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Surveying the situation
by Alison M. Starnes Blog
posted July 26, 2010 at 10:06pm

I figured it is about time to sit up in bed and survey the situation. Can I move? Not really. But am I alive? Most definitely. Each of us has our own levels of battles that we face in life. Some may be viewed more difficult than others, but non...more

Flex your brain on the facts of flax
by Balanced Health and Nutrition
posted July 25, 2010 at 5:32pm

Flax seed oil is filled with beneficial components that are essential to an overall healthier you. It is filled with both omega-3 and omega-6 essential fatty acids that can otherwise be a bit difficult to get the recommended amount by food sources o...more

Don’t be a hero in the heat.
by Sarah Stanley Inspired
posted July 25, 2010 at 3:18pm

We all have heard the phrase “pain is weakness leaving the body”. I hate this phrase. While we should push ourselves beyond the point of comfort, we shouldn’t be stupid. **Note: there is a difference between emotional pain, telling yourself you ca...more

Don’t waste your workout
by Performance Nutrition
posted July 23, 2010 at 7:49pm

The past few days I’ve been at Bowdoin College working with the outstanding US Women’s World Cup Rugby team. And, today a college student (apparently a nutrition major) looked at me in the cafeteria and said “so do you all rugby people have a nutri...more

DASH your way to a healthier heart
by Balanced Health and Nutrition
posted July 23, 2010 at 11:10am

Many people are not aware of the DASH Diet (Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension), recommended by the National Institutes of Health. In recent DASH studies, adding fruits, vegetables and dairy products lowered blood pressure readings – even when ...more

Quit stress eating and find healthy ways to decompress
by Balanced Health and Nutrition
posted July 21, 2010 at 10:54pm

By Carlene Helble- Elite Nutrition Intern Stress has become part of our culture and undoubtedly, you may have experienced this sense of being overwhelmed quite often. For some, stress eating or stress drinking alcohol are an enormous saboteurs on the pat...more

Healthy Chinese food is possible
by Balanced Health and Nutrition
posted July 21, 2010 at 1:09pm

Is it possible to have healthy Chinese food? Just because you see a couple broccoli bits in that dish does not mean it’s healthy. In fact, Chinese takeout is among the worst offenders of the healthy eating guidelines; saturated fat and salt are thro...more

Exertional muscle cramps
by Ladies on the Tee
posted July 19, 2010 at 7:01pm

Golfers Can Alleviate Exertional Muscle Cramps by Proper Hydration Techniques By Susan Hill, Certified Golf Fitness Trainer Competitive golfers are well aware of the perils of dehydration and its potential effect on performance. It can create significan...more

5 steps to heal plantar fasciitis: After getting hit by a car
by Musings from a Multisport Mama
posted July 17, 2010 at 12:12pm

It's been exactly two and a half months since my last blog post about treating plantar fasciitis and it is with great disapointment that I must report that MY HEEL STILL HURTS. And, you know that really sucks and I'm tired of blogging about it and it's no...more

Roll out the Aurorae mat for the ultimate yoga experience
by A Glam Slam
posted July 16, 2010 at 7:31pm

Whether yoga is a huge part of your daily routine or you're just getting started, do it the right way. There's nothing worse than struggling through your workout, trying to find a position on your mat that doesn't result in back pain. And a faulty yoga m...more

Enjoy eating with Dave Grotto’s 101 Optimal Life Foods
by Balanced Health and Nutrition
posted July 15, 2010 at 6:35pm

Want to live long and prosper? Of course you do! So don’t miss this amazing interview with dietitian and author of not one, but two books that can help save your life and give you an optimal life! In this interview, Dave Grotto, author of 101 Optimal ...more

Exercise and Improve Your IQ?
by Balanced Health and Nutrition
posted July 14, 2010 at 5:10pm

I was flipping through the March edition of Women’s Health and the gym when low and behold I came across an article about Cardiovascular health making you smarter! What’s that? “Cardiovascular health is more important than any other single facto...more

Fruit2o stops in Baltimore for Artscape 2010
by Balanced Health and Nutrition
posted July 13, 2010 at 5:43pm

Have you taken time to appreciate art recently? Whether it’s dance, opera, sculpture or fashion, Artscape in Baltimore Maryland should be on your list of things to visit in July. The event runs from July 16 to the 18th from noon through the evening at n...more

First blog for WTS, here we go..
by Kelly Mazzante
posted July 13, 2010 at 4:09pm

Hi everyone! Kelly Mazzante here, and interestingly enough, my first blog is being written while I'm on an exercise bike doing rehabilition for an ACL surgery. Unfortunately, I suffered my first serious injury while playing overseas in Hungary about...more

Three steps to lowering your cholesterol
by Balanced Health and Nutrition
posted July 13, 2010 at 2:48pm

It’s a time to bring awareness to heart disease and stroke, the number one killer in the United States, so you and people you love don’t become a statistic. Be honest. Do you know your numbers? Your cholesterol numbers. You should have your choleste...more

Staying cool for hot weather golf
by Sports Girls Play
posted July 12, 2010 at 10:03pm

The height of the golf season is underway and temperatures outside are soaring. Combined with the slow play that is common at many courses these days, you can expect to be out in the sun for a minimum of five to six hours on a busy weekend, which is a rec...more

Dumb and Dumber...and Me
by My so-called FABULOUS life: Brianna Glenn
posted July 9, 2010 at 7:02pm

Competing at the Diamond League meeting in Lausanne had always been on the calendar. In fact, it was my biggest competition in July. Obviously I was bummed I was going to have to miss it, but for some odd reason, everyone thinks strains…pulls…tears-...more

Some Days We...Just. Can't. Do. It.
by RunLikeAGirl
posted July 9, 2010 at 6:39pm

I've been thinking about burnout lately, as I'm lying in bed and can feel the tiredness in my legs, pulsing like waves....more

Protect your vision with these nutrients
by Performance Nutrition
posted July 9, 2010 at 1:38pm

Sports nutrition is an exciting field of study fueled by how nutrition can help an athlete perform better and improve overall health. Therefore, when I analyze an athlete’s diet, I’m looking for more than just how much protein, carbohydrate and calo...more

Sorting through nutrition information to develop an individualized approach
by Performance Nutrition
posted July 8, 2010 at 3:04pm

At the ISSN conference a few weeks back, I had the opportunity to connect with good friends, pick the brains of some of the foremost sports nutrition scientists, talk sports nutrition strategies that work in the real world with the best sports dietitians ...more

Your sodium intake can quickly add up
by Balanced Health and Nutrition
posted July 7, 2010 at 5:26pm

It’s no secret that salt is a flavor enhancer. Chefs far and wide use salt to give their culinary creations that special finish. But the reality is, minor flavor enhancement is not what is putting millions of Americans at risk of high blood pressure. ...more

An Honest Tea Review: Organic, Fair Trade, and just plain good!
by Balanced Health and Nutrition
posted July 6, 2010 at 10:14pm

By: Carlene Helble- Elite Nutrition Intern What better way to celebrate the end of National Iced Tea Month than with a glimpse into an awesome new tea product? Honest Tea Organic: half tea and half lemonade is the perfect refreshing drink with a conscien...more

Sustainable physical activity & golfing mothers
by One Sport Voice
posted July 6, 2010 at 8:53pm

I’ll be gone for a few days to London for a think tank workshop on examining a systems models of sustainable physical activity. I will have more to report upon returning. The most interesting part is the company that is sponsoring the think tank. I’m ...more

Protein drinks, What’s the appeal anyway?
by Balanced Health and Nutrition
posted July 4, 2010 at 1:12pm

Protein drinks have become more and more popular over the years, and are most commonly recognized as used by gym-dwellers. But now, it is not uncommon for average exercisers to drink them; Even use by teens and pregnant women has been on the rise! Our...more

Summer BBQs Vegetarian Style
by Balanced Health and Nutrition
posted July 2, 2010 at 12:39pm

Whether you’re a vegetarian full time or have started dabbling in cutting back on animal meats, it’s easy to have a BBQ full of flavor and good nutrition. Why not fill up your summer BBQ with some healthy vegetarian dishes?! Take advantage of the summ...more

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