Is a Fruitarian Diet Healthy?
Have you heard of fruitarians? They are people who eat (mostly) only raw fruit for all their meals and snacks. Although some do also eat nuts, seeds and …
Author: Mark Delano
Gut Bacteria Appears to Trigger Type 2 Diabetes
New research out of Canada has found that there appears to be a link between gut bacteria and type 2 diabetes. Although the findings were tentative, the team …
Always Tired? Try These Foods
Coffee might help you feel less tired temporarily, but there are plenty of nutrient-rich foods that can fight fatigue as well. Here are some of the best items …
Vegetarians May Have Lower Stroke Risk
A new study has found that vegetarians appear to have a lower stroke risk thanks to a diet stocked with soy, nuts and vegetables. These findings were after …
Nerve Flossing for Sciatica: What Is It?
Even extreme athletes can experience sciatica, spasms in the buttocks and other types of nerve irritation. But there’s something called “nerve flossing” that can help by gently mobilizing …
Proper Hat Etiquette for Men
Wearing a hat doesn’t require any etiquette tips, does it? Actually, it does. The rules may be a little less restrictive than, say, 50 years ago, but some …
What Are Empty Calories?
The term “empty calories” is thrown around by dieticians and doctors helping you manage your weight. But what does it really mean? The short version is that empty …
Hurt Your Tailbone? Try These Stretches
Injuring your tailbone—from a fall or exercise—can be incredibly painful. The pain, which is caused by inflammation from a fracture or injury—is called “coccydinia,” and it can make …
3 Natural Remedies for Gout
Men who suffer from gout—arthritis usually occurring in the small joints—may wonder if there are natural remedies for the ailment. Although the efficacy of alternative treatments may not …
3 Pieces of Yoga Equipment You Should Own
New to yoga and confused about which equipment to buy? Here’s a summary of what to look for in a mat, as well as other optional equipment to …
How to Choose Yoga Clothing
Choosing yoga clothing sounds easy until you realize that anything too tight will make you uncomfortable and anything too loose will expose you or fall over your head …