One promising new market that fitness instructors should consider nowadays is within the realm of employee wellness, including corporate fitness. There has been an increased demand for employee wellness programs as of late due to the very fact that unhealthy, and subsequently less productive employees are very costly! Health insurance agency Vitality, with the help of researchers from Cambridge University, RAND Europe and Mercer Vitality conducted an extensive survey, entitled Britain’s Healthiest Workplace Survey, which about brought some alarming conclusions. According to the analysis of the survey, the UK loses about £ 73 billion a year on employee illness, including ...
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Cannabidiol or CBD for short has been attracting a great deal of attention. CBD is a cannabinoid found in the cannabis plant. Unlike its cousin, THC, it does not produce the ‘high’ associated with smoking cannabis. CBD is used for its medicinal qualities and there is increasing evidence to suggest a positive benefit for conditions such as general pain, arthritis, fibromyalgia, depression, anxiety, MS and even cancer. The list of conditions that CBD benefits is endless and users often report significant improvement in their condition with even short term use. If you are planning to access the positive benefits of ...
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Hemp oil is also known as full spectrum oil that is extracted from the Cannabis Sativa plant; this is oil that is taken from the seeds of the plant. Hemp oil is not psychoactive, and there is no chance of getting high after consuming it. Hemp oil is legal to consume as long as the THC levels are kept at a bare minimum (0.3%). THC is a psychoactive compound and is mostly illegal, so the less it’s present in hemp extract, the better. Hemp oil is not the same as CBD oil, as many people assume it is. CBD oil ...
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When looking to lose weight, a large number of people may opt into looking for supplements to help. In this article we will look through the various facts that are known surrounding how safe as well as how effective the ingredients that are known to be used in supplements intended for weight loss really are. Companies that market weight loss supplements often claim that their supplement will aid weight loss by blocking the body’s ability to absorb any of the fats or carbohydrates that it ingests, thereby weakening the appetite of the user as well as increasing their metabolic rate. ...
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Smart drugs, more technically termed “nootropics,” are substances which come in a number of different forms – such as supplements, tablets, pills, and other substance forms. The idea behind them is that they are taken to improve the mental abilities and capacity of the brain. They are designed to allow the brain to be used in ways which it might not have been by the user before. They have also been said to have an impact on the creative potential of the brain. You can find out more about nootropics through the following resource: nootropicsreviewnerd.com/ A large proportion of people ...
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When a loved one is ill, we seek treatment. There’s a protocol for almost everything, and we trust the experts — professionals who have experience and science to back their recommendations. Addiction is different. It’s only recently been recognized as an illness, as opposed to a behavioral choice. Like many other illnesses, addiction starts with a genetic predisposition. There is something different about the brain of an addict, or potential addict. The reward center is involved – in addiction, delayed gratification is a concept that’s hard to grasp. An addictive mind is typically inwardly focused and may be lacking in ...
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While Kratom is widely used for pain relief, combating anxiety and depression, or treating opiate withdrawal, some people are now successfully using Kratom for weight loss. This must be because some Kratom users observed they start losing weight after consuming kratom. However, no matter how real these weightloss observations are, they are not backed by any scientific or clinical research. Kratom is a great energy booster, it suppresses appetite and it helps you cope with cravings better, so logically, it should reduce weight as all these aforementioned factors help reduce weight. The potency of Kratom is dependent on its purity, ...
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Whenever it comes to health and fitness, it’s not necessary that you have to talk about workouts, medicines, or trainers or to see doctors. Though they are important too but there is another thing which has more of a spiritual effect on body and the mental relaxation which helps you to cope with your physical health challenges also. Talking about mental health and wellbeing, what comes first in mind is travelling. It’s undoubtedly a way to give immense relaxation to your mind and body. Here is a story of young boy who discovered his passion and peace in nature seeing ...
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Which drug for erectile dysfunction? Erectile dysfunction arises when a man is incapable of getting and sustaining an erection. With a proper erection, your sexual intercourse can be difficult. Reports suggest that one in five men experience erectile problems at some phase in their lives. Men also suffer from various sexual disorders like poor libido or ejaculation problems. However, ED refers mainly to problems achieving or sustaining erections. Men with a healthy libido can also suffer from ED. Symptoms Some of the common symptoms of erectile dysfunction include: Too soft erections, which makes sexual intercourse hard Short-lived erections, which result ...
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More and more people are being trained as life coaches. The field of life coaching has blossomed, becoming a billion-dollar behemoth. Chronic illness is a topic that is well-known to millions of people who have been diagnosed with a wide variety of conditions. We are all affected by it in some way, whether it be ourselves, or our loved ones living with it, and we are all looking for answers to treatment options. One option that some have turned to help treat their chronic condition is life coaching. By choosing an alternative approach in health care, a new perspective on ...
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Some things are just beyond our capability when it comes to fitness. It’s a fact. It’s genetics. Usain Bolt is the world’s greatest sprinter, but he’s openly admitted he’s never run a mile, and he’s certainly not built to run a marathon. Many of us feel the same. We hit a point in our fitness where we simply can’t break through that barrier. On a personal level, I also do not suit a marathon distance. I regularly beat my goals across a half marathon and 10k distance, but when it comes to 26 miles, no matter how hard I train, ...
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We should all aim to have a good and fit body, but hardly pays attention to our regular eating habits. Nutrition rich food and healthy eating guidelines alone can support an active lifestyle and enhance our physical performance. However, when exercising, our body consumes more energy. Whether, we are trying to lose weight or practicing heavy workout routine such as swimming, running, cycling may find that your body needs extra power to perform activities well. Nutritional habits benefit your body in many ways. In simple words, it fuels your exercise performance, reduces the risk of some common diseases, reduces high ...
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After decades of misinformation about the health dangers of a high-fat diet, thousands of North Americans are discovering that the exact opposite is true thanks to an innovative new diet. The Keto Diet The keto diet (short for “ketogenic”) is a new approach to eating designed to put the human body into a state of ketosis, where fat is burned instead of carbohydrates. People on the keto diet dramatically reduce their carb intakes while significantly increasing their fat intake and boosting the amount of protein they are eating, and many claim to have quickly lost large amounts of weight thanks ...
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While most people opt for drugs such as aspirin to relieve joint pain, a number of safer, natural alternatives are available these days. These remedies are used to effectively treat common symptoms such as swelling, tenderness, stiffness, and reduced range of motion. The discomfort associated with joint pain can be a headache to deal with and while common medications may do the trick, these often come with a number of risks – aside from also being expensive. This is why non-pharmaceutical alternatives are most definitely worth a try. Here are five natural remedies that could help you relieve your joint ...
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Student-athletes have a lot on their plates. So much so that it can be difficult to balance it all. Doing so takes a careful approach but there are a lot of tips that can be used to make life a little bit easier. Here, we are going to take a look at some of the most helpful suggestions that student-athletes can take to combine their fitness training and studies. Be Proactive and Don’t Be Afraid to Ask for Help When an assignment is given, it’s best to take the time to handle it right away. Putting off tasks until the ...
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