BENEFITS OF BEING HEALTHY BEFORE LOSING WEIGHT When it comes to losing weight, there is a school of thought that believes that being healthy must come first in order to be successful with a planned weight loss regimen. The other school of thought believes that you must act on your weight loss routines to be healthy. The question is: which […]
Like most cultures, coffee culture isn’t really any different. A group of people brought together by a common interest. What better place than a cafeteria. There is always a buzz and a hive of activity. It attracts so many like-minded people in some ways, and in other ways, so much variety. From businessmen, to housewives, students to teachers. Hundreds of […]
Boils are caused by a bacterial infection on the skin, especially around hair follicles. The infected area of skin swells and hurts. As the infection progresses, there may be pus in the swollen area. Boil treatment can vary depending on the extent of the infection. Keep in mind that although most types of boils will clear up after 5 to […]
There are basically 2 ways to lose weight fast. To lose weight quickly, you’ll need to decrease your calorie intake or increase the rate at which your body burns the calories you consume. To lose weight fast you need to do some type of activity that burns more calories than your usual daily routine. This may be something you don’t […]
What is a carbohydrate? The food group called carbohydrates is divided directly into simple carbohydrates, or sugars, and complex carbohydrates (starches and fibers), which are chains associated with sugars. “Think of sugars as bricks, starchy foods as a line of cemented bricks, and materials as brick partitions,” says Dr. Stephen Cunnane, North America Research Professor at the University of Sherbrooke. […]
Biltong has long been recognized in South Africa as the perfect match for arduous hunting trips, mountaineering expeditions and sitting in on a rugby match. With a growing number of expat communities around the world, biltong, a cured dried meat, has traveled the globe and is gaining popularity among other cultures. Probably because it’s just delicious. In terms of health […]
An often misunderstood ingredient in a bodybuilder’s training program is the correct dose of exercise needed for optimal muscle growth. In other words, the question of the number of sets and repetitions and how often to train. The temptation is to follow the belief that more is better… if “x” number of sets and reps are working, then more will […]
I have heard of so many mistakes made by people taking testosterone replacement therapy. Some mistakes seriously affected their quality of life or caused men to stop taking testosterone prematurely. Here are some of the biggest bugs I’ve witnessed: Use of “street sources” of testosterone: I have met many men whose doctors do not endorse the use of testosterone, so […]
After nearly losing a fight, Bruce Lee sat out of breath. At that point he realized that his cardiovascular training was not up to Bruce Lee’s standard of training. After that fight, he concluded that aerobic or cardiovascular training to be “real world power.” Today, most mixed martial arts fighters have realized the importance of proper cardiovascular training. Tito Ortiz, […]
Your dog’s health and well-being are important to you and your family. Not to mention keeping the cost of vet bills down! Therefore, you should carefully consider the food you feed your pet. Sometimes people just pick up the first bag of dog food they see in the store. It’s easy to overlook the importance of what you’re feeding your […]
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