Don’t let the heat ruin your workout regime. Here are ways to stay cool while exercising:
Heavy and Hot: Thick, heavy fabrics will heat up your body quicker and prevent it from cooling off. Make sure to choose an outfit made of light-weight materials. There are many breathable fabrics currently offered in sports apparel. Choose an outfit that wicks away sweat or is slightly loose fitting and allows a breeze. When choosing an outfit, follow these three rules:
1. Make sure it is appropriate for the type of exercise you are doing
Throughout childhood, you probably heard your mom or dad say “vegetables are good for you.” You may even tell your children this exact same thing today. We all know vegetables are good for us, but do we really know why?
The State Indicator Report on Fruits and Vegetables 2013 by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) states that research shows eating vegetables may reduce the risk of cancer and other chronic diseases. Vegetables are also good sources for essential vitamins, minerals, fiber and other substances beneficial for good health and weight management.1
Let’s face it. Running isn’t for everyone. If you’re struggling to go for a run, but still want the benefits of being active, simply try walking.
A study by the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory in April 2013, showed that brisk walking slashed the risk of high cholesterol by 7%, high blood pressure by 7.2%, heart disease by 9.3%, and diabetes by 12.3%.
Walking also helps prevent weight gain, lower overall mortality, and maintain a healthy body mass index1. The key to make walking effective is to burn the same amount of calories2 – if it takes you 20 minutes to...
Struggling to curb those midday cravings? We all have them, but there are ways to control them. Learn how to help satisfy your hunger through better nutrition and supplementation.
Nutrition. Trade in that processed snack for a healthy alternative! For increased energy and to feel full longer, combine protein with a carbohydrate—preferably something high in fiber. For example, a handful of almonds with an apple; Greek yogurt and fruit; apples or celery with organic peanut butter; or healthy crackers with string cheese, hummus, avocado, or other vegetables.
What if you’re craving chocolate or sugar? Get your fix without sacrificing taste...
Thousands of product questions like these come into Nu Skin’s Call Center every day. Our friendly and knowledgeable staff answer each question they receive. Many of the questions are the same and might help answer some of your own personal inquiries.
Top 10 product questions the call center receives:
1. In what situations would I recommend the 180 System to customers?
The Nu Skin 180 System targets several different signs of aging while enhancing skin’s natural cell turnover rate, It is formulated with Vitamin C,...
When it comes to eating healthy, it’s not only about what is on your plate, but also what is in your glass. Drink up and enjoy these health promoting drinks:
1. Water. On average, the human body is made up of about 60% water. Every day our bodies experience fluid loss, and it is important to replace those fluids. Water helps digestion, transportation of nutrients, and removal of impurities throughout your body and maintains your body’s temperature. Water also helps to prevent muscle fatigue. Drinking ample water keeps the skin hydrated, resulting in plumped...
Winter Woes? Start Building A Healthy Immune System
February 11, 2013
People who consume a well-balanced, nutritious diet and take care of their bodies usually have healthy immune systems. However, most of us undergo periods when our natural resistance is challenged. Stress, occasional sleeplessness, fatigue, and a poor diet can diminish the strength of our immune system. This can be further challenged by international travel. During these times, you may have a heightened concern about your immune health and how you can help support a healthy immune system.
Good nutrition and healthy lifestyle practices, such as good hygiene, proper sleep and rest, and not smoking are associated with healthy immune function....
Being overweight has become a public health issue affecting people in most regions around the world. Since 1980, the number of people who are overweight has more than doubled. More than 200 million men and 300 million women globally have measured a body mass index (BMI) of 30 or more in recent years, and almost one billion more are overweight[1]. 42 percent of consumers are dissatisfied with their body weight and shape[2] while 77 percent are currently trying to lose or maintain their weight[3]. Sedentary but fast-paced lifestyles and the consumption of high-calorie and under-nutritious food have contributed to the...
