I was recently contacted to review Coffee Is Good For You and could not resist this book as it demystifies and debunks many of the fanatical claims made by so many both in the fitness industry and in the general populous. I was not compensated and my opinions are my own. When it comes to [...]
Why flexibility is not indicative of good yoga practice Author says the power of yoga extends beyond physical boundaries Champaign, IL–No two people are exactly alike. And, according to Daniel DiTuro, author of the forthcoming Hatha Yoga Asanas: Pocket Guide for Personal Practice (Human Kinetics, January 2012), the ability to modify postures to meet individual [...]
I recently received a review copy of The Complete Idiot’s Guide® to Running a book for those just entering the running world which helps beginner runners take those first steps by offering readers: • Insider tips for creating a training and running program • Exercises to help avoid running injuries • Everything a runner needs [...]
I recently received a copy of the The Complete Idiot’s Guide® to Marathon Training which provides readers with a comprehensive marathon-training program that covers everything from stretching to dieting and motivating marathoners for race day. With marathon season just a few months away, readers can learn about: • What to expect on race day and [...]
Mind Over Meal: Nine Tips to Help You Pass Up Food Cravings Food cravings have been known to break down even the most iron wills and spoil the healthiest eating plans. According to Dr. Joyce Nash, though, you don’t have to let urges to eat run your life and ruin your diet. Boulder, CO [...]
I received a copy of Suzanne McRae’s Children’s Book available through Pick-a Woo Woo, I received no compensation for this review and the opinions expressed are my own. It can be hard as a yoga teacher, a homeschool parent, and just someone trying to be conscious to find good kids’ books these days. I am [...]
Childhood obesity has more than tripled in the past 30 years. The prevalence of obesity among children aged 6 to 11 years increased from 6.5% in 1980 to 19.6% in 2008. The prevalence of obesity among adolescents aged 12 to 19 years increased from 5.0% to 18.1%.1,2 Obesity is the result of caloric imbalance (too [...]
I was contacted to review Thugs, Drugs and the War on Bugs an interesting look into allopathic medicine, big pharma, and more. I received no compensation for this review.
