Apr
A Personal Choice
When considering the quality of life I would choose, many different thoughts come to mind, but no surprise, it always lands on good health. The old adage seems to be true, without your health, you have nothing. So all the riches in the world really cannot replace good health because it really is essential to […]
Apr
Strength Of Resistance!
For hunting and gathering tribes in ancient China, Schizandra chinensis was considered a staple food. This creeping, red berried vine is native to Northern China and eventually became a traditional medicinal herb called wu-wei-tzu. It was primarily used for dry cough, asthma, night sweats and chronic diarrhea. Schizandra also became known as a tonic for […]
Apr
Guarana Preferance!
A word to the wise, it’s long ago been determined that supplements containing ephedra can be risky in terms of cardiovascular health. So the smart thing to do is to find an organic supplement that is ephedra free. The most common use for such supplements is, of course, for an energy boost during weight loss. […]
Mar
Keep It Up!
I know, sometimes when we start a physical activity program, or a scheduled workout routine, we immediately feel like there’s no way we can “keep it up”! So, be aware. Don’t be hard on yourself or beat yourself up by pushing it. Do only what you can do each workout and allow your body to […]
Mar
Enjoy Your Activities!
Whenever we participate in physical activity, especially if we’re involved in regular workouts, not only do we get cardiovascular benefits, but we gain in energy and body muscle tone. But, it’s important not to overdo it! Muscle strains and pulls are quite possible, particularly if workouts are inconsistent. So be watchful and slowly build up […]