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Tips To Help You Melt Fat Like Butter
About Obesity There is an increasing number of Australians who are overweight or obese. Too much body fat is a problem for 75% of men and 60% of women. 25% of children are also obese or overweight. The rate of obesity is increasing, which means that the rate of obesity-related disorders (such as coronary…
The Best Biceps Workout Exercises for Building Muscle
Why Work Your Back and Biceps Together? The biceps are the secondary or tertiary muscle group that is worked when doing any type of row, pulldown, or pullup. According to the text, it is more efficient to work the biceps in conjunction with compound lifts that involve more than one joint, as opposed…
How to Stimulate the Vagus Nerve
What Is the Vagus Nerve? The vagus nerve starts at the brain stem, made up of the right and left vagus nerves. The IV then goes through the body, touching the vital organs, and ends in the gut. The vagus nerve is responsible for communication between the brain and the gastrointestinal tract. The vagus…
The Amazing Uses for Diatomaceous Earth in the Home
What Is Diatomaceous Earth, Anyway? DE is a white powder that comes from diatom fossils. Diatoms are a type of algae that is found in river beds and lake beds. The diatoms have a very hard shell made of silica that is shaped like a tube. When dry, Diatomaceous Earth appears very fine and…
Settling the Great Grain Debate
Quick: How do you feel about grains? Do they provide the body with essential nutrients that are necessary for good health? Are carbs and toxins really evil? Do they make you fat and slowly kill you? There are two groups of people here. The first group consists of vegans, vegetarians, and macrobiotic dieters,…
The Benefits of Marine Phytoplankton
Phytoplankton supplements made from certain oceanic phytoplankton species are valuable food sources for humans and aquatic sea life. The liquid is easy to absorb and assimilate and provides a quick influx of omega-3 fatty acids, vitamins, minerals, amino acids, superoxide dismutase, and many carotenoid antioxidants. Some types of phytoplankton, especially those in the…
The 12 Best Chest Exercises for Bigger, Stronger Pecs
Chest training is a highlight in most lifters’ routines. Some people look forward to the day they can lift heavy weights on the bench press, while others find that they get a better pump with more immediate, though temporary, results. The type of exercise you choose can have a major impact on your results,…
The 12 Best Upper Body Pulling Exercises
The back muscles have different roles, so you will miss certain parts if you only do one or two exercises. The following exercises are the best for pulling and working the upper back. 1. One-armed push-up variation (both sides) Doing a one-armed push-up is a way to show off and is a difficult…
Upper Glute Workout: Best Exercises for Your Upper Cheeks
Do you ever feel like your glutes are unbalanced? No matter what the reason is, you have probably investigated how to get a shelf of muscle on your upper butt. In the process of trying to grow your glutes, you will likely find that squats, lunges, or an intense side butt workout are…
Everything You Need to Know to Master the Pull-Up
Why is the pull-up important? This is the best way to test your upper body strength, and it is one of the few exercises that work your back and biceps at the same time. I think pull-ups are a better measure of strength than bench presses because they better indicate functional fitness. How…
