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Strengthen Your Core with this 28-Day Planking Challenge (in Just a Few Minutes a Day)

by Marshall December 7, 2016

Core strength refers to the strength of your back muscles, glutes and your muscles in your abdomen. Core strength isn’t just having a flat tummy either; it is crucial for supporting the spine and maintaining balance.

Building core strength can help you prevent injuries and it protects your inner organs and central nervous system.

If you suffer from back pain, building core strength can be a key to your exit from it. When our abdominals are weak it is usually because our back muscles are too strong and they do not balance each other out. Building core strength will give you a strong and confident posture too! If you do this challenge there is no doubt that you will feel incredible, and it isn’t too hard or time-consuming either.

Studies show that doing planks helps build core strength much better than the regular sit-ups or push-ups. While sit-ups and push-ups can put unnecessary strain on your spine, planks can help build a better posture. Beginners usually think that planks are too easy, and end up skipping them. Try this 28-day challenge and see the results yourself!

During this exercise, you will need to gradually increase the time you are holding your body in the plank position. At the beginning, you’ll be holding it for 20 seconds, and by the end, it will be 4 minutes.

As soon as you hold the plank position, just start breathing deeply and hold the position. Breathe deep with the muscles of the stomach, neck, and head. To achieve proper results, you’ll need to maintain an upright position. When you raise the toes and elbows, your upper body should be in a straight line. You can maintain a balance by splitting the weight into your elbows and legs while pushing up the muscles from the buttocks.

DAY 1-20 SECONDS
DAY 2-20 SECONDS
DAY 3- 30 SECONDS
DAY 4- 30 SECONDS
DAY 5-40 SECONDS
DAY 6-REST
DAY 7-45 SECONDS
DAY 8-45 SECONDS
DAY 9 60 SECONDS
DAY 10-60 SECONDS
DAY 11-60 SECONDS
DAY 12- 90 SECONDS
DAY 13- REST
DAY 14-90 SECONDS
DAY 15-90 SECONDS
DAY 16- 120 SECONDS
DAY 17-120 SECONDS
DAY 18-150 SECONDS
DAY 19- REST
DAY 20- 150 SECONDS
DAY 21-150 SECONDS
DAY 22-180 SECONDS
DAY 23-180 SECONDS
DAY 24- 210 SECONDS
DAY 25-REST
DAY 26-210 SECONDS
DAY 27-240 SECONDS
DAY 28- hold as much as possible

Watch the video below to see how to do the perfect plank:

The 14 Fake Olive Oil Companies Are Revealed Now – Avoid These Brands

by Marshall December 7, 2016

At least 70% of the available olive oil here in the United States is not actually olive oil. It has been cut with other oils, oils that are much cheaper than olive oil.

At least seven of the biggest olive oil manufacturers here in the United States have been cutting their products with inferior oils. Oils like sunflower oil or canola oil. They are doing this in order to cut back on the cost of production but for people who try to use olive oil as a healthy alternative to other oils, this is a huge slap in the face.

The oil is mixed, fragrance, and flavored before being shipped out to stores. It is marketed and sold as “extra virgin.” Testing done in Australia found that in 2012 none of their brands labeled “extra virgin” were pure olive oil. This finding led to a study carried out by the University of California.

In this study 124 imported brands of extra virgin olive oil were tested and over seventy percent of the samples were proved to be ‘fake’ olive oil. Just which brands were shown to be fake and which brands were real?

Fake Olive Oil Brands That Failed The Test

Pompeian
Colavita
Bertolli
Star
Sasso
Primadonna
Antica Badia
Carapelli
Mazola
Felippo Berio
Whole Foods
Safeway
Coricelli
Mezzetta

Real Olive Oil That Passes the Test:

Kirkland Organic
Corto Olive
Ottavio
Omaggio
Lucini
Bariani Olive Oil
Lucero
Olea Estates
McEvoy Ranch Organic
California Olive Ranch
Combram Estate

Now if you using a brand not listed above there is an easy way you can check at home to see if your olive oil is real or not as well. Here’s how:

How To Check Your Olive Oil

Take your bottle of olive oil and place it in the fridge
Wait for thirty minutes or up to an hour
Take the olive oil out of the fridge to examine
If the oil has solidified then it contains a large amount of monosaturated fats
This is what you can find in real extra virgin olive oil
If your oil doesn’t show any sign or solidification then it is likely fake oil

It is that simple. While this test won’t give you exact answers it is good to go by when you have nothing else to go on. If you want to be sure without a doubt that your oil is olive oil look for the official seals of approval. Which are pictured below:

We need to do our best to not support the corruption going on in the world. By not buying the ‘fake’ brands listed above you are helping yourself in more ways than you could imagine. Why pay more for olive oil when you’re not getting olive oil? For a little more information on fake olive oil please take the time to watch the video below.

86 Year-Old Woman Uses Yoga To Treat Her Scoliosis And Completely Transform Her Body

by Marshall December 7, 2016

Yoga has been rising in popularity throughout the past few years. This is a great way to work on physical and mental health.

In the case of Anna Pesce who has suffered from scoliosis for a very long time yoga was a lifesaver. At age 86 Pesce was confined to a wheelchair, she is now up and able to walk. Scoliosis is a common condition in which the person’s spine has a very prominent curve the source of this disease is unknown and can it can be crippling.

The main healer for this is found to be exercise. After Pesce visited her family and realized that pain was taking over the time she had left to spend with her loved ones she decided to do something about her issue. She tried everything from acupuncture to physical therapy and nothing seemed to work.

Shortly after all of this Pesce’s daughter introduced her to a yoga instructor named Rachel Jesian. The two began working together, Pesce learned different stretches and poses and after just one month of practicing yoga Pesce was able to walk again! It is obvious that yoga-based treatments can work wonders for people suffering from scoliosis.

Pesce is now able to do things she thought she would never get to do again. People all over are turning to yoga as a form of treatment for many conditions. To hear more on Pesce and her recovery through yoga please watch the video below.

A Simple And Easy Trick For Removing Arthritis, Back Pain, And Sciatica. Works Better Than Pills!

by Marshall December 7, 2016

Castor oil is a truly amazing thing. Did you know it possesses extremely beneficial medicinal properties?

Castor oil can be used in the treatment of many different health issues. It is high in healthy fats and fat acids as well as being antibacterial, antiviral, and working as a laxative. This oil is used in the production of many cosmetic products, rubbers, paints, and fabrics. You can even use it to relieve pain, arthritis, and sciatica-related pain.

Yes, by using this oil you can rid yourself of pain in most cases. Of course, you should consult your doctor before use depending on your health issue, castor oil might be just what you need. How can castor oil be used to treat pain?

Here’s how:

Apply castor oil to the areas in pain
Massage gently for about two whole minutes (longer if you’d like)
Repeat this at least three times a day until you notice an improvement

To learn how to use a castor oil cold pack which works great as well and get more information on this great oil please watch the videos below. Why not give it a try? Pain is all you have to lose.

Watch Your Kidney Stones Come Out With This Amazing Home Remedy

by Marshall December 7, 2016

Your kidneys are extremely important, and it is vital that we do what we can in order to keep them healthy. Our kidneys cleanse our bodies of toxins without them we would not be able to continue on.

Properly cleansing your kidneys is something that should be done frequently in order to make sure they are working properly. Kidneys do a number of things they even absorb things like stones and sand from the body. Following the natural recipe below will keep your kidneys detoxed and running efficiently.

Kidney Cleanse:

Things Needed:

A small amount of parsley leaves or coriander depending on preference
Water

Directions:

Chop the leaves into large pieces
Put them in a bowl and pour water over them (just enough to cover them)
Place the bowl over heat and boil it for around ten minutes
Remove the bowl from the heat and leave it to cool
Strain and refrigerate
Drink one cup of this mixture while cold every day. After a few days, you will notice your urine color has changed

If done properly this cleanse will have your kidneys working how they should be in just a few short days. Enjoy!

This Comic Accurately Describes What It’s Like to Live With Anxiety and Depression

by Marshall December 7, 2016

For people who live with anxiety and depression, one of the hardest things to do is to explain to someone how you feel. The feeling of depression is an odd feeling and only the ones who have experienced it can attempt to describe it. Anxiety and depression can affect a person more than just mentally. It can cause physical aches and pains.

In order to receive care for any condition, you have to be able to identify it. A doctor cannot simply listen through a stethoscope and diagnose an individual with depression, so it can be difficult to diagnose. Those suffering from the conditions usually have a hard time describing it. However, people have the ability to relate to others about specific topics, making diagnosis easier. Awareness is crucial when it comes to these patients and I found a comic that perfectly describes living with depression and anxiety. The comic is by Nick Seluk.

Living With Depression and Anxiety