A ketogenic diet, also known as the “keto diet,” is a diet that is high in fat and low on carbs. When it comes to diabetes, most diets consist of weight loss, as a result the idea of a high-fat diet helping control and ease diabetes symptoms might seem a little concerning. However, it can […]
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Glucomannan is a sugar made from the root of the konjac plant (Amorphophallus konjac). Glucomannan powder, capsules, and tablets are used as medicine. It is typically used for constipation, according to WebMD. “Research suggests that taking glucomannan by mouth can relieve constipation, in both children and adults; weight loss in both adults and children.” For […]
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All the buzz lately surrounds super seeds and how they can help boost a nutritional and well balanced, well rounded diet. When it comes to seeds like hemp, chia, and flax, everyone wants to know what the difference is and which one might be better based on personal nutritional needs. As it turns out, flax […]
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Click Here to Compare Pricing on the ProStretch Bi-Lateral Stretching System Key Features Bi-Lateral: The ProStretch Bi-Lateral Stretching System is a unique leg-stretching machine designed to stretch the lower leg muscles. It allows an easy and effective way to treat and prevent lower leg and foot injuries. The bi-lateral version allows you to vary your stretching […]
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Click Here to Compare Pricing on the Valor Fitness CA-27 Leg Stretch Machine Key Features Stretch Beyond 180 Degrees: The Valor Fitness CA-27 Leg Stretch Machine is a leg-stretching machine that is great for improving flexibility in the leg and hip areas. Like the Pro Leg Stretcher, the Valor Fitness CA-27 Leg Stretch Machine offers amazing […]
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Click Here to Compare Pricing on the Pro Leg Stretcher by TMAS Key Features Stretch Beyond 180 Degrees: The Pro Leg Stretcher is a leg-stretching machine that offers amazing stretching capabilities. With the ability to stretch beyond an 180-degree limit, you will get a superb workout for your hamstrings and easy way of improving their stretches. […]
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Click Here to Compare Pricing on the Nitrofit Limber Pro Stretch Machine Key Features Variation of Stretches: The Nitrofit Limber Pro Stretch Machine is a full-body stretching machine that offers an excellent variation in stretches that can be performed. This stretching machine comes with a useful illustrated placard on display, which featured nine different stretch exercises […]
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Click Here to Compare Pricing on the Precor 240i Commercial Series StretchTrainer Key Features Variations of Stretches: The Precor 240i Commercial Series StretchTrainer is a full-body stretching machine that allows for an excellent variation in stretch exercises. The useful instructional placard supplied shows you eight different stretches to target different muscle groups – lower back, hamstrings, […]
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If you care about your health and what you put into your body, chances are, you have heard a horror story or two about how aspartame or other artificial sweeteners can have a profound effect on your heath, and not for the better. Some claim that aspartame or artificial sweeteners like Splenda are linked to […]
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Cellulite is defined as persistent subcutaneous fat causing dimpling of the skin, especially on women’s hips and thighs. Some may know it as simply “cottage cheese” thighs or something to that affect. Regardless of what you call it, cellulite is the definitely undesirable and for most people, very difficult to eliminate or treat. According to […]
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Balance -or wobble- boards are flat platforms set on half-spheres that call for constant muscle engagement in order for users to balance on them. Using one can be more challenging than it first appears as they exercise numerous muscles to keep the human body aligned, not just the major muscle groups. The effort to stay […]
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For years, the argument over skim milk or full-fat dairy milk is still as heated as ever. Which one is best? Which has the most benefits? According to an article posted on TimeMagazine.com, “Whole Milk VS. Skim Milk,” even the latest dietary guidelines for Americans urge people to avoid the full-fat, and following this lead, […]
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The skin that covers our body and protects our muscles, bones and internal organs, is also the body’s largest organ in itself. The skin is responsible for sensation to temperature, pressure, and many other important functions within the body. Within the skin lies collagen, and collagen is known to make up the majority of the […]
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These days more and more people are turning to fitness exercises that are aimed at restoring balance and coordination: yoga, pilates and balance boards have gained popularity in recent years. The reason for this change is because equilibrium is the center of balance that is vital for almost every activity that you do. Balance boards […]
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Balance boards have been around for a long time and are still a hot commodity in 2016 due to their variety of uses ranging from water sports training, ankle rehab, or just adding a boost to your resistance training workout. But one key problem with the market is the number of different board types to […]
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For decades specialists have been teaching about the benefits of inversion therapy. According to medical experience, inversion therapy has been proven to be beneficial in order to counteract the effects of gravity on the human body. For example, numerous physical therapists recommend this type of therapy because it provides traction force that can successfully decompress […]
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Balance boards have been found to be very useful workout devices. Used to improve one’s sense of proprioception and enhance overall balance, these boards are becoming more and more popular these days. However, although seemingly identical, not all balance boards are the same. Differences can be found in design, materials and even quality. Because of […]
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A lot has been said about the benefits of back decompression. For one thing, specialists worldwide agree that spinal surgery can actually be prevented provided patients undergo the right type of back therapy on a regular basis. Since a session with a chiropractor can cost as much as $100, more and more people are turning […]
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A lot has been said about the benefits of using a wooden balance board. Also known as wobble boards, these items are set on rollers or on a point. Since the board pivots on an axis, it can move on different planes. When a person stands on the wobble board, the balance and strength of […]
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Maintaining balance is perhaps one of the most challenging of all physical abilities. However, recent research suggests that including more workout sessions that involve improving balance is highly recommendable for individuals of all ages. Wobble boards or balance boards have been found to enhance one’s sense of proprioception by providing further muscle strength, improved coordination […]
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Ever since wooden balance boards became popular, more and more people have turned to these devices looking to improve their ability to balance and to strengthen their core muscles, too. Wobbly boards are useful instruments that can help users achieve goals in areas where other fitness equipment have proved to be insufficient, by uniquely challenging […]
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Going vegan has been known to have its fair share of benefits. Choosing to go vegan with a plant based diet is a decision that more and more people are making. Whether you’re an athlete, have religious convictions that call for a vegan diet, have concerns about the use of antibiotics and hormones used when […]
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Back pain is one of the most common reasons for visits to the doctor’s office, outnumbered only by respiratory infections and it is also the second most common reason for missed work. Specialists estimate that as much as 80% of the population will experience back problems at some time in their lives. So far, it […]
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Each year thousands of Americans spend hours looking for different ways to relieve their back pains. Except for those who are suffering from a specific medical condition, most people will experiment back pain for unknown reasons. It is a well-known fact that both physical therapy and chiropractic sessions help to relieve this pain. However, these […]
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Inversion therapies have been an integral part for back pain relief for centuries. From yoga to different schools of physical therapies, the benefits of turning upside down have been largely discussed. Research suggests that when patients invert, the spine is decompressed. Undergoing this process on a regular basis has been found to be beneficial, not […]
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According to the American Physical Therapy Association, seven out of ten Americans have reported some form of back pain over the past few years. Even when the development of the latest technologies has made it possible for patients to have access to newer and more efficient therapies, chronic back pain is still a major matter […]
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If you are all about that healthy lifestyle and are doing everything humanly possible to make your body change for the better, throughout your journey you may have run into several questions on how to optimize your body’s potential, as well as your own potential. We all aspire to have that perfect beach body, and […]
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Back pain is one of the most common ailments of this age and lumbar discomfort seems to rank first on the list of chronic conditions. Specialists worldwide have referred to wide number of possible treatments that can help relieve back pain, most of which require costly chiropractic sessions or physical therapies. Nonetheless, there is a […]
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According to the American Chiropractic Association, the main reason why patients consult a chiropractor in the first place is lower back pain. Even when these health professionals do much more than just offer pain relief, most people will begin consultation for this reason. Because of time or monetary concerns, it is sometimes challenging to fit […]
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It has become a well-known fact that inversion therapies can provide a wide number of benefits to those who practice it on a regular basis. For this end, inversion tables have been found to be not only useful, but also practical and affordable. However, when it comes to looking for the appropriate device, some users […]
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Back and muscular pain are very often symptoms of further underlying conditions. Apart from the obvious and very necessary medical treatments, other types of physical therapies may be needed to help alleviate the discomfort caused by those symptoms. Many specialists have recommended inversion therapies as a suitable alternative for those patients who wish to alleviate […]
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A lot has been said about the benefits of inversion therapy and its positive effects on common back conditions. Likewise, it is a well-known fact that heat has been known to help relieve pain located in the lumbar area. So far, each type of treatment had to be sought independently as finding an all-in-one device […]
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Inversion tables are the most common devices people use to hang upside down. Albeit controversial, inversion therapies have been found to be beneficial to treat a wide number of physical conditions such as chronic back pains or frequent muscle pulls. Nonetheless, when it comes to picking the right inversion table for each case, most potential […]
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Click Here to Compare Pricing on the Valeo 6-inch VLP Performance Low Profile Powerlifting Belt Weight lifting belts are commonly used by avid weight lifters all around the world. These belts are a weight lifter’s best friend in terms of safety and stability. The idea of wearing a weight lifting belt comes down to the concept […]
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Click Here to Compare Pricing on the Genuine Leather Pro Weight Lifting Belt by Dark Iron Fitness A weightlifting belt is not an accessory as common as one would expect for weightlifters. With that being said, these belts can be necessary and/or useful for anyone. A weight lifting belt is a very useful tool and […]
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Do smoothie cleanses really work? That’s probably the biggest question on everyone’s mind who has seen or heard about the latest “rapid weight loss” trend sweeping social media outlets. Green smoothies, purple smoothies, orange smoothies, and red smoothies, they all look deliciously appetizing like a trip to Jamba Juice on your lunch break, and the […]
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To us humans, algae is something we think of as weird textured, green goop that forms in the bottom of a pond. In reality, it is so much more than that. Algae is a group of microorganisms that use carbon dioxide, sunlight and the minerals in water in order to sustain their life. Algae can form […]
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