A bone spur, or ostephyte, is a bony growth, or callus that is formed on a normal bone, from repetitive motion in joints over time, usually larger than it needs to be. The most common areas are feet, hips, hands, shoulders, and spine. Repetitive movement causes an injury to the bone and the spur grows […]
Detoxification is essential to the weight loss process. There are as many ways to detox as there are diets. Go with something that works for you and that is within your diet. Starting off your day with at least 16 oz. of water, preferably with lemon, is an excellent start! This poster shows how it
All about the hot stuff… capsaicin is very good for your body, I found an awesome poster to share showing the benefits. I have been taking a cayenne pepper supplement for years, I have been told it helps with GI distress, I know it’s odd, that hot peppers heal a tummy, but I can tell
All the great stuff about walking in one wonderful poster! Walking is easy (for most of us) cheap, and you can do it anywhere. It is the easiest way to walk yourself to fitness. Even though I now walk with a cane, I so look forward to my daily walks!
This is another great poster with food lists of alkaline and acidic foods. I am still researching this, but the science seems sound. I like the idea of balance in everything. If anyone has tried this I am curious about the results of this kind of balanced diet, please let us know in the comments.
If healthy food is presented in an attractive manner I think we are more likely to eat and enjoy it. A well balanced diet has a rainbow of lovely colors. This is a great poster showing some bright, beautiful foods, makes me hungry looking at it!
The science of running correctly in an easy to read poster. Running is great exercise, it’s cheap, and almost everyone can do it. It’s also easy to hurt yourself if you are not doing it correctly. Please check with your physician before starting any exercise program.
This is a great all-inclusive guide that shows some spice basics, what to put with what foods. This is a great general guideline if you are new to using spices in your cooking. It’s a great way to add lots of flavor without adding lots of fat. Happy cooking!
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Everyone would eat healthier if it tasted better, right? The best way to improve the flavor is by adding spice to it. This is a handy guide with a wealth of information about spices. Don’t be afraid to try new combinations and add different things to your food. Happy eating!
Some exercises to get your heart pumping, burn fat, and tone your muscles. It looks like fun! Remember to stretch properly and dress appropriately, in clothes that move and not bind and shoes with support. Please consult your doctor before starting any exercise program.
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More than half of adults are not getting enough sleep. Lack of sleep can lead to poor decision making when driving, increase your chances of weight gain, and cause problems with motor dexterity. How much sleep is enough? Check out this poster, everything you need to know about sleep but didn’t know who to ask.
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An abdominal workout from Pilates boot camp, my tummy hurts just looking at it, I bet it works too. I figure it’s worth a shot, some of you try it with me and let me know the results. Almost everyone I know wants to get rid of “baby tummy” or a “beer belly,” these exercises
This is a handy little poster with facts on condiments, from good to bad. So helpful, I actually use salsa on my baked potatoes and as salad dressing sometimes, helps get those vegetables in as well. Happy eating!
This is a great poster! Six easy steps to help avoid coronary heart disease, the basics on how to treat it, and surgery basics. On the whole I think it’s better to try to avoid it as much as possible. An ounce of prevention really is worth a pound of cure.
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Ever look at a 7 day meal plan and just get confused? The diet says you can substitute, but with what? Love this sheet of answers! All the foods you can eat and how many days in a week you can do it. Every day you can eat greens, carrots, whole grains, etc. Think large
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It’s amazing what this stuff can do! You can use it outside or inside, it’s good for skin, hair, digestion, weight maintenance… I think the only thing is doesn’t do is wash dishes! Check out this amazing poster, and let us know what else you use it for. Source: NaturalNews.com
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Another great poster showing what an ounce of something looks like, or a proper serving, again hands vary greatly in size so keep that in mind. If you have very large hands a portion will look smaller, and if you have very small hands it will look larger. Enjoy!
I love this poster! A quick glance shows the calories of every day foods. It’s so much easier when you can keep a running total of how many you’ve had, sometimes it may surprise you. I always like to have an idea of how many calories everything is, helps me to make better food choices,
