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Amalgam fillings – are they safe? In this post for our Healthy Lifestyle Blog, Dr Emma answers a reader’s concern by explaining the facts which surround recent research. She also offers her advice on why she believes the removal of amalgam fillings is an unnecessary risk with no provable health benefits.
SOURCE: HIF Lifestyle Blog – Read entire story here.
This series of GWODs was designed exclusively for Greatist by Bodeefit. For more information about the exercises in this workout, or to see video demos of each movement, follow the links below the graphic. Be sure to note the results of your workout so you can track your progress as you go. Before you tackle this workout, try this quick and effective full-body warm-up. It’s just five simple moves but hits every major muscle group and gets your heart pumping. Step Up! Complete 25 reps of each of the following movements, then 20 reps, then 15 reps as fast as safely possible. Add a 1-minute Plank Hold after each round. Step-UpsExplosive Push-Ups Bicycle Sit-Ups Want to kick the intensity up a notch? Hold lightweight dumbbells
Did you know there could be ‘variations’ in your mouth that make you unique? We’re not talking about diseases like tooth decay, but rather conditions which are considered to be a ‘variation on normal’. According to Dr Emma, these are physical quirks that not everyone has, but simply sets us apart from the crowd. Read Dr Emma’s latest post to find out more.
Ever wondered what happens to your body post -exercise? According to HIF fitness guru, Brian Killian, our initial reaction is often: “I’ve done a workout, worked my muscles, I need to refuel.” But here’s an interesting thought – what if our interpretation of this signal is incorrect? What if it’s not food our bodies are asking for? Brian explains all…