People often wonder about taking vitamins. Should I bother? Are they worth the money? Which ones should I take? In order, the answers are yes, yes, and take any brand with which you feel comfortable.
Why take vitamins at all? The purpose of supplementation is to cover all bases -- to make sure they're covered. How can you be sure your diet contains all the cofactors and trace minerals needed to make your metabolism work correctly? And what about all the antioxidants that fight free radical formation and the phytonutrients that seem to have so much benefit in cancer prevention?
Health
April 23, 2008
March 08, 2008
Can you kick the pain?
What are the risk factors for back pain? What can you do to keep yourself healthy and well?
Your chiropractor can help answer these questions and more.
One primary risk factor relates to exercise. Everyone has heard, "if you don't use it, you lose it". If you're not exercising regularly, your back muscles are deconditioned and much more susceptible to injury - the strains and sprains we're accustomed to calling "back pain".
March 03, 2008
Let the good times...throw!
Looking for Some Fun in the Sand?!
Co-Ed Flag Football Leagues on the Beach are starting soon: Wednesday Night Leagues start on April 23rd & Thursday Night Leagues start on April 24th
Co-Ed Flag Football Beach Tournament -- Saturday, May 10th
Prank Monkey is dedicated to creating a fun, social, and competitve atmosphere for adults along the beach.
For more details about these events and others visit: www.PrankMonkey.org
February 04, 2008
Before you go raw: Is all Sushi healthy?
The Raw Truth Behind Modern Sushi
Traditional Japanese sushi is a dieter's dream, thanks to its heart-friendly, low-fat ingredients. But leave it to Americans to supersize it.
What started out as truly lean cuisine now arrives on platters for one that could easily feed a family of four. Likewise, Japanese sushi kitchens don't use oil or mayo, says Hiroko Shimbo, chef and author of The Sushi Experience.
Yet, chances are your favorite sushi bar serves fried shrimp and spicy tuna plumped up with the bad stuff. What's a calorie-counting sushi lover to do? For starters, don't tackle a 20-piece sushi boat yourself! And follow our lead: Get the skinny on the four fattest and leanest choices right here.
Meshi-agare (Japanese for bon appetit)!
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February 03, 2008
Keeping it off when it's cold
Top 10 Winter Workouts
When the weather turns cold, you don't have to put your fitness routine on ice. Look at these 10 fun, calorie-burning activities that will help you stay in shape and lose weight all winter.
10: Fitness DVDs
- Don't feel like heading out to go to the gym? Invest in some dumbbells and a stash of fitness DVDs and get fit in your living room. With your gym at home, all you have to do is roll out of bed and press 'play.'
9: Pilates
- Sculpt your abs and back with Pilates. Whether you use DVD instruction or take a class, this mat-based exercise is a great way to strengthen your core.
