If you decide to go for a mat Pilates class – or one that is done on the Reformer or Cadillac – you can get the same fabulous benefits of this type of exercise. An investigation in 2016 found that a total of eight weeks of Pilates classes helped to improve the following: Endurance of...
Arthritis Pain Arthritis affects more than 30 million adults in the United States. Common symptoms of the condition include pain, swelling, and stiffness of the joints, with the most commonly affected areas being in the hands, knees, and hips. Although arthritis can be caused by overuse of the joints, it can be genetic too....
“Other things may change us, but we start and end with the family.” ~Anthony Brandt The Sandwich Generation In my first article Ketogenic Diet’s Effect on Seizures. Can it Help? I spoke a little about my mother’s epilepsy. I touched on how diet had an impact on her mental health (noticeably so). What I did...
Daily Routine Tweaks The misconception that you have to make huge changes in your life in order to change it for the better could not be more wrong Often times all it takes is a few tweaks in your daily routine to make a huge difference in your life overall. The first thing that you...
Summer Travel Disclosure ~ This post contains affiliate links. You don’t have to leave the country to enjoy your summer. There are many fascinating travel hotspots in the U.S. that are waiting to be discovered. From slow to fast-paced and everything in between, here are a few ideas for you this summer if you want...
For most of us, it takes a lot of energy and motivation to get out and exercise. It is always easier to sit on the couch and check out the latest movies on Netflix. But, even though we may think we feel better just lounging around, it is actually hurting our mood. When we...
Fat Loss Foods You may have heard people tell you that you need to eat food in order to lose weight, and this couldn’t be truer! However, it is all about making sure you eat the right food. With that being said, continue reading to find out everything you need to know about the best...
Trying to find a form of exercise you can do while traveling can be tiresome. You need something that has little to no equipment. An exercise that can be done in a small space, like a hotel room. The exercise should be worth doing for your body and can be done with no gym. This...
Best Fitness Products Disclosure ~ This post is sponsored by BabbleBoxx.com. It’s the beginning of the year and you are sitting there thinking about your new goals for a new you. Maybe your goals include hitting the gym more, or a workout class, or eating less snacks, drinking more water, etc. Many people make new goals...
Winter And with winter comes the temptation to over-indulge, especially with Christmas just around the corner, and it definitely is the season to gain a few extra pounds – but with a little forward thinking and planning you can indulge a little more and still stay relatively healthy. Just like anything else you might do,...