The Ultimate Guide To Feng Shui For Your Desk Which is better when it comes to health? With a nutritional profile full of heart-healthy omega-3 fatty acids, salmon is one of the most popular fish among health-conscious folk, and about 70 percent of our supply is raised in farms (via “aquaculture”) to meet global demand. Between 1990 and 2010, the world’s total production of farmed salmon jumped from 299,000 tons per year to 1....
On top of frizz, the researchers report that alkaline shampoos rough up the hair’s surface, causing cracks in the fiber and leaving strands more prone to breakage, says study author Maria Fernanda Reis Gavazzoni Dias, MD, PhD, professor of the post-graduation program at the Professor Rubem David Azulay Dermatology Institute at Santa Casa de Misericordia do Rio de Janeiro. Short of busting out those paper PH test strips from chem class, there’s no way to tell a shampoo’s pH unless the product specifically claims to be “low pH” or “pH balancing” (which, thankfully, many do)....
At gyms and fitness studios around the city, trainers are replacing them with other creative core-training moves. “Planks are the new crunches,” one trainer told us recently. That’s a great thing, says Brynn Jinnett, founder of the Refine Method. While the moves were supposed to be a safer replacement for the now shunned sit-up, crunches may actually be damaging your body, she says. 5 Ab Exercises That Are Better Than Crunches “You sit all day at your desk, hunched over with rounded shoulders—and then crunches put you into the exact same position and reinforce it,” says Jinnett....
More from Prevention.com: 11 Flat Belly Meatless Meals Why? It takes an inordinate amount of water to grow the grain that feeds the pigs, chickens, and cows that we eat every day, says Robert S. Lawrence, MD, director of Johns Hopkins University’s Center for a Livable Future, which researches the human and environmental problems associated with modern agriculture. It takes 110 gallons of water to grow one pound of corn, and it takes as much as 11 pounds of grain to raise a pound of beef....
Fortunately, yoga poses that strengthen the areas most likely to suffer-the hips, spine, and wrists-can help maintain bone density, she says. Poses that focus on the spine can also help improve posture, preventing the hunched back that is typical in older osteoporosis sufferers. Women who have small frames or family histories of osteoporosis are more prone to the disease—so if your mother or grandmother has been diagnosed, be doubly sure to add these poses from Rubenstein to your repertoire....
It’s true. The rind—that white part of the fruit between the pink flesh and tough green skin—is not only edible, but it’s a potent source of nutrients that happen to be totally different than those in watermelon flesh. So, it’s almost like two fruits in one! Why so great? For starters, it packs more fiber and potassium than watermelon flesh, making it an extremely heart-healthy snack; and per an Agricultural Research Services study, it also contains significant levels of the amino acid citrulline....
Keep Fluffy out of your plants You set your new plant on a shelf but still worry your cat might jump up and try to munch on the leaves, which are mildly toxic and could give him a stomachache. To help prevent this, dice the peels of two oranges and sprinkle them onto the plant’s dirt. Cats dislike the strong scent of citrus, so your pal will stay away. (Get more tips with these 9 natural remedies vets use on their own pets....
Every holiday gathering has a grinch. You know their M.O.: They take a certain tone of voice. Dish out a thinly veiled criticism. Pose a nosy question. If there’s one thing you can count on for Christmas, it’s that moment when a seasonal saboteur—and every family has at least one—broaches a topic that rubs you the wrong way. Sad but true, people who share your history tend to know your vulnerabilities—which means they also have the emotional intel needed to trigger them....
Essential oils have a long healing history, and they’ve earned their rightful place in the home for their powerful, natural support to protect against common health issues. Rocky Mountain Oils are 100% Pure Essential Oils, carefully sourced from organic farms around the world to ensure the highest quality available. With Rocky Mountain Oils’ Mom’s Essential Kit, busy moms have an effective ally to keep their family healthy. Since a healthy family is a happy family, read on to put the power of essential oils to work for you—and put Mom’s Essential Kit at the top of your holiday wish list....
MORE: 7 Things You Should Never Say To Someone With Psoriasis Psoriasis usually goes through cycles of flare-ups and remission, with flare-ups most often occurring in winter. Sometimes it disappears for months or years. The condition can improve or worsen with age. (Use this checklist to identify if you have common psoriasis symptoms.) Doctors are beginning to understand psoriasis a little better than in years past. Dermatologist D’Anne Kleinsmith, MD, says that there seems to be a genetic component to the disease....
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Illustration by Colin Hayes The Fix: Forearm Plank. It works by strengthening core muscles that support your back. Do It: Start on all fours. Place forearms on floor, parallel and shoulder-width apart. Extend legs straight back, feet hip-width apart. Keep abs tight and shoulders and hips in line. Hold 30 seconds. For Knee Pain Media Platforms Design Team Illustration by Colin Hayes The Fix: Step-Up. It works by strengthening supporting muscles that hold kneecaps in place....
