8 Signs of a Bad Martial Arts School
It’s easy to spot a bad martial arts school if you know what to look for. […]
Diseases that Sjogren’s Syndrome Is Often Misdiagnosed As
Sjogren’s syndrome is usually misdiagnosed several times before the patient gets the right diagnosis. You may have Sjogren’s syndrome and not even realize this, despite having visited doctor after doctor to uncover what’s been happening [...]
Sjogren’s Syndrome: How Common Is Joint Pain: Percentage Affected
Joint pain is one of the many possible symptoms of Sjogren’s syndrome, an autoimmune disorder in which dry mouth and dry eyes are the hallmark symptoms. […]
Why the Obese Should Avoid Sit-Ups
If you’re obese or have lots of weight to lose, stop doing sit-ups, and here’s WHY you need to avoid this useless exercise for fat loss. […]
Wall Climbing for Plus Size Newbies GUIDELINES
These wall climbing guidelines are specifically for fat or plus size women AND men who wish to pursue this very fun sport. I used to do a lot of climbing, and though not overweight, I [...]
Why Swimming Can’t Replace Lifting Weights
Do not fool yourself into thinking that swimming can replace strength training with weights. […]
Solution to Super Wide Hips: Make Them Narrower in Appearance
The best solution to your super wide hips, even if you’re thin, is something you’ve probably never even considered. And that’s to develop your shoulders and back/chest muscles to offset the lopsided appearance that excessive [...]
Wall Climbing if You’re Plus Size: How to Get Past Fear
The biggest fear of overweight climbers is often thinking everyone else is staring at them… […]
Normal Sleep Paralysis vs. a Failed Out of Body Experience
Doctors say sleep paralysis is from the brain vs. the paranormal OBE explanation? Sleep medicine doctors quickly offer a logical explanation for sleep paralysis. […]
Do Long Femurs Interfere with Tire Flipping Workouts ?
Long femurs are just as lousy for tire flipping as they are for back squatting. […]
Why Crunches Are Bad for Plus-Size People, and Solutions
Crunches are worthless if you’re fat, obese or have a huge belly. […]
Best Exercise to Start Off To Lose 100+ Pounds
Do you know the ONE, single exercise to start off your 100-pound weight loss venture? I do! Can you say DEADLIFT? You can lose a hundred pounds with the help of this multi-joint, whole-body exercise. [...]
Why Some Women Are Naturally Strong
Some reasons will surprise you why some women are just naturally very strong. What makes a woman naturally strong? Is it size? Not always. If the size is mostly excess fat and/or long bones (tallness), [...]
How to Beat the Depression over Your Flabby Arms
What you need is a sure-fire way to conquer “Flabby Arm Depression.” You don’t have to have flabby arms. Why should other women have tight, toned arms while YOU get stuck with flabby arms? It’s [...]
Can You Be Too Fat to Jump Rope for Exercise?
You’re not too fat for ANYTHING if you can do it, including jump rope for exercise. Just about anything, of course. As a fitness expert, I wouldn’t recommend that an obese person take up skateboarding [...]
Why Women Think Domestic Violence Can Happen to Any Woman
Why is it that most women think that ANY woman can be a victim of domestic violence? […]
Low Back Pain Relief: Ice Pack vs. Heat Pad or Does It Matter?
Low back pain is no picnic. If you don't want to be on narcotics to relieve the pain, you'll want to try a cold pack or maybe a hot water bottle. But which one works [...]
Can Childless People Know More About Raising Kids than Parents?
If you were dying & had to choose between a childless woman to raise your children and a mother of four, the mom would get them even if she was Mama June? After you read [...]
Causes, Remedies, to Severe Dizziness While Exercising
Do you know the many causes of severe dizziness during exercise? “Exercise can trigger dizziness for number of reasons,” says Jacob Teitelbaum, MD, medical director of the Fibromyalgia and Fatigue Centers nationally, and author of [...]
Do Small Women Need to Lift Only Light Weights?
What can a petite woman like 5-2, 105 lbs., gain by strength training with only light weights? […]
How Plus Size Women Can Stop a Gym Bully
Contrary to popular advice, the overweight woman who’s “bullied” at the gym SHOULD confront the “bully.” […]
How Common Is Delirium in Elderly Hip Fracture Patients Postop?
Delirium in elderly hip fracture patients after surgery is so common, don’t be surprised if your senior age mother suffers from this after the operation. […]
Most Likely Causes of Tingling Head, Feeling Faint
Is that tingling in your head and faint feeling happening to you again? “There can be many causes,” says Carolyn Dean, MD, ND – Medical Advisory Board Member, Nutritional Magnesium Association at nutritionalmagnesium.org. According to [...]
Can Excessive Sitting Clog Your Heart’s Arteries?
Uh oh, if you sit a lot…this can actually lead to clogged coronary arteries. […]
Got Cankles? Where They Come From & How to Get Rid Of
Cankles — is there any hope for those who suffer from these? In some cases of cankles, there’s actually some hope. The word cankles is a fusion of “calf” and “ankles.” […]
Can You Get Ripped Doing ONLY Bodyweight Exercises ?
If all you do are bodyweight exercises like pushups, dips, pull-ups, jumping), then YES, you can get a ripped physique. And I mean really ripped if you apply the very important element of HARD WORK [...]
Overweight & New to the Gym? Best Exercises for Losing Fat
Overweight, even very fat, people CAN lose a LOT of weight once they start doing specific exercises at the gym that will melt off pounds. […]
Which Gym Machine Is Best for Flattening the Stomach ?
One machine stands out for shrinking fat stomach. All the time people used to ask me when I was a personal trainer at a gym, “What machine will get rid of this?” as they then [...]
Why Is Sjogren’s Syndrome So Often Misdiagnosed?
Sjogren’s syndrome, an autoimmune disorder, is usually misdiagnosed numerous times before the correct diagnosis is made. You may have Sjogren’s syndrome and not even know this, despite visiting one doctor after another and after another [...]
How Much Weight Can You Lose with ONLY a Stationary Bike?
Yes, you can lose a LOT of weight with only a stationary bike, but only if you apply a specific technique to your pedaling. […]
Strength Test Guide for Muscle Twitching Panic
Strength tests can be incredibly reassuring to those suffering from muscle twitching anxiety. Are you unable to get through the day without worrying dozens of times that you have ALS? […]
Can a Skinny Ectomorph Be Strong?
There’s a reason why a skinny ectomorph may be able to lift an impressive amount of weight and seem quite strong. […]
Why Does Stress Cause Cold Hands?
Ever notice that in a warm room, your hands have suddenly gone cold? You’re sitting there at the computer—doing some kind of work, rather than relaxing with an entertaining story—and you begin noticing, “Gee, my [...]
Can Sjogren’s Syndrome Cause ONLY a Cotton Dry Mouth?
If you’ve been suffering from a cotton dry mouth, could this possibly be Sjogren’s syndrome, even as your only symptom? One of the hallmark symptoms of Sjogren’s syndrome is the very dry mouth. This situation can [...]
10 Reasons the Weight Loss Has Stopped Despite Exercise & Diet
Some of the reasons you've stopped losing weight despite all that exercise and strict dieting will shock you. #1. You haven't been lifting weights. This particularly applies to young females (afraid of bulking up) and [...]
Woman Over 35, Never Married? Why Nothing’s Wrong with You
Women over 35 who’ve never been married need to stop letting all the clowns out there make them feel that there’s something wrong with them. […]
Weightlifting Gloves Pros and Cons for Weightlifting Routines
Weightlifting gloves are a common sight among fitness enthusiasts who do strength training and bodybuilding workouts. […]
Muscle Twitching Fear: Foot Drop Strength Test Guidelines
If twitching muscles have you panicking, here’s how to do foot drop strength tests. If you’re terrified that the twitching muscles in your leg or foot might mean that you have ALS (and you would [...]
The Height Every Woman Wants
Most women would trade their height for another height, it seems. The average American female is 5-4. There are a ton of women who stand 5-1 to 5-3. I think many wish they were taller. [...]
Best Weight Loss & Confidence Exercises for the Morbidly Obese
There are plenty of exercises for morbidly obese people to do. Nevertheless, a morbidly obese individual might be wondering what the best exercises are for his or her size. […]