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Fit Fact: BMI isn’t the only way to assess your health and weight

July 31st, 2009 at 1:00 am » Comments Off

How do you measure how healthy you are? Most of us are comfortable using a scale to see if we’re losing or gaining weight, but what about those other…



How to Lose Weight

July 29th, 2009 at 4:13 am » Comments Off

Years ago, I worked at a gym along with several other trainers, one of whom would always say the same thing when a client asked the age-old question, “How do…



New St. Louis vitiligo support group

July 28th, 2009 at 7:36 pm » Comments Off

Today I started a support group especially for those of us who live in, or near, St. Louis. Of course, anyone is invited to join and attend our meet-ups.
Simply go to our new facebook page where you can sign-up, talk with others, and check out our calendar of events.
http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=105645777767&ref=mf&__a=1



Exercise of the Week - Plie Squats

July 28th, 2009 at 4:18 am » Comments Off

There are a number of ways to vary squats (or to avoid them, as many of my clients suggest) and one way is to change your foot position. Changing…



The Open Road by Pico Iyer

July 27th, 2009 at 3:00 pm » Comments Off

The Open Road is a detailed and candid look into one of the worlds most popular and famous religious teachers,…



Vote in This Week’s Poll: Are You Intimidated by the Gym?

July 27th, 2009 at 1:00 am » Comments Off

If you’ve ever been a member of a gym, you know how intimidating it can be to walk in for the first time. This is especially true for…



Fit Fact: Vigorous Exercise Helps Seniors Avoid Disability

July 24th, 2009 at 1:00 am » Comments Off

Most of us have probably met an energetic older adult and thought: “Man, I hope I’m that fit and healthy when I get older.” I know I think…



Celiac research may hold clues to vitiligo cure

July 23rd, 2009 at 11:12 am » Comments Off

I came across an enlightening article this morning in Scientific American magazine, August 2009 issue, called Surprises from Celiac Disease.

A new study by Dr. Alessio Fasano may reveal means of delaying or preventing celiac disease and offer help for other autoimmune disorders.

The forthcoming August 2009 issue of Scientific American contains a fascinating in-depth article about celiac disease. In this extensive and informative article entitled ‘Surprises from Celiac Disease’, Dr. Fasano announces important research out of the University of Maryland.
A long-term clinical study will investigate the relationship between delayed …



What’s on Your Workout Playlist?

July 22nd, 2009 at 1:00 am » Comments Off

We’ve talked a lot about the best workout songs and I thought it was time for an update since, if you’re like me, you’re constantly changing your exercise playlists.
What’s on…



Swami Petitions Against Homosexuality

July 21st, 2009 at 3:00 pm » Comments Off

Indian guru Baba Ramdev is once again making headlines with his claim that he can cure homosexuality, a statement that…