Whole body vibration (WBV) exercise involves standing (or doing movements such as squats) on a vibrational platform. These machines have been promoted heavily at various fitness conventions that I have attended. For the most part, it is a passive exercise that involves no running, lifting or sweating. All the benefits come (supposedly) come from doing […]
Our bodies have a mind of their own! Our brains tend to like convenience and comfort. However, if you are trying to make progress in your aerobic plan then understanding what the target heart rate really means and how do we know if we are in it would be important. If we continue to just […]
Our endocrine system produces a variety of hormones. All have their own purpose and function to perform. Many interact with each other. The endocrine system is made up of glands that secrete these hormones. These hormones function on body cells, tissues, organs or systems. The pituitary, testes, ovaries, pancreas, thyroid and adrenal cortex make up […]
Once again a report surfaced that put terror in many people’s thinking. This time it is calcium supplementation. A recent meta-analysis study suggests that calcium supplements can increase the risk for myocardial infarction. I have read three reviews evaluating the studies. One says that “vitamin D supplements at a dose of approximately 1000 IU’s per […]
You’ve heard the words Splenda, Nutrasweet, Saccharin (which is Sweet ‘N Low) and Stevia among others. Artificial sweeteners, also called sugar substitutes, offer the sweetness of sugar without the calories. Artificial sweeteners are many times sweetener than sugar, so it takes a smaller amount to sweeten foods. This is why foods made with artificial sweeteners […]
Do you know that the consumption of sugar has increased by 20% since 1970? Some people are consuming a lot of it. Soft drinks are the number one source of added sugar in the American diet. And this doesn’t curb appetite. The more sugar consumed the more the brain signals GIVE US MORE!!!!! If you […]
