Posts Tagged ‘exercise’
The Miracle of Raw Milk and How it Cures
“Milk is one of the most easily digested and assimilated foods, containing ample amounts of substances required for the growth of tissues and organs and the repair of worn-out cells.” -Bernarr Macfadden The following is an exerpt from The Miracle of Milk published in 1924 by Bernarr Macfadden. The milk used was, in all cases,…
Read MoreThe Incredible, Edible Egg Yolk
Pastured, organic eggs are one of the most nutritious foods available, and contain all the protein, fat, vitamins and minerals that a baby bird needs in order to grow up strong enough to break out of its hard shell. “Egg consumption has been held up as one of the important factors we need to avoid…
Read MoreLaughter Shown To Work Better Than Pharmaceuticals And Affects The Body Like Exercise
A body of evidence shows that laughing not only works better than medication, but stimulates hormonal levels in ways similar to exercise. It’s no secret that laughter is good for you and, even when indulged in liberally, is gloriously free of side effects. Laughter is a simple stress reducer, a kind of natural Valium, but…
Read More7 Reasons to Stay Away from Crossfit
“Crossfit will get your ass in shape. There’s no question about it… So it must be said, right up front: Crossfit is a very, very good workout thing. That said, fuck Crossfit.” First of all let me just say that Crossfit is great. It’s great! Crossfit will get your ass in shape. There’s no question…
Read MoreTop 10 Injury Causing Machines in Gyms
A typical modern gym houses hundreds of individual pieces of exercise equipment, some of which appear purposefully designed to injure as many trainees as possible. Here are ten of the most dangerous exercise machines. Avoid these, and avoid any so-called personal trainer who recommends them. 1. Smith Machine A smith machine is just a bar built…
Read MoreWhy Natural Swimming Pools Are Awesome!
There is nothing like taking a cool dip in a pool to combat the hot summer sun. A swimming pool can be a great addition to your home but can be expensive and time consuming to maintain. Harsh chemicals like chlorine and cyanuric acid cause thousands of reported injuries each year. Natural swimming pools are…
Read MoreThe Science Behind Why Sitting Kills and Walking Heals
Most of us spend a large portion of our days in the seated position. With our busy modern lives commuting to work and then sitting at a desk all day it can be difficult to avoid. How bad is it for our health to sit for most of the day? Studies on Sitting and Health…
Read MoreYoga Mats Off-Gas 108 Different Toxic Chemicals
Lurking in your yoga mat is highly toxic chemicals which offgas and can be absorbed through inhalation. With increased interest in yoga also comes an increase in the numbers of PVC (Polyvinyl Chloride) yoga mats sold across the country. Completely at odds with the yoga philosophy of a healthy planet, PVC yoga mats off-gas some…
Read MoreDogs: Why Two Walks a Day on Leash is Not Enough
As backyards get smaller and dog-owners get busier, dogs are increasingly struggling to get the exercise they need to be healthy. Today we see about as many unhealthy dogs as humans, and in both cases one of the primary causes is likely a lack of movement and exercise. The fact is, a short walk on…
Read More6 Ways Exercise Makes You Smarter
If you think muscles are just for meatheads or gym rats think again! Did you know that just 30 minutes of exercise a day can make you a genius? Ok, you still might not become Einstein but you can get pretty close. Check out the 6 ways that working out can make you smarter: 1.…
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