Obliterating Fads and Myths About How to Grow Big Legs I have heard many fitness experts say that certain exercises and workout programs are the best, but the truth is that there is no one right way to train. There is not a single program that fits everyone, and if you ever hear someone saying that you HAVE TO do something, be cautious. One person's success method might not be … [Read more...]
How to Use Red Light Therapy at Home
What is Red Light Therapy? Red lasers emit wavelengths that penetrate the skin and cause the body to generate collagen, increase blood flow, and help tissue to heal on a cellular level. Its medical applications have been used for over 50 years with extraordinary results and no side effects. How Does Red Light Therapy Work? The specific red light encourages cells in the body to … [Read more...]
How to Do the Bench Press for Chest Size and Upper-Body Strength
When are you ready to take on the bench press? Before you attempt to lift the bar, you need to ensure that your chest, shoulders, and triceps are strong enough to handle the weight of the empty bar. The barbell used for bench pressing in most gyms weighs 20kg. How much weight you can lift may vary depending on your experience with weightlifting. If you want to improve your upper … [Read more...]
How to Stop Hitting the Snooze Button
Although it may feel satisfying to press the snooze button on your alarm in the morning, it can have negative effects on the quality of your sleep. The Telechron 7H241 was introduced by General Electric Company in 1956. The alarm clock is announced as being the most humane in the world and is known for introducing the snooze button. It said that it would be a new, gentler … [Read more...]
Intermittent Fasting for Weight Loss – The Beginner’s Guide
What is Intermittent fasting? Intermittent fasting is making a schedule of times when you will not eat. There are two main variations of the diet popularized by different people: 16/8 Method The Leangains Protocol by Martin Berkhan. This is the most popular fasting method. This is an intermittent fasting schedule where you fast for 16 hours of the day and only eat during … [Read more...]
Natural Sunburn Remedies to Protect Your Skin
How Does Sunburn Happen? The body produces melanin in response to sun exposure to protect the skin from further exposure. But this can only help so much. If you stay in the sun for too long, you will get sunburn. This happens when the DNA in the skin is damaged by Ultraviolet light. When our skin is injured, our body automatically sends blood to the area to help the healing process. … [Read more...]
Sleep Myths Debunked Once and For All
The Importance of Melatonin in the Modern World The pineal gland produces melatonin in response to darkness. However, constantly disrupting the body's natural production of melatonin has become more common due to bright screens, city lights, and frequent night work. Even exposure to a small amount of bright light at night can stop it from being produced. Since our biological … [Read more...]
High Blood Pressure (Hypertension): Symptoms and More
What is high blood pressure? Narrow blood vessels require more force to push blood through them. The narrower your arteries are, the more difficult it is for blood to flow through them, and the higher your blood pressure will be. The increased pressure over time can lead to health problems such as heart disease. Hypertension is quite common. The guidelines for diagnosing this … [Read more...]
How Lighting Affects Mood
The Balance with Blue Light Before 1879, people had to use candles, lanterns, and fires for light after sunset because there was no artificial lighting. Thomas Edison invented the electric lightbulb that year, which changed everything. After Edison's patent on the light bulb, artificial lighting became more widespread, but it took many years for the dramatic change from … [Read more...]
12 Iron-Rich Foods + How To Know If You’re Deficient
Anemia occurs when your body doesn't have enough red blood cells. One of the most common types of anemia is caused by a lack of iron, which may happen if you don't get enough iron from the food you eat or if your body can't absorb it well. The diet for anemia focuses on foods that help improve iron levels while avoiding foods that interfere with iron absorption. The … [Read more...]