Archives: 2007 October
Natural Cures for Stomach Ailments/ Pain/ Spasms.
October 29th, 2007, 4 Comments
I am inspired to write this article because I realised (from participating in Yahoo Answers) that there are many people out there who suffer from stomach pains and genuinely wanted a way out.
I used to suffer from terrible bouts of stomach spasms and pain- deep in a part of my body. The pain so so [...]
Project ‘Tummy’- Part 1- New venture
October 27th, 2007, Comments Off
I am really grateful for YouTube for I was able to find very good videos on Pilates. Last Wednesday, I tried out Pilates for Abs from YouTube while watching TV. The exercises were a bit tough and some I could not do (such as lying down and getting up using only the abdomen muscles). Still, [...]
Slow and Steady: Losing Weight Takes Time
October 26th, 2007, Comments Off
“Patience and persistence are vital qualities in the ultimate successful accomplishment of any worthwhile endeavor.” – Joseph Pilates
To me, the best way to lose weight is to do it slow and steady. Follow the tried, tested and proven method of sustained weight loss: exercise and food control.
There are so many short cuts being sold in [...]
Exercising for a Tired Body & Mind
October 26th, 2007, 1 Comment
Feeling that afternoon slump & exhaustion at work?
Yesterday afternoon, I just felt so tired (I have active dreams for years and tend to make me wake up feeling like I’ve never slept at all). Was supposed to make it to the gym after work but ended up almost falling asleep in the couch.
So I was [...]
A Qi Gong Teacher Passed Away from Stroke
October 26th, 2007, Comments Off
My friend told me that her parents’ Qi Gong teacher just passed away. He died from a ruptured blood vessel in his brain, ie stroke. The news came as a huge shock to her parents as well as his other students. No doubt the instructor had taught Qi Gong for many years, the factors that [...]
Videos on Health & Fitness
October 20th, 2007, 1 Comment
Last Update: Sunday, 2 December 07
From Videojug
How to Perform a Tricepts Workout Without Weights
Pilates to tone your arms
Pilates: How to Achieve Great Abdominals
5 Invigorating Exercises Using Balance Ball
Pilates- how to prevent & relieve lower backache
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From YouTube
Hatha Yoga
Ashtanga Yoga Demo
Abs Yoga
Proven 5 Step Weight Lost for Abs- [...]
How to Get Rid of Tummy Fat
October 20th, 2007, 2 Comments
Some experts said that there are no such thing as spot reduction- that even though you do a zillion sit ups, you will not get a flat stomach. I have seen results in friends that contradict that claim.
A colleague of mine, well, I must say he is a bit fanatic (and he knows it)- he [...]
How Japanese People Stay So Slim
October 20th, 2007, 1 Comment
If you look at Japanese people, you will notice that most of them are slim. And yet, Japan is a rice consuming nation. Shape Magazine, Jul 04 edition attempts to answer the following question:
Why the Japanese population are so much slimmer than the low-carb crazed Americans?
Statistics: Only 1.8% men & 2.6% women have BMI above [...]
