Sports Nutrition
Your Teen Might Be Not Getting Enough Iron
Your teen might be not getting enough iron. Iron intake needs to increase dramatically in the teen years. As teens grow, their muscle mass increases and blood volume expands, increasing the need for iron. The recommendation is 15 milligrams daily for girls age 14 to 18 and 11 milligrams daily for boys age 14 to […]
Read More....Healthy Food Tips for Camping and Hiking
If you have camping and hiking trips on your agenda, it is important to have a plan to meet your nutritional needs. Having a plan is essential to staying hydrated, nourished and happy throughout all your outdoor activities. Here are 5 tips to staying healthy on your next outdoor adventure. Healthy Food Tips for Camping […]
Read More....Ways to Prevent Sports Injuries in Youth
Let’s look at ways to prevent sports injuries in youth. While participating in sports can be a great way to teach teamwork, instill discipline, and help kids stay active, all sports come with the risk of injury. Knowing the causes of injury and how to prevent them can be instrumental in keeping your kids safe. […]
Read More....Workouts To Do When Time Is Limited
Think you do not have time for workouts? Think again! Workouts do not have to be long to be effective. Current recommendations suggest that adults get at least 150 minutes of moderate-intensity aerobic activity a week. 150 minutes might sound like a lot, but it breaks down into 30 minutes 5 days a week. Here […]
Read More....3 Reasons to Try Yoga for Low Back Pain
If you suffer from acute or chronic low back pain, yoga may provide some relief. This month, the American College of Physicians published updated guidelines on back pain. The new recommendations advise against prescribing painkillers for back pain, and suggest that before patients try an anti-inflammatory or muscle relaxants, they should try alternative treatments such […]
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