Without a deep core foundation, muscle-targeting exercises can aggravate or cause back pain. But deep core muscles act as your personal girdle to protect and strengthen. So get ready to flatten your belly safely and effectively!

Remember your 40s? I certainly remember mine… And although I’m approaching the middle of my fifth decade, I’m feeling just as good as I did a decade ago.

“It was only the placebo effect.” Scientists and doctors say that often. And every time, it leaves me flabbergasted. Despite what they’d have you believe, the placebo effect is powerful medicine in its own right…

Everyone is talking about TEAM USA’s purple spots! The latest rage in athletic performance is an ancient technique found in cultures in Egypt, the Middle East and China. It’s referred to as “cupping” and here’s what it can do for you…

I can’t say enough about the healing power of a perfect night’s sleep. But if yours isn’t, take it seriously. Poor sleep sets you up for three strikes that could put you out of the game… permanently.

While it may seem you can’t run and you can’t hide from cellulite no matter who you are, once you understand a few things about cellulite, you can get the upper hand… without resorting to drastic measures.

It’s not just a matter of being heavy; when your waistline grows, so does your risk for heart disease, high blood pressure and diabetes. That’s why getting stubborn hormones in check matters.

Having a loose and supple waist, low back and hamstrings is one of the best things to reduce injury and increase feelings of wellbeing in the body. There is a simple exercise that can do it without having to leave the home.

Vitamin D is a miracle worker. Yet, the standard American diet contains very little of this vitamin your body uses as a hormone. In fact, more than 1 in 3 American adults are deficient in vitamin D and face some very serious health risks…

Push-ups are one of the most basic exercises you can do for arm and upper body strength. They’re also the hardest if you don’t have strong arms. But how do you get there? Baby steps…

Coconut oil is a must-have beauty staple for anyone who hates spending loads of money on beauty products that are filled with questionable chemicals and additives. And the results? Glowing, naturally beautiful skin and hair!

I love traditional martial arts, especially the kind that are focused on self-development and grounded in traditional methods of mind-body development and physical culture. Plus, there are many movements from traditional martial arts that can carry over into everyday life.