Pilates is an exercise system developed by Joseph Pilates to help strengthen the core, strengthen muscles, increase flexibility and improve balance. This low impact exercise is relatively safe for all ages. Pilates has been used by dancers as well as used for rehabilitation purpose. Pilates can be performed on the floor, or on a piece of equipment called a reformer. There are chairs, balls, rings and mats. One of my favorites is the Balance Ball Chair or another name, Pilates Chair Ball.
We’ve all heard the old saying, “You are what you eat.” We all know that certain foods are good for our bodies, and certain foods are not. Yet most of us, me included, still hear the calling of the junk food…”Eat me!” And junk food is so persuasive with its sugar, fat, and salt. Not to mention the chemicals that leave our bodies addicted for more.
Spices not only taste great, and are fun, easy, and colorful to grow, many of them have healthy benefits to boot. So go ahead and add them to your favorite dishes.
Can your diet affect depression? That’s the question that researchers have been studying for years. We’ve always known that eating healthy is good for us, but now research reports that people who regularly eat fruit, vegetables, and fish reduce their chances of suffering from depression.
We all took a bit of a break during the holidays to enjoy the goodies of the season…the cakes, the cookies, the pies and candies. But now is the time to get back to basic healthy eating habits.
