This is what happens to your body when you walk every day...

It’s fire and takes less than 30 minutes.

Calisthenics effectively burns calories, boosts muscle strength, and improves fitness. Here is a list of the 10 best calisthenics exercises for beginners.

Learn the best exercises for scoliosis and which scoliosis exercises to avoid. These two workouts share the best scoliosis stretches and strengthening.

Details of two full body workouts for beginners with suggested modifications for intermediate and advanced. Videos of each exercise provided.

We all want shapely legs and toned hips, but we have our bodies working against us. Worry not! Here are few asanas in Yoga For Hips And Thighs.

The best way to improve your lung health is to perform a few breathing exercises. Here is the simple breathing exercise for good deep lung cleansing.

Rub Your Finger For Just 1-minute Per Day And This Will Happen To Your Body

Many women share hushed stories about the sudden sneeze, the hearty laugh, or the big box jump that sent them scurrying to the restroom. But just because unexpected urination is a common occurrence doesn’t mean it’s normal, experts say. While weakness of the pelvic-floor muscles can afflict both genders, it is more common among women, […]

Science says these "HIIT" exercises are extremely beneficial and can achieve maximum results in the minimum amount of time.

Check out these exercises that strengthen your pelvic floor and help reduce your risk of incontinence, improve your sexual health, and boost your core strength and stability.

To sync or not to sync, that is the question. No, I’m not talking about your iCloud, I’m referring to your monthly menstrual cycle. Ladies, if you have no idea what I’m talking about: buckle up, I’m (hopefully) about to blow your beautiful minds.

DECREASE H PYLORI antimicrobial herbals green tea dark grapes & berries (cranberry, elderberry, blueberry) black cumin broccoli sprouts vitamin C + E zinc carnosine Lactobacillus probiotics SUPPORT ULCER HEALING cabbage juice melatonin L-tryptophan mastic gum licorice IMPROVE TREATMENT EFFICACY N-ac

Get the best workouts for every type of exercise and part of the body including cardio workouts, HIIT workouts, arm workouts, and many more.

These 8 so called healthy habits are actually harming your metabolism, causing you to store fat. Read what healthy habits to do instead for a healthy metabolism.

Hiatal hernia is a condition in which a portion of the stomach slides up into the esophagus due to the diaphragm muscles being stretched or torn. It can cause discomfort and is often associated with acid reflux disease. In severe cases, surgery might be required, but often relief can be found in a few lifestyle ...

De Quervain’s tenosynovitis is an inflammatory condition. It causes pain at the thumb side of your wrist where the base of your thumb meets your forearm. Decrease inflammation, improve function, and prevent symptom recurrence with these exercises for de Quervain's tenosynovitis.

Rebuild your gut flora after antibiotics with these 6 simple steps. 80% of our immune system stems from the gut. Let's keep it healthy.

Hormone Misfire Infographic In anticipation of my forthcoming book The Hormone Reset Diet (available for pre-order now here: www.HormoneReset.com), I wanted to share some helpful information with you…

A Connecticut woman finds diet and lifestyle the keys to managing the symptoms of lupus nephritis, including being gluten-free.

Did you know you depend on electrolytes for survival? Electrolytes are vital to the human body for basic functioning. These molecules are critical to muscle and brain operations.

Let's talk about what causes numbness and tingling, and what we can do to fix it when numbness and tingling does happen to you.

How To Biohack Exercise In New Ways: 11 Indispensable Lessons I Learned From The Biohacker's Handbook Of Exercise

Autophagy is considered to be the "fountain of youth" for your cells. Learn what it is and how it works, what autophagy does for your...

Liver – the heaviest and the second largest organ in the human body. It is probably one of the most hardworking organs of the body and performs a number of functions.

"Breath, life, vitality of the spirit.” These qualities infuse not only our name, but also our aspirations, the things we make and how we make them. Welcome to mindfully designed, built to last products – born from the experience.

This travel-friendly, CrossFit-inspired workout will blast fat and sculpt muscle in minutes without equipment!

Here's the truth about gut bacteria - how you can recognize the signs of unhealth gut bacteria and steps you can take to correct your digestion.

Understanding your cycle can be beneficial as it is important to work with your physiology rather than against it. Your luteal phase is right before your period begins and your metabolism is burning at its fastest. You may recognise this phase when, no matter what you do, your body fights to see any

Relieve achy shoulders with these easy moves to fix bad posture.

Here's your intro.

Find out four must-know facts about Kegel exercises here, and see what all the garnered praise for relieving a number of menopausal discomforts is about.

No-equipment knee pain, strength and recovery Workout.

Sleep and exercise may seem like they are poles apart. But, they are actually closely linked. Find out how exercise can help you get a better night's sleep.

Hormone Imbalance in PCOS cause severe acne & skin problems. Learn about PCOS Acne, Ayurvedic Medicine, Foods and Skin Care Routine

Start your day the right way with the A.M. Workout which will activate your body.

Ease your hip pain with these best hip bursitis exercises. Try the safest moves for hip bursitis pain, and see which exercises to avoid!

Es ist eine Kehrtwende in dieser Thematik. In fast jedem gynäkologischen Buch, auf fast jeder gynäkologischen Fortbildung wird es immer noch so gelehrt und auch ich habe es auf meinen YouTube Videos so weiter gegeben (wobei die Kernaussage bei den Videos stimmt und die Videos durchaus nach wie vor einen großen Lehrwert haben ;) ) „Schließe den Spalt und dein Bauch wird flach“ Die hochgelobte kanadische Beckenbodentherapeutin und Physiotherapeutin „Diane Lee“ hat gemeinsam mit „Paul Hodges“ eine neue Ära angeläutet. Sie haben anhand von Ultraschallmessungen eine wertvolle Studie erstellt, die die bisherigen Ansätze der Behandlung einer Rektusdiastase auf den Kopf stellen. Kernaussage der neuen Studie ist: Es ist nicht die Distanz der beiden Rektusbäuche (gerade Bauchmuskeln) die interessant ist, sondern eher der Zustand bzw. die Beschaffenheit der Mittellinie. Demnach ist es relativ zwecklos und anatomisch nicht logisch, nur die „Lücke“ zu schließen. Passive Maßnahmen wie etwa ein Gurt, behandeln ausschließlich die Symptome der gespaltenen Rektusbäuche (Muskulatur), nicht aber die Ursache. Es macht viel mehr Sinn bei der Ursache anzusetzen. Also warum die Diastase entstanden ist und vorallem warum sie weiterhin besteht, als die Spalte mit passiven Maßnahmen anzunähern. Betrachtet man zB Bilder von Bodybuildern sieht man bei eigentlich fast allen eine eindeutige Rektusdiastase. Doch was man auch sieht, ist eine stabile Linea Alba - der Bauch bildet keine instabile Kuhle und genau darum geht es jetzt.

Lymph: The missing link in a liver detox Thinking about doing a detox cleanse or reducing your chemical exposure? If you've been following along with our Common Household Chemicals to Avoid series, you know how easy it can be to start removing harmful chemicals from your home. Many people get discouraged when they go on a fast or start removing toxins from their lives because they feel sick or feel tired and don’t know why. Why would that happen? One reason may be that the lymphatic system is backed up and not able to keep up with the chemicals the body is trying to unload. How does the lymphatic system work? A peak functioning lymphatic system is key to health and vitality, but this critically important part of the body is one that most people don’t appreciate or know much about. Your lymphatic system is your body’s built-in sanitation center, the plumbing that carries away and filters out poisonous waste products from every cell, tissue and organ. It absorbs fats and fat-soluble vitamins from the digestive tract and delivers them to the cells of the body. It is also an essential part of the immune system that maintains fluid levels, fights infection and produces disease fighting white blood cells. Twice as extensive as the arterial blood supply system which brings oxygen and nutrients to the cells, the lymph is the take away garbage collector and is the largest circulatory system in the body. But, the lymphatic system needs your help to move the fluid through the body because it doesn’t have an automatic pump like the heart, which moves the blood in the circulatory system.1 The lymph system is made up of: Lymphatic vessels - a system of vessels distributed all over the body, gathering clear lymphatic fluid, which surrounds the cells. Lymphatic fluid collects and takes metabolic cellular waste, dead cells, and toxins towards the subclavian veins at the base of the neck to be event ually eliminated through sweat, urine, and through the bowels. Lymphocytes - the primary cells of the lymphatic system. There are two major classes of lymphocytes: T cells and B cells. The T cells mature in the thymus, kill invaders, destroy abnormal cells and direct the actions of other lymphocytes. The B cells mature in the bone marrow and produce antibodies that combine with antigens of foreign cells, labeling those cells for destruction. Lymph nodes - filtering stations where lymphocytes along with macrophages (another type of white blood cell) engulf and destroy bacteria and other foreign substances in the lymphatic fluid.2 Tonsils, Adenoids, Appendix, and Peyer's patches - small masses of lymphatic tissue that prevent infection in areas where bacteria is abundant. Thymus - a small gland under your breastbone that helps produce white blood cells. Spleen - the organ connected with lymph system that produces lymphocytes. Bone marrow - where lymphocytes (a type of white blood cell) are born. Signs your lymphatic system is backed up Lymphatic congestion is a major factor leading to inflammation and disease. If the lymph is not flowing well, the cells are poisoned from their own waste and the lymph fluid becomes a toxic cesspool, resulting in fatigue, swelling, infection, inflammation, disease, and more symptoms (see below). A combination of a sedentary lifestyle, poor diet, and a toxic environment all contribute to this backup. Rapid improvements in the quality of the cells and blood occur once easy lifestyle changes are made so that the lymphatic system is activated and working efficiently. Headaches Brain fog Swollen lymph nodes or tonsils Lack of energy Recurrent sore throats Morning mucous Mucous drainage (especially after dairy or flour) Fluid backup in the ear (especially in children) Ear popping and ringing Reduced ability to fight infection (frequent cold or flu) Constipation or slugging bowel function Inability to lose weight Soreness or stiffness in the morning Bloating, swelling, or heaviness in extremities Arms or hands fall asleep while sleeping Pain, pressure, or stiffness along your spine and shoulders Sore breast or breast swelling with your menstrual cycle Itchy skin Acne, dry skin or other skin issues What backs up the lymph? Lack of Movement: Proper lymphatic flow requires deep breathing and body movement - the contraction of skeletal muscles force tiny one- way valves of the lymph system to open and close and push the fluid to the subclavian veins. Dehydration: Being dehydrated can contribute to poor lymphatic drainage and cause lymphatic stagnation. Stress: The waste products of stress-fighting hormones are acidic and an acidic body leads to lymph congestion. Chronic Digestive Imbalance: Chronic constipation or diarrhea due to damaged intestinal villi promotes lymph congestion. Processed Foods: An unhealthy diet, particularly one containing processed foods and bad fats, will lead to a sluggish lymphatic system. Chemical Exposures: When your body is exposed to harmful chemicals in skin and body care products, cleaning products or pesticides, it may be unable to unload or detoxify immediately. How to detox the lymphatic system An active lymphatic system will help to reduce your toxic body burden, increase circulation, and revitalize your health. Here are many options that will get your lymphatic system moving and pumping out toxins. You’ll find that some of these tips are fun to put into action, many of them are inexpensive or free, and most involve minimal time and effort. Pick three or four suggestions that work for you and put them into practice for 10 days – experience the difference it makes in your energy and wellbeing. 1. Take a few minutes for deep breathing Fact: Although the lymphatic system has no pump like the heart in the circulatory system, the movement from the act of breathing, that we do 24/7, is a lymphatic pump in itself and can help direct lymph through the chest. Proper breathing is the most important facilitator of lymphatic function. Constant shallow breathing leads to lymphatic congestion. Tip: Augment the circulation of lymph through deep diaphragmatic breathing. Breathe in slowly through your nose, deeply pushing the stomach out. Slowly let your breath go out through your mouth. Deep, slow diaphragmatic breathing for even just 5-10 repetitions (or up to 10 minutes a day) will oxygenate the blood, circulate the lymph especially around the liver, and provide many other benefits. If possible, do this exercise outdoors in fresh air. Video demonstration: Diaphragmatic Breathing. 2. Hydrate daily with water Fact: Dehydration is a common cause of lymph congestion. Lymph becomes thicker and less mobile when you are dehydrated, but flows well when hydrated. Water, and truly only pure water, can adequately rehydrate the body. Tip: The best lymph-moving rehydration technique is to sip hot, purified water every 15 minutes throughout the day. Keep a thermos of hot water nearby to make it easy. Don’t overcompensate - we are not promoting overdrinking. Use urine color to help determine hydration level - if your urine is clear, you are drinking too much water. Helpful chart: Dehydrated Urine Colors. 3. Dry brush your skin Fact: Dry skin brushing promotes lymphatic drainage of toxic waste, which results in many other benefits such as improved immunity, refreshed skin, and reduction of cellulite.3 Tip: Start a habit of dry skin brushing a few minutes before your shower or bathe using an inexpensive natural bristle brush. You can find these in many retail shops, health stores, and online. Hard pressure is not necessary - the lymphatic system is close to the surface of the skin and it only takes a light pressure to release congestion. MindBodyGreen has a helpful step by step guide to dry skin brushing. Green Smoothie Girl has made a downloadable pdf (and video) showing two different brushing methods. 4. Alternate hot and cold in your shower Fact: Lymphatic vessels contract when exposed to cold, and dilate in response to heat. A hot and cold shower is a type of hydrotherapy that uses the properties of water temperature and pressure to move stagnant lymphatic fluid, increase circulation, boost immune function and metabolism. Tip: After dry skin brushing, super charge your morning shower experience by alternating hot and cold water for between 90 seconds and several minutes.4 Be sure to always end on cold water. Note: Avoid this if you are pregnant, or if you have a heart or blood pressure condition. 5. Move around whenever you can Fact: The lymphatic system depends largely on large muscle activity in the body for its circulation. Stagnation from sitting all day is a major problem. People who sit at their computers without taking breaks develop a sluggish lymph system because they do not move. Tip: Get up to clean up! The good news is any exercise helps - move around for a minute or two every 15 – 20 minutes, do knee bends, go for a walk during lunch, stretch throughout the day and develop a regular exercise routine. Gentle exercise like walking, stretching, rebounding (see below), and swimming are great for moving the lymph. 6. Go for a walk Fact: One of the best ways to activate lymphatic flow is to take a brisk walk. Walking is a weight-bearing activity that creates gravitational pulls on the lymphatic system each time you take a step. Tip: Plan to take a 15-30 minute brisk walk each day. Swing your arms and power walk for the best results. If you are not up to that, even a leisurely walk will be helpful.5 7. Jump on a rebounder Fact: The use of a small trampoline - a “rebounder” - is one of the most efficient ways to reduce lymphatic congestion, stimulate lymph flow, and exercise every cell in the body. Gentle up and down bouncing turbo charges lymph function. The gravitational pull caused by the bouncing causes the one-way lymphatic valves to open and close, moving the lymph.6 Tip: To get the most benefit out of rebounding, start with The Health Bounce - gently bouncing up and down without your feet leaving the mat. This is a very low impact exercise and very effective at moving your lymphatic system - just two minutes clears the lymph. Build up intensity slowly as rebounding can release too many toxins if you jump in too fast. 8. Bounce on an exercise ball Fact: If you don’t have a rebounder, you can utilize the same gravitational pull principle as the rebounder by using an inexpensive exercise ball or yoga ball. Tip: Always start with a short bouncing time and simple, gentle movements. Even small movements for short periods of time can be very effective in moving the lymph. Build up the intensity of the exercise slowly. Video demonstration: Rebounding to Activate the Lymphatic System. 9. Stretch or practice yoga daily Fact: Stretching and yoga poses are especially effective for moving lymph. Tip: Holding stretches combined with conscious deep breathing can help direct lymph through the deep channels of the chest. 10. Get a lymph massage Fact: Lymphatic massage reduces swelling, helps detoxify the body, and helps speed regeneration of tissues and cells. You can go for a whole body massage or focus on targeted areas. For example, backed up lymphatic fluid in the head can contribute to head congestion, stuffiness, feeling of pressure in the head or ears, sinus congestion, vertigo, dizziness, even insomnia.7 A simple self-massage can be used to bring that fluid down from the head. This is a great technique for cold and allergies season. Tip: Schedule a lymphatic massage with a professional lymphatic massage therapist or do your own self massage. Video demonstration: Lymphatic Drainage for the Legs. Try a head massage before bed to improve sleep or in the morning to reduce facial puffiness. Video demonstration: Self Lymphatic Draining Massage. 11. Far infrared sauna Fact: Far infrared saunas provide a gentle, side-effect-free, effective mechanism for detoxification. Their waves penetrate deep into the human body, elevating the body's surface temperature, activating circulation, sweating and excretion of toxins from the lymph and blood through the skin. The heat also increases your heart rate and encourages deeper breathing, which boosts the drainage process even further. Tip: If you have access to an infrared sauna, take advantage of this effective lymphatic activator. Practice conscious deep breathing during your sauna to supercharge lymphatic drainage. Take a break every 15 minutes to shower in cold water for 30 seconds to promote even more circulation and stimulation of the lymph. 12. Wear natural fibers & loose, comfortable clothing Fact: The chemicals in synthetic clothing (made from petrochemicals) are absorbed through the skin, taken up by the lymphatic system and added to the body’s burden of toxins. Tight-fitting clothes can also contribute to a myriad of problems, including restricted lymph flow. Tip: Wear comfortable clothes made from natural fibers such as cotton, silk, flax/linen, wool, or other natural fibers.8 13. Consider your bras and underwear Fact: The breast, arm and upper chest area are drained by a large cluster of lymph nodes found in the armpit. Underwire bras or any bra that leaves red marks or indentations from being too tight interferes with lymphatic circulation and may contribute to swollen lymph nodes, fibrocystic breast tissue and breast cancer.9 For men, tight pants and briefs restrict the flow of lymphatic fluid in the testicles causing toxic buildup, which can lead to infertility and greater chance of developing cancer.10 Tip: Avoid underwire bras (particularly with metal underwires) or any tight-fitting bra that is constricting. Buy natural fiber bras and go bra-free when possible. As a general rule, choose loose-fitting pants and underwear made of natural fibers. 14. Cosmetics and skin care products Fact: Your skin is the largest organ of elimination and absorption—what goes on the skin goes into the body, into the lymph and adds to the trash load. Tip: Avoid products that include synthetic preservatives, fragrances, foaming agents, and other harmful synthetic chemicals. Instead, seek out cosmetics and skin care products that use safe, plant-based or food-grade ingredients, as they will ultimately be absorbed through your skin and processed by your lymph. Related read: How to Avoid Endocrine Disruptors in Your Daily Life 15. Eat Whole Foods, especially healthy fats, fruits & veggies Fact: Consuming processed foods, junk food, fast foods, sugary drinks, unhealthy fats, refined flour and sugar can cause inflammation and create lymphatic system congestion. Tip: Eat more fruits and vegetables, especially green vegetables. Chlorophyll purifies the lymph and blood. Eat healthy organic fats such as nuts and seeds, avocados, olive oil, coconut oil, palm oil, organic ghee and butter. 16. Drink herbal teas that affect the lymph Fact: There are herbal teas that step up lymphatic action such as red clover, astragalus, mullein, goldenseal, fenugreek, ginger, wild indigo root, sarsaparilla, golden seal and olive leaf tea. Tip: Try to incorporate one of these teas or a blend of several of these into your daily routine. Teas are most effective if you drink several cups over the course of the day. If you are pregnant, nursing, or on medication consult an herbalist or a naturopath before drinking these teas. Understanding how the lymph works and what to do to mobilize your lymphatic system is priceless information. It can make the difference in smoother detox process, catching or not catching a cold, or having a “flu-free winter”. The exciting news is that keeping the lymph moving doesn’t have to cost money – just move with a few daily exercises, drink plenty of water, and eat healthy food. When the lymph is working, the complexion glows and the body is full of vitality; and if you become ill, you have tools to help regain your health. This is a fundamental part of a conscious preventive health care plan. Maintaining a clean, non-toxic home is an essential part of living a healthy lifestyle. Check out Branch Basic's Trial Kit to begin the switch to non-toxic cleaning supplies, and learn about the cleaning tools that we recommend to keep your home happy and healthy.

Exposure to toxins and chemicals in the food and environment can congest the liver, learn how to cleanse the liver and prevent body dysfunction.