article thumbnail

WELLNESS WEDNESDAYS: Eat More Fiber Part 3

Growing Healthy Kids

" A high-fiber diet appears to reduce the risk of developing various conditions, including heart disease , diabetes , diverticular disease, constipation and colon cancer. Our digestive system, to be specific. The fact is that most Americans consume nowhere near enough fiber to prevent diseases. The plumbing, that is.

article thumbnail

The Art of Breath Control: Harnessing the Benefits of Kapalbhati

The Sporting

Kapalbhati has many benefits for your physical and mental health Breathe your way to inner power and unlock it to achieve serenity in your life – this is the best way to describe Kapalbhati. Regular practice of Kapalbhati Pranayama can help enhance respiratory health, strengthen the abdominal muscles and promote a sense of clarity and focus.

Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

A Guide to Nutrition For Rhythmic Gymnasts

The Sporting

This is a sport where an extra pound can become the worst enemy for a gymnast, causing serious health problems, reduced physical abilities, coach concerns or even reduced marks for aesthetic abilities. These foods are rich in vitamins, minerals and antioxidants, which can help to support immune function and promote overall health.

article thumbnail

Cystic Fibrosis

Teen Health 101

As an autosomal recessive disorder, cystic fibrosis is a genetic condition, which can be obtained when both parents have the recessive gene in which CF is derived: more specifically, it is a mutation in the CFTR gene in the 7th chromosome. But what causes cystic fibrosis?

article thumbnail

Sweat Your Way to Wellness: The Top 10 Benefits of Saunas

The Sporting

The Big Benefits of Saunas For Your Health and Wellness There’s nothing quite like sweating out your toxins in a sauna… From helping you relax to boosting your skin health, read about 10 incredible sauna benefits and how it can improve your health. Your digestive system can also suffer.