http://blog.fitnessguide101.com For Your Well-Being Tue, 28 Oct 2008 16:40:01 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en I hope this article from Patricia Zifferblatt from Better Life Institute is helpful in coping with a mild to moderate case of depression: “Extracts of St. Johns’ Wort are effective in reducing the symptoms of major depression, according to a new review in the prestigious Cochrane Systemic Review” the headlines ... http://blog.fitnessguide101.com/depression-2/ Well, the weather is getting cooler and that means the nasty cold, flu and allergies season is just around the corner.  Do you know the different between colds and allergies? Check Your Symptoms Symptoms of allergies and colds can be similar, but here's how to tell the difference: Colds Allergies Occurrence of symptoms Symptoms ... http://blog.fitnessguide101.com/colds-vs-allergies/ Joints pain any one? Consider these strategies to encourage joint health. Strength training. Weight-bearing exercise builds strong bone density and protects joints by strengthening the muscles that stabilize them. Combine strength training and low-impact activities such as swimming or water aerobics. Stretch. Regular stretching keeps joints, muscles and ... http://blog.fitnessguide101.com/joint-health/ I get the Hill Health magazine every other month or so. They have some helpful information in this issue and would like to share with my readers here. "Dash Diet A recent study suggests the DASH (Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension) diet - known to lower blood pressure and cholesterol- also ... http://blog.fitnessguide101.com/dash-diet/ Did you know the average kitchen sponge is saturated with mold, bacteria and yeast, giving food pathogens free range to roam on kitchen counter tops, dishes, small appliances and eventually enter your mouth, according to the USDA Department of Agricultural Research? The result is often downright distasteful – stomach ... http://blog.fitnessguide101.com/kitchen-sponge/ My sister made a delicious fruity salsa for our Labor Day picnic. This recipe is loaded with antioxidant like vitamin A, beta carotene, vitamin C and lycopene. Easy to make. 1 large mango or papaya, peeled, seeded, and diced 1 large tomato, diced 1/2 cup fresh chopped cilantro 1 medium ... http://blog.fitnessguide101.com/fruity-salsa/ From Doctor Chet Zelasko Fitness is an important part of a healthy lifestyle. Being fit means that you should have a certain level of muscular strength, muscular endurance, flexibility, body fat, and cardiovascular endurance. Let's define some of these terms: Muscular strength is an indication of how strong you are. In other ... http://blog.fitnessguide101.com/getting-a-stress-test/ Yes, calcium is the second most frequently sold supplement. Therefore, since so many people invest in calcium, let’s have a small discussion about the different sources of calcium and the best for you and your body. What is calcium? Calcium is an essential nutrient for all animal and plant life. Most ... http://blog.fitnessguide101.com/calcium-second-best-selling-supplement/ This is another myth that has some basis in fact. Walking burns more fat than running. The basis for this myth is the estimate of what kind of fuel a person uses while exercising. The muscles prefer glucose (sugar) as a fuel because it can burn it more efficiently than other fuels. ... http://blog.fitnessguide101.com/weight-loss-myth-walking-vs-running/ I got this article from my inbox and thought it was interesting and would like to share it with you. "From a reader: “I went to my dentist and he told me I needed special cleaning of my teeth in order to prevent heart disease. Is he right?” Answer: Your dentist is ... http://blog.fitnessguide101.com/links-between-gum-disease-and-heart-disease/