From the humble and studied beginnings of Joseph Pilates’ exercise program, developed in a World War I internment camp in England, the Pilates programs have grown into an industry. Joseph Pilates’ original studies involved years of research, virtually unrecognized in his lifetime, but now world-renowned. So famous and detailed were the works of Joseph Pilates,…
Imagine the number of skin cells we shed each day. It’s practically impossible to calculate such a thing, considering we all do different things throughout the day. Sure scientists may have an average in mind, but in reality there are numerous variables involved. Take washing your face for instance. I perform this action once each…
As people age they seem to develop different ailments as well as aches and pains that did not bother them in their younger years. It seems that most people over the age of forty have some type of arthritic ailment in one joint or another. Many of the ailments come from injuries that were obtained…
Are you feasting like a mad-man yet? Since the holiday season is in full-effect and right in our faces, you can bet on plenty of weight gain. This is the standard ritual of Americans. We consume loads of fatty meats, side dishes, snacks, and desserts. It’s like our stomachs become bottomless pits for a couple…
Just when you think you’ve heard the weirdest most bizarre afflictions known to mankind, medical experts come up with some new deficiency, illness, disorder or mental problem. I am beginning to wonder if half these dilemmas are legit or simply psychological. One of the latest ones I heard about is called restless leg syndrome. Now…
Some people will do what ever it takes to get the body of their dreams. Many even resort to plastic surgery. Sometimes this is the ONLY solution. But for most of us it just means eating right and working out HARD. When I say hard, I mean diligently. You must adopt the right fitness regimen…
It seems like everyone and their dog are on some kind of diet now days. Is this just in America or are other countries grappling with this redundant issue? Regardless, I guess dieting is a heck of a lot better than just doing nothing. So, what is your current diet of choice? Are you testing…
Growing up, you often meet or encounter individuals who suffer from harsh breakouts. Maybe you’re even one of those people, or you were back in high school. If so, you definitely know the internal suffering and confidence-killing involved. It’s difficult to walk with your head held high when there’s a battle-field of zits spanning from…
There’s no question that our bodies require certain nourishment. Without the right vitamins and minerals, they will begin to deteriorate. Think about this before you consume your next meal. Try and make it a healthy one. Now, one of the more common supplements talked about today is protein. People around the world are crazed for…
Joseph Pilates, a German immigrant, developed the famous and highly popular Pilates exercise program, designed to get you fit without the bulky muscle of the Mr. America type. He spent many years, beginning as an adolescent, studying various body disciplines in his search for a program of exercises to promote health and fitness with a…
