A slender woman is measuring her waist. Image Credit: Comstock Images/Stockbyte/Getty Images Everybody wants to lose weight fast. After all, it can be discouraging to diet for a month and see no changes when you look in the mirror. The truth is that results are rarely noticeable that quickly when you’re trying to lose weight. Patience is key if you want to see lasting results. Advertisement Healthy Dieting According to MayoClinic....
Consume pomegranate juice in moderation. Image Credit: busra İspir/iStock/GettyImages Pomegranates, formally known as Punica granatum, are red and look a bit like apples from the outside. Once opened, these seeded fruits no longer share any resemblance, however. Advertisement Pomegranate's benefits surpass those of many fruits, as this berry contains a myriad of different nutrients and antioxidants. Video of the Day Tip Despite pomegranate's benefits, you should consume pomegranate juice in moderation....
Vitamin c and zinc are important when you are pregnant. Image Credit: Wavebreakmedia/iStock/GettyImages Vitamin C and zinc are two of the many essential vitamins and minerals you need to consume to stay healthy. These nutrients are particularly important for pregnant people. They help to support your immune system and help keep your developing baby healthy. Advertisement Read more: 12 Questions to Ask Your Doctor If You're Pregnant (or Want to Be) Video of the Day Tip Pregnant people typically need 85 milligrams per day of vitamin C and 11 milligrams per day of zinc....
Cook mushrooms whole or sliced in any flavor of broth. Image Credit: Danilo Ascione/Hemera/Getty Images Well-prepared mushrooms are so flavorful and juicy that they can replace meat in side dishes or main courses. They add texture and depth to any meal of the day: Serve them on toast as part of an English breakfast, add them to soups or salads for lunch or stir them into pasta dishes or gravies for dinner....
Make sure to get your doctor's OK before starting stomach-tightening moves. Image Credit: FatCamera/E+/GettyImages Regaining a flat stomach after a hysterectomy may not be the first thing you think of following the procedure. But if swelling and underused muscles are bothering you after several weeks of rest and recovery, it may help to know that getting in shape after a hysterectomy is an achievable goal. Advertisement Warning To ensure proper healing, it’s important to wait several weeks after your hysterectomy to resume strength training and intense cardio....
Push ups also work your arm muscles. Image Credit: Cavan Images/Cavan/GettyImages The traditional push-up is generally considered a chest exercise, not one that you would focus on to increase your arm muscles. However, push-ups do target the triceps brachii, located on the back of the arm, as well as the coracobrachialis, a small muscle on the front of the arm. Therefore, a standard push-up can increase strength in these muscles....
Ribs require a slow, long cooking process to be flavorful and tender. Grilling them on your electric grill is not only an effective way to do this, it also imparts a smoky flavor into the meat and allows the ribs to develop a brown crust without overbrowning or charring. As long as you follow a few simple steps, you can customize the flavors and texture of you ribs to match your personal preferences....
Riboflavin, aka vitamin B2, is a water-soluble nutrient that helps with energy production as well as the development, growth and function of cells and the metabolism of fat and medications, per the National Institutes of Health (NIH). Riboflavin is made up of two different parts: ribose and flavin. Ribose, also known as d-ribose, is a simple sugar naturally found in the mitochondria of cells, per a May 2018 report in Advances in Bioscience and Clinical Medicine....
Using light dumbbells and increasing the reps in your workout will fatigue your muscles, helping them grow stronger and become more defined. Image Credit: DjordjeDjurdjevic/iStock/GettyImages Sure, lifting heavy can help you grow bigger biceps, but did you know that a light dumbbell arm workout can help you achieve strong, sculpted arms, too? Advertisement The key is how you use them. Advertisement When you lift light dumbbells — say, two or three pounds — you want to increase the number of reps you do per exercise....
Vaginal discharge while working out is usually normal, but there's a chance you could be dealing with an infection. Image Credit: Hinterhaus Productions/DigitalVision/GettyImages Exercise practically goes hand-in-hand with wetness. For one, there’s sweat everywhere — including crotch sweat — but maybe you also look at your underwear after a workout and think, huh, is there some discharge there? Advertisement Here's what might be going on: Video of the Day 1. It's Just Your Body Doing Its Thing The first thing to know is that vaginal discharge throughout the day — no matter what you’re doing — is totally normal....
There are many ways to ease unpleasant menopause symptoms, including lifestyle adjustments like committing to a regular exercise routine. Image Credit: alvarez/E+/GettyImages In This Article Age of Onset Symptoms Symptom Relief Sex Drive Weight Gain Fertility Hormone Therapy Your Experience Feverish hot flashes, nasty night sweats, decreased sexual desire. What we hear about menopause's side effects is notoriously negative. While menopause — defined as 12 consecutive months without a period — produces a lot of changes in your body that aren't always pleasant, all the fear and dread surrounding the topic certainly don't help to temper this life transition....
Add some variety with the rowing machine. Image Credit: fotostorm/E+/GettyImages After a while, the treadmill gets boring, the stair-master becomes tiresome and the elliptical grows dreadful. That’s where the rowing machine comes in. This less-popular but dynamic machine is a great way to add some variety into you cardio routine, especially if you add a HIIT component. Advertisement If you haven't used the rower before, though, you'll want to familiarize yourself with proper form before you hop on the machine....
A Food List and Diet Plan for Diverticulitis Image Credit: marilyna/iStock/GettyImages Diverticulitis and diverticulosis are both forms of diverticular disease, a common problem for many Americans. According to 2006 information supplied by the National Digestive Diseases Information Clearinghouse, 1 out of 10 Americans over the age of 40 is affected by diverticular disease; the incidence is even greater among those over age 60. A person with diverticulosis develops pouches or pockets called diverticula on the wall of the colon or large intestine....
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A woman is holding a small pill. Image Credit: Alliance/iStock/Getty Images Glutathione, or GSH, is found in every cell in the body and is also available as a supplement. There are many benefits to supplementing your diet with glutathione such as being used to treat chronic fatigue syndrome, some lung diseases, boost the immune system and has been used to treat HIV/AIDS and some cancers. Eating a healthy diet, high in fresh fruits and vegetables, allows enough glutathione to supplement the daily allowance of GSH....
Increasing flexibility and range of motion helps reduce the chance of injury. Image Credit: Dirima/iStock/GettyImages What do skipping your warm-down routine and “forgetting” to floss have in common? They’re both tempting. And although skipping your stretches may sound enticing, even your biceps deserve a proper warm-up and cooldown, especially if you’re hoping to gain muscle strength or size. Advertisement After a training session or on your rest day, try a few of these best biceps stretches to promote recovery, help prevent injury and get the most out of your workouts....
A woman is popping a pimple. Image Credit: gpointstudio/iStock/Getty Images You can get fish oil by eating certain types of fish or by taking dietary supplements such as fish oil pills. Fish oil probably does not cause your face to breakout, but it is difficult to identify any single causal factor in acne outbreaks. Additionally, fish oil may even help you prevent or reduce acne outbreaks. Talk to a doctor if you experience acne outbreaks and want advice about possible treatments, or if you’re considering taking any sort of dietary supplement....
Oatmeal is a good source of fiber that may help with digestive issues that cause an upset stomach. Image Credit: DimaSobko/iStock/GettyImages Digestive discomfort can arise from a number of issues, such as stomach flu, indigestion or food intolerance. Often a warm, creamy bowl of oatmeal for upset stomach is the perfect remedy to make you feel better. At the same time, you’ll benefit from the nutrients and fiber oatmeal provides for digestive health....
A proper push-up requites a stable core. Image Credit: Push-Up If your goals include getting stronger and staying injury free, the rotator cuff, located at the shoulder, is a group of muscles you need to strengthen. The rotator cuff is a group of muscles (the supraspinatus, infraspinatus, subscapularis and teres minor muscles) that has become well-known for being at risk for injury and has been the cause of pain for two-thirds of shoulder pain issues according to American Family Physician in 2011....
Start with these cheap healthy meals — each recipe clocks in under $4 a serving. Image Credit: M_a_y_a/E+/GettyImages Whether times are tight or you’re just trying to squirrel some extra cash, one place where you can significantly save is on food. Advertisement And that's where cooking your meals at home comes in. Video of the Day Whether you order from popular delivery apps or prefer to dine out, ordering food away from home comes with delivery fees, taxes and pricey food costs....
