Hula Hoop Your Way To A Happier Healthier You!

I have a super fun idea to keep you healthy and happy through the holidays.

It's simple. Hula Hoop.

So why Hula Hoop? Because the idea is silly and it makes me laugh... plus, it WORKS!

A while back a doctor of mine told me if you do what you enjoy to stay in shape you'll stick with it.

Not feeling particularly athletic at the time, I had to really think about what it was I enjoyed.

The Emotional and Mental Effects of Childhood Obesity

It is no secret that waistlines are getting larger and larger by the year. While health experts have long been alarmed at the number of adults that suffer from this disorder, they are shocked at the number of children that suffer from childhood obesity due to bad eating habits. Curbing the epidemic has widespread implications, and organizations across the world are working to restore the balance of health.

Causes of Obesity

There are many theories about what causes obesity in adults and children. Some theorize that aggressive marketing by fast food companies have created brand loyal children that grow up on fatty and unhealthy foods and continue the trend into adulthood. Despite the dangers of foods that are high in saturated fats, calories and sugar, marketing messages for fast food still saturate the airwaves and the Internet.

4 Foods To Never Eat For Breakfast

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Overlooked Strength Training Exercises That Help Older Adults Can Prevent Falls

So you're exercising regularly but are you hitting all the muscles that contribute to better posture, strength, balance, and mobility? Some of those small ones shouldn't be neglected. Fear of falling is something older adults worry about but a recent study shows there's a reason for middle-aged women to worry too.

The majority of falls occurs in adults 65 and older. Women account for 67% of falls and a study published in the National Strength and Conditioning Journal September 2013 finds that a weak soles muscle was the common denominator in those who experienced a fall.

Do You Need Relief From Stress

Amazingly, there are still a number of people who are unaware that they’re already stressed out and need relief from it as soon as possible. Or rather, there are some who refuse to acknowledge that they badly need relief from stress.

If you’re unsure about this as well, let us give you some examples of symptoms that are commonly associated with stress:

Workaholics who make overtime work seem like a regular part of the job are usually bothered with insomnia and muscle aches because they’ve upset their biological clock and they have no time at all for badly needed exercise. If this describes you, then yes, you are already experiencing stress and you need relief from it right away.

Interesting Ingredients Found in Healthy Drinks

There are a growing number of beverages which advertise themselves as healthy drinks. Looking at some of the ingredients included in these beverages most people will find quite a shock. While there is no arguing the ingredients are incredibly healthy, they simply aren't items typically associated with beverages.

One such ingredient found in healthy drinks is kudzu. Kudzu is a plant that has traditionally been used in Chinese medicine to treat a variety of issues. It has shown to include a number of useful isoflavones which provide anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial properties. It is also been shown to be beneficial in treating migraine and cluster headaches. This particular item is most well-known as a food rather than a healthy drink ingredient because the roots contain a healthy starch and the flowers are often used to make jellies.

History of Chinese Food

1) The History of Chinese Cuisine

Though it possesses an engaging history that spans over 5000 years, Chinese culinary history only began to be documented during the 5th Century B.C. and evolved across several dynastic periods including the Han, Tang, Song, Yuan, Ming and Qing dynasties. Imperial oversight played an important role in the development of culinary trends. A cook's work was set to strict culinary rules determined by the emperor and senior officials. China's varied regional, climatic and cultural influences saw the development of vegetarian and non-vegetarian dishes with exclusions that followed the availability or religious significance of certain ingredients. Over the last 2000 years, Chinese cooking saw the development of strong culinary differences across the banks of the Yangtze River. European travellers brought with them dairy products, a class of products rarely found in historical culinary records. The blurring of cultural and geographic lines led to the development of regional cuisines and the 'Four Schools' and 'Eight Schools' of this cuisine as well as several dietary trends. Today, we know these as 'cleansing' or 'balanced' diets. Ancient Chinese cookbooks list nearly 200 distinct vegetables and over 100 types of meat that featured on imperial and common menus throughout the country. Through all these cultural, religious and imperial upheavals, the core philosophy of this cuisine has been moderation, balance and harmony.