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- A guide to eating on the Appalachian Trail - by Submitted on Jan 06, 2019 from Merlyn SeeleyWhen you hike the AT you will discover that your eating style changes, habits change and you are going to be consuming fewer calories and burning more calories at the same time. Another thing to know about eating on the trail is that you will need to carry enough food for up to five days and at ...
Views: 2489(1 vote) - A Little Exercise Can Increase Productivity - Walk or Bike with Your Pet - by Submitted on Oct 08, 2012 from Cecelia BrownSo many of us who work full-time don’t feel there is enough time during the day to exercise. Studies show that daily exercise improves our mood and our ability to focus. It’s easy to get wrapped up in the tasks and the stresses of the day, but the costs may be lowered effectiveness and ...
Views: 2493(1 vote) - A Serene Thread of Paradise: Hiking the MMM Trail from Long Island Sound to Mt Monadnock, New Hampshire - by Submitted on Jan 19, 2011 from Thomas TellaSomewhere around five years after completing AMC’s New Hampshire 4000 Footer Club, sporting a beer belly, and approaching the age of 60, the call of the trail once again beckoned to me. Indeed, IT WAS SCREAMING AT ME! Living in central Connecticut and dealing with a hectic lifestyle, the ...
Views: 2921(1 vote) - BMI calculator- the perfect tool to calculate BMI - by Submitted on Nov 08, 2011 from James LaskaMost of you scratch your head thinking about BMI, what do the letters 'BMI' stand for and what does it means in actual. Well, BMI stands for 'Body Mass Index'. According to medical science the weight of your body should be according to your height or we can say that it should be in proportion to ...
Views: 1442(1 vote) - Can We Be Social Without Going Out to Eat? - by Submitted on Jul 29, 2011 from Scott Q MarcusA good time that doesn’t involve eating I hadn’t seen him in years even though we live in the same town. You know how it is, I’m busy, so is he. Time got away from us. It’s not like we had a disagreement, or we didn’t want to see each other; it’s just that, well, life kicked in… I answered ...
Views: 1413(2 votes) - Cooking secrets of the Appalachian Trail - by Submitted on Jan 06, 2019 from Merlyn SeeleyOne of the greatest things about hiking any trail but especially the Appalachian Trail is the memories you gain from eating food that has been cooked pioneer style over an open campfire. There is no match for a campfire made trail meal in the mind of any hiker. Except for maybe the occasional ...
Views: 2370(2 votes) - effective ways to help people motivation - by Submitted on May 22, 2011 from chanrida kimMotivation will be the force that makes a person function tough and drives him towards success. Individuals who lack motivation can never obtain their goals and aims. Organizations came to know the importance of motivation and hence began motivating the employees by making use of various tools. ...
Views: 1414(1 vote) - Everest Gokyo-Ri Trek-Ace Vision Trek & Tours - by Submitted on May 27, 2023 from Ace Vision NepalGokyo Valley trek is established for the series of beautiful lakes in the Everest region of Gokyo valley and the famous Cho la Pass. It started to short flight from Kathmandu to Lukla around 35 minutes. Majestically Soaring Mountain, friendly People, colorful monasteries, the Namche bazaar, and ...
Views: 838(1 vote) - Everest Panorama Trek - Ace Vision Treks & Tours - by Submitted on Jul 24, 2024 from Ace Vision NepalEverest Panorama Trek, you will discover some superb Himalayan scenery without the demanding efforts usually accompanying such trips. Besides Tengboche has its famed Monastery, a prototype of Buddhist-Tibetan cultural heritage bearing intricately carved, exquisite artworks. From this monastery, ...
Views: 849(1 vote) - Explore classical route: Tsum Valley Trek - by Submitted on Jun 27, 2024 from Ace Vision NepalTsum Valley is a secret Himalayan pilgrimage valley situated in northern Gorkha of Nepal. This secret Himalayan Valley is rich in ancient art, culture, and religion. Tsum Valley is one of the world’s remote Himalayan Valley which was also a restricted region until 2008. The trek to the Tsum ...
Views: 878(1 vote) - Garage Door Maintenance Tips That Could Save You Big - by Submitted on Mar 13, 2021 from Dip SahaThere is no other part of your home that experiences as much wear and tear as your garage door. You never realize how often you use your garage door until the day it breaks down on you. Having a garage can really make life easier, but when it is not cared for can become a safety risk to you, ...
Views: 711(1 vote) - Getting Pregnant When You Have Endometriosis - by Submitted on Jul 24, 2020 from mohak ivfMost women who have endometriosis can conceive normally. But if you're having problems getting pregnant, endometriosis may be the cause. To find out, your doctor may suggest a laparoscopy. In this procedure, a surgeon inserts a small camera through a tube into your abdomen to check for abnormal ...
Views: 699(1 vote) - Hiking the Appalachian Trail during spring break safely - by Submitted on Jan 06, 2019 from Merlyn SeeleyWell here we are on the verge of yet another season of hiking and above all the trails in the US, there is no doubt that the famous Appalachian Trail will see more feet this Spring Break than any other trail. Every Spring Break people flock to the trail either for a weekend or week of hiking or ...
Views: 1823(1 vote) - How hiking can prepare you for your upcoming marathon - by Submitted on Jan 06, 2019 from Merlyn SeeleyMarch is a very big month for marathons, both on a national level as well as on a local level. We all know that if you want to do your best when running for a cause that you have got to be in the best shape of your life. What better what to get into shape for your upcoming marathon than to ...
Views: 1411(1 vote) - How Walking is the Best Calories Burned Exercise - by Submitted on Apr 04, 2019 from Jeanne SkowAre you someone who is just fed up with overweight? Do you know one of the best calories burned exercise is walking? Calories burned walking is one of the simple and all-rounder exercises. It is the most effective way to lose weight. It is well known to everyone. We all know how to walk. The ...
Views: 767(1 vote) - Irishman Walking (Stage 1 Chapter 16) - by Submitted on Nov 22, 2012 from Michael Denis CrosseyIrishman Walking is about my walking the coastal roads of Japan through a series of summer, winter, spring, and autumn stages. Stage 1 began in Cape Soya in Hokkaido in the summer of 2009, and ended in Noshiro City in Akita Prefecture seven weeks later. This summer (2012), Stage 8 started at ...
Views: 2621(1 vote) - Know When to Stretch - by Submitted on Nov 18, 2010 from sarah labdarStretching is probably one of the most important activities that should be done throughout the day, however most people don’t do it for whatever reason. The importance of stretching is lost on these people, which can lead to unfavorable body mechanics and injuries down the road. With so many ...
Views: 1344(1 vote) - Personal Alarms - 60s security safety ideas - by Submitted on Feb 28, 2018 from G WILLIAMSPersonal Attack Alarms 60 Second Security Safety Ideas Whilst many people report that their attacker came from nowhere, is that really the case? If you are vigilant and aware of your surroundings then you're in a much better position to spot a possible threat before it escalates. Stay ...
Views: 1142(1 vote) - Personal Attack Alarms - by Submitted on Apr 06, 2018 from G WILLIAMSWalk Easy Alarm Deterrents Carrying a personal alarm is a convenient way to immediately improve your personal safety and you’ll feel a whole lot safer too. Although these alarms are loud, typically an ear piercing 130dB+ high pitched sound that will attract the attention of nearby public or ...
Views: 1256(1 vote) - PoleWalking: Walk with Attitude, Walk Young, Help Alleviate Back Pain & Improve Posture - by Submitted on Nov 20, 2011 from jayah paleyPeople with back pain were once told – Go to Bed! Now physicians and therapists often say – Take a walk! But do these wellness professionals intend for you to walk with your spine rigid ??? You might as well go to bed. No, they envision the natural movement pattern of the spine. Yet, ...
Views: 1634(1 vote) - Preventing Dog Attacks to Joggers - by Submitted on Feb 06, 2012 from Cade LennoxJoggers are among the most commonly injured by dogs. Jogging creates something of a perfect storm of dog provoking situations. If you have been attacked by a dog before while jogging or running, it might be hard for you to get back into the sport. If this is your case, you might want to purchase ...
Views: 3763(1 vote) - Rape Alarm Recent Survey from Students - by Submitted on Mar 15, 2018 from G WILLIAMSRecent surveys have indicated that one-third of female students in Britain had experienced sexual assault or unwanted advances while at college. But are universities doing enough? Some colleges have been criticised for not taking rape and sexual assault complaints seriously enough. There is a ...
Views: 1320(1 vote) - Strength is Beautiful! - by Submitted on Jun 13, 2012 from Dianne DanielsJust came in from a walk with my darling dog (DDog) Sisko – he’s getting a bit old, so we have to walk a little slower than in the past, but it was such a beautiful warm day that it didn’t hurt my feelings one bit to walk slower. We covered 1.22 miles according to a great website from Prevention ...
Views: 1447(2 votes) - The Diary of a Broken Ankle - A True Story Highlighting the Importance of the Correct Footwear Whilst Outdoors - by Submitted on Oct 29, 2011 from Bruno BlackstoneThe article is a true account of the experiences of the daughter of a friend who suffered a severe ankle injury as a result of not wearing the correct boots whilst walking. Diary of a Broken Ankle BBA (Before Broken Ankle): I have an active lifestyle and enjoy walking and cycling, getting ...
Views: 5533(1 vote) - The Sacred Journal part I- Preparing to hike the Appalachian Trail Georgia section - by Submitted on Jan 06, 2019 from Merlyn SeeleyOn a cold February in 2005 my wife and I set out to hike a portion of the Appalachian Trail, it would be the first time we have tried this in our lives. It would also be the trip of a lifetime and one that would change our lives forever. I kept a live journal of every day on the trail and called ...
Views: 1780(1 vote) - The way to get the most out of camping. - by Submitted on Oct 22, 2011 from Bruno BlackstoneCamping definitely is a very good way to relax and bond with the great outdoors, whatever age you are and regardless of whether you are on your own, a family, a couple or a group of pals in search of a break there is a camping break to suit you. Lately there are numerous camp sites, tents and ...
Views: 1669(1 vote) - Turn Your Staircase into a Fitness Machine - by Submitted on Dec 09, 2016 from Jessica NatalieYou are putting on weight and are slightly worried about your health. Your doctor has recommended a regular cardio workout and you wonder what fitness machine you should buy to help you doing the exercises in the comfort of your home. Well, if you have been worried about the finances, here ...
Views: 1312(1 vote) - Walking to see wildlife – how to experience flora and fauna as you enjoy the countryside - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2011 from Bruno BlackstoneFor many of us the most enjoyable part of walking is seeing the various plants and animals along the way. In this article the author suggests how to maximise your wildlife spotting chances If we stop to think for a moment about the many types wildlife that surround us all we will quickly ...
Views: 878(1 vote) - Walking With Nose Breathing Only To Fight Stress, Aging and Low Body Oxygen Levels - by Submitted on May 12, 2011 from Dr Artour RakhimovHundreds of medical doctors prescribe physical exercise with nose breathing to their patients these days. This is because of a tremendous difference and safety of nose breathing in relation to acute exacerbations, diseases and general health. Mouth breathing leads to exercise-induced asthma ...
Views: 3082(1 vote) - Walking Your Way to Wellness - by Submitted on Apr 29, 2010 from Wendy StollWalking is one of the easiest, most prescribed cardiovascular exercises you can do. A healthy, active adult should strive for 10,000 steps per day (about 5 miles). A sedentary adult should aim for 1,000 to 3,000 steps per day and gradually increase steps until the 10,000 goal is achieved. ...
Views: 2799(1 vote) - Activity and Our Well-Being - by Submitted on Jul 12, 2011 from Karen KleinwortWhat do these people have in common? ~A three-year-old girl running awkwardly to her mother across the lawn while smiling. ~A housewife, age 43, trotting in the park with her colorful running shoes. ~A skinny boy of 15 trying to keep up with the pack in a cross-country race, hoping to be ...
Views: 2285(2 votes) - Hiking the Appalachian Trail Georgia section useful tips - by Submitted on Jan 06, 2019 from Merlyn SeeleyThe AT is a very unforgiving place and when you choose to venture out to start or even continue your adventure. You will need to know all you can to get through. In this article, I hope you will find some information very helpful. You will need about 250 dollars per person on a debit or credit ...
Views: 2018(3 votes) - Walking for Weight Loss – How to Start Walking - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2010 from Zee MercadoIf you are thinking of an effective but less expensive exercise plan to incorporate with your present weight loss program, you can try walking. Walking is great for shedding off those unwanted fats and building muscles as long as you do it regularly and properly. I will show you how you can burn ...
Views: 2470(3 votes) - Walking 10,000 Steps a Day -- FAQ about Health-Effect Reasons - by Submitted on Oct 25, 2009 from Dr. Kirk MahoneyHere are answers to Frequently Asked Questions -- an FAQ -- about the health-effect reasons for walking 10K steps/day. Q1. "Why should I care about losing excess weight?" If you are overweight and extremely sedentary today and your physician approves your undertaking a 10K-steps/day ...
Views: 2044(4 votes) - Walking 10,000 Steps a Day -- How to Identify Who Can Benefit - by Submitted on Oct 25, 2009 from Dr. Kirk MahoneyIdentifying who can benefit from a 10K-steps/day program is a matter of simply thinking of a health- or emotion-related challenge that can be addressed by such a program and then thinking about who has such challenges. Weight loss: A mildly obese person could eventually walk 10K steps/day and ...
Views: 2335(5 votes) - Turn Your Walk into a Beneficial Workout. . . - by Submitted on Sep 22, 2009 from Sheri SimsonYou know how important exercise is & how it effects all aspects of your life…. you’ve been thinking about it long enough & now, you’ve made up your mind – you’re going to get out there & get exercising! You don’t have a lot of time or a large budget & you love the outdoors - so you decide to ...
Views: 3492(11 votes) - ***Walking Barefoot - by Submitted on Jun 22, 2012 from Susun WeedWalking Barefoot c.2011, Susun Weed With the weather so warm and mild, we are still going barefoot, though we are well into the middle of November!I love to let my bare feet inform me. What do they tell me?First, they let me know how my health is. Reflexologists say that there is a ...
Views: 1942(1 vote) - 5 Time Tested Ways to Walk Off Depression - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2011 from Dave KanofskySeveral years ago I was diagnosed with hypertension otherwise known as high blood pressure. My doctor told me to modify my diet and to begin an exercise program. He also said that if I lost weight my blood pressure should begin to stabilize and eventually I could come off the medication that was ...
Views: 1818(2 votes) - EIGHT Mental Stimulation Tips for Your Precious Pets - by Submitted on Feb 28, 2017 from Colleen FlanaganImagine being alone all day, living in the same environment you've explored thousands of times. You have nothing to do except sleep and wait for your roommate to get home to feed and hopefully spend time with you. He’s been rather stressed out and crabby lately. Your quality time together has ...
Views: 2413(1 vote) - Headaches? Don't Sleep Late On Sunday! - by Submitted on Jun 04, 2010 from Roberta MittmanIf you think a taste of chocolate, a glass of wine, and sleeping late on weekends are harmless vices, think again. Those innocent indulgences are just a few of the most common triggers of headaches. But don't give up hope just yet. It's possible you may be able to enjoy your favorite things ...
Views: 3486(2 votes) - Hidden Fact About Mera Peak - by Submitted on Jun 15, 2019 from Purushottam TimalsinaThere is some information about Mera Peak, one of the most popular trekking peaks in Nepal, that not many people know. This is partly the fault of adventure travel companies that offer it as a trip, whose literature can range from vague to deliberately misleading. In this post I would like to ...
Views: 899(2 votes) - Just 15 minutes of jogging every day reduces the risk of depression: Doctor tells his patients 'to exercise outside' rather than popping a pill - by Submitted on Feb 25, 2019 from Santosh RathiJust 15 minutes of jogging every day could reduce the risk of depression, a doctor has said. Speaking on the back of a recent study that found physically active people are less at risk of the mental health condition, a medic from Massachusetts General Hospital urges the public to 'just ...
Views: 1742(1 vote) - Villas in Alicante for White Topped Mountains and Fantastic Views - by Submitted on Jul 10, 2011 from Porsche KlingerVILLAS IN ALICANTE are an ideal way to visit a province of Spain, the capital of the same name. This is a historic Mediterranean port city and the second largest city of the Valencian Community in Spain. Mediterranean cruises stop in the port of Alicante and if you are visiting for holiday or ...
Views: 1180(1 vote) - Walking 10,000 Steps a Day -- A Checklist for Where to Do It - by Submitted on Oct 23, 2009 from Dr. Kirk MahoneyWhen you are new to walking 10K steps/day, finding locations to reach this daily goal can seem overwhelming. So here is a checklist for where you can walk hundreds or thousands of steps at a time toward your goal. [_] Walk in a shopping mall. Granted, you probably cannot do this every day, ...
Views: 1842(5 votes) - ***Pathways to Wholeness: Walking Meditation - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2011 from Janet NestorPublished in The Art of Wellbeing Magazine, 2009 There are various pathways that guide us in our quest for wholeness and unification with our innermost self. One pathway that I have come to cherish is Walking Meditation. This method seems to nurture me, relax me, and provide the space and ...
Views: 3631(16 votes) - ***Athletes & Training: Controlling Inflammation & Increasing Endurance - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2012 from Christine Dreher, CCN, CCHMost athletes know all too well the double-edged sword of post-exercise inflammation. Inflammation is a general immune response to injury in the body that can be triggered by over-training. It ultimately works to mend and strengthen muscles, making them more adaptable to more intense levels of ...
Views: 9543(9 votes) - Hiking - by Submitted on Apr 27, 2010 from Chandi DeviI never think or talk about age because I don’t wish my subconscious to have these preconditioned ideas of what to expect when you are a certain age, and this has worked well for me. My body is healthy and supple and I look/act/feel/think much younger than my years. But while appearing years ...
Views: 3114(7 votes) - How to Make Any Walk Exciting. Three Tips That Will Help You Stay On Track - by Submitted on Feb 05, 2010 from Jason StarkHave you heard of the expression "Walk in the Park"? It usually means that something was done easily, quickly. But do you sometimes feel that it also tells you that the walk in the park is just boring and not exciting at all? If that is so, how likely is it that you will keep your schedule and ...
Views: 2148(3 votes) - Walking 10,000 Steps a Day -- A Comparison to Running Them - by Submitted on Oct 19, 2009 from Dr. Kirk MahoneyWalking 10K steps/day can be superior in many ways to running 10K steps/day. "DAILY" IS A CRUCIAL CONCEPT. The body can easily sustain walking 10K steps every day. In contrast, most running programs include rest days and/or cross-training days. This down-time with running makes it harder ...
Views: 2201(3 votes) - Live Well Age Well - by Submitted on Sep 20, 2009 from Anita SelbyLive Well, Age Well You can spread expensive crèmes on your face, dye your hair and even get plastic surgery. However, there’s a much more cost-effective and natural way to get an age ‘lift’; it’s called living well. Our physical, mental and emotional habits all contribute to how gracefully ...
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