Intense activity changes can leave you feeling tired. Image Credit: pojoslaw/iStock/Getty Images There are many reasons why you would suddenly change your diet or exercise routine. Maybe your work hours have changed and you have more time available. Or maybe you have a specific goal in mind, such as losing weight, and are making immediate changes to achieve that goal. Whatever the reason, a sudden change will cause your body to react accordingly....
Taking a protein shake after a workout might be better. Image Credit: belchonock/iStock/GettyImages With so much conflicting advice, figuring out the proper nutrition for exercise is hard: Do you drink a protein shake before or after a workout? Do you even need one? There’s no “right” or “wrong” way, but research shows that drinking a shake afterward may be better than a dose of pre-workout protein. Advertisement But it's not just about when you're having your protein shake....
Yohimbe has traditional uses for sexual enhancement. Image Credit: Miguel Dieterich/iStock/Getty Images Pausinystalia yohimbe tree bark contains an active chemical known as yohimbine. Yohimbine hydrochloride is sold as a prescription drug, while yohimbe bark extract is available over the counter in health food stores. Most research on dosages has focused on the prescription product. Although the bark extract has much lower amounts of yohimbine than the prescription drug does, the active chemical is associated with numerous side effects....
Wrestler putting on shoes Image Credit: nickp37/iStock/Getty Images Boxing shoes and wrestling shoes are similar. They are both lightweight, form-fitting, boot-like shoes made for sports that rely of fast footwork and traction. The differences lie in subtle, specific designs that make each shoe appropriate for its sport. Advertisement History According to martial arts historian Dave Coffman, organized sport boxing predates organized sport wrestling by 150 years. The ancient Greeks wrestled long before the first boxer stepped into a ring....
A serving of Baileys Irish Cream contains 327 calories, 13.5 grams of alcohol, 25 grams of carbohydrates and 20 grams of sucrose. Image Credit: Denis_Vermenko/iStock/Getty Images Baileys Irish Cream is a popular liqueur made with cream, Irish whiskey and chocolate. As far as alcohol goes, the calories in Baileys are quite high, especially when compared to pure whiskey. Baileys is more like a dessert in terms of nutrition. Advertisement Tip A serving of Baileys Irish Cream contains 327 calories, 13....
You need a lot of hip and knee mobility to be able to sit cross-legged. Image Credit: Westend61/Westend61/GettyImages Ever tried to sit cross-legged and found it a lot more challenging than you did as a kid? That’s because, after decades of being less active and sitting all day, both your hips and knees become stiffer, limiting your range of motion, says Sarah Duvall, DPT, physical therapist and founder of Core Exercise Solutions....
There can be several reasons to feel dizzy while exercising. Image Credit: AntonioGuillem/iStock/Getty Images There are a few reasons why you might become dizzy during a workout. Dizziness during exercise can be harmless, or it can be an indicator of something more serious. If you are experiencing dizziness when working out, it’s essential to know the signs of possible health risks. Advertisement Tip Feeling dizzy when working out can be harmless or it could be a sign of something more serious....
Working out on an elliptical machine has its disadvantages. The differences in exercise machines can be vast. Many focus on certain parts of the body and work just those areas. The elliptical trainer is one that, if used properly, can provide an intense workout. The results depend on you, however. The elliptical contains other disadvantages that may prohibit the full use of your body and prevent you from maximizing your workout....
Consider working out in the water if you have overweight to help relieve stress on your joints. Image Credit: Luis Alvarez/DigitalVision/GettyImages The health risks of obesity can’t be taken lightly, but there are a lot of questions when it comes to losing weight. For example, if you weigh 300 pounds, how many calories should you eat to lose weight? Finding the answer may feel overwhelming, but you don’t need a trendy diet to lose the pounds....
Cold sores are a common condition. Image Credit: Digital Vision./Photodisc/Getty Images Lysine is an amino acid commonly taken as a dietary supplement. Taking one to three grams of lysine per day orally may help reduce herpes outbreaks such as cold sores, according to the University of Maryland Medical Center. Lysine paste is a common home remedy used to treat active cold sore outbreaks. Clinical data showing the effectiveness of topical lysine paste are lacking....
Baking chicken tenders in foil takes less than half an hour. Image Credit: Tomsmith585/iStock/GettyImages Love chicken tenders but you’re trying to eat clean? Consider baking chicken tenders in foil to cut calories. Baking is a lot healthier than frying and can significantly reduce the amount of fat and bad carbs. Advertisement Tip Baking chicken tenders in foil takes less than half an hour. Cook them at 350 degrees Fahrenheit or higher until their internal temperature reaches 165 F....
Eat smaller meals to help reduce fullness. Image Credit: SStajic/iStock/GettyImages If you feel full all the time, you might be experiencing the early satiety caused by your stomach being slow to empty. Perhaps you can’t eat a full meal, or you feel full soon after beginning to eat. Learning more about this condition will help you make wise eating choices. Advertisement Read more: What Does It Mean if You Don't Feel Full After a Meal?...
How to Reduce Hip Muscles Image Credit: VeraOsco/iStock/GettyImages Hips support your pelvis as your walk and run, providing an essential daily function. They also give you a curvy physique, but extra-large hips may make you feel bulky, rather than sexy and strong. Usually, large hips are a result of extra fat. If you’re sure, however, that it’s muscle that’s making you wide, you may be able to reduce it slightly....
A baoding ball on a wooden table. Image Credit: Ramonespelt/iStock/Getty Images Baoding balls are a Chinese invention designed to help relieve stress while building finger dexterity and wrist and forearm strength. Known also as Chinese therapy balls or harmony balls, these relaxation tools are portable and relatively easy to use. Starting with simple techniques lets you build up to more advanced moves. Advertisement Step 1 Choose a set of Baoding balls that fits your hand and experience level....
Beyond tweaking your diet, you can lower your LDL level with regular exercise. Image Credit: bymuratdeniz/E+/GettyImages Getting blocked is no bueno — whether you’re talking about social media or your arteries. But you can prevent the latter and protect your heart by keeping “bad” (LDL) cholesterol in check. Learn what causes high LDL and how to combat it with a low cholesterol diet and other lifestyle changes. Advertisement Read more: What Is Cholesterol and Why Does Your Body Need It to Function Properly?...
Vinegar and oil in a bottle. Image Credit: emregologlu/iStock/Getty Images Vinegar owes its pungent odor and sour flavor to acetic acid, a compound with numerous potential health benefits. As a result, drinking small amounts of vinegar, either plain or mixed with water, can be good for you. Often used as a flavor enhancer or food preservative, vinegar is sometimes touted as a cleaning agent or disinfectant. Vinegar contains 3 calories per tablespoon and only negligible amounts of any nutrients....
Close-up of feet and legs. Image Credit: Trinette Reed/Blend Images/Getty Images Abnormal levels of potassium in the body can result in sensory loss. Sometimes referred to as paresthesias, this numb or tingling sensation is usually isolated to the fingers, toes, hands or feet, but it may radiate out into other areas of the body including the arms and legs. Potassium is essential to the function of your nerves, so declining levels can affect the electrical impulses passed from the skin and muscles to the spinal cord and brain, leading to a loss of sensation along the outer extremities....
A skinless chicken breast on a plate. Image Credit: margouillatphotos/iStock/Getty Images Many omnivorous diets include chicken and fish. Chicken breasts and tuna steaks both provide a relatively mild flavor, and make for excellent entrees consumed on their own, or as an additive or topper to stir fries, casseroles and salads. Both foods also provide a number of nutrients, though skinless chicken breast and tuna steak differ in they amounts of different nutrients they contain....
Close-up of a pile of almonds. Image Credit: moodboard/moodboard/Getty Images Although almond butter is made from almonds, there are several nutritional differences between the two food products. Almond butter typically contains a number of added ingredients, including oil to improve texture and consistency, which alters the nutrition. However, the nutritional differences between almonds and almond butter are small, and unless you have strict dietary restrictions, such differences are insignificant. Check nutrition facts when available, as such characteristics may vary between brands....
Online nutrition training can be a convenient way to gain knowledge of nutrition. Image Credit: View Stock/View Stock/Getty Images Making the decision to further your education is one that should benefit you personally or your career. As we try to balance family and work, fitting in time to go to school is difficult. Online courses offer students the opportunity to gain knowledge without time constraints and the need go to a classroom setting....
