Not always does diet and exercise work out. For people like Tracy Butterfield, losing weight goes from a want to a need. Butterfield lost 165 pounds after undergoing gastric bypass surgery. “I had tried every diet and fad and pills out there to lose weight but would always gain it back,” Butterfield said. “I was willing [...]
We all know we should exercise routinely. Regular exercise enhances muscle and joint function and decreases risk of heart attack and stroke. In women, regular exercise can decrease the risk of osteoporotic fractures. Additionally, regular exercise decreases stress and releases endorphins; natural chemicals that give us a sense of well-being. Regular exercise is a veritable [...]
Women who can’t ‘make’ time in their schedules for exercise have found the answer at Curves of Madison. Curves’ 30-minute workout exercises every major muscle group and burns up to 500 calories through a proven program of strength training, cardio and stretching. “The comprehensive workout can’t be achieved at a gym,” owner Brenda Bodin said. [...]
It doesn’t take long to sense the passion and enthusiasm Derrick Mitchell of Nature’s Apothecary has about living a healthy life style based on healthy foods and supplements. Mitchell’s knowledge regarding vitamins, supplements and foods that support a healthy immune system and protect against certain illnesses and diseases is impressive. He strongly believes in using what the earth provides as an alternative to prescription drugs.
When can I throw a curve ball? A breaking ball brings another dimension to a pitcher and sometimes more won games. But, when is it safe for young arms to throw these pitches? Recently at the Injuries in Baseball Conference in Atlanta, Dr. Joseph Chandler, team physician for the Atlanta Braves, shared insights regarding what [...]
1. Locally grown food tastes better. Food grown in your own community was probably picked within the past day or two. It’s crisp, sweet and loaded with flavor. Several studies have shown that the average distance food travels from farm to plate is 1,500 miles. In a week-long (or more) delay from harvest to dinner [...]
1. Bone up on Calcium Be sure to include three servings a day of calcium rich foods. Dairy products and leafy green vegetables are good sources of calcium. One 8 oz. serving of milk provides 240 mg of calcium or one 6 oz. serving of yogurt supplies 210 mg of calcium. Hint: take a calcium [...]