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10/11/2020

Facts About Chili Peppers #3

Research in Pozzilli, Italy has allegedly shown that people who consume chilli pepper on a regular basis have a reduced mortality risk by 23 percent compared to those who do not

10/11/2020

Facts About Chili Peppers #2

Chili peppers pack major health punch. In terms of vitamin C, they beat oranges 3 to 1. They're also stuffed with vitamins A, B, and E. Some studies suggest capsaicin acts as an antioxidant to protect your cells and helps tamp down inflammation.

09/11/2020

Facts About Chili Peppers #1

Chili peppers contain a substance called capsaicin, which gives peppers their characteristic pungent, mild to intense spicy flavor when eaten. The hotter the chili pepper, the more capsaicin it contains. The hottest varieties include habanero and Scotch bonnet peppers.

09/11/2020

Facts On The Papaya #1

Tea made from papaya leaves is consumed in some countries as protection against malaria. The seeds of the papaya can be ground up and used as a substitute for black pepper. The papaya leaves are also steamed and eaten in parts of Asia.

09/11/2020

08/11/2020

Best Ab Exercises for Women to Get a Strong Core #3

Toe Touches
How to do it: Begin on your back with your legs pointed toward the ceiling. Crunch up and aim to touch your toes. Lower down and repeat the movement.

08/11/2020

Best Ab Exercises for Women to Get a Strong Core #2

Plank
How to do it: Lie on your stomach, then lift yourself up onto your forearms and toes. Keep your elbows directly beneath your shoulders. Draw your shoulders away from your ears. Squeeze your abs and glutes and keep your hips, neck and spine in one straight line. Aim to hold for anywhere from 20 seconds to a minute. Hold and breathe in and out through your nos

08/11/2020

Best Ab Exercises for Women to Get a Strong Core #1

Vertical Leg Crunch
How to do it: With your back to the floor, raise your legs until they are completely vertical. Crunch up toward the ceiling, then lower yourself down. Repeat to complete another rep.

07/11/2020

How Staying Active Can Help Your Injury Recovery - Increase Circulation

Your body heals faster when it has a good flow of blood, getting to the injured area. Poor circulation can happen when your recovery is too lethargic. Your tissues need the help of natural blood flow to regenerate and heal damaged tissues. With moderate exercise, you can increase your overall blood circulation and make sure that your injury is getting the blood that it needs to heal faster.

07/11/2020

How Staying Active Can Help Your Injury Recovery - Maintain Joint Health

Your body needs a good amount of rest and recuperation to recover properly from an injury. However, too much sitting in one place for an extended time can work against your overall healing. Inactivity can result in the shortening and tightening of your tendons and affect your overall joint health.

By integrating approved stretching and resistance exercises into your recovery routine, you can help your joints stay lubricated and limber. You can also begin to build up strength or maintain muscle health in the area surrounding your injury

07/11/2020

Best At-Home Workouts to Help You Stay Healthy and Fit

Lunges: Front lunges, back lunges, and even side-to-side lunges are an excellent exercise for targeting the large muscles of the lower body. For an advanced movement, try jump lunges to get your heart rate up.