Archive for October, 2009
October 30th, 2009 -- Posted in Fitness, Natural Remedies |
Tai chi, taken as an exercise, can bring arthritis pain relief to the knees. Tai chi was developed in China as a form of self-defense around 2,000 years ago.
It features slow, rhythmic movements to increase strength, flexibility and balance. It requires just 20 minutes a day of the slow, dance-like movements of tai chi to create balance, flexibility and calmness. And, continue reading »
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October 26th, 2009 -- Posted in Natural Beauty |
You can easily make the one-stop beauty shop in the kitchen of your home. I bet you have in your kitchen right now the ingredients to make several homemade facials.
Homemade recipes for facials have been popular for ages. Beauty recipes were used by women in Ancient Egypt and Greece.
Most women swear by fruit facials. Some do it to look younger, while others just like the way their skin feels when they’re done. Fruit facials work great when you choose a fruit that is right for your skin type. And, thanks to the power of the web, finding that out is not difficult. And, continue reading »
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October 19th, 2009 -- Posted in Fitness |
When was the last time you used jump rope? Now it’s probably the time to jump off some extra weight with it.
Jumping rope is one of the best forms of exercise. It burns a lot of calories, is easy and fun, and can be done at home without expensive equipment.
Jumping rope torches as many calories as running. It won’t put your knees under stress and will loosen up your shoulders.
Have you ever wondered how Michelle Obama got such shapely shoulders? And,
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October 14th, 2009 -- Posted in Healthy Eating |
There’s nothing like a hearty, fragrant helping of chives to flavor cheeses, fish, sauces, and egg dishes.
The ancient Chinese used chives as far back as 3000 BC. It is thought they originate in Siberia and the temperate regions of Southeast Asia.
Marco Polo is credited with bringing the hardy perennial chives, Allium shoenoprasum, to Italy from the Orient. Roman armies brought them along on their many conquests across Europe. And, continue reading »
October 5th, 2009 -- Posted in Fitness, Green Living |
“Go barefoot for your health” suggests Dr. Michael Mezernich in his new book, titled ” The Brain That Changes Itself”.
The author thinks that wearing shoes and socks all our lives is partly responsible for decreasing of our physical stability as we age. The book explains how your feet are cleverly hardwired to your brain and why this two way connection is very important. And, continue reading »
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October 5th, 2009 -- Posted in Fitness, Green Living |
“Go barefoot for your health” suggests Dr. Michael Mezernich in his new book, titled ” The Brain That Changes Itself”.
The author thinks that wearing shoes and socks all our lives is partly responsible for decreasing of our physical stability as we age. The book explains how your feet are cleverly hardwired to your brain and why this two way connection is very important. And, continue reading »
Technorati Tags: barefoot walking, footwear, muscles
