Obesity has been rapidly increasing in prevalence over the past two decades—in children as well as in adults. Although obesity is a recognized risk factor for type 2 diabetes mellitus, hypertension, atherosclerosis, and some forms ofcancer, evidence suggests that obesity may also contribute to or even cause asthma. For one, asthma prevalence is increased in obese … [Read more...]
Managing Allergies During Pregnancy
Pregnancy is a time of intense change within the female body. The hormones of pregnancy have steroidal type effects and which can dampen down allergies. During pregnancy, the body's immune system tends to be less reactive than at other times. This is normal, and necessary to prevent your body 'rejecting' your pregnancy. (As, half of your baby's genetic material is … [Read more...]
Actress, Dancer & Gymnast Veronica Jarvis Talks Fitness & Lifestyle!
Ever since Veronica moved to Los Angeles she hasn’t stopped working. You can see her in the feature film by an award-winning writer Hanne Andersen called Young and Alone, in a feature film starring Catherine Dyer (known as Agen Connie Frazer from the hit Netflix series Stranger Things), which premiered on Lifetime, and she was also on NBC’s Caught on Camera with Nick Cannon, to … [Read more...]
Spreading Allergy Awareness
Allergists define allergy as a reaction of the body's immune system that take place after the body becomes sensitized to a substance (allergen), usually a protein. Allergic reactions result when allergy-causing proteins combine with antibodies to trigger the release of histamine and other chemicals that can cause skin rashes and various other symptoms Types Causes … [Read more...]
Exercise for Relaxation
Ease your body into these stretches: you should not be jumping or bouncing around, and the exercises are not supposed to be uncomfortable. Remember to breathe slowly and rhythmically too. The positions should be held for at least 10 seconds, but if you want to increase your flexibility, stretch the major muscle groups for a minimum of 30 seconds. As well as helping your body … [Read more...]
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