What is Visceral Manipulation?
Visceral Manipulation is based on the specific placement of soft manual forces to encourage the normal mobility, tone and motion of the viscera (internal organs) and their connective tissues. By using specific techniques, practitioners can evaluate how abnormal forces interplay, overlap and affect the normal body forces at work. The goal is to help the […]
The 17 Best Protein Sources
Here are 17 plant foods that contain a high amount of protein per serving. That said, certain plant foods contain significantly more protein than others. And higher-protein diets can promote muscle strength, satiety and weight loss. 1. Seitan Seitan is a popular protein source and it’s made from gluten, the main protein in wheat. Unlike […]
The Health Benefits of Psyllium
What is psyllium? Psyllium is a form of fiber made from the husks of the Plantago ovata plant’s seeds. It sometimes goes by the name ispaghula. It’s most commonly known as a laxative. However, research shows that taking psyllium is beneficial to many parts of the human body, including the heart and the pancreas. Digestive health Psyllium […]
Ripe vs. Unripe Bananas
We often look at a banana and think “oh, it’s far too ripe” or “oh dang, that fruit is too green!” which is a shame because quite often different stages of a fruit’s maturity have different benefits. The greener a banana is, the more resistant starch it contains. Unlike (over) ripe bananas, which contain more […]
Good Carbs, Bad Carbs
Vegetables Good Carbs Bad Carbs Fruits (but not too much) Good Carbs Bad Carbs Grains/Grain Products Good Carbs Bad Carbs Nuts/Seeds (but not too much) Good Carbs Bad Carbs Legumes (but Legumes are not so good) Good Carbs Bad Carbs
5 WORST Exercises?
If you want to slim down and tone up fast, you need to do exercises that stimulate as many muscles as possible at the same time. Mistake #1: Doing Long Bouts of Cardio If you’ve been doing cardio workouts to try and slim down, I have some alarming news… Steady-state cardio (like jogging or […]
Do Strong Arms Really Make You a Faster Runner?
Usually, runners don’t spend much time thinking about the size of their biceps. And why should they? In the end, it’s their legs that count. So upper body exercises for runners aren’t relevant? Look at the athletes in the 100m final at the Olympics, and you get a different story. It almost seems as if […]
Core Exercises: Why You Should Strengthen Your Core Muscle
Core exercises are an important part of a well-rounded fitness program. Aside from occasional situps and pushups, however, core exercises are often neglected. Core exercises improve your balance and stability Core exercises train the muscles in your pelvis, lower back, hips and abdomen to work in harmony. This leads to better balance and stability, whether […]
Running Injuries Usually Happen When You Push Yourself Too Hard
Running injuries usually happen when you push yourself too hard. The way your body moves also plays a role. You can prevent many of them. Tips to Prevent Running Injuries By taking a few precautions and planning, you can prevent many common running injuries. Here are some tips for preventing injuries: 1.Listen to your body: […]
