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For thousands of years it has been prescribed by traditional healers in Brazil to treat a range of ailments from headaches and stomach pain to fever and flu. Now for the first time, researchers at Newcastle University have been able to scientifically prove the pain relieving properties of Hyptis crenata – otherwise known as Brazilian mint.
Fitness Tip: Heart Smart Training – Like the ever-mounting hits on tobacco, on the flip side, its nemesis, exercise, continues to attract a growing crowd. Reports by the American Heart Association and others in Club Business International, suggest that heart attack patients who exercise regularly had a 40 percent lower risk of death as well as a 50 percent reduction in succumbing to cardiovascular disease after five years, compared to those who didn’t. Brought to you by: All Natural Health and Fitness Club
The body mass index (BMI) has long been the yardstick in deciding who is at risk because of their weight. BMI is essentially a measure of density, identifying ‘under-’ and ‘over-weight’ risk groups. Recent studies however point towards a more sophisticated approach to the issue. In a recent article for F1000 Biology Reports, Manfred J Müller and colleagues at the University of Kiel in Germany explain how ‘functional’ body composition analysis (BCA) measures more of the variables that determine whether or not obesity is ‘benign’. Republished by Blog Post Promoter
A recent post in a New York Times health blog explores the role of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) in the treatment of fibromyalgia. According to Dr. Brent Bauer, director of the complementary and integrative medicine program at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minn., this research is exciting because fibromyalgia is such a vexing disease for both patient and practitioner since the disease has such a variety of symptoms yet is poorly understood and current treatment options are limited. Says Dr. Bauer, “As this research grows, it is increasingly possible to identify CAM therapies that have some evidence of efficacy and minimal risk that can be incorporated right along with the more conventional treatment recommendations.” Among the therapies he discusses are acupuncture and massage, integrated with more conventional treatment. So, for instance, a patient might take medication and combine it with a once a week massage; or receive acupuncture and also follow a gentle exercise program. Republished by Blog Post Promoter
Gluten Allergy, Celiac disease, or gluten-sensitive enteropathy, is an auto-immune disorder in the intestines, which is initiated by gluten, a protein found in various cereal grains. Thus, individuals with celiac disease should abide by a gluten-free diet. Be sure to study the gluten allergy symptoms and if you suspect gluten allergy contact your doctor. Where is Gluten Found? The principle resource of gluten in the food include wheat, rye, and barley. Oats may be accepted in very small amounts by some patients with celiac disease, even though those with severe disease usually don’t. Please click here for the full article… Republished by Blog Post Promoter
5 Surprising Things That Make You Leaner —————————————————————— Want to be leaner? Good deal… here’s 5 tips that will help you along… TIP 1 Starches, such as rice, potatoes, some veggies, oats, etc. are often considered “health foods.” While they can be healthy, they can also pack on stomach bodyfat like crazy if you overdo them. As you may know, my “Every Other Day Diet” System (EODD) actually encourages you to eat starches and even sweets several days a week to get rid of excess bodyweight: http://www.everyotherdaydiet.com <– go Well… how does THAT work? Simple: Timing is everything. And it takes a “weekly” approach to foods rather than a daily approach. This keeps your metabolism guessing. If your body cannot figure out what you’re up to, fatburning is that much more powerful. And you can get by with eating starches… at least a specific times on specific days. But if you’re not going to do EODD, then you’ll have to wing it. And the best way to wing it is to simply cut starches out entirely for 4-8 weeks. Then slowly add them back a few days per week. This is no where near as effective (or as fun) as the EODD method, but it will get you pointed in the right direction. TIP 2 Why diet-sodas? A recent study revealed that people who drank diet-sodas actually increased bodyfat when compared to those who drank sugar-sodas. What the… ?? Yep. Your body cannot be fooled by aspartame and chemicals. Sorry, but that’s the truth. Here’s a personal story: When I cut out the diet-sodas my bodyfat drops like a rock in a pond of clear water. And that’s what you need to be drinking: A quart of pure water per 50 lbs of bodyweight a day. Try mixing water with lemon and a bit of Stevia (an herbal sweetener) and make lemonade. It’s wonderful! TIP 3 It takes a special person to be hungry… and an even greater one to stay that way. I want you to stay hungry in two ways: In how you workout and literally… stay a bit hungry before you go to bed. Not “starving”… just a bit hungry. For your workouts, I have a great solution. If you pick up EODD you’ll get a limited shot at “7 Minute Body”… Jon Benson’s combination of “7 Minute Muscle” and “The 7 Minute In-Home Workout” in one book… and for more than half off… but that’s a very limited deal. Gotta have EODD… you’ll need them both… http://www.everyotherdaydiet.com <– go You see, progression — “forced” progression — is the best way to stay hungry. 7 Minute Body forces you to progress without thinking about it. Progression is built into the System. As far as staying hungry at night? Check with your doctor and if he/she okays it take 500mg of potassium and 1000mg of magnesium/calcium a few hours prior to bed. This helps with the hunger pangs. Also, keep hard-boiled eggs in the fridge. If you get really hungry, eat one with half the yolk (toss the other half.) It keeps you full for an hour at least. TIP 4 Hours and hours of cardio a day is not the answer. However, you can do “light” cardio (i.e. brisk walking, or riding the bike at 60% of your max) just to burn off calories. That’s okay… and personally I don’t find it that boring if I’m watching a TV show. It does not interfere with my main fatloss exercise (weight training… YES!) and it burns off about 400 calories an hour. What does work is early morning fasting cardio… but you only need 9-15 minutes. Jon Benson explains GXP (Modified) in the 7 Minute Body book, available only if you pick up EODD, and you can get it at more than half off: http://www.everyotherdaydiet.com <– go TIP 5 Raw veggies with your last meal and as a snack will really help your fatburning along. Try starting with red peppers because they’re sweet. You you’ll eat virtually every veggie raw at night without thinking about it. Give this a shot. The fatloss is well worth it. P.S. Jon is still giving away “Radical Fatloss Blueprint” along with EODD for a few more days. And I’m giving a lucky few the chance to pick up the Supplement-Kit that comes with Radical Fatloss for almost 100 bucks off… the video and details are here: http://www.everyotherdaydiet.com <– go Sorry… EODD Readers Only…. so pick it up today.
The following sample workout routine is an example of the types of workouts you can design for yourself with the tools available to you at All natural health and Fitness Club Sample Workout: Full Body Resistance Band Routine Do 2 to 3 sets of 12 to 15 reps of each exercise 1) Band Lunge
Preparation: Stand with your feet hip-width apart. Breathing: Breathe in as you take a step forward, breathe out as you return to start position. Execution: Take a large step forward and place the band under your arch. Both legs should be extended, feet parallel, with your leading foot flat. The heel of your back foot should be raised. Hold the handles of the band with an overhand grip and bring them up to shoulder level with your palms facing forward. Slowly, bend your knees and stop just before the knee of your back leg touches the floor. Pause and then extend your legs, pushing through the heel of the leading leg until you are back to start position. After completing all reps, switch legs and repeat. Comments: Keep your back as vertical as possible throughout the exercise. Take care that the knee of your leading leg remains in line with your ankle as you bend your knee. 2) Band Hip Leg Extension
Preparation: Begin on your hands and knees. Place the band in the arch of one of your feet and take hold of both handles with a palms-in grip and with the band inside your arms. Raise the knee you are working towards your chest, assuring that your back is completely straight. Breathing: Breathe in as you extend your leg backward and breathe out as you complete the extension and return to start position. Execution: Slowly, extend your hip and leg and push your foot directly behind you. Stop when your foot forms a straight line with your body at hip-height. Pause, flex your hip and bend your knee, bringing in back toward your chest and start position. Comments: Don’t forget to keep your abs tight throughout this range of motion. This will help to prevent your back from arching. 3) Band Lying Curl
Preparation: Attach the band to a sturdy object at floor level. Since you’ll only use one end of the band, make sure that the other end is secure. Attach the loose end to an ankle strap and place around the ankle of your starting leg. Lie on your stomach with the band coming from behind your feet. Both legs should be straight. Breathing: Breathe out as you bend your knee; breathe in as you straighten back to start position. Execution: Bend your starting leg at the knee until your heel is near your buttocks; pause and then slowly straighten your leg back to start position. After completing all reps, repeat with opposite leg. Comments: Keep your hips still and your knees together during the range of motion. 4) Band Calf Flex
Preparation: Both resistance bands should be placed over the toes of one foot. Stand with feet hip width apart, tighten your abs and stand tall. Breathing: Breathe out as you push your toes down, breathe in as you come back to start position. Execution: Grasp the middle of the band with an overhand grip; bring your hands up to chest level. Extend the leg with the band attached. It should be straight and off the ground. Keep your leg straight and push your toes down against the band. Imagine that you are pushing a brake pedal on a car. Pause and lift your toes back as far as possible and then back to neutral and in the start position. Comments: If you require more resistance, move your hands wider apart; place them closer together to decrease resistance. 5) Band Ultimate Tummy Trimmer
Preparation: Lie on your back and bend your knees and place your feet on the floor about hip-width apart. Place the resistance band across both arches and lift your feet towards the ceiling. Hold onto the ends of the band with your hands. Execution: Lift your upper body up so that your shoulder blades are just above the floor; inhale. Now, slowly lower your legs, exhaling and keeping your hands stationary stretching the band. Stop at the point that your lower back comes off the floor. Inhale as you rise to the starting position. 6) Band Side Bends
Preparation: Attach the band to a sturdy object at floor level. You’ll only need one end of the band, so take care that the other end is securely attached to the anchor point. Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart, keeping your abs tight. The band should come from the side you are working on. Grasp the handle with an overhand grip, hold your arm out straight and to the side at a 45-degree angle to your body. You should be feeling some resistance at this point. Breathing: Breathe out as you laterally flex away from the anchor point and breathe in as you return to start position. Execution: While holding your lower body still and your hips level, flex your midsection and lean away from the anchor point. Aim to touch your free hand on the side of your knee. Pause and straighten back up to standing position. After finishing all lateral bends, turn around and repeat for the other side. Comments: If you need more of a challenge step further away from the anchor point; if you need a bit less step closer to the anchor point. Brought to you by: All Natural Health and Fitness Club
Exercise Of The Day: Dumbbell Lying Extension
Preparation: Hold dumbbells (palms in) and lie on bench in good body alignment (abs tight, chest up, back straight) with feet in comfortable position. Position arms perpendicular to the floor. Execution: In a controlled motion, keeping upper arms perpendicular to the floor, bend elbows to lower dumbbells until forearms are approximately parallel to the floor. While maintaining the controlled motion, return dumbbells to starting position. Contract triceps fully, without compromising form. Do not allow muscle to relax before next repetition. Brought to you by: All Natural Health and Fitness Club
HOW SMART IS YOUR RIGHT FOOT? You have to try this please, it takes 2 seconds. I could not believe this!!! It is from an orthopedic surgeon …………. This will boggle your mind and you will keep you trying over and over again to see if you can outsmart your foot, but, you can’t. It’s pre-programmed in your brain! 1. Without anyone watching you (they will think you are GOOFY…….) and while sitting at your desk in front of your computer, lift your right foot off the floor and make clockwise circles. 2. Now, while doing this, draw the number ‘6′ in the air with your right hand. Your foot will change direction. I told you so!!! And there’s nothing you can do about it! You and I both know how stupid it is, but before the day is done you are going to try it again, if you’ve not already done so.. Send it to your friends to frustrate them too. Phil Republished by Blog Post Promoter
Fitness Tip: Don’t Give it All Back while Away – That vacation you’ve been planning or the business trip you can’t get out of can sometimes have a negative effect on diet and your fitness routine. In fact, sometimes it takes several days or a week to get back into the normal routine and feel like your self again. Although you’re away from home and it’s more difficult to follow your normal routine, you still shouldn’t go all out and blow all the progress you’ve made. Try to get a little exercise everyday and limit the high fat and high calorie foods. Brought to you by: All Natural Health and Fitness Club
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