• What Is Chakra Yoga? Plus the Best Poses for the 7 Chakras

    What Is Chakra Yoga? Plus the Best Poses for the 7 Chakras

        The chakras are points of focus in the energy body. According to yoga practice, there is a distinct spiritual entity, known as the subtle body, in addition to the physical body that is visible to us in everyday life. This subtle body is one of the three forms of body that exists beyond…

  • How To Lose Belly Fat

    How To Lose Belly Fat

      Facts About Belly Fat Excess calories are converted into fat when the body takes in more than it spends. For every 3,500 calories that are taken in, an additional pound of fat is built up. This is not merely an irritation your body is causing you. Preserving body fat has been a technique for…

  • Emotional Eating: 11 Natural Ways to Overcome It

    Emotional Eating: 11 Natural Ways to Overcome It

        What is emotional eating, actually? Well, do you eat when you’re bored? Or upset? Or sad? When you are feeling down and desire to experience a different emotion, even a sensation of contentment, what do you do? Did you answer yes to either of these questions? If so, that means that you have…

  • Is Coconut Milk Good For You?

    Is Coconut Milk Good For You?

        Southern Asia, Malaysia, and Polynesia produce a large amount of coconuts. People often get confused and think a coconut is a nut, but it is actually a one-seeded fruit that has a thick, leathery outer skin and a pulpy inner layer, as well as a hard-shelled middle containing a single seed. In Sanskrit,…

  • What Does It Mean to Contract Your Abs and Engage Your Core During Exercise?

    What Does It Mean to Contract Your Abs and Engage Your Core During Exercise?

        Should you focus more on your glutes? When an instructor suggests that you “activate your core,” it implies that you should tighten and tense up your abdominal muscles as well as contract your glutes. Tighten your abs? Hold in your gut? When you work on strengthening your core, you are engaging much more…

  • What You Need to Know About the Coffee Diet for Weight Loss

    What You Need to Know About the Coffee Diet for Weight Loss

      How Does Coffee Work? A hot beverage can be prepared from the roasted seeds of the coffee plant. There are more than eighty distinct varieties of coffee plants in existence. The most studied substance found in coffee is caffeine. The chemical structure of caffeine is consistent regardless of whether it appears in coffee, tea,…

  • How To Do an Elimination Diet

    How To Do an Elimination Diet

        Elimination diets are tricky, but they can help you figure out which foods your body doesn’t love. Food allergies, intolerance, or sensitivities can cause bloating, gas, severe diarrhea, constipation, unexplained changes in weight, or nutritional deficiencies, says Maxine Yeung, RD, CPT, the founder of The Wellness Whisk. Kerry Clifford, RD, LDN, with Fresh…

  • Powerful Bone Broth Health Benefits

    Powerful Bone Broth Health Benefits

      What is Bone Broth? This type of broth is made specifically by cooking only bones. This results in a more intense flavor since there’s no meat or vegetables to dilute the taste. SIMMER: Regular broths are simmered for anywhere between 45 minutes and two hours. Bone broths, on the other hand, take significantly longer…

  • 14 Simple Weight Loss Strategies

    14 Simple Weight Loss Strategies

        Do you find it difficult to lose weight, even when you consume a few calories? Do you have trouble with your digestion, even when following your doctor or dietitian’s suggestions? For athletes, losing weight is more complicated than examining the food they eat and how it is prepared. We need to look more…

  • What Do Olympic Athletes Eat, and Are Their Diets Healthy?

    What Do Olympic Athletes Eat, and Are Their Diets Healthy?

        In 2008, it was rumored that Olympic swimmer Michael Phelps consume 12,000 calories a day while training for that year’s Beijing Olympics. He later debunked the statistic in a June 2017 interview with Men’s Health, saying his caloric intake was realistically somewhere between 8,000 and 10,000 per day — but that did nothing…

  • Self-Care: How to Do It Right Now

    Self-Care: How to Do It Right Now

        Although it may seem counterintuitive, Christine Carter, PhD, a sociologist and senior fellow at the Greater Good Science Center at the University of California in Berkeley, explains that self-care is not selfish. She says that focusing on what makes us feel nourished and what gives us meaning is part of easing feelings of…

  • How Rheumatoid Arthritis Affects the Whole Body

    How Rheumatoid Arthritis Affects the Whole Body

      A message from Ailsa Bosworth (National Patient Champion)  At the time, I didn’t even know anyone with RA, so I had no one to talk to about it. If you’ve just been diagnosed with RA, you might be feeling lots of different emotions. You might be feeling emotional, anxious, or afraid of what the…

  • Are Bran Flakes Healthy?

    Are Bran Flakes Healthy?

        What are the main ingredients of bran flakes? The main ingredient in all brands of bran flakes is wholewheat, though the ingredients vary slightly between brands. The word ‘whole’ is important to look for when choosing wheat, as it means that the kernel of bran has been left intact and not mixed with…

  • Are Nakd Bars Healthy and Good for You? The Truth.

    Are Nakd Bars Healthy and Good for You? The Truth.

        The priority for eating healthy and losing weight is to burn more calories than you consume each day. This means being aware of the quality of the food you eat and how it will affect your blood sugar levels. Nakd snack bars are made from 100% natural ingredients in the form of raw…

  • Your Top Lupus and COVID-19 Questions, Answered

    Your Top Lupus and COVID-19 Questions, Answered

        If you have an inflammatory or autoimmune type of arthritis or rheumatic diseases — such as rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, axial spondyloarthritis, or lupus — you’ve likely had questions about the COVID-19 vaccine. These types of diseases affect the immune system, so you may be wondering if the vaccine is safe for you.…

  • Vegan Mayo vs Regular Mayo: Is Vegan Mayo Healthier?

    Vegan Mayo vs Regular Mayo: Is Vegan Mayo Healthier?

        An increasing number of individuals are transitioning to plant-based diets; however, certain foods that have become staples are difficult to give up. A prime example is mayonnaise. Although alternatives are usually available, they are frequently highly processed. There is a plant-based mayonnaise alternative; however, is it more healthful than egg-based mayonnaise? What is…

  • Calorie Counting for Weight Loss: Tips for Beginners

    Calorie Counting for Weight Loss: Tips for Beginners

      First Thing’s First: What is a Calorie? Most people who have told me that calorie counting doesn’t work can’t actually define the word. All they know is that counting calories has not helped them lose weight. Well, to really understand why calorie counting is still the simplest way to lose weight, and how to…

  • How to Find the Best Personal Trainer Certifications

    How to Find the Best Personal Trainer Certifications

      At this moment in time, personal trainers are in greater demand than ever before in the nation. Professionals who are committed to assisting individuals to remain physically fit, shed pounds, and lead their healthiest lives are imperative for the well-being of our country. The evidence of this? The estimated obesity rate from 2017 to…