Recovering from an Upset Stomach? Eat (and Avoid) These 10 Foods

I don’t know about you, but having the stomach flu or an upset stomach is one of the worst common “sicknesses” I can think of. Whether you are paying tribute to the porcelain god from one end or the other (or both), a stomach flu bug or a bout of food poisoning is enough to [...]

Mobility Training May Be the Most Important Factor in Musculoskeletal Health

By Steve Maxwell
Mobility, or joint mobility, is the ability to move a limb through the full range of motion–with control. Mobility is based on voluntary movement while flexibility involves static holds and is often dependent upon gravity or passive forces. Mobility demands strength to produce full-range movement, whereas flexibility is passive, thus not strength-dependent. Some authorities [...]

7 Reasons Why You Just Can’t Lose Weight: Here’s What to Do About It!

 

By Sylvia Anderson
You’re eating a balanced diet. You’re exercising daily. You’re staying away from junk food. But the numbers on your scale still refuse to budge. So why aren’t you losing weight when you’re doing all the “right” things? Keep reading to find out why you’re not shedding those pesky pounds . . . and [...]

Health Department Suspends Mercury Restrictions for Swine Flu Vaccine – Crazy!

In preparation for swine-flu vaccinations next month, the state of Washington’s Health Department has temporarily suspended a rule that limits the amount of a mercury preservative in vaccines given to pregnant women and children under the age of 3.
Thimerosal has been eliminated from most vaccines in the United States, and the compound may  be linked [...]

Need A Memory Boost? Try This Secret Tactic, and Lose Weight at the Same Time!

By Rob Huntley, AHJ Editor

As you get older, you might expect one of the “symptoms” of aging to be memory loss. You might chalk this up to the aging process and figure there’s nothing you can really do about it. But guess what? There is something that you can do to prevent memory loss and [...]

How to Burn More Belly Fat During Exercise!

By Jeff Anderson “the Muscle Nerd”
Much research has been done into the seemingly impossible task of “spot reduction” of body fat.
You know…like how to burn fat directly off of your belly WITHOUT taking away from the butt you’re so proud of.
While experts have claimed that there’s no way to “spot reduce” where you’re able to [...]

Ever Wonder What’s in A Flu Vaccine?

What is in the Regular Flu Shot?

Egg proteins, including avian contaminant viruses

Gelatin, known to cause allergic reactions and anaphylaxis are usually associated with sensitivity to egg or gelatin

Polysorbate 80 (Tween80™), which can cause severe allergic reactions, including anaphylaxis

Formaldehyde: a known carcinogen

Triton X100: a strong detergent

Sucrose (table sugar)

Resin, known to cause allergic reactions

Gentamycin, an antibiotic

Thimerosal: mercury [...]

Health Alert: 3 Things You Eat Every Day That Will Shorten Your Life

By Catherine Lewis, AHJ Editor — Published: September 17, 2009
If you want to live a longer, healthier life, you can start to do so immediately by eliminating certain foods from your diet. It’s really that easy! Foods that are high in hydrogenated oil, sugar and chemicals can significantly shorten your lifespan. They can lead to diseases [...]

Should Kids Participate in Triathlons?

Actual Question: Is it OK for 8 – 10 year old kids to participate in Triathlons?

Reply from Brian Grasso (Founder and CEO of International Youth Conditioning Assoc.)

While I am 100% heartened by virtually any activity a young person chooses to engage in, it is important to be careful how we direct their efforts in terms [...]

Scientists Warn: Don’t Waste Your Money On Health Bars and Sports Drinks

By Catherine Lewis, AHJ Editor — Published: August 24, 2009
Many health clubs today have sports bars and offer so-called health drinks for patrons, and there is a vast variety of health drinks on the market. It’s true: after working out, you need to replenish the moisture and energy that left your body. But while it is [...]