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Garlic is arguably one of the best known alternative remedies to be used even today. That said, alternative remedies have often gotten a bad reputation over the years, seen as treatments without any real scientific backing. As you’re going to discover, however, garlic is different. A large number of peer-reviewed scientific studies have shown that… [Read More]
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When most people think about fitness, they consider either gaining muscle mass and becoming stronger or losing fat and getting ripped. Both of these physical attributes are appealing as humans all want to look more attractive and have better options when it comes to mates. However, we are all missing out on one of the… [Read More]
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Did a vacation disrupt your running routine? Or maybe an injury has kept you sidelined and then you never got back in the groove? We have all been there. Times when your regular exercise time has been shot by the unexpected. And getting back into the running habit after taking a couple weeks’ break, or… [Read More]
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Are you tired of paying a lot of money for a workout at the gym? The cost of joining a gym, buying fitness gear, and eating healthy food can be costly. Exercising at home can help to save money. However, finding the right deals on equipment can be challenging but crucial to saving a lot… [Read More]
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If you want to get pregnant, you might have already heard that there’s nothing to worry about unless you’ve been trying for a year unsuccessfully. But once you are ready to bring a baby into your life, patience is a virtue not many of us have! If you have decided on your own or with… [Read More]
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What Causes Blackheads? Blackhead are actually the very first stage acne. They appear just under the skin as a black or even yellow spot. They form in the pores near the sebaceous glands. (See Figure 1)It is most common in the adolescent years, but they can occur at any time of life. Figure 1: Blackheads… [Read More]
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How does protein powder work for weight loss? Protein is considered the “building block” of the body and is vital for many functions. Protein powders can be either 100% protein made from soy, whey (milk protein) or casein (milk protein). Some protein powders do contain added fats, vitamins and other nutrients. Protein helps fuel the… [Read More]
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What is “getting ripped”? The term “getting ripped” is a bodybuilding term referring to the loss of body fat and building up of muscle tissue to increase muscle definition. Losing excess body fat actually helps to define muscles and increase density and strength in the body. There also has to be a balance of weight… [Read More]
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Ayurveda, a traditional Indian medicinal treatment, is considered an alternative medicine in the Western world. Influenced heavily by Hinduism and Buddhism, ayurveda works to achieve balance and moderation in all things, including sexual intercourse, exercise, eating, and sleeping. The Sanskrit for ayurveda translates to the “science of life.” Ayurvedic treatments for ailments include plant-based medicines… [Read More]
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Hernia in general is the protrusion of the body tissue through a wall cavity in which it is contained. Ventral hernia is one of the common forms of hernia from which people suffer. In this condition, the wall of the abdominal cavity protrudes, which results in the bulging of the abdominal wall. Muscles and body… [Read More]