Karate was developed in Okinawa, Japan. Image Credit: eskaylim/iStock/Getty Images The marial art of Karate developed in Okinawa, Japan in a period when Okinawans were prohibited from owning weapons and had to learn how to defend themselves with their bodies. There is most likely some influence from Chinese martial arts, like kempo, in karate. Since its creation there have been many spin-offs of karate that stem from the interpretation of different instructors....
These high-protein vegetarian soups are comforting, satisfying and filling. Image Credit: MEDITERRANEAN/E+/GettyImages Vegetarian soups don’t have to be boring or void of protein — there are plenty of ways to make a meatless soup that’s both delicious and filling. Plus, they’re a great idea if you’re looking to eat less meat, they’re typically cost-effective and can be a great way to expose your family to new vegetables and legumes they don’t normally eat....
Add black-eyed peas to your soups, stews or salads for a powerful nutrient punch. Image Credit: Silvia Elena Castañeda Puchetta / EyeEm/EyeEm/GettyImages In This Article Nutrition Facts Health Benefits Preparation Tips If you're the type who only eats black-eyed peas on New Year's Day for a little extra luck, you might want to bump up your intake throughout the year. Advertisement With their firm texture and nutty flavor, black-eyed peas (also known as cowpeas) make a yummy side dish and hearty addition to any soup or stew....
Eye twitches are usually a sign that you need more rest, exercise or healthy food. Image Credit: Maskot/DigitalVision/GettyImages It’s hard to ignore a pesky eye twitch: No matter if it continues on and off for several days or lasts just a couple of hours, the involuntary movement is distracting, to say the least. And you may be concerned about what’s causing it. Advertisement "Eyelid twitching is generally due to the activation of a nerve ending in the eyelid," says Lisa Park, MD, an ophthalmologist at ColumbiaDoctors and associate professor of ophthalmology at Columbia University Irving Medical Center in New York City....
Constipation is one GI symptom that can happen if you have a low potassium level. Image Credit: comzeal/iStock/GettyImages Your body needs a certain amount of potassium in order to function. That means not too little — nor too much — of this mineral and electrolyte, which is essential for things like nerve, muscle and heart health along with keeping your fluids balanced, according to the Merck Manual. Advertisement Most of the time, your kidneys do a good job of regulating potassium levels....
Tweaking your smoothie habit is one small, easy change that can help you lose weight. Image Credit: Westend61/Westend61/GettyImages If your goal is to lose weight, it’s easy to get lost in all the buzz about what to eat and avoid and even when to eat and not. No wonder, then, that you might end up adopting seemingly “healthy” habits that actually undermine your success. Advertisement The good news is that it only takes a few small changes to lose weight for real....
If you're pairing your soup with a slice of bread, opt for a whole-grain option. Image Credit: rudisill/E+/GettyImages Prepping a cozy pot of soup or stew sounds like it takes quite the effort, time and ingredients — and let’s not downplay the clean-up process. But if you have a high-speed blender in your kitchen arsenal, you may want to rethink your hesitation. Advertisement You don't need hours of time to make these healthy blended soup recipes— many of these only require a full-sized blender or an immersion blender along with a few other tools....
1 of 11 Overview We've all probably heard that drinking too much alcohol can cause depression, dehydration and, in extreme cases, cirrhosis of the liver. Plus, let's not forget about the dreaded hangover and upset stomach. But the reality is that imbibing can bring on a host of other health issues you may not have considered. Read more: 8 Reasons I Quit Drinking 16 Years Ago — and Never Went Back And you don’t even have to get wasted in order to experience these unsavory effects....
A man is doing barbell pullovers. Image Credit: lawcain/iStock/Getty Images The rib cage naturally expands when you inhale. From an anatomical standpoint, the size of your rib bones is constant and they cannot be made wider. When the thought of expanding the rib cage comes to mind, you need to focus on the muscles that surround this area. By bulking them up with specific exercises, you will create a fuller, more defined appearance....
Ginkgo nuts Image Credit: Amawasri/iStock/Getty Images Ginkgo nuts are a type of food grown from the ginkgo biloba tree, a native Chinese plant. Both the leaves and the nuts of ginkgo biloba have been used as remedies for various health complications and to produce health supplements intended to prevent cognitive decline. While much of the current research focuses on the extract of ginkgo leaves, eating ginkgo nuts offers a number of valuable health benefits....
A wife hugging her spouse as he eats from a tray in bed. Image Credit: monkeybusinessimages/iStock/Getty Images When you’re restricted to bed, your body needs less energy than it does when you’re up and about. Calories are simply units of energy; therefore, you need fewer calories in bed than with an active lifestyle. Even on a reduced-calorie diet, however, you still need vitamins, minerals and other nutrients. Make your calories count by choosing nutrient-dense foods such as fruits, vegetables, whole grains and lean proteins such as beans and fish....
Bananas make a healthy snack after exercise when your body needs fuel to recover from training. Image Credit: Buppha Wuttifery / EyeEm/EyeEm/GettyImages Bananas make a healthy snack after exercise when your body needs fuel to recover from training. The amount of protein in a banana is low, but other nutrients, such as potassium, magnesium and zinc, support workout performance. This fruit might even help you shed those pesky pounds. Advertisement Banana Nutrition Facts This tropical fruit is best known for its high potassium content....
Apples can cause intestinal problems. Image Credit: mediaphotos/iStock/GettyImages Does a link exist between apple juice and diarrhea? Harvard Health Publishing reports that drinking too much of the beverage can result in intestinal complaints. Moreover, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) warns that drinking unpasteurized fruit juice, including apple juice, can cause symptoms of food poisoning, such as diarrhea. Advertisement Tip Drinking excessive amounts of apple juice can cause diarrhea, especially in children....
Man holds glass of milk Milk can be used as a way to stay hydrated during exercise and recover after a workout session. Milk is acceptable to consume before a workout session as long as you allow enough time for digestion before you exercise. Drinking milk too close to your exercise session may cause you to develop gastrointestinal distress symptoms that could affect the efficiency of your workout. Advertisement Features Drinking a large quantity of milk before you exercise can make your stomach feel upset and tire you out quickly....
You have to eat right if you're working out to gain muscle weight. Image Credit: Wavebreakmedia Ltd/Wavebreak Media/Getty Images When you start working out, you typically expect to lose weight, not gain it. But don’t worry if you’re not dropping pounds on the scale – chances are, your workout routine is making you gain lean mass, not fat. If you’re trying to lose weight, you’ll still see positive changes in your body even if you’re gaining instead....
A bowl of soybeans on a table. Image Credit: TOMIO TAKAHASHI/amanaimagesRF/amana images/Getty Images Soybeans, a staple of the Japanese and Asian diet for more than 5,000 years, contain plenty of protein and little fat, making them a healthy addition to your diet. They also may help prevent certain chronic diseases, such as high cholesterol, and they may protect against certain cancers, as well. However, soybeans contain chemicals called phytoestrogens, which are compounds from plants that behave like the female hormone estrogen in your body....
Eating just eggs might not be the best way to go. Image Credit: Zakharova_Natalia/iStock/GettyImages When it comes to weight-loss diets, there are certainly a lot of options. Eating six eggs a day, however, may not be the best way to go. While eggs offer many benefits to those who are trying to slim down, more eggs don’t necessarily mean more weight loss. In fact, eating six eggs a day sounds more like a fad diet than a diet plan that can help you achieve long-term weight loss success....
A man swinging a golf club. Image Credit: Ingram Publishing/Ingram Publishing/Getty Images The rotator cuff is a group of muscles in the shoulder girdle that stabilize and move the arm through its full range of motion. Rotator cuff injuries are common in golfers, according to the Hughston Health Alert, and the type of treatment depends on the severity of the injury. Some rotator cuff tears may heal with time, while others may require surgery....
An assortment of cheeses on a serving tray. Image Credit: olgakr/iStock/Getty Images Most dairy products, including cheese and milk, aren’t allowed on a candida diet. That’s because dairy contains lactose, a simple sugar thought to provide fuel for candida, the yeast that grows naturally on the skin and in the urinary tract. Unchecked candida growth – a condition known as candidiasis – may cause diarrhea, joint or muscle pain, depression and headaches....
Crossfit mixed with mass building is a good combination. Image Credit: PeopleImages/E+/GettyImages Incorporating variety into your workout routine prevents your body from adapting, which slows results over time. Changing things up every couple of weeks optimizes your benefits. Advertisement The CrossFit training program throws together many types of exercises to create routines designed to consistently challenge you. Combining CrossFit with mass training is a good way to build muscle. Video of the Day How CrossFit Works The idea behind CrossFit is to avoid specializing in one type of exercise and working only one group of muscles....
