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Benefits of Pilates Exercises
The Pilates Method Alliance (PMA), a not-for-profit professional organization for Pilates, points out that more Americans are practicing Pilates as a way to condition their bodies and improve their physiques. Pilates, a low-impact exercise program appropriate for women of all ages and fitness levels, involves a succession of smooth movements, which integrate both stretching and breathing exercises. Developing a pattern of slow, deliberate movements along with controlled breathing increases blood flow to the muscles providing a number of fitness benefits.
What Causes Age Spots?
Members of the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery (ASDS) say that age spots are almost always caused by exposure to the sun. The sun stimulates melanin production, and if we make a habit of being out in the sun too long unprotected, brown spots can appear on the skin when we get older. Skin receives more sun damage over time, increasing the likelihood of developing dark pigmentations later in life. While sunspots are common in individuals with fair skin, people with darker complexions can also develop age spots. There are steps that women can take to prevent age spots, but first we have to have a better understanding of the causes.
How Sleep, Sun, Air, and Stress Play a Role in Your Health
The green movement has arguably never been bigger than it is now. Yet, while we strive to better our environment, Mother Natures number one foot soldiers have been losing another battle on another front, their own well being. In the midst of the chaotic …
Undo the Damage From a ‘Super-Size Me’ Diet: 4 Steps for Reversing the Effects
It was probably enough to make many Americans lose their appetite: A recent study from Europe showed that eating too much fast food a diet high in fat and sugar could cause serious damage to your liver. Yet for those who overdo it with too many trips …