7 Ways to Fix Muscle Imbalances
Everyone has favorite muscle groups. They’ve probably been strong since you started exercising. And, maybe that’s why you love working them out so much that you can’t stop going harder and heavier on them. Sadly, that’s a recipe for muscle imbalance at best, injury at worst.
There is a reason why muscle imbalance shouldn't be taken lightly. It could create...
9 Lesser Known Signs of Nutrient Deficiency
Proteins and vitamins are essential blocks of a healthy mind and body. So it makes sense that their deficiency can wreak havoc on our skin, hair and even nails. Hence, to make your body function well, we need to consume enough essential nutrients in our everyday diet.
There are many signs of vitamin and mineral deficiencies. If you take steps...
7 Ways to Prevent Neck Pain
Neck pain is a common but poorly treated problem that may have potentially dangerous clinical outcomes. To save yourself from it, you need to prevent it. But, preventing neck pain is a lifetime endeavor. Lifestyle changes to avoid neck pain (such as quitting smoking or losing weight) take commitment and patience. But, as long as you work towards them,...
Best At-Home Exercises to Prepare Your Body for HIIT Training
The quest for fitness begins with an active routine. The more you move the healthy you are. Brisk walking, taking the stairs regularly, and adventurous activities in a regular interval do the best for your body. But, at one point, you feel like pushing your limits and start with High-intensity interval training commonly referred as HIIT.
However, preparing your body...
12 Dos and Don’ts of Healthy Dieting
Counting calories can be quite a task especially if one has to shed excess fat. A simpler thing to do is to follow an easy diet plan which provides all the essential nutrients from easily available food items. A moderate diet should not only appease hunger but also provide nourishment and energy to cope with day to day activities....
5 Reasons Why You Should ‘Brisk Walk’
A small change in your routine can do wonders. And, brisk walk on a regular basis is the best way to do so. So if you have been inactive for quite some time or aren’t young enough to indulge in running (to improve your cardiovascular health), start brisk walking to pamper your health. Here, you don't need to stretch...
4 Basic Stretches to Ease Lower-Back Pain
If you are suffering from lower back pain, stretching may not be the most exciting thing to do on a daily basis. But, it is as important as signing up for a chronic pain management program. Tight muscles can cause strain on your lower back during the daily function. Adding just a few minutes of stretching will increase flexibility...
A Step-by-Step Guide to Controlling Air Pollution in Home
Many of us are not even aware that our homes harbor many air pollutants that can lead to lung cancer, asthma, and many other severe health conditions. While there is legislation to reduce exposure to pollution in the workplace, it is unlikely we apply the same air quality standards in our homes. The air fresheners you use to mask...
Simplest Lifestyle changes for a Leaner, Healthier You
“No cheating tomorrow”- this is what we say to ourselves when we grab a cookie, a cupcake or our favorite ice-cream. Whoever says that losing weight is easy, is definitely lying. It actually requires commitment, iron will power and hard work. But it is not strenuous either if you make some easy tweaks in your lifestyle. Here is a...
8 Ways to Beat Chronic Pain During a Stressful Week
With the arrival of a busy, chaotic working week, it’s natural to have many things on the checklist and no time to relax. Little do we know this could be very critical time for those suffering from chronic pain. Anxiety and stress impact the central nervous system, which causes muscular tension, and pain that generally radiates in the back,...