You can loose calories when stretching. Image Credit: Hero Images/Hero Images/GettyImages Reaching down and touching your toes for a long hold doesn’t seem like an intense workout because, well, it’s not. You still burn calories while holding static stretches, but that’s because your body’s engine is always churning to keep you alive. The calories you burn are not comparable to more athletic endeavors, so don’t count on stretching to get skinny....
A glass of wine on a table. Image Credit: theendup/iStock/Getty Images When you take antibiotics, you may need to make other changes to your lifestyle to maximize their effectiveness and minimize side effects. Although there do not appear to be major adverse effects caused by drinking wine while taking clindamycin, talk to your doctor before drinking alcohol while taking antibiotics. Advertisement What is Clindamycin? Clindamycin is an antibiotic that is available in capsule form but can also be applied in topical creams or injected....
There are several great stretching and exercises for the lower back. Image Credit: photographer/iStock/GettyImages Physical therapy for a bulging disc in your lower back can help to reduce or eliminate pain. It is essential to seek medical advice before performing any exercise with back pain. Advertisement What are Bulging Discs? Disc bulges are not quite the same as a disc herniation. Bulges are caused by the wear and tear of your spinal discs....
Avoid white bread if you have an overactive thyroid. Image Credit: Lindsay Upson/Image Source/GettyImages If you have thyroid problems, eating certain foods may make your symptoms worse. Keeping a list of foods to avoid with an overactive thyroid may help ease those symptoms as you seek treatment from your doctor. Advertisement Tip If you have hyperthyroidism, you should avoid kelp. Kelp, considered to be a healthy food for many people, is high in iodine, and this can make your hyperthyroidism worse....
A woman massaging her back and neck. Image Credit: 4774344sean/iStock/Getty Images As you exercise, your muscles are depleted of glycogen, a stored energy reserve made of glucose and carbohydrates. The depletion of glycogen, the resulting build-up of free radicals and micro tears in the muscle tissue, all contribute to post-workout muscle soreness. Vitamins including C, E and potassium can help restore the balance of nutrients lost, reduce free radicals, and reduce pain and inflammation that occur after working out....
High knees help improve speed, power, and flexibility. Image Credit: praetorianphoto/E+/GettyImages High knees combine the typical running motion with exaggerated knee lifts. They are often used by runners and other athletes to improve running form as well as lower body speed, power, and flexibility. Advertisement Perform high knees as a component of your warm-up or prolong the exercise and add them to your workout routine to really get your heart rate going....
Feet walking on a treadmill. Image Credit: g-stockstudio/iStock/Getty Images Lubricating your treadmill belt every six months or 150 miles can keep vital treadmill parts – including the deck, belt, motor and motor controller – from prematurely wearing out. It can also help your treadmill run more quietly and reduce friction between the belt and the treadmill deck. Lubricating your treadmill takes just minutes to complete and is relatively inexpensive. Advertisement Step 1 Turn your treadmill off and unplug the power cord from the wall outlet....
How quickly B-12 works varies based on your current B-12 levels. B-12 is a water-soluble vitamin that appears naturally in many animal-based foods. Vitamin B-12 controls your body's ability to produce red blood cells and synthesize DNA, and it also impacts your neurological functioning. You don't need much vitamin B-12 for your body to function properly -- the recommended dietary allowance for an adult is 2.4 micrograms. If you are vitamin B-12 deficient, you will need significantly more than the RDA to even out your levels of B-12....
Broccoli, asparagus, tomatoes and peppers in a basket. Image Credit: botamochi/iStock/Getty Images Fruits and vegetables are the cornerstone of the Nutrisystem diet; you cannot do the diet without eating them. Consuming fruits and vegetables is associated with a lower incidence of diabetes, which is important for people with obesity who are at risk for diabetes. Advertisement Most Nutrisystem diet plans include seven servings of fruits and vegetables daily, not counting any vegetables that are included with the prepackaged meals that you eat during the course of the day....
A young baby drinking milk from a bottle held by his father. Image Credit: MIXA next/MIXA/Getty Images An exact amount of milk needed for a 3-month old baby is difficult to calculate. Some babies drink small amounts of milk frequently throughout the day while others may consume large quantities with more time between feedings. You can get an idea of how much milk your baby needs in a day and monitor the infant’s hunger cues to determine how much to feed the baby at each meal....
If you cook venison correctly, you can get ride of its toughness. Image Credit: Shaiith/iStock/GettyImages A good venison chops recipe will minimize the toughness and gaminess of the deer meat. If you find your venison chops are too gamey or tough, you can follow this guide to enjoy flavorful deer chops on the grill or in the oven. Advertisement Venison Chops Recipe Tips Deer are a popular game animal. Their diets are a lot different than that of cattle and chicken, where farmers can control what they eat....
Gaining weight after an illness isn't a dietary free-for-all. Image Credit: Olga Nayashkova/iStock/Getty Images Being ill can wreak havoc on your entire body and cause you to lose a lot of weight rapidly. Once you’re on the mend, it’s important to put that weight back on since being underweight can slow down your recovery, according to the McKinley Health Center. But gaining weight after an illness is not as simple as eating anything and everything....
Landmine single-leg Romanian deadlifts and rows are some underrated barbell landmine exercises. Image Credit: Jub Rubjob/Moment/GettyImages Image Credit: Jub Rubjob/Moment/GettyImages With all of these landmine exercisers, Wickham recommends starting with an empty barbell. “It’s always best to learn the movement pattern with an unweighted device before loading weight,” he says. Choose a weight you can crank out a high number of reps with. Activity Barbell Workout Region Core and Lower Body Stand next to the side end of the free end of the landmine....
The benefits of clams are many. Image Credit: Lisovskaya/iStock/GettyImages The benefits of clams are many. Whether steamed, fried or grilled, clams are a delicious and nutritious seafood, adding variety to your diet. Clams join sea snails, octopus, squid and scallops as popular ocean-sourced shellfish called mollusks. Advertisement Read more: 9 Excuses to Eat More Seafood (Hint: It Can Make You Happy!) Video of the Day Clams' nutrition properties are impressive. The USDA recommends eating a variety of seafood, including shellfish, twice a week at 8 ounces per week to obtain healthy omega-3 fatty acids that help prevent heart disease....
Ready for your best morning ever? Try these coffee additives. Image Credit: d3sign/Moment/GettyImages Starting your day with an energizing cup of coffee is a habit you can feel good about. In addition to being almost calorie-free, coffee has been linked to cardiovascular health and protection against Parkinson’s disease, according to the Harvard School of Public Health. Advertisement And while coffee is healthy on its own, nutritious add-ins help you get even more health benefits....
Burn calories and enjoy the outdoors with this quick HIIT workout with — throwback! — inline skates. Image Credit: Sarah Casillas/DigitalVision/GettyImages Remember the Rollerblades you stashed in your garage or closet in the ’90s just in case you ever wanted to use them again? Well, today is the day you dig them out. Advertisement The in-line skating you did way back when may have been more on the easygoing side of the fitness spectrum, but this blast-from-the-past workout is designed to burn maximum calories in minimal time — and it's a safe way to spend some time outside when you're stuck at home....
Opposing muscle group training can work well for bodybuilding. Image Credit: Jupiterimages/Stockbyte/Getty Images One of the most common ways to train opposing muscle groups is to use antagonistic supersets. When a muscle is working, such as the biceps in a biceps curl, the opposite muscle – your triceps – are resting, known as the antagonist. Performing a set for your biceps, immediately followed by a set for your triceps is known as an antagonistic superset....
If you usually do barbell curls, try dumbbell curls. Image Credit: Inti St Clair/Tetra images/GettyImages Bicep curls are a popular exercise for building your guns. However, this exercise isn’t without risks. Tendonitis is a painful condition that can occur in any joint, but it is most common in your shoulders, elbows, wrists and heels. It is the inflammation and irritation of a tendon — a fibrous structure that attaches muscle to bone....
Cadbury Roses are individually wrapped chocolate morsels consisting of 39 percent milk chocolate and 10 percent dark chocolate, according to Cadbury. The chocolates are flavored in the center with a variety of creams. Calorie Content Three pieces of Cadbury Roses, each weighing 11 g, contains 160 calories. According to the CalorieKing website, 7.5 g is fat, of which 4.5 g are saturated fat. Carbohydrate content in three pieces of roses is 21 g, the protein content is 1....
Can a Diabetic Eat Pizza & Chinese Food? Image Credit: Alberto Bogo/Cultura/GettyImages A person with diabetes can eat anything, so you can certainly include pizza and Chinese food on your menu. This doesn’t mean you can eat either type of fare with abandon or without consideration of other foods on your menu for the day. Careful planning and balanced nutrition play vital roles in managing symptoms of diabetes. Advertisement Tip Yes, a person with diabetes can enjoy pizza and Chinese food, but may need to make a few modifications to prevent spikes in blood sugar....
