Archive for August, 2009
6 Workout Mistakes that Slow Down Results
You huff and puff through cardio sessions, but that extra layer of flab just won't budge. Surprise: Your workout might be to blame. We talked to trainers and exercise physiologists across the country and discovered six surprising ways that well-intentioned fitness routines can put the brakes on weig
When “Thin” is NOT “In”
Weight Loss has become increasingly important as the many health risks of obesity continue to be revealed and made public knowledge. However, weight loss has developed a "dark side" that can be just as damagin as the obese condition that many of its enthusiats are trying to prevent. In an often d
Kolesterol boleh diwarisi
Kajian dapati pemendapan dalam salur darah boleh berlaku seawal usia dua tahun FAKTOR pemakanan yang tidak dikawal dan malas bersenam sememangnya diketahui antara menyumbang peningkatan kolesterol dalam darah. Bagaimanapun ada satu lagi penyebab, yang tidak boleh diubah tetapi masih boleh dic
Keep to the basics
The Council Responsible for Nutrition in the United States recommends a rational supplement programe. A QUICK question – out of 100 people you know, how many do you think keep to a diet that is adequate for good health? 10, 20, 90? Your guess is as good as mine. Suffice to say, the answe
Skin Nutrition Malaysia
I have been fortunate enough to have met Alice Teoh, founder of Emma Lizs salons, during my recent fitness workshop a couple weeks back. Alice’s company have exclusive distribution rights to Skin Nutrition in Malaysia and wanted me to try out the products for some possible future collaboration
Functional Fitness – Real Life Activity Work Out
One of the most talked about trend of today in health clubs and gymnasiums is functional fitness. You are up to speed on the bench press and a long and strenuous workout poses no problem. That is ‘gym’ life, but are you well prepared for ‘real’ life? You turn quickly to grab the coffee po
Bitter Sweet Relationship with Sweeteners
We all are well aware of the harmful impacts of sweeteners and yet we still can’t get enough of them. Remember in the folk story how Hansel and Gretel almost got eaten by the Witch because they just can’t get enough eating from the house made of cookies, chocolates, candies and clear sugar. B
How To Manage Your Body’s Embarrassing Problems
It often happens at the worst possible moment. You’ve always thought that you have full control of your bodily functions, but sometimes, your body just has a mind of its own. At those times when you need to be at your best, that’s when your body decides to embarrass you. From the simple
Men, What You Eat Makes A Difference In Your Health
As a man in middle age, have you ever wondered why you just don't feel as well as you did a few years back? What has happened to your health? As a health practitioner, I have noticed a big difference by middle age in a man who ate a lot of fresh fruits and vegetables
Health Terms Fact Sheet
This FAQ covers all the basic concepts you need to know as you read health articles. What are herbs? According to Webster’s dictionary, an herb is “a plant valued for its medicinal, savory or aromatic qualities.” In fact, a number of today’s synthetic pharmaceutical preparations are deri