Exercise and Heart Rate When you begin an exercise program, it is important to understand your heart rate goals. Heart rate monitoring helps you keep track of how fast your heart is beating in a beats-per-minute (bpm) form. Knowing how fast your heart is beating during exercise can help you to pace yourself, so that […]

Quiz 1. Which of the following foods is not specifically linked to a reduced risk of heart disease? a. Garlic b. Oats c. Corn d. Grape juice e. Nuts 2. The fiber in which of the following foods will lead to a reduction of blood cholesterol? a. Whole-grain bread b. Brown rice c. Bran cereal […]

Fermented Foods Fermented food is extremely popular right now, and people are turning their home kitchens into science labs in an effort to improve their health via microbes. Fermentation is an ancient form of preservation. People following a ‘raw diet’ were the first to pick up on the idea, but it has become mainstream with […]

always-health.com According to doctors and health practitioners, one should try to do at least 30 minutes of exercise daily in order to achieve good health. Exercise not only keeps us fit but also reduces the risk of many fatal diseases such as blood pressure and heart stroke. Exercise can be any form of physical activity […]

Peter J. Schubbe, DC One of the more common causes of back injuries during the winter months is snow removal. Using the wrong body mechanics when shoveling snow can put undue stress on the lower back and lead to a painful muscle strain, or possibly more serious back injuries, such as a herniated disc or […]