There’s no denying that our food choices have a direct effect on our hormones. Especially when it comes to estrogen and testosterone, which are essential for both men and women to maintain good health. But still, many people are unaware of the actual effects different foods may have on our hormonal balance and how many foods can actually throw it out of whack. Let’s take a look at some of the good, bad, and evil of food and hormone health. We’ll also look at a few ways we can correct hormonal imbalance through proper dietary choices. American Dietary Guidelines Do ...
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Physical exercise and eating a healthy diet is beneficial for everyone, however, for people who have gone through drug or alcohol rehab, it can help to continue treatment and stay sober. In fact, many treatment centers are beginning to utilize exercise as part of their programs. According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse, some researchers have found that exercise, such as sports, outdoor adventure, martial arts, dance, and more, not only help boost energy and regulate weight, but can also be helpful in preventing substance abuse. Along with exercise, diet is important for living a healthy life and, for ...
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If you are a fitness enthusiast, then you probably know by now that the health and fitness industry is rife with the talk of ketogenic diet – and that too for good reason. Even though some people equate keto diet with heart diseases, it has been proven that this diet is worthy both fitness and health wise. Many people succeed with eating a balanced diet that include healthy carbs. However, if you’ve tried everything under the sun and still haven’t found any success, keto might be your next option. In fact, contrary to the common belief, a low-carb diet actually ...
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For a student, sometimes it can be difficult to balance work and study. Although it is very important to maintain this balance, it can put some stress on you if you are not careful. It is extremely important to figure out how to stay healthy in college. You need a good plan to study effectively while paying attention to your health. If you are under a lot of stress, even the thought of this balance may overwhelm you. But it is achievable if you have a strong plan and enough self-discipline. In this post, we will provide 5 tips that ...
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Hot or heated workouts are rising in popularity because of their many benefits. For one, since your heart rate is higher when performing hot workouts, they allow you to burn energy faster. This in return allows you to burn fat much faster as well. They’re also a great way for high-performance athletes to prepare for competition in extreme heat. If you’re still unfamiliar with the whole concept and would like to give hot workouts a try, here are three options you could choose from. Hot Yoga Hot Yoga or Bikram Yoga is one of the most widespread forms of hot ...
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Sports bras are an essential part of any woman’s gym kit. Whether you’re a running fanatic, a yogi or love your new dance class, sports bras are there to make your life easier and make exercise much more enjoyable. But how exactly do they do this? Below we take a closer look at some of the many advantages of wearing a padded sports bra. Recommended reading: Benefits Of Sport For Teenagers Advantage #1: Wearing a sports bra makes you less sweaty Working out makes your mind and body healthier, but it also causes you to sweat, which doesn’t feel nice. ...
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There are plenty of naturally occurring herbs, flowers, and plants that are great for health. Each and every plant has some health benefits. Thousands of years ago, there were no medicines like there are today, and healer used the plants and herb for medicinal purposes, and they worked as well. In fact, natural plants/herbs are far better than pharmaceutical medicines because they don’t have any side effects. Medicines, on the other hand, can harm our immune system and organs. Natural plants have a number of qualities including anti-inflammatory, anti-fungal, antibacterial, detoxification, fever reduction, and pain relief. Here are some of ...
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I’m sure you will agree with me there is no one-size-fits-all with beards. It can be medium, short or stubble no one is judging. Most celebrities have had their fair share of success in being listed in the best and worst beard list. I’m the type of person who loves a well-trimmed, styled beard. You too can achieve the below celeb looks if you want to with the right trimmer,. Some of us who are obsessed with beards you will find this list of celebrities beard pretty inspiring. 1. Ben Affleck Ben Affleck’s has had his signature beard style for ...
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At the time of doing physical exercise, we get tired often after a few push-ups or weight lifting. It happens to us because along with taking physical exercise, we lose our energy level slowly. Our muscles gain fatigue and do not allow us to do more. But there are a few ingredients that can be found in pre-workout supplements that help not to gain bigger muscles but help to work hard for a long time. But, what if you can continue your workout without facing these limitations at all? Yes, pre-workout supplements come into the play right away. It makes ...
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Often, the trend, among people practicing a sport, is to train as much and as intensively as possible, without taking into account the measures to be followed in order to mitigate the effects of exercise-induced muscle damage (EIMD). Over time, the effects of EIMD can decrease performance instead of keeping it constant or increasing it. Therefore, the efficiency of a physical exercise is based on the balance between working out and correct recovery. In fact, the principle of recovery is one of the seven principles of fitness. When the level of physical stress is kept constant at high intensity, phenomena ...
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Introduction Kratom, a substance from a plant native to Thailand and Southeast Asia has now widespread fame specifically in the United States and Europe. This is primarily because of the increasing number of people who have found out the overall benefits of Kratom for health. But why does its legal status still debated in the United States and Europe? The reason is that despite its wonderful benefits, many still wonder if Kratom also has potential negative side effects from its use. Kratom contains a blend of more than 25 unique alkaloids. These bioactive mixes are the key components of Kratom ...
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It’s the most wonderful time of the year…no, it’s not the holidays — it’s bulking season! You’ve spent the last 6 months eating plain rice cakes and cans of tuna to get that beach-ready bod. Now that bulking season is here, it’s time to ditch the healthy stuff for some pizza and ice cream! Okay, we’re only kidding. Bulking is a time to take in a caloric surplus in an effort to gain more muscle and put more lean weight on. Nothing helps create that tapered illusion more than building a strong back and using a waist trimmer. Remember, the ...
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We have all felt that feeling before. As you stand up from a seated position, you feel that stiffness in your lower back that is at times debilitating. Some of us work desk jobs that require us to sit for hours each day. Unfortunately, this causes postural issues and a tight lower back for most. Fortunately, we can undo some of those issues with exercise. Today, we are going to talk about the best yoga poses to help loosen up those tight muscles in your lower back. While correcting postural issues or tight muscles can take time, you may feel ...
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Most of us are a die-heart fan of grills and consume them often. Because of their enticing taste, we cannot but have them going to a restaurant or in most cases, at our home. The food we consume overtime should be healthy anyway whether it is BBQ, sauce, meat, rice or something like that. But we have to keep in mind that they must be clean, not so fatty, and healthy. Foods may also be harmful to our health and can cause a lot of health hazards by consuming them if they are not nutritious, properly cooked. Too much fat ...
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Oral hygiene is very important to maintain good overall health as well as to lead a happy life. Only brushing your teeth twice a day is not enough to keep your teeth free from germs. Besides, without flossing, you cannot ensure that there remains no food debris left in the gum line which leads to serious oral discomforts like bleeding gum and the like. Making a habit of flossing your teeth can save your teeth from being damaged in the long run. In most cases, your dentist may suggest doing this important thing at least once a day with string ...
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