4 Ways to do Salsa Dance Workouts
1. Hot Salsa at Home Latin dance has become a favorite lifestyle activity and is a great way to stay in shape. Get the long and lean look of a dancer while also keeping your body fit with cardio workouts….
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Ways to Burn Fat Fast & Lose Weight
December 17, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
The only way to lose weight is to burn more calories than you consume. Exercise increases calorie burn, and improves cardiovascular health. A combination of exercise and diet modification makes for faster weight loss than just dieting alone. Quick ways…
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The Cardio Benefits of Kickboxing
If you want to learn basic martial art techniques and get a total body cardio workout at the same time, kickboxing is the way to do it. While kickboxing is best known as a full-contact competitive sport, with varying styles…
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Side Effects of Flaxseed Capsules
December 17, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Flaxseed is an herb that has been used since ancient Egyptian times as a nutritional and medicinal supplement, according to the University of Maryland Medical Center (UMMC). Flaxseed has been used throughout history as a laxative due to its high…
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3 Ways to Lose Weight With TrimSpa
December 17, 2013 Diet & Nutrition
1. Suppress Your Appetite TrimSpa is a diet pill that has had massive marketing and is available in different formulas. TrimSpa has Hoodia as an ingredient. Hoodia is an effective weight loss herb from Africa. TrimSpa with hoodia acts as…
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Signs a Girlfriend Is Cheating
Late nights at the office, mysterious telephone calls and suspicious expenditures can be signs that your girlfriend is cheating on you. Cheaters may not admit to infidelity if confronted, leaving you feeling confused and angry. Looking for the signs of…
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Abdominal Roller Exercises
An abdominal roller is a low-tech piece of exercise equipment that consists of a metal frame that cradles your arms and upper body while you perform crunches. Though not as effective for toning core muscles as crunches on a stability…
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Horsetail Herb Benefits
December 17, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
You’ll frequently see horsetail used in Europe as a diuretic and to treat minor wounds or burns. The herb has high amounts of silicon, which may make it useful for strengthening bones. The concentration is so high, in fact, that…
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3 Ways to Teach Salsa Workouts
1. Keep Moving to the Beat When You Teach Salsa Workouts The benefits of salsa workouts are many. With or without a dance partner, not only is salsa a great form of exercise but also it provides relaxation, stress reduction…
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Golf Ball Distance Vs. Club Used for Shot
Overview The best golfers pay somebody to help them make the decision, so you know choosing the right golf club can’t be an easy task. But if you eavesdrop on a professional golfer’s conversations with his caddie, you’ll overhear that…
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Exercise & Low Blood Pressure
December 17, 2013 Senior Health
Overview High blood pressure puts people at risk for serious cardiovascular problems including a heart attack. While less common, some people have blood pressure that is too low. This can result in dizziness, fainting, blurred vision and nausea, according to…
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Chinese Herbs for Body Dampness
Body dampness is a moist condition in the body stemming from either environmental factors or diet, according to Paul Pitchford, author of “Healing with Whole Foods.” Symptoms include digestive issues, arthritis, fatigue and feelings of sluggishness. Although dietary patterns can…
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3 Ways to Learn Basic Climbing Knots
1. Line up and Pick a Number Take a rock climbing class. Most climbing gyms, some athletic clubs and a number of universities have climbing programs that cater to beginners. This is a great way to learn basic knots in…
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Gym Workouts for Men
Men go to the gym for many reasons, two of which are to get in shape or to put on muscle. Both objectives are completed through the same action of lifting weights. Building lean muscle increases the metabolism which burns…
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Exercises for My Stomach & Hips
The most effective exercises for your stomach and hips work multiple muscle groups. The stomach muscles include a long, central band known as the rectus abdominis, and those on the sides of your ribcage called the obliques. Hip muscles are…
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Rounded Shoulder Exercises
Rounded shoulders are caused by a tightness of the chest muscle which creates a pull on the shoulders. This pull also stretches and lengthens the opposing back muscles, making them weaker. To prevent this from occurring, the “NASM Essentials of…
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3 Ways to Do Kriya Yoga
1. Practice at Home Kriya yoga is a technique that focuses on the breath. The core concept of Kriya yoga is that by controlling the breath, you control yourself. This school of yoga was created for the average person, with…
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Muira Puama Facts
Overview Muira puama is a small woody shrub indigenous to the Amazon rainforest that produces flowers with a fragrance similar to jasmine. Historically, various parts of the tree have been used medicinally to treat a variety of conditions, including rheumatism,…
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Non-Drug Options for ADHD
December 17, 2013 Children's Health
ADHD, or attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, always appears in childhood. There is no cure, so many teens and adults continue to struggle with the symptoms, especially if they haven’t received effective treatment. Some children, teens and adults with this disorder don’t…
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Rappelling Tips
Whether your rappelling off a high desert tower, an icy mountain peak or just off the local crags, good technique will make your rappelling safe, fast and easy every time. According to Climbinglife.com, all climbers should have a few techniques…
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Mats for Floor Exercises
Mats for floor exercises help fitness enthusiasts be safe and comfortable when working out. Various types of exercise mats can be found in homes, gyms and fitness studios. A person’s style of exercise usually dictates the kind of mat that…
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Natural Home Remedies for Clear Skin
Unless a person has a serious condition that requires medicated treatments, the most effective way to get clear skin is to use natural home remedies. According to the book “Jude’s Herbal Home Remedies,” natural remedies are great for skin because…
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Aloe Vera Juice and Digestion
December 17, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Overview Aloe vera is a plant grown in tropical and subtropical areas like the Caribbean, South Africa and Latin America. The plant is a succulent, which means the leaves can hold large amounts of water. Aloe vera juice–also referred to…
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Uses for Recycled Rubber
Each year in the United States, consumers throw away over 250 million used tires, according to the Rubber Manufacturers Association. With an estimated rate of decomposition of 80 years in a landfill, tires could present an enormous disposal problem if…
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Common Horsetail
December 17, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Overview About 400 million years ago, stands of giant horsetail plants, as tall as trees, grew in the lush primeval forests where dinosaurs walked. Today, horsetails are much smaller, but are otherwise very much like their prehistoric ancestors. Related to…
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Best 3-Man Tents
A three-man tent is an extremely versatile piece of equipment. True to its name, it can provide a wilderness home to three weary campers. However, it is also useful for two campers who want a tent with more space than…
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Healthiest Meal Replacement Bars
December 17, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Meal replacement bars are quick, convenient meal substitutes. Individuals who wish to manage their weight by controlling calories or people too busy to prepare a meal eat them. While they do not provide all of the benefits of a balanced…
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3 Ways to Benefit From Kundalini Yoga
1. Physical Awakening Kundalini yoga is a powerful yoga practice that was developed thousands of years ago. It is the oldest and original form of yoga. Kundalini refers to energy that lies dormant within all beings. According to the practice,…
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How to Lose Weight Through Ketosis
December 17, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Overview People will do almost anything to lose weight. From the cabbage soup diet to cleansing and detoxing fasts, there are a lot of different diets out there. One way of losing weight is dieting so that the body purposely…
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Problems with Silicone Breast Implants
December 17, 2013 Skincare and Beauty
Silicone breast implants are not guaranteed to last a woman’s lifetime, and a variety of problems are associated with the implants, according to the Mayo Clinic. Silicone breast implants are currently approved by the FDA for women age 22 and…
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