Archive for the 'Health & Fitness' Category
A shower filter is a small filter that fits before your shower head, removing chlorine and other chemicals from your water, for softer skin and better health. A typical shower filter contains thousands of granules off activated charcoal, which absorb chlorine, solvents, and other volatile chemicals from the water passing over them, while a more expensive unit might contain additional filter media, such as a copper/zinc mixture, to adjust the pH, soften the water, or remove a wider range of chemicals. Read the rest of this entry »
When you think of sports conditioning you think of training individual muscles related to the type of movement you may encounter in your particular sport. The resistance band makes it possible for anyone to imitate the exact movement patterns an athlete does with use of various resistance levels. This especially comes in play when an athlete is doing rehabilitation for an injury and has to work the damaged muscles back to health. Read the rest of this entry »
Himalanian goji berries are a product of high quality and carefully cultivated to provide goji berries with the highest standards of quality. They are certified 100% organic, so they are good for you and for ambiance. They are growth in a farm in China where is the origin of this ancient and healthy fruit. Read the rest of this entry »
What exactly is sports training and does it apply only to professional athletes? The term sports training is simply any activity or exercise regardless if one is a professional athlete or not that caters to anything that is sports specific. With each specific sport comes with developing exercises that promote muscle areas one wants to work on. Exercises can consist of training for better balance, or improving ones stability and agility. Some exercises help one gain more stamina and others help develop greater strength. Read the rest of this entry »
Liquid nutrition can be equated to drinking more healthy drinks and mostly water. We have been told quite often that we should take at least eight glasses of water daily, not many of us actually do this. Drinking a lot of water is a great way to help you lose weight. Water helps the body metabolize stored fat. Water is also great for your skin; hydration helps in keeping the skin looking healthy and young. Water also helps your body cell move nutrients in and toxins out. Liquid nutrition is very import to our overall health. Read the rest of this entry »
For those who are picky about quality swords, you might want to consider looking through Paul Chen’s collection. When it comes to that extra strength, Paul Chen’s Heavy Cutting Practical Pro Katana is the way to go. It is one of the many good quality swords in Paul Chen’s Samurai Sword collection and is therefore an ideal addition to anyone who is building up a collection of Samurai swords. Read the rest of this entry »
So, I have a friend who has a shower filter, and she keeps telling me how great it is. I’ve seen the difference in her skin and hair, but honestly just figured she had changed shampoo or soap. No, she installed a shower filter – and did it herself! So I go to the store and get myself a nice shower filter, one that fits into my budget and has the quality that I want. Read the rest of this entry »
In my exercise studio, which is a dedicated Pilates studio, foam rollers rule the roost. The rollers stand upright in a line like guards at a palace. We love the foam rollers for their help in training balance, strength and flexibility. The newest addition to our foam roller team is the EVA Full Round Foam Roller. It’s the same size as any other roller, 36” by 6”, but it has a protective anti-microbial foam layer that is a must in any exercise studio. Read the rest of this entry »