Sunlight can damage your eyes throughout life, but eating the correct nutrients can help fight off the damage, macular degeneration, and cataracts. Fill your diet with Vitamin A, C, E, beta carotene, lutein, zeaxanthin, and omega-3s! These nutrients can be found in kale, spinach, carrots, bell peppers, eggs, and salmon…along with many other healthy foods!
Natural Foods to Fight Water Retention
Posted July 19, 2015 by PTI Admin
There are many reasons a person can be retaining water in their bodies. Most commonly water retention can be a by product of what we are eating, hormonal fluctuations and heat. There are also medical conditions that can cause us to retain water like high blood pressure or diabetes. If you are experiencing temporary water…
Belly fat is composed of subcutaneous fat and visceral fat. Visceral fat is hidden deep down near your vital organs, making it dangerous. A waistline of 35 inches or more for women and over 40 inches for men increases your risk of developing cardiovascular disease, type-two diabetes, colorectal cancer, heart disease, and sleep apnea.
Do you know what your arteries look like?
Posted October 20, 2014 by PTI Admin
Cholesterol is a waxy substance that your body needs to function properly. Our bodies produce all the cholesterol we need and therefore it is not necessary to consume additional cholesterol… but we do. There are two types of cholesterol: LDL (the bad cholesterol) and HDL (the good cholesterol). High levels of LDL in your blood…
What types of exercises can help sciatic nerve problems?
Posted October 15, 2013 by PTI Admin
Strength training can be done in a pain free range of motion, with the help of a personal trainer, allowing for strengthening of surrounding muscles and increased flexibility. This decreases pain!
How can exercise help with Rheumatory Arthritis?
Posted October 15, 2013 by PTI Admin
Proper strength training will help to alleviate pain and will increase muscular strength, develop stronger bones and connective tissue, while also helping to reduce body fat. Our Fitness Foundation program, which is strength training 3 times per week and monthly nutrition, is perfect.
