Sore knees?Practice these exercises!

May 7th, 2012 Mark No Comments »

http://feelgooder.org/sore-kneespractice-these-exercises/Today we will talk about a common problem, especially in athletes, it’s the knee problems, one of the parts of our body to more easily injured. Therefore, we teach you some exercises that will help strengthen and prevent future problems, we hope you are very useful!

By building strong muscles in this area can reduce knee pain and stress and help improve the knee joint. The exercises we suggest you make a routine of three sets of ten repetitions. You can increase the quantities as you perform them more easily.

To begin with the first you lean on the back of a chair, lift your right foot and move it back, without exceeding a 90 ° angle. You must hold the position for about five seconds, then lower the leg, switch sides and repeat. Be sure to keep your knees together. A second exercise will make you lie on your back, keep one leg bent and the other line. Raise your right leg a few inches off the floor while tightening the thigh muscles. You must keep in the air for five seconds then lower slowly and then repeat on the other side, avoid sudden movements and do not arch your back.

These were two of the exercises we had to show, though, we have some more, do not miss the Read more »

Analyzed a portion of legumes

May 3rd, 2012 Mark No Comments »

http://feelgooder.org/analyzed-a-portion-of-legumes/Today we will talk about a very important nutrient in our diet is legumes. They contain essential nutrients that we may be missing, but sometimes are unfairly maligned. So this time we want to analyze a plate of vegetables, so you know exactly what it contains and you know what you’re eating and what you contribute, pay close attention!

The first thing we note is a false myth that is strongly attached in society, some say that vegetables are fat and calorie, nothing is further from reality. To take the example we have chosen the lentils, being very popular, 60 grams of dried lentils or 1/2 cup of this dry legume, gives us only 162 KVAL. As we see the quantity is very large, lentil dishes are notoriously calorie for the rest of ingredients that are added, such as meat, bacon, pork, among other things, that food does make us fat.

In terms of composition, lentils have 60% ​​carbohydrate, 34% protein and 6% fat. In addition, provides 10 grams of fiber in just 60 grams and important micronutrients, mainly highlights the presence of potassium, magnesium, phosphorus and calcium, but also the lentil has considerable amount of B vitamins, especially niacin and acid folic.

As we see, this is a very healthy food recommended for Read more »

How to avoid bad breath

April 25th, 2012 Mark No Comments »

http://feelgooder.org/how-to-avoid-bad-breath/Bad breath is a common problem that can occur for many reasons, but there are many that can not be treated, others do. Today we will tell you what you must do to avoid this problem so annoying that can ruin many of our relationships, because nobody likes a person with bad breath.

The most common cause of bad breath is mainly located in the mouth, therefore, to begin we must go to the dentist to confirm to us that this is a solvable problem. We recommend that you not attempt to disguise the smell by going to the consultation, and we can get a different diagnosis because of this.

The first thing to do to treat halitosis is to maintain good oral hygiene, you should brush your teeth after every meal and flossing. Also, remember to clean the top surface of the tongue and if the dentist also recommended mouthwash.

On the other hand, it is advisable to have the teeth cleaned regularly to prevent tartar build up and chew sugarless gum, which is recommended especially for those people who are prone to dry mouth. Finally, avoid drinking coffee and smoking if you eliminate the Read more »

What are the consequences of sleep deprivation

April 23rd, 2012 Mark No Comments »

http://feelgooder.org/what-are-the-consequences-of-sleep-deprivation/Today we talk about a very serious problem that usually is not given the attention it deserves: sleep deprivation. While this may seem harmless, the fact is that the impact of this bad habit is my grave, now we tell you what, pay close attention!

Sleeping well is essential when caring for our health, it is recommended a minimum of 8 hours. Not only includes the number of hours but also the position that we do, as we have seen repeatedly is best done on your side with legs slightly bent. One of the main consequences of poor sleep is physical and mental fatigue the next day. It hurts to be well rested so much our ability to concentrate, memory, and retention.

On the other hand, we got up with little motivation and lack of energy, lack of sleep becomes lethargic, so do a simple task can become difficult and complicated. You can also bring physical pain such as headaches and also affects our mood, causing depression or anxiety.

Here are some of the consequences of poor sleep, as we are serious and affect our performance in Read more »

Tips to prevent and treat stomach problems

April 19th, 2012 Mark No Comments »

http://feelgooder.org/tips-to-prevent-and-treat-stomach-problems/Summer is the season where more risk we run of having stomach problems, this is because, because of heat, food will spoil more easily and more difficult to keep them free of virus and bacteria. So today we will give you some very relevant advice to help you identify and prevent these problems to address them.

The causes of stomach problems may be varied, one of the most common is due to a virus that attacks our intestines. This disease can spread through contact with infected person or touching something that person has touched. Furthermore, it is also transmitted via contaminated food or water.

To identify it we must be alert to symptoms, they are watery diarrhea, nausea and / or vomiting, abdominal cramps, fever, muscle aches and headache. Symptoms appear after one or two days of exposure to the virus and usually last one to two days, although in some cases can last up to 10 days.

To address this problem we must rest, drink fluids to replace those lost and slowly begin to eat soft foods such as toast, rice and potatoes. You must also avoid dairy products, caffeine, spicy foods and fatty foods.

To avoid this problem is important that we always clean our hands before eating any Read more »

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