According to the Postural Restoration Institute, good posture isn’t just ‘standing up straight’. It is “a reflection of the ‘position’ of many systems that are regulated, determined and created through limited functional patterns. These patterns reflect our ability and inability to breathe, rotate and rest symmetrically.” (1) Flared ribs is one of the many problems…
Many dietitians and personal trainers believe that when you burn fat during a workout, that fat is being used up as fuel for energy or heat. But where does the by-product or waste of this metabolic reaction go? As it turns out, when your body breaks up the molecules that make up your fat cells in…
Looking to lose weight? You’re not alone – many people struggle not just with losing weight, but with keeping it off once it’s gone. While there are no fast and easy fixes (the best way to lose weight is still a combination of diet and exercise), many people turn to diet pills, drugs, and dangerous…
There’s no denying that eating a healthy diet and exercising are the two best things you can do to burn fat. It’s a proven fact. That being said, for some individuals losing fat can be more challenging. The reason? They’ve got too many toxins stored within their fat cells. So when these toxins are released back into the bloodstream…
As with many other spices and herbs, ginger is well-known around the world for its health benefits. Often used in tea, ginger is a superfood that is very effective at soothing digestive problems or relieving cold and flu symptoms. Another added benefit that very few people know about is that ginger can actually promote weight…
Working out is difficult for most people to do on a regular basis. The main issue that arises is making time to go to the gym. When you factor in the time it takes to get there, warm up, workout, stretch, cool down, wash up, and get home, it can add up to a good…
A good diet is only ever as good as the results it yields– and the foods it allows you to eat. Weight loss isn’t just about reducing your calorie intake or dropping a dress size: you actually have to kick all the junk you’ve been feeding your body to the curb. The green smoothie recipes…
The reason most diets fail is because they either don’t work or they are simply too difficult to follow. In fact, incredibly, according to UCLA researchers, “one-third to two-thirds of people on diets regain more weight than they lost within four or five years, and the true number may well be significantly higher” (1)! This…
About 31% of adults don’t meet the lowest recommended amount of weekly exercise, and women are less likely than men to be consistently physically active. This disparity comes with real risks. Not hitting the minimum physical activity requirements increases risks of cardiovascular disease, premature death, cancer, diabetes, poor mental health and quality of life, according…
Diastasis recti refers to the separation of the rectus abdominis muscle, which is the primary superficial muscle that runs down your stomach. It forms what people call “six-pack abs.” While diastasis recti is particularly common during pregnancy, men and women of all ages and life stages can experience diastasis recti. Read on to learn the…