balanced living made simple with Brett Blumenthal
Staying active means staying young and feeling great. Exercise releases stress, strengthens your heart and body, and wards off disease. All of which helps to promote a happier, healthier you!
RICE, or rest, ice, compression and elevation, is a well known treatment for acute injuries and joint pain. The rest is necessary to heal, while the ice, compression and elevation decrease swelling and diminish pain. I have always found RICE to be more of a chore than anything else. This is probably due to my [...]
Taking care of ourselves is one of the most important things we can do to live a long, healthy life. And, the more we take care of our hearts, the more they will take care of us. Heart health is extremely important in preventing heart disease, which can include stroke and heart attack. Regardless [...]
Whether it is because they don’t feel comfortable using the equipment or they hate being ogled or they just flat out get bored, many people complain that they hate going to the gym. Fitness classes, however, can be a great way to get in shape while having fun. Personally, that was how I fell in [...]
If you are anything like me, you may end up falling into a routine when you go to the gym. Recently, my routine has been a bit…boring. One of the best things you can do if boredom sets in is to shake things up a bit. When I taught aerobics, I tried to make my [...]
I was skiing in Colorado a few years ago when a crusty scab appeared along my nose. I thought it was a weird case of acne. But the eruptions became more severe when the temperature dropped, so I sought help. The diagnosis? A skin disorder called rosacea.
Fitness enthusiasts are especially prone to such skin conditions. [...]
If you have embarked on a new health regimen…you may have conjured up images of yourself as you hope to appear within a few months…or better yet…a few weeks. Maybe you envision yourself with rock-hard abs, long-lean legs or a round and bootylicious butt – free of cellulite. All great goals, but are they realistic?
When [...]
Bladder control is no laughing matter. Millions of women suffer from involuntary loss of urine…whether it is a few drops that no one else will notice…or a large amount that can become terribly embarrassing. Urinary incontinence can result from a variety of reasons…everything from pregnancy and childbirth to menopause to physical problems due [...]
Recently, Pete Cerqua – Author of The 90-Second Fitness Solution – was highlighted in December’s issue of Self Magazine, demonstrating his exercise technique. Additionally, Self Magazine’s website featured Pete’s exercises in a photographic slideshow and in a video. You could say that this is extremely redundant, but to be honest, it is a really smart [...]
If you are a person who despises going to the gym, someone who hates spending money on a monthly membership or an individual who would rather be alone when they workout, having a home-gym might be something you have considered. However, many people try this and often find that the space never gets used or [...]
People tend to focus on nutrition and dieting when they want to be healthy, but eating well is only one part of the equation. Healthy living encompasses many aspects of life and addressing all of them is what makes you healthy and balanced. Incorporating small, yet effective changes can make a big impact. Add one [...]
