Archives for April 2011

How to Maintain Healthy Knees: Myths Exposed & Truths Revealed

Recent findings have shown that techniques previously believed to help prevent injuries to knees and other muscles may not be as affective as once thought. Recently, a study tested the theory that pre-running warm-up stretches can help prevent injury. The results were surprising; while gentle warm-up exercises and more dynamic stretches weren’t included, the study […]

A Healthy Diet is the Key to Maintaining a Healthy Immune System

Any kind of diet will be more successful if people focus on the foods that they can have instead of the ones they cannot. Fruits, vegetables, fish, whole grains, and healthy fats are essential for a healthy diet that maintains a healthy immune system. Olive oil, beans, nuts, legumes, seeds, herbs and spices are all […]

Diet to Maintain a Healthy Digestive System

Beneficial bacteria is crucial to good digestion. Of course, we need to stay away from harmful bacteria, but good bacteria is necessary. Most of us aren’t getting nearly enough beneficial bacteria, which leads to bad digestion, allergies, and other health issues. The bacteria in our guts make up most of our immune systems. In a […]