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Drinking more water has many benefits. It can be the quicker-picker-upper to boost your energy when it gets low. That’s because even mild dehydration can cause you to feel tired and fuzzy-brained. Your body needs water to function properly. Your brain, lungs, and heart are 70 to 90% water. Water can help ease achy joints […]
Walking may be a great way to start if you’re starting a fitness program or are extremely out of shape. Almost everyone can do it, and you can do it anywhere. Is it enough to improve your overall fitness or keep you in shape? There are four types of fitness: strength, flexibility, endurance, and balance. […]
There are many reasons for overeating. No two people are alike and neither are their life experiences. Finding the cause of the problem can help you deal with and eliminate it. Overeating is one of the causes of obesity, which is now the leading cause of preventable deaths. Obesity increases the risk factor of heart […]
There are so many whole food options in San Antonio, TX, buying food online isn’t usually an option. Some people shop locally online and pick up their groceries to eliminate some of the hassle. That’s different from ordering from Amazon or other websites. You may get more physical activity shopping in the store, but there’s […]
Move it or lose it can mean a couple of things. When discussing fitness, it means you have to exercise, or you’ll lose muscle mass, energy, strength, and flexibility. The downward decline starts in the mid-30s and continues until the person dies. If you exercise regularly, you can slow, stop, or even reverse that muscle […]
Exercising outside can be invigorating, especially if you do it in an area with lots of greenery. However, if you do it when the heat is the worst, it can be dangerous. To exercise outside safely, check the temperature first. Exercising is more than uncomfortable if it’s above 100 degrees or in the high 80s […]
If you’re like many people in San Antonio, TX, when you hear that you should eat healthy, your mind automatically focuses on food that you may hate, but your parents told you to eat it because it was good for you. Some will think of Brussels sprouts and their strong smell and taste, while other […]
What is earthing? Earthing has a history back to ancient Chinese medicine. It focuses on connecting the human qi—energy—with the qi of the earth. It’s had a revival throughout history, including back in the late 1800s up to the 1920s when sleeping on the ground was promoted as beneficial to health. Some studies included using […]
If you’re in San Antonio, TX, and seeking back pain relief, consider alternatives to painkillers, both prescription and OTC ones. There are many reasons to avoid taking them, even if they’re nonsteroidal anti-inflammatories like ibuprofen. Daily use takes a toll on your body. Frequently using ibuprofen can cause diarrhea, stomach issues, heart failure, kidney damage, […]
Once you start reading labels, you’ll notice almost everything contains sugar. There are healthier alternatives to white sugar when you want something sweet. You can choose the simplest, yet healthiest option, like eating fruit. Berries, apples, bananas, or a smoothie containing fruit can be a sweet treat that’s a healthy alternative to baked goods, candy […]