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Do Not Ignore Common Health Warning Signs

Saturday, September 20th, 2008

There are times when we have no idea something in wrong with our bodies until we go in for a routine physical. The doctor may call with concerns, and that is often a shock. However, most of the time, there are things that we may try to ignore that are in fact warning signs that […]

Which Of These Is Best For You: Tai Chi Or Yoga?

Sunday, February 3rd, 2008

For a relaxed state, the movements used in yoga and in tai chi are known to be effective. Both are rooted in relaxing the body through slow movements and concentration. Both of these disciplines are practiced partly because of their meditative qualities. The movements used in each practice, however, are performed quite differently. The effects […]

Top 5 Tips To Keeping Your New Years Diet Resolutions

Tuesday, January 22nd, 2008

After an unexpected pause, this is the second part from the series on words of advice around to make health-related resolutions the successful way. Fitness-themed goals were covered within the preceding post, so within this article we shall consider eating-related-related resolutions. At the time i write this, it’s already 14 days through the month, so […]

Use The Medicine Ball For Core Strength

Saturday, December 22nd, 2007

In this second piece on cut-rate fitness equipment, we’ll look at a further low-tech tool: the medicine ball. This is basically a weighted ball, around 14 inches in breadth), and they can be purchased in a range of weights, to permit you to gradually build up the power you extend when working-out with them. […]

Four Tips To Make New Habits Last

Saturday, December 15th, 2007

We all know friends who decree their Resolution on 1st January and they have admitted defeat only a day later, and they don’t attempt it all over again until the next year. Well, today, as promised yesterday, we will take a look at four powerful psychological tricks to make it easier to continue a habit […]