What makes a tea an Oolong tea? There are 3 main distinct types of tea that can generally be categorized as follows: a) Green tea: it is treated or boiled after harvest to prevent the leaves from oxidizing and retain their natural color. b) Black Tea: it is left to oxidize after harvesting, thus acquiring […]

Obesity and heart disease are two of the leading causes of death among Americans today. Both diseases can be related to a poor diet and lack of exercise. In today’s environment, we spend most of our time sitting at home or in the office, and we don’t spend enough time being active and on the […]

Last week was an unusually quiet week at the rectory. He allowed me to do something I had wanted to do all summer. Nothing. I’m not bragging or anything, but I can’t do anything up to the best. The week, like every week, began on Monday. For me, there is always something about a Monday […]

You have made the decision to commit to a personal lifestyle change and lose those extra pounds that have been dragging you down. Congratulations on the first of many steps! You could be the most determined dieter in the world and follow a diet to the letter, but hunger and the feeling of need are […]

Bacterial vaginosis is a condition in which the natural environment of the vagina is disturbed as a result of the overgrowth of harmful bacteria that inhabit the vagina. Harmful bacteria multiply rapidly for various reasons, notably poor hygiene and unhealthy eating habits. When these harmful bacteria multiply and outnumber the good or beneficial bacteria that […]

I never realized how much fun losing weight could be until I started using them. I confess that during the winter months I tend to go “Bear”; in other words, i usually like to sleep a lot and just act lazy. The summer months, on the other hand, are quite different. I will take long […]

Binge eating is an eating disorder in which someone eats without exactly being hungry. A compulsive eater eats based on emotions and feelings. They eat a lot of food in a short time when they are sad, depressed, guilty, stressed, angry, or lonely. If this problem is left unchecked, it becomes a problem that cannot […]

I recently had the opportunity to interview Rob Schwartz, Team USA Strength and Conditioning Coach for Acrobat & Combat Sports. Rob currently works with Olympians who compete in gymnastics, boxing, tae kwon do, judo, fencing, wrestling, synchronized swimming, and diving. I wanted to pick your brain and get an idea of ​​how sports fitness technologies […]

For the most part, heavy lifting is the way to go. Most people don’t challenge themselves enough in the weight room and therefore don’t see the results they’re looking for. The body responds better to changes and variations in lifting routines. Regular changes in weight, volume, exercise order, and muscle groups worked are the most […]

The first word that comes to mind when we talk about weight loss is “dieting”. Yes, weight loss and diet are extremely related to each other. Every year millions of people starve themselves to lose weight. Most people drastically reduce their calorie intake because they think they don’t have the time and patience to lose […]