Jessica's Health Blog

Nutritious Health Ramblings

   May 16

3 Simple Ways to Fit Cardio Into Your Everyday Life

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3 Simple Ways to Fit Cardio Into Your Everyday LifeAlthough strength training and spot toning are important, cardio should always be included in your routine to achieve a full body workout. However, many people tend to put off cardio due to the amount of time that is required to receive maximum benefits. If you struggle with working cardio into your fitness routine, then you may be relieved to know that even short bursts of cardio can add up to a full workout when spread out over the day. Here, are three simple ways that you can fit cardio into your everyday life without sacrificing your other responsibilities.

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   May 12

3 Easy Ways to Get Your Daily Fruits and Veggies

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3 Easy Ways to Get Your Daily Fruits and VeggiesEverywhere you turn, the advice is always the same. Eat more fruits and veggies. Doctors, nutritionists and even the federal Government are advising us to eat at least five servings of fruit and veggies a day. If we can eat more than that, then that is even better. The problem is that many of us are not eating anywhere near that many servings a day. Instead of fruits and veggies, we grab processed convenience foods that are probably not as good for us.

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   May 08

Wearing Shoes That Are Good For Your Feet

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When most people think about health, they might think about getting proper exercise or eating a nutritional diet. They might think about seeing a physician regularly or drinking plenty of water. Most people don’t think about wearing comfortable shoes as a way to be healthy. However, having proper foot support is a great way to prevent injuries and to make walking more aerobically efficient.

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   Apr 17

Rachael Ray Show Being Sued for Overworking Teen for Weight Loss

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Apparently, the Rachael Ray Show is being suied for overworking a teen for weight loss. According to www.eonline.com, “The suit alleges that Viskovicz “was aware that, as a result of heavy workouts earlier that same week, [Pagliarolo's] legs had become extraordinarily weak and painful.”

It also claims that though the trainer knew of the teen’s “generally poor physical condition,” he made her keep running after she told him she couldn’t and “yelled and screamed” at her “in a manner that caused Plaintiff to feel anxious, demeaned and threatened.” (more…)

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   Apr 10

An Easy Way To Lose Weight – Cycling

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cycling deal bike imageHave you been struggling to lose weight? Have you been looking for a simple exercise that will help you painlessly reach your weight loss goals? If so, then you should definitely consider giving cycling a try. Cycling is an exercise that can help you burn anywhere from 600 to 900 calories in one hour. Below are some tips for losing weight with cycling: (more…)

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   Apr 10

Top Seven Health Benefits Of Bicycling Riding

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Bike If you are looking for an effective way to get a good workout, then you should definitely consider investing in a bike. There are several health benefits that you can reap from regular bicycle riding. Below are some of those benefits: (more…)

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   Apr 01

Not-So-Common Cures To Common Ailments

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Bad BreathOur world is full of brands and advertisements yelling at us. Drinks claiming they can revitalize us and medicines claiming they will cure us. Well I have news that may shock you: Sometimes it doesn’t take a $100 pill or lotion to cure or alleviate whatever it is you may be struggling with. Very often the common ailments that plague us can be easily remedied with some not-so-common cures. Here are a few:

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   Mar 14

4 Reasons Why Growing Your Own Vegetables is Beneficial

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Gardens are in a hot trend these days. Some people have grown a little uneasy with the soaring food prices lately. Other folks just want to get back to their roots. Whatever the reason is, growing a garden is definitely in. For those who are still on the fence about starting their own pumpkin patch for that pumpkin seed nutrition then consider these top four reasons to give it a green light.

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   Mar 07

Why Comfortable Shoes Are Essential to Overall Health?

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vibramsThe type of shoes a person wears can actually play a role in their overall health. It is important to wear a pair of shoes that fit properly and allow enough space for the toes to wiggle. People who choose to buy shoes online should make sure that they are ordering the right sizes in order to give their feet maximum comfort. Here are a few ways that wearing comfortable shoes can affect a person’s health:

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   Mar 07

How a Cluttered Home Can Affect Your Health: 5 Reasons to Get Organized

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ClutterAlmost everyone encounters clutter problems at some point. Not only is it an eye sore, but it can negatively affect your health as well. It’s time to decide what is trash and what you want to keep. Do the right thing for your health and toss that clutter.

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