity interval training (HIIT) refers to workouts that move between intense bursts of activity and fixed periods of less-intense activity or even total rest. HIIT is designed to get and keep your heart rate up and burn more fat in less time. Benefits of HIIT HIIT workouts: • Can help [...]
I have always loved to travel, however, most of my trips have been fun, yet typical, tourist vacations packed with busy days spent sightseeing, eating, taking photos and exploring the traditions, history, arts and culture of the area. From Istanbul to Casablanca to Dakar--and many other stimulating locales--I have truly grown from my wonderful sojourns. But, despite the [...]
In some cases, your metabolism slows down due to countless factors. Thus, despite the efforts you are putting in at the gym by working out to reduce body weight or get into shape, this approach might not be working for you. There are countless people who complain that despite their continuous efforts and determination they remain unable to reach [...]
Chest workout usually includes dozens of exercises that can be done almost on a daily basis. Many websites and forums all over the internet list about 84 different types of chest workout varieties, but trying all of them in your entire lifetime, and that too regularly, is definitely out of the question. The only ones you [...]
The corset first became prominent in women’s fashion in the 1550’s as a mandatory garment for public events. Catherine de’ Medici, wife of France’s King Henry II, strictly forbade the appearance of thick waists, and the corset was the perfect way to achieve and maintain a slimmer waist. Though that mandatory dress code is far behind [...]
Not all of us are blessed with the perfect skin. Keeping those spots and pimples at bay is a real struggle and requires constant efforts. Many women go after the false promises of miraculous results offered by the cosmetic industry. You don’t need fancy and costly products to have smooth and radiant skin. Expensive doesn’t always [...]
Like exercise, correct posture is necessary for maintaining health and fitness. By posture, we mean the specific position of the body. A posture in which bones, joints and other body muscles maintain a correct alignment is known as good posture. Correct body posture helps in reducing strains, injuries and fatigue. And good core strength helps in [...]
