Are you waking up ok?
I saw this article from Aine Belton and stuck it up on my office wall for some inspiration. How many symptoms do you display? On my bad days I don’t even no if I notch up 2 or 3! I recommend reading over all 20 symptoms before starting your day and seeing where it takes…
Relieve those achy muscles
After a grueling workout, there’s a good chance you’re going to be feeling it (we’re talking sore thighs, tight calves). Relieve post-fitness aches by submerging your lower body in a cold bath (10-15 degrees celsius; you may have to throw some ice cubes in to get it cold enough) for 10 to 15 minutes. “Many…
Stock up on these
While there are heaps of good-for-you foods out there, some key ingredients make it a lot easier to meet your weight-loss goals. Next grocery store run, be sure to place these top three diet-friendly items in your cart: Balsamic vinegar (it adds a pop of low-cal flavor to veggies and salads), in-shell nuts (their protein…
Find the best fitness friend
A workout buddy is hugely helpful for keeping motivated, but it’s important to find someone who will inspire-not discourage. So make a list of all your exercise-loving friends, then see who fits this criteria, says Andrew Kastor, an ASICS running coach: Can your pal meet to exercise on a regular basis? Is she supportive (not…
Curb your sweet tooth
Got a late-night sugar craving that just won’t quit? “To satisfy your sweet tooth without pushing yourself over the calorie edge, even in the late night hours, think ‘fruit first,’” says Jackie Newgent, RD, author of The Big Green Cookbook. So resist that chocolate cake siren, and instead enjoy a sliced apple with a tablespoon of…
10 quick tips for computer eye strain relief
With all these technological super computer gadgets that we interface with every day of our lives, it should not be surprising that we get a few problems with our eyes. Depending on the nature of the work that we do, many of us have to use computers for more than 7 hours per day. In…
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