Deadlifts are a great exercise for your back. Image Credit: NKS_Imagery/E+/GettyImages The human spine has a natural “S” curve that makes it incredibly resilient. The four curves in the spine work together to support your head and body. If even one curve becomes flat it will change the way that the rest of the spine moves and make it more vulnerable to injury. Perform stretching and strengthening flat back syndrome exercises to prevent or fix a flat spine....
The blood type diet advises O types to avoid refined carbohydrates. Image Credit: demaerre/iStock/Getty Images The blood type diet was created by Dr. Peter J. D’Adamo, the naturopathic physician who wrote “Eat Right 4 Your Type,” a New York Times’ best-selling book, in 1996. The relatively popular diet is founded on the principle that your blood type strongly influences how your body assimilates or reacts to food, how your immune system behaves, how your body deals with stress, and your likelihood of developing certain diseases....
Foods high in vitamin K are usually considered unsuitable for a warfarin diet. Image Credit: krisanapong detraphiphat/Moment/GettyImages If you’re taking warfarin-based blood thinners, there are a variety of foods, including herbs, that you may need to avoid. Although foods high in vitamin K are usually considered unsuitable for a warfarin diet, other nutrients and ingredients can also interact with this medication. Advertisement Read more: 10 Weird Signs You're Not Getting Enough Nutrients Video of the Day Following a Warfarin Diet People who are at risk of blood clots often have to make a variety of changes to their diets, especially when they’ve been told to take certain medications, like blood thinners....
Blocks of raw milk cheese sit atop one another at a farmer's market. Image Credit: AmyLaughinghouse/iStock/Getty Images Raw milk cheese is made from cow, goat or sheep milk that has not been pasteurized to kill such harmful bacteria as salmonella, escherichia coli and listeria perhaps present. While the Food and Drug Administration, or FDA, disapproves the use of raw milk and its products due to the risk of serious infectious diseases, its proponents can vouch for its health benefits....
Not big on deep cleaning? Here's what you actually need to clean to stay healthy. Image Credit: LIVESTRONG.com Creative How Bad Is It Really? sets the record straight on all the habits and behaviors you’ve heard might be unhealthy. Along with organizing your email inbox and looking for a new job, deep cleaning your house is one of those tasks you know you really should do…but probably keep putting off. After all, who wants to spend the whole day scrubbing floors and scouring the shower — or forking over hundreds of dollars to hire someone else to do it for you?...
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Being hydrated, getting enough sleep and doing a proper warm-up can ensure your 12-year-old has a good mile time. Image Credit: Robert Brown/iStock/Getty Images Let’s all take a minute to remember the P.E. class mile. If you’re a parent, you likely remember the feeling of running laps around a field in your younger years. Maybe you led the pack, or maybe you felt like a side stitch was going to kill you as you dragged yourself to the finish line....
Squats and deadlifts are two of the best exercises for toning the glutes. Image Credit: Kilito Chan/Moment/GettyImages If the derriere of your dreams is firm, round and perky, you can get a toned butt through consistent, targeted workouts and optimal nutrition. But how long it takes to get a bigger butt will depend on your starting point and how hard you work. Advertisement Tip If you're consistent with your workouts, you can start to see results in about 4 to 6 weeks....
Salt added at the table is not the greatest contributor to your sodium intake. Image Credit: Detry26/iStock/GettyImages A common criticism of prepackaged meals is that they contain too much sodium, which intimidates consumers who want to prevent sodium weight gain. Canned soups and frozen protein bowls are suddenly less appealing, while products proclaiming “reduced-sodium” attract health-conscious customers. Advertisement The majority of Americans are consuming more salt than recommended in the form of restaurant, prepackaged or processed foods....
Waist circumference is most strongly associated with health risks. Image Credit: belchonock/iStock/Getty Images Physical activity plays a crucial role in your health. Exercise helps balance the body’s energy to keep weight within a healthy range, among other things. If you’re starting a workout plan, calculating your total inches lost is a good way to compare your body composition before and after. It is easy to calculate how many inches you’ve lost by taking your measurements in the beginning, and at the end....
Cooked crawdads. Image Credit: RoschetzkyIstockPhoto/iStock/Getty Images Crawdads, also known as “crayfish” and “crawfish,” are small shellfish found in freshwater rivers and ponds throughout the United States. They look like miniature lobsters and grow to be 3 to 6 inches long. Because crawdads live in freshwater, it is important that they are cleaned thoroughly before they are cooked. Poorly cleaned crawdads may be filled with sand and debris. With a few simple tools you can clean and cook traditionally seasoned crawdads at home....
A turkey tenderloin is the long strip of white meat tucked away under the turkey breast. Image Credit: Mykola Lunov / 500px/500Px Plus/GettyImages A turkey tenderloin is the long strip of white meat tucked away under the turkey breast. Turkey tenderloins are often roasted whole or cut into strips and sautéed, but a turkey tenderloin slow cooker meal is another tasty option, provided you follow some simple rules for safe, succulent meat....
Crab walks need no equipment, so you build total body strength just about anywhere Image Credit: Yolya/iStock/GettyImages In This Article Instructions Benefits Mistakes Modifications Progressions You may be familiar with inchworms or bear crawls, but it's time to add another animal-inspired move to your exercise routine: the crab walk. Advertisement What is the crab walk? It’s a total-body exercise that involves moving on your hands and feet while facing up. What is the crab walk exercise good for?...
Focusing on building muscle and strength can help you gain weight in a healthy way. Image Credit: Oliver Rossi/DigitalVision/GettyImages Is your weight too low, but your cholesterol high? Older adults and people recovering from illness or injury are among those who may find themselves in this situation. To gain weight but not raise your cholesterol takes the right combination of healthy foods and muscle-building exercises. Advertisement Read more: What Foods to Eat to Gain Weight Quickly Video of the Day Real Food for Real Success The best foods to gain weight without adding cholesterol are high in both calories and nutrients....
The Total Gym is a versatile exercise machine, facilitating anywhere from 40 to more than 80 exercises, depending on the model and accessories you choose. While this variety lets you mix exercises together to make new, entertaining full-body workouts, the best exercises are usually multi-joint movements that work many muscles at once. Pullover The pullover works both your pushing and pulling muscles at once, in particular your latissimus dorsi, pecs, triceps and shoulders....
Eating foods with low fiber, like white bread, can be easier to digest when your stomach is upset. Image Credit: yipengge/E+/GettyImages In This Article Canned or Cooked Vegetables Soft Fruits Juice Low-Fat Dairy Refined Grains Lean Meats Fish Eggs Tofu Nut Butter Soup Foods to Avoid When to See Your Doctor If you're experiencing gastrointestinal (GI) distress, eating foods that are easier to digest may offer some short-term relief. Advertisement While fiber is an essential nutrient for digestion, too much can cause gas and bloating....
There are plenty of bloating causes beyond food, and most are easy to fix. Image Credit: LaylaBird/E+/GettyImages Bloating is uncomfortable. No doubt about that. And while you might understand having that ballooned feeling after you ate a particularly large or salty meal (here’s looking at you, takeout sushi!), it’s more perplexing when you can’t tie bloating to a particular food. Advertisement But it's definitely possible. Video of the Day "Bloating is caused by the buildup of gas in the GI tract....
A park bench is one of the most underrated exercise tools for getting a 20-minute outdoor workout. Image Credit: valentinrussanov/E+/GettyImages Gyms and fitness studios are starting to re-open in different parts of the country, but if the coronavirus pandemic has you concerned about working out indoors, the good news is that there are plenty of ways to get a good sweat session outside. Advertisement Take a walk around your neighborhood park, and you'll see that there are countless ways to get creative with your exercises....
Pink echinacea flowers growing in the plains. Image Credit: picture_garden/iStock/Getty Images Human papilloma virus is responsible for common warts that manifest on the hands, feet and genitals. HPV can be transmitted through sexual contact, and a few types are associated with cervical cancer. Although there is no pharmaceutical cure for HPV, certain herbs with antiviral properties can mitigate symptoms and possibly reduce virulence. Advertisement Echinacea Root Echinacea is a purple coneflower that grows in the prairies of the midwestern United States....
Olive oil can help with gallbladder attacks. Image Credit: fcafotodigital/E+/GettyImages The pain of a gallbladder attack can drive sufferers to seek relief from home remedies such as Epsom salts or a combination of apple cider vinegar and olive oil. While some members of the natural healing community advocate these agents for a gallbladder cleanse, no scientific evidence suggests that they’re effective, says the Mayo Clinic. Advertisement What Is a Gallbladder Cleanse?...
