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CRegal on Diet & Exercise
Tuesday, June 11 2013
On a sweltering day in the Nation's Capital, I decided that it was an appropriate time to step outside my exercise comfort zone again – this time with a little cross-training. A new gym had opened in the area – Roam Fitness DC – and I had read two complimentary reviews. With an offer of a free introductory class, I... Read more
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CRegal on Diet & Exercise
Thursday, June 06 2013
I remember back in 1998, sitting in my school cafeteria, where a table was set up introducing students to a new product. WOW potato chips were fat free! How could this even happen? Potato chips were long regarded as the junkiest of junk food – but now here was a version that was fat and calorie-free? This appeared to... Read more
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CRegal on Heart Disease
Friday, May 31 2013
It’s now generally accepted that drinking a glass or two of red wine can have health benefits. Moderate red wine consumption has been found to help prevent heart attacks, increase the amount of HDL "good" cholesterol and decrease the chances of blood clotting. Red wine also has anti-inflammatory properties, meaning it can be helpful in... Read more
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CRegal on Diet & Exercise
Tuesday, May 21 2013
Certainly working out to music has its benefits. I will openly admit – I work out with music. It can help you push your body harder, faster or get you to make that final push.
But it can also have drawbacks. For one, working out with the music blaring can create dangerous situations, such as if you are... Read more
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CRegal on Osteoarthritis
Sunday, April 07 2013
Getting a hip replacement is a major decision. How bad is your pain? If you opt for the surgery, you could be staring down a long and potentially difficult recovery.
First, there’s the matter of preparing your body for the surgery (which may include losing some weight), then preparing your house for use upon... Read more
