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Should You Do Cardio After Weight Training?

May 22, 2011April 20, 2019 by Cathe Friedrich

Cathe Friedrich

You want to get the most benefits from the time you spend at the gym - and most people wrestle with the question of whether to do weights before cardio or cardio before weights to maximize calorie burn and get more defined. Which is better? Is Lifting Weights Before Cardio…

A Little Licorice Is a Good Thing

May 22, 2011April 20, 2019 by Cathe Friedrich

Cathe Friedrich

Licorice has a sweet and delicious taste, which is why most people associate it with tasty candies. Yet licorice doesn't just taste great. It has also been used to treat various ailments and health conditions for thousands of years. Licorice is the root of a legume plant called Glycyrrhiza glabra.…

Keeping Sushi Healthy

May 22, 2011April 20, 2019 by Cathe Friedrich

Cathe Friedrich

Sushi is the perfect food: bite-size healthy morsels full of protein, good fats, and deliciousness. Or is it? Made with fish, seaweed, and rice, it's hard to believe sushi can be as unhealthy as it is healthy. While many sushi rolls are both nutritious and delicious, some "hidden" ingredients may…

Should You Go Green With Your Sunscreen?

May 22, 2011April 20, 2019 by Cathe Friedrich

Cathe Friedrich

It's more than just a passing trend. In recent years, the concern about the effects of toxic chemicals on our health and the environment has caused many companies to "go green" and start selling items that contain natural ingredients rather than potentially harmful chemicals. Some companies have always offered natural…

Exercise Bikes vs. Spin and Indoor Cycle Bikes: Choosing the Right One for Your Home Gym

May 15, 2011March 20, 2019 by Cathe Friedrich

Cathe Friedrich

Most fitness experts agree that riding a bicycle is one of the best cardiovascular and muscular endurance/strength exercises people can do to lose weight or improve their health. Are you someone who has longed to ride a bike but has been discouraged by inclement weather or safety concerns? A stationary…

How to Prevent Bloating After a Meal

May 15, 2011April 20, 2019 by Cathe Friedrich

Cathe Friedrich

Bloating after eating is an uncomfortable situation. Some people describe it as tummy tightness. Others describe it more graphically as the sensation of having "swallowed a big balloon". In some cases, bloating causes obvious abdominal distension and makes it hard to button a pair of pants. There are a variety…

How to Lower Blood Cholesterol Levels by Changing How You Eat

May 15, 2011April 20, 2019 by Cathe Friedrich

Cathe Friedrich

Not all cholesterol is bad. In fact, having high levels of one type of cholesterol called HDL cholesterol helps to protect against heart disease. Your body needs a small amount of cholesterol to keep cell membranes fluid - and for making hormones and bile acids. But too much of this…

Getting Your Kids to Eat Their Veggies

May 15, 2011April 20, 2019 by Cathe Friedrich

Cathe Friedrich

We've all seen them and we all have them... kids that won't touch the delicious vegetables you've loaded onto their plate. As parents, part of our job description is to make sure our children eat a healthy, balanced diet. But the kids, well, they don't care to make that job…

4 Common Causes of Water Retention and Water Weight Gain

May 15, 2011April 20, 2019 by Cathe Friedrich

Cathe Friedrich

Are you feeling puffy when you try to button your pants? That puffiness could mean you're retaining water, a common problem, particularly among females. Sometimes water retention is directly related to hormonal fluctuations. Women commonly retain water right before their menstrual period or during pregnancy. But there are other reasons…

Five Supplements That Reduce Blood Pressure Naturally

May 15, 2011March 20, 2019 by Cathe Friedrich

Cathe Friedrich

High blood pressure is a precursor to other problems including heart disease, stroke, and kidney disease. So, if your numbers are high, it's important to bring them down to prevent future problems. If you have hypertension, there's a chance you'll need medications to keep your blood pressure under control, but…