You may have seen pro-athletes covered in long strips of tape stretched over various muscle groups. There was also the 2012 Olympics where many competitors were seen sporting multi-colored adhesive sashes. This is KT or Kinesio-Tape which alleges improvement in lymphatic and blood circulation while allowing for continued full range of motion (ROM). It has been reported as decreasing pain, reducing inflammation, and improving recovery times. It has also been reported as having no evidence of influence on physical improvement. Is KT-Tape for...
read moreRunning is a real workout. Jogging is, well, jogging. If you are a runner you know it and re-balancing, reminding and reinventing yourself when it comes to eating up the pavement could be essential. This workout tips for running article touches on a variety of running techniques. Take a gander and see how your running regiment holds up. There just may be an idea or two here to add to your protocol. If you’re a jogger, here is your chance to break out and enter the ranks of serious runners covering miles of terrain either on your own, in a...
read moreMost people would rather avoid gray hair. It is the quintessential mark of growing old and in a world that caters to the ways of youthful whims, growing old or at least looking old, may not be easily embraced. Therefore, many folks, especially women, will do all they can to cover up creeping grays with expensive dying techniques. However, these 5 natural tips for gray hair may help you prevent and in some cases even reverse those pesky grays. With some patience, over time, you just may be the one in the room everyone is trying to figure out...
read moreA minor burn can be pretty painful resulting in weeks of sore blistering and peeled skin. The most import way to reduce the effects of a minor burn is to immediately treat it. However, sometimes you could be in a situation where you cannot get medical treatment. These 5 natural minor burn remedies are ways you can address a first or second degree burn with remedies you may have in your home. Check with your doctor beforehand to make sure these remedies are safe for your individual health history. Spot the Sizzle If you burn yourself it is...
read moreWith droves of available medicines at our disposal, it is no wonder why so many people have forgotten that their body has the ability to heal itself. This can easily be shown when the effects of released endorphins are experienced. Learn how to harness and use this natural pain killer before reaching for over-the-counter drugs or running to your doctor. All it takes are some simple actions to hopefully get a reaction which could present as a rush, like a ‘runner’s high’ or a mild rumble that keeps the edges of your mouth turned up all day. A...
read moreWhen you think of enzymes you might think of special compounds that can aid in digestion, however there are certain enzymes that go above and beyond gastrointestinal aspirations. These are proteolytic enzymes, also known as protease, which not only help to break down proteins in your food but, when taken on an empty stomach, may have the potential to enter your bloodstream and reduce internal cellular swelling. There are many proteolytic enzymes available, however these 4 have been the most studied and compared. Talk to your physician and...
read moreFor years, the mainstream view on coconut consisted of tropical drinks by the pool. Now, this sweet, hearty botanical treat can be found in just about everything, including a variety of healing applications. These are the kind of plant superpowers that brings this simple, plentiful nut to the top of the superfood chain. Sweet Straw Some have described the taste of coconut meat as “sweet straw”. It is a stringy, grainy texture that can soon break down into a nice, natural dessert. The thing is, this sweet straw is packed with some nutritious...
read moreWhen you sustain a deep cut or surgical procedure that requires the skin to be sutured, your body immediately goes into emergency mode to close it. Unfortunately, there is no built in aesthetic method which enables your body to close a wound without a visible scar. Instead, it haphazardly creates a thick matrix of ‘webbing’ that joins the skin any way it can. Before you run to a plastic surgeon or spend hundreds of dollars on synthetic creams and gels, try these 6 natural ways to heal scar tissue. Sometimes it’s the easiest fix that gets the...
read moreLower back pain can be highly debilitating as it has the ability to affect almost every other aspect of your life. Laughing hurts, driving is unbearable, getting up and down from a chair makes you wince and so many other normal, everyday activities become a challenge. The National Institute for Neurological Disorders and Stroke states that at any given time, 80% of adults report experiencing some sort of low back pain in the past three months. Also, in a 1990 to 2010 national study on mortality or poor health due to disease, low back pain...
read moreYou come home from a late night shift or after partying with friends and you are starving for just about anything. There’s a tray of lasagna waiting to dive into; a slice of chocolate cake calling your name; or a ripe avocado, perfect with a little salt but so many have told you that eating before bed will ruin your sleep and make you fat. These myths and maneuvers of eating before bed may open your eyes to simple steps you can take to avoid late night eating negative effects. All it takes is a moment to step back and remind yourself what...
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