Pilates exercises to prepare the body for a safe side plank

Here are some Pilates training tips and preparatory exercises to help keep your shoulders safe and develop strong core support for a successful side plank in an advanced Pilates mat workout. Because this exercise involves balancing the body laterally on one arm and one leg, the side plank exercise is an upper-intermediate or advanced level exercise, so sufficient preparation should […]

Not So Sweet: The average American consumes between 150 and 170 pounds of sugar each year

Tipping the sugar scales The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) reports that the average American consumes anywhere between 150 to 170 pounds of simple sugars, also known as refined sugars (this includes glucose, fructose, and sucrose) or simple carbohydrates, in one year! You may be thinking, “I don’t use that much.” Well, it’s also said that for every American […]

benefits of yogurt

Yogurt is a tasty and healthy treat. Yogurt has protein and calcium for building bones. It helps you lose weight and ward off a cold. The health benefits of yogurt are so remarkable that many health-conscious people make it a daily habit. Whether eaten as a meal or as a snack, yogurt offers you a host of nutritional benefits. It […]

Natural Remedies For Tinnitus: Stop Ringing In Your Ears And Restore Your Sanity

Tinnitus, often referred to as “ringing in the ears,” is a condition where there is a sensation of sound inside the ear without the presence of any external sound. The ringing can be constant or intermittent and of different intensity, and could well make you lose your sanity. Fortunately, there are several natural remedies for tinnitus that can help you […]