Green tea can give your metabolism a small boost, but don’t expect magic results. According to Harvard Health Publishing, studies show drinking about three cups of green tea daily may help you burn an extra 100 calories. While this sounds great, the real story is more complex. This guide covers everything you need to know…
In today’s modern age of an on-the-run society, where it is sometimes impossible to sit down for a meal, it becomes challenging to get enough nutrition that our body requires. Finding high-protein foods can also be difficult in this artificial ingredients world, but we’re here to make it a little easier. Whether you are searching…
These 16 small batch desserts are great If you cook for one or two, because you may not want to eat a whole recipe of cookies, brownies or bars. No more getting tired of desserts or wasting them! [This list of small batch desserts was originally posted in April 2021. It has been updated with…
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder is an Anxiety disorder that is triggered as a result of some serious trauma. The Diagnostic Statistic Manual version V states that “Post traumatic Stress Disorder is characterized by the re-experiencing of an extremely traumatic event accompanied by symptoms of increased arousal and by avoidance of stimuli associated with the trauma….
While there are many credible and crippling specific phobias, due to their irrational and intriguing nature, people have come up with a lot of impossible and non-credible specific phobias to entertain the public. Among these is anatidaephobia, the irrational fear that one is being watched by a duck. One of the most common conditions treated…
10. Push during the eccentric phase. Similar to any other movement, lock in the eccentric phase by recruiting the antagonist muscles as this create eccentric-induced co-contraction. For the vertical pulling motion that means firing the shoulders, upper, chest, and triceps particularly towards the end phase of the stretched position. Simply put, it should feel as…
UFC’s BMF champion, Max Holloway, is set to face 36-year-old Dustin Poirier to complete their trilogy on July 19, and while the 33-year-old has been toiling away in training, he’s also been focusing on recovery, as a recent YouTube video revealed. There may only be three years between Holloway and Poirier, but in MMA terms,…
Diastasis recti is a common concern among many women, and if you’re wondering whether you might have it, you’re not alone. In this blog post, I’ll answer questions you might have about diastasis recti. I’ll start by guiding you through a self-check process to identify its presence, and then explore the causes behind it. I’ll…
There’s something calming about baking. Maybe it’s because you naturally slow down, or the rhythm of mixing and the magic of creating something delicious from scratch – like this yummy banana blueberry loaf. Whatever it is, in these difficult times, baking is something I like to do to relax and unwind. In a way,…
When the school year is in full swing and your evenings are packed with sports practices and homework, having an easy, reheat-friendly dinner is a game-changer. These Slow Cooker BBQ Beef Sandwiches are the perfect solution! Made with tender chuck roast, sweet and tangy BBQ sauce, and a hint of pineapple, this recipe is a…