Tuesday, February 9th, 2010

Focus on Flexibility

Focus on Flexibility

In addition to aerobic exercise and strength training, a well-rounded fitness routine will include stretching. Stretching regularly helps increase flexibility, improve your range of motion, and relieve stress. Find out how to get the most from your stretches while avoiding injuries. Six Tips for Proper Stretching Target major muscle groups. It’s important to give your whole body a good stretch... [Read more]


Emotional Eating and Weight Gain

Emotional Eating and Weight Gain

For many people, emotional eating is at the root of their inability to lose weight. Emotional eaters, or people who turn to food to deal with emotions, tend to take in far more calories than they need because they’re using their emotions, rather than their body’s natural hunger, as their guide. Emotional eaters also tend to reach for foods that are high in fat, sugars and calories instead... [Read more]


Balancing Your Exercise Routine

Balancing Your Exercise Routine

Getting regular exercise is an important part of any weight loss plan. As you begin to ease into a new fitness regimen, there are five different types of exercise that you’ll want to include in a balanced routine: aerobic exercise, strength training, stretching, core exercise, and balance training. Aerobic Exercise Aerobic exercise is often referred to as a cardio workout or endurance activity.... [Read more]


Dietary Fiber: Essential for a Healthy Diet

Dietary Fiber: Essential for a Healthy Diet

A diet that is rich in fiber will promote digestive health, prevent heart disease, and boost weight loss. Men should be getting at least 30 grams of fiber per day, and women need at least 21 grams of fiber. How can you boost your fiber intake for optimal health? Seven Tips for Getting More Fiber Into Your Diet 1. Start the day right. Choose a breakfast cereal with at least 5 grams of fiber per serving.... [Read more]


Modern Laparoscopic Surgery

Modern Laparoscopic Surgery

Laparoscopic surgery, sometimes called minimally invasive surgery (MLS), keyhole surgery, or band aid surgery, refers to surgical procedures performed in the abdomen through several small incisions (roughly a quarter to a half inch in length) rather than the one larger incision (typically 6-8 inches in length) used in traditional operative techniques. In order to perform a laparoscopic procedure, the... [Read more]