Blog entries tagged Health Tip http://insiderspassport.com Fri, 10 Feb 2012 16:42:03 +0100 FeedCreator 1.7.3 http://insiderspassport.com/eating-healthy-and-staying-fit-this-holiday-season-remembering-the-fruits-of-the-earth <p>Contributed by WR Murphy</p><br/><p>The holidays are a great time for eating - almost all our special occasions are marked by the copious consumption of food, but many of us are trying to watch our weight, and the resulting conflict between tradition and dietary concern can add unnecessary stress for the holidays.</p><br/><p><img style="float: left; margin-top: 10px; margin-right: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px;" src="http://insiderspassport.com/images/fruits.jpg" alt="fruits" width="262" height="293" />LRead More... WR Murphy Wed, 01 Dec 2010 14:17:12 +0100 Williamsburg Health Tip Fitness Tip Fitness http://insiderspassport.com/healthy-living-sushi-is-ideal-for-healthy-diets <p>By&nbsp;Nicky Pilkington </p><br/><p>Sushi, popular for centuries in Japan, has become immensely popular in the Western world in recent years. You may soon find yourself invited to enjoy sushi with friends at a sushi bar or restaurant. Despite the common reaction of distaste at the prospect of eating raw fish, sushi is actually a simple and delicious food that can easily be enjoyed by adults, children, vegetarians and even the extremely squeamish.</p><br/><p><img style="float: left; margin-top: 10px;Read More... Administrator Mon, 15 Nov 2010 05:00:00 +0100 Sushi Richmond Restaurant Health Tip Dining http://insiderspassport.com/prenatal-yoga-benefits-take-a-class-at-body-balances-merchant-square-location A Great Pregnancy Exercise: Prenatal Yoga<br/><p>From BabyCenter.com<br /></p><br/><p><img style="margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 10px; float: right;" src="http://insiderspassport.com/images/prenatal-yoga.jpg" alt="prenatal-yoga" width="300" height="200" />Prenatal yoga classes are more popular than ever. When paired with a cardiovascular exercise such as walking, yoga can be an ideal way to stay in shape during your pregnancy. This age-old practice keeps you limber, tones your muscles, and improves Read More... Administrator Mon, 25 Oct 2010 14:28:30 +0100 Yoga Williamsburg Prenatal Yoga Health Tip Fitness Tip Fitness http://insiderspassport.com/the-iron-bound-gym-difference <p><img style="float: left; margin-right: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px;" src="http://insiderspassport.com/images/Scott_Grafton_35X0525.jpg" alt="Scott_Grafton_35X0525" width="350" height="525" /></p><br/>A Spotlight on One of Williamsburg's Favorite Local Establishments<br/><p>Contributed by RA Henriquez</p><br/><p>You've probably stored away your grill and are cleaning your oven out for those delicious turkeys and hams. But somewhere in the back of your mind you're wondering when you'll find time to fend off Read More... R.A.Henriquez Mon, 25 Oct 2010 11:40:07 +0100 Williamsburg Health Tip Fitness Tip Fitness http://insiderspassport.com/healthy-eating-all-about-mussels <p>Like all types of seafood, shellfish can be a healthy part of a balanced diet. Shellfish are low in fat and very little of the fat they contain is saturated fat. Most shellfish (except for shrimp) are also very low in cholesterol.<br /></p><br/><p>Mussels are a widely available shellfish with many health benefits. Mussels are versatile and can be used in many different dishes.</p><br/>What are Mussels?<br/><p>Mussels are a type of clam, usually long and wedge shaped, which grow in the ocean, along the shRead More... Administrator Wed, 13 Oct 2010 15:54:21 +0100 Williamsburg Restaurant Health Tip http://insiderspassport.com/body-balance-yoga-studio-opens-its-doors-in-mechant-square-come-to-the-open-house-october-3 Body Balance Opens Second Location: &nbsp;Come Welcome the New&nbsp;Prince George Studio on Saturday, October 3.<br/><p style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://insiderspassport.com/images/bodybalanceDWTN.jpg" alt="bodybalanceDWTN" width="477" height="360" /></p><br/><p>Yes, the rumors are true.&nbsp;Body Balance Studio will be opening a 2nd location at&nbsp;445 Prince George Street&nbsp;next to the Massey's Camera Shop. &nbsp;Click here to check out the pictures of the new studio and see the progreRead More... Administrator Mon, 27 Sep 2010 04:00:00 +0100 Yoga Williamsburg Sports/Athletics Hot Yoga Health Tip Colonial Williamsburg http://insiderspassport.com/sensible-seafood-fest-celebrates-sustainable-foods-at-virginia-aquarium <img style="float: left; margin-right: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px;" src="http://insiderspassport.com/images/Seafood_Fest.jpg" alt="Seafood_Fest" width="327" height="336" />Sensible Seafood Fest: A Celebration of Sustainable Foods<br/>Thursday, September 30, 2010,&nbsp;6:00 - 9:00 p.m. at the Virginia Aquarium<br/><p>Join Virginia Aquarium for a festival unique to our region! Enjoy foods prepared with regionally-sourced, sustainable ingredients from more than 15 "Virginia Aquarium Sensible Seafood ProgramRead More... Administrator Fri, 24 Sep 2010 04:00:00 +0100 Virginia Beach Shopping Living Green Health Tip Cooking Tip http://insiderspassport.com/namaste-williamsburg-yoga-comes-to-merchant-square Body Balance Opens Second Location:  Come Welcome the New Prince George Studio this October.<br/><p style="text-align: center;"><img height="360" width="477" alt="bodybalanceDWTN" src="http://insiderspassport.com/images/bodybalanceDWTN.jpg" /></p><br/><p>Yes, the rumors are true. Body Balance Studio will be opening a 2nd location at 445 Prince George Street next to the Massey's Camera Shop.  Click here to check out the pictures of the new studio and see the progress as the Prince George Street studio Read More... Administrator Wed, 22 Sep 2010 04:00:00 +0100 Yoga Williamsburg Sports/Athletics Health Tip Fitness Tip Fitness http://insiderspassport.com/tips-for-getting-bikini-readynext-season <p>Contributed by R.A.Henriquez</p><br/><p>Congratulations! You made it through yet another summer. You even lost those holiday pounds or freshmen 15 just in time for summer vacation-you even kept it off and looked great doing it. But wasn't it so much work looking this good? Well, don't hit the snack cabinet just yet; it's time to get ready for next summer. Yes, already. You don't want to be left behind with the new swimwear fashions that hit the store racks in January do you? Don't fret, here's hoRead More... R.A.Henriquez Mon, 20 Sep 2010 14:03:01 +0100 Newport News Health Tip Hampton Fitness Tip http://insiderspassport.com/increase-your-metabolism-with-pumpkin-seeds <p><img style="float: right; margin-left: 10px;" src="http://insiderspassport.com/images/pumpkinseeds.jpg" alt="pumpkinseeds" width="300" height="450" />By Tom Parker</p><br/><p>Pumpkin seeds are a very healthy snack food which can be a valuable substitute for foods such as crisps, cookies and sweets. These low nutrient snacks are packed with calories and easy to digest, whereas pumpkin seeds are low in calories, high in fiber, rich in protein and make your body work harder to digest them. Not only Read More... Administrator Wed, 15 Sep 2010 04:00:00 +0100 Williamsburg Health Tip Fitness Tip Fitness Cooking Tip http://insiderspassport.com/getting-into-your-favorite-bikinifor-next-summer <p>Contributed by R.A.Henriquez</p><br/><p>Congratulations! You made it through yet another summer. You even lost those holiday pounds or freshmen 15 just in time for summer vacation-you even kept it off and looked great doing it. But wasn't it so much work looking this good? Well, don't hit the snack cabinet just yet; it's time to get ready for next summer. Yes, already. You don't want to be left behind with the new swimwear fashions that hit the store racks in January do you? Don't fret, here's hoRead More... R.A.Henriquez Tue, 14 Sep 2010 11:21:34 +0100 Virginia Beach Health Tip http://insiderspassport.com/kettlebell-training-classes-in-williamsburg <img style="float: right; margin-left: 10px;" src="http://insiderspassport.com/images/kettlebell1.jpg" alt="kettlebell1" width="300" height="297" />What is a kettlebell?<br/><p>Glad that you asked. Imagine a black bowling ball with a suitcase handle on it and you have an idea of what a kettlebell looks like. A kettlebell is a big hunk of iron that comes in several sizes: 8lbs, 12lbs, 18lbs, 26lbs, 35lbs,44lbs, 53lbs, 70lbs, 80lbs, 88lbs, 97lbs and for super strong men and women 105lbs!</p><br/><p>A&nbspRead More... Administrator Wed, 08 Sep 2010 13:38:16 +0100 Williamsburg Health Tip Fitness Tip http://insiderspassport.com/swedish-massage-special-tuesdays-indulge-in-a-50-minute-massage-for-50-at-the-flowering-almond-spa-at-founders-inn What is a Swedish Massage?<br/><p>Swedish massage is the most commonly offered and best-known type of massage. If it's you're first spa experience, the Swedish massage is the perfect place to start.</p><br/><p>Swedish massage uses firm but gentle pressure to promote relaxation, ease muscle tension and create other health benefits. Massage therapists use massage oils to facilitate smooth, gliding strokes, as well as kneading, friction, stretching and tapping.</p><br/><p>The massage therapist will typically aRead More... Administrator Sat, 28 Aug 2010 15:23:43 +0100 Virginia Beach Spa Massage Therapy Health Tip Discounts http://insiderspassport.com/fitness-tip-from-iron-bound-gym-standing-upright-row Work Those Shoulders!<br/><p>Check out the video fitness tip of the week from Williamsburg's Iron-Bound Gym. &nbsp;View the proper form for an upright row for the shoulders.</p><br/><p style="text-align: center;"><br/><br/><br/><br/><br/></p><br/><p>Click here to print out a FREE 1-WEEK FULL ACCESS GUEST PASS to Iron-Bound Gym.<br /><br /><img style="float: left; margin-right: 10px;" src="http://insiderspassport.com/images/IBGNEWLOGOSMALL-2-16-10.png" alt="IBGNEWLOGOSMALL-2-16-10" width="125" height="74" />4325 New Town Ave<brRead More... Administrator Sat, 21 Aug 2010 04:00:00 +0100 Williamsburg Sports/Athletics Health Tip Fitness Tip http://insiderspassport.com/delicious-and-easy-summer-recipes <p>Contributed by Kimberley Cuachon-Haugh</p><br/><p><img style="float: right; margin-left: 10px;" src="http://insiderspassport.com/images/Watermelon.png" alt="Watermelon" width="241" height="196" />Summer is like Christmas for any foodie. There is no better time of year to taste produce at its freshest and most flavorful. With that said, this is when many great and easy recipes come out of the closet. The following recipes are not only simple; they are delicious and are a great inspiration for Read More... Kimberley Cuachon-Haugh Thu, 19 Aug 2010 11:46:20 +0100 Recipes Home Tips Health Tip http://insiderspassport.com/the-inside-scoop-on-prenatal-yoga <br/><br/><br/><br/>Prenatal yoga classes are more popular than ever.&nbsp;Doing prenatal yoga can be a wonderful way to put time aside for yourself and your baby.&nbsp;Participating in a group prenatal class provides a community of support from new friends who understand what you are experiencing. Some programs may even include discussions about pregnancy-related topics such as doulas, nursing, and birth plans.<br/>The benefits of practicing prenatal yoga will positively impact your pregnancy as well as your laborRead More... Administrator Mon, 02 Aug 2010 04:00:00 +0100 Yoga Williamsburg Health Tip http://insiderspassport.com/roll-call-healthy-sushi-roll-recommendations <p>Sushi Roll Call!   If you're like me then you probably enjoy eating these delicious little rice-stuffed seaweed bites. But some rolls are a little better for you than others. Here are a few rolls we recommend from most healthy to least healthy:</p><br/><p><img style="margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 10px; float: right;" src="http://insiderspassport.com/images/rainbow_roll.jpg" alt="rainbow_roll" height="201" width="300" />1) Rainbow Roll - These colorful rolls feature nori, rice, avocado, surimRead More... Michelle Parr Tue, 11 May 2010 12:33:58 +0100 Williamsburg Restaurant Health Tip Dining http://insiderspassport.com/health-tip-of-the-week-from-iron-bound-gym-soy-beans-super-food Health Tip of the Week from Iron-Bound Gym: Soy Beans, Super Food<br/><p><img style="margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 10px; float: right;" src="http://insiderspassport.com/images/soy-beans.jpg" alt="soy-beans" width="304" height="300" />The slightly nutty flavored soy been has been cultivated in Asia for over 3,000 years but surprisingly the good news about soy's versatility and health benefits is relatively new in the west. Soybeans are the most widely grown and utilized legume in the world and oRead More... Administrator Sun, 09 May 2010 13:06:10 +0100 Williamsburg Health Tip http://insiderspassport.com/tips-for-your-best-summer-bod Tips for Your Best Summer Bod<br/><p>Contributed by Diana Fakhouri</p><br/><p>Hitting the gym to prepare for lazy days at the beach? Don't worry, you still have some time to hit the gym before the summer months. To make sure you're making the most of your work outs, incorporate these tips!</p><br/><p>1) Add strength training to your routine. More muscle mass means more opportunity to burn calories through cardio training, so it's a win-win. Whether you use free weights or strength machines at the gym, yRead More... Diana Fakhouri Fri, 07 May 2010 04:00:00 +0100 Williamsburg Health Tip Fitness Tip http://insiderspassport.com/get-your-body-fit-try-iron-bound-gym-free <p><img height="172" width="190" alt="ibg" src="http://insiderspassport.com/images/ibg.jpg" style="float: right; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 10px;" />Iron-Bound Gym helps people realize their goals and find their inner strength. They combine the most diverse amenities in the industry with the best personal training to deliver the ultimate fitness experience.</p><br/><p>At Iron-Bound Gym you'll find all of the latest cardio and strength training equipment along with a dynamic group exercise prRead More... Administrator Mon, 12 Apr 2010 04:00:00 +0100 Williamsburg Health Tip Fitness Tip
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