The Healthy & Fit Magazine Blog Archives
Get out and ride! Why autumn is a great time for mountain biking 9/23/08
When the publisher of Healthy & Fit Magazine, Tim Kissman, invited me for a mountain bike ride, I couldn’t refuse. I didn’t think it would be that difficult. I was expecting a nice casual ride through the woods—something scenic with views of the Grand River at a moderate pace.
Boy, was I …
It’s FREE! The Healthy & Fit Magazine Expo: Sept. 27 8/24/08
Healthy & Fit Magazine is proud to present the second annual Healthy & Fit Magazine Expo. Generously sponsored by Ingham Regional Medical Center and WLNS-TV6, this free event is geared for the whole family and showcases the best wellness products and services this area has to offer. It’s the perfect compliment to the Capital City …
School snacks: Keep ‘em healthy for when the kids come home 8/24/08
As the school day ends and yellow buses finish their rounds, children slowly arrive home expecting one thing, an after school snack. But often there is little time for a snack due to after school activities and sporting events.
So what is a parent to do? How can you provide a healthy …
Ready, set, goal! Write your own plan for success! 8/24/08
It’s September and, with the Healthy and Fit Magazine Expo on the 27th, it’s the perfect opportunity to think about embracing a healthier lifestyle. The decision to be healthy and fit is often an exciting first step. Your motivation is high and you’re enthusiastic about achieving your desired weight loss or fitness level. …
Enter to win a place in the 2009 Healthy Lifestyle Challenge 7/22/08
So you want to lead a healthy lifestyle? Make some healthy changes to lose weight, build muscle and gain confidence? Want a chance to be part of something exciting with healthy meal planning, state-of-the-art training and the chance to have more than 82,000 readers rooting you on?
If you think you can meet the challenge, we …
Is cycling the new golf? 7/21/08
Plaid shorts are being ditched for spandex, as many friends and colleagues are catching up through cycling instead of golf.
The participation rate of those playing golf regularly has gone down by 17.5 percent in the past 10 years, according to the National Sporting Goods Association. They also reported that last year, for the first time …
Balancing your pH 7/21/08
Do you remember the old Alka-Seltzer commercial, “Plop, Plop, Fizz, Fizz, Oh What a Relief It Is?” If you had acid reflux Alka-Seltzer was the over-the-counter medication of choice to relieve your discomfort. What magical ingredient was in Alka-Seltzer to relieve your stomach discomfort? Sodium bicarbonate! Sodium bicarbonate is extremely alkaline, hence the name Alka-Seltzer.
Every …
Splish Splash: Chill out this summer by beating the heat in your pool 6/22/08
Life can be stressful, and stress can affect our mind, body and behavior. When the heat of stress brings you down, you can cool off by jumping in the water. There is something incredibly appealing about water. Water
is an ideal medium in which to exercise, relax and heal your …Pregnancy help: Chiropractic care during a pregnancy may be the way to go 6/22/08
by Dr. Lynne Sowers
Due to postural changes, pelvic changes and increased back curve from the protruding abdomen, about half of all expectant mothers will develop lower back pain some time during their pregnancy. With the average weight gain of 25 to 35 lbs, you will find your center of gravity shifting …
Canoeing the Grand River 6/22/08
by Sherri Powers
It’s lush with overgrown trees and full of wildlife. A place you could paddle down with a canoe or kayak and see fish, turtles, large blue heron, hawks and beavers. The Grand River runs right through the heart of the Greater Lansing area, yet people rarely take advantage of …
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