Food functions as the fuel to the body in any action it makes. This doubles when you exercise. Think of your body as a car. If it doesn’t have fuel, then it will not move. To start out, you’ll receive more energy just from eating before you work out. This is because the body uses glycogen and carbohydrates as the first source of fuel, meaning … Continue reading Fueling Up Before a Workout
Technology is taking over the world, and when used at an obsessive rate, technology can wreak havoc on our. We run the risk of developing issues with our vision, necks, and sleeping patterns. Headaches from looking at computer screens or smart phones occur because continuous stress is put on the eyes. We are so constantly straining our eyes looking, scrolling, and typing that we tend … Continue reading Technology’s Impact on Health
Many people who live with a chronic illness feel encumbered by it. Their whole lives revolve around managing the illness: Where will I go? What will I wear? How will I transport myself, my medications, my assistive devices? What will I eat? When will I eat? What will I do if something goes wrong? Such was the case for Mattie Ann Burnsed, a Lakeland, Georgia, … Continue reading Reinforced Resolve: Losing the Weight and Keeping It Off
Nail health tends to take the backseat in most people’s lives, but nails can tell a lot about an individual’s health. The key to having strong, shiny, long, and healthy nails is a good nail routine. 1. Healthy Eating The saying is true about healthy eating when it comes to what you put into your body. The cleaner you eat, the better off your entire … Continue reading NAIL CARE 101: 7 TIPS TO SLAY YOUR NATURAL NAILS
I flip. I jump. Sometimes I fly. What am I? A gymnast. By definition a gymnast is a person trained in exercises developing or displaying physical agility and coordination. So how long did they train? How did they start? Well, some gymnasts’ stories begin as early as 2 years old, at least that’s what Amy Van Deusen of ThoughtCo. says. According to Deusen, gymnastics classes … Continue reading The Life and Times of a Gymnast
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