May 20th, 2022 - Movement is an essential part of a healthy lifestyle. It helps us stay strong and flexible, and it can also be a great way to relieve stress. But not all movement is created equal. In this article, we’ll explore what mindful movement is and how you can add it to your health and wellness routine. Here are three benefits of mindful movement: 1. Reduces Stress The fight-or-flight response is activated when you’re stressed. In this state, your heart rate and blood pressure rise, and your muscles tense up.[ * ] Mindful movement can help you relax and reduce stress. A study of 25 patients with ... [Read More]

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May 18th, 2022 - With proper technique, you can get the most out of this simple, yet powerful exercise. Simple, strenuous and possible to do almost anywhere, push-ups are an almost universally known exercise and a mainstay of military, sport and fitness training regimens. Push-ups are a “basic, foundational movement,” said James Whitener III, a strength and conditioning coach at Bethune-Cookman University in Florida. Because it requires a cognizance of the body’s position from head to toe, the exercise helps to develop something called kinesthetic awareness — an understanding of how one’s body ... [Read More]

May 17th, 2022 - Your body needs a wide range of vitamins and minerals to run optimally every day, and that means eating a varied, balanced diet that's rich in whole foods and nutrients. Iron is one nutrient that you need to try to consume every day. Janette Wong, a registered dietitian with Santa Clara Valley Medical Center in San Jose, California, says that while the body only needs small quantities of iron, "a lack of iron in some people's diets is still a common issue." Laura Bishop-Simo, a registered dietitian at the Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center in Columbus, says that your body uses iron ... [Read More]

May 17th, 2022 - Salads can be a smart and satisfying fast-food meal option, but just because they have lettuce and veggies, doesn’t necessarily make them all healthy. TKN reporter Nicole speaks to a dietician who explains why a salad at a fast food restaurant may actually not be the better option over a burger. Watch our full report above. Here are some tips to make sure your fast-food salad is a healthy one: EXAMPLE: 1/8 cup of kidney beans adds 26 calories, 2 g protein, 2 g fiber, and .1 gram fat; 1.8 cup of sunflower seeds adds 98 calories, 4 g protein, 1 g fiber, and 8 g fat. Make sure any meat you ... [Read More]

May 17th, 2022 - May 17, 2022 W hen you’re down for the count with a searing headache, you’ll probably look just about anywhere to find relief. One place you might not have thought? The yoga mat. Yoga can have profound physiological and psychological effects. "Yoga brings together the mind, body, and spirit," says Arielle Martone, DPT, NCS, a physical therapist, certified yoga instructor, and owner of Find Your Way Mama . With roots in Hinduism, the practice is composed of eight pillars , including the physical poses (asana), meditation (dhyana), and breathwork (pranayama). "Each can have positive ... [Read More]

May 17th, 2022 - Squats are the best exercise for building muscle, world champion powerlifter Blaine Sumner told Insider. They're compound movements that engage multiple muscle groups. Sumner strength trains six days a week, resting for up to seven minutes between sets. Over 3 million people read Morning Brew; you should too Email address By clicking ‘Sign up’, you agree to receive marketing emails from Insider as well as other partner offers and accept our and . Squats are the best exercise for building muscle, according to world champion powerlifter Blaine Sumner. Sumner, who is 6'3" and weighs 400 lbs ... [Read More]

May 16th, 2022 - Muniq Empowerfull Prebiotic Fiber Blend Review I Tried Muniq Empowerfull, a Supposedly Tasteless Fiber Supplement — Here's What I Thought Every time I hear the word "fiber," I wince a little bit because of all the fiber supplements I took as a child. Some were chewable chalky-tasting disks, others were grainy powders that barely dissolved in my water, and the worst were unappetizing chocolate chews with the texture of overused Play-Doh . So when I got invited to a brunch to try ($109, originally $118, for 56 servings), I was nervous but curious. I wanted to know if this powdered fiber ... [Read More]