How healthy are those whole grains?

We’ve all been told that a healthy diet includes plenty of fruits and vegetables, healthy sources of protein like fish, and whole grains. Whole grains are essentially the seeds of the plants on which they grow. Like other seeds, such as sunflower, chia, and flax seeds, whole seeds can be packed with nutrients. They offer healthy fatty acids, protein, minerals […]

Pros and cons of incline trainers and incline treadmills

Incline trainers (also known as incline treadmills) are a relatively new exercise equipment innovation that combines the treadmill with the stepper. It is a treadmill in function but a stepper in type of training. Essentially it’s a treadmill that offers a very steep incline for intense simulated “hill climbing” workouts. Some incline treadmills incline up to 40%. Some incline trainers […]

Doulas and Epidurals

Professional birth attendants, doulas, are popular companions for the expectant family attempting a natural birth. What if you are not interested in natural childbirth? Is a doula still valuable to a family that knows they want an epidural? positioning Giving an epidural requires you to sit still for several minutes and usually for a few contractions. Having a doula, who […]

Does the Cybergenics Fast Weight Loss Diet work?

With all the media hype about being thin, Americans are coming up with different ways to achieve it. Hollywood’s “ideal” bodysuit. Americans reportedly spend up to $56 billion each year on weight loss methods and products, including diet pills, programs, and even surgery. However, there is a big difference between losing weight because you have to and losing weight simply […]