myTakes: Health & Fitness

1. Tree pose - It is good for your hips as it helps to open them. - It enhances the flexibility of legs, back and chest muscles. - It makes your ankles stronger. - It strengthens thighs and calves. - People suffering...

A few years ago, I was diagnosed with a chronic illness. As a result, I have had to see many many doctors especially on route to my official diagnosis. Before my diagnosis, I was a once a year type of person, if that, in...

Take a 30 min. walk every day It keeps your brain fit. Don't skip breakfast You have the vitamins and minerals that your body needs in the breakfast. It also makes your metabolism work. Sleep 8 hours That's what your...

1. Eat too fast 2. Skip meals 3. Drink the wrong liquids Like, coke, juice, coffee with cream, etc. 4. Eat unhealthy snacks 5. Have big portions 6. Crash diet 7. Loose control when you are eating out

Okay, so before I start, I just want you to let you know that this story is 100% real; I am not and attention whore looking for compassion and empathy. I just feeling like sharing a friend's story and I want to spread...

It's a common feeling. You're sick, anywhere from coughing and sneezing with a sore throat to running to the bathroom every half hour because your stomach is extra sensitive. You know you won't be a productive member of...

There are many health-related beliefs that people hold. People hold strongly to these beliefs, because the beliefs have helped them move toward a healthier lifestyle, and they are convinced that the beliefs are absolutely...

Farting is usually seen as a bad thing. Here are reasons you should do it more often. 1. It's good for health. Scientific research suggests that farting is indeed good for health. There's been recent studies that say...

1. Don't skip breakfast Your metabolism gets slower when you sleep and it gets fast again when you eat something. A good breakfast consists complex carbs, eggs, fruit, etc. 2. Eat 5-6 times in a day You don't have to...

1. Fast metabolism It's scientifically proven that cold weather speeds up your metabolism. If you want to lose weight then start your diet in winter. The reason is that our body uses the fat twice as much in winter.. 2....

6. Yes they do squish your boobs A) BUT they Compress Because They Care OK, I know that the compression of the breast is what most women worry about before their first mammogram and while I will be the first to admit that...

This is a more informative remake of the take "Mammograms: Basic Information and 10 Things You Should Know" that I made last year. (. Y .) => ___ ___ Well, as we all know it's October and that means (apart from...

Hey! I hate it when people around me smell but sadly everyone sweats, so here are some tips to stay clean/fresh/good smelling all day. 1) Take a shower every single day , or even twice or thrice per day especially if you...

When you're like me and despise children, birth control seems like a good option. You just have to pop a pill, and then you don't have to worry about annoying children. Worldwide, over 150 million women use birth control....

Sometimes you don't feel anything. Sometimes they may even forget how to react. Nothing feels like real They talk about their lives as if it is a nightmare. It feels like drowning Most people say it feels like...

Are we really at a point in this country where we are considered some of the unhealthiest people on the planet, where rather than address our issues as a nation and try and support and help one another towards healthier...

1. "Get a grip on yourself" It's not that easy. 2. "There are people who have it worse than you" Saying that won't solve any problem. 3. "Life is difficult" Saying this may make the person feel worse. 4. "You must...

1. Decongest your chest It provides excellent relief from a cough. 2. Reveal muscles It reveals sore and overworked muscles. 3. Stop your cat from scratching Apply it to the places that your cat likes to scratch. Cats...