(Natural News) In tropical countries around the globe, coconut trees are dubbed the “tree of life” and for good reason. Each portion of the tree, from the coconuts up top to the roots at the bottom, are utilized and made into a number of healthful products. These include coconut milk, coconut oil and coconut butter.
Push-ups are the gold standard in bodyweight and at-home workouts. In fact, they probably deserve to be the go-to exercise from toddler to senior. They don’t require any special skills or genetic predisposition to be done at any level, they are adaptable to almost any situation, and they never let you down, get any easier or stop
Train your core to stabilize the spine and resist hyperextension for better performance and better posture. Here’s how. The core’s main purpose is to stabilize the spine while the outer extremities are in motion. It’s our base and our center of gravity. Training the core is a fundamental aspect of any good strength program. Your
In a past article, The Right Way To Lose Fat: What To Eat, we addressed the nutrition component of sensible fat loss. A lot was presented such as low carb/high protein, high carb/low fat, micronutrient values, and glycemic levels, but all signs pointed to creating a caloric deficit to optimally burn body fat. This article will highlight
Kettlebells are basically giant balls of metal with a handle on them. They trace their origins to Eastern Europe, the word girya (kettlebell) actually appears in a Russian distionary circa 1704(1). In fact, the popularity of kettlebells in the west, is largely attributed to Russian emigres Valery Fedorenko, a world champion in Kettlebell sport (Girevoy Sport), and Pavel
The one food you’re skipping may be one of the best health foods out there, and although you may not want reasons to eat more cabbage, you should seriously reconsider! Cabbage has been a staple food for many throughout history. Unfortunately, with the ever-growing vegetable options out there, cabbage is often shunned to the side.
Rough power could be the most neglected attribute in the gym besides skipping your warmup. People often think they don’t need to train power because they’re not an athlete. They think they got no need to dunk a basketball or to sack the quarterback. However, they would be wrong. What Is Power? Force and Acceleration determine
Diets and fitness advice are like the finger. You focus on the advice too much and you will miss the opportunity to achieve heavenly glory. And that, folks, is how you finally get Bruce Lee into an article and past the editors. But seriously, what the heck am I talking about? Weight Loss is Not
Who needs flaxseeds when you have chia seeds? The health benefits of chia seeds far outweigh perceived health benefits of any superfood on the market today. Unlike flax, chia seeds are actually absorbed by the body (if you ever eat whole flaxseed, your body can’t do anything with it, and it is highly probable that
If you’re looking to invest in your health by growing your own natural remedies and supplements, then why not consider growing a medicine herb garden? You can freeze, sun-dry, or dehydrate your herbs at years-end so that you have a constant (and free) supply of plants to help heal a variety of ailments or complaints.
