Fitness Contrarian

Exercise Can Protect us From Colds Occurrences of getting a cold can be greatly reduced by exercising moderately (like walking) for 45 minutes a day. David C. Nieman, Dr PH, an expert from the American College of Sports Medicine stated that numerous studies have shown a 25 to 50 percent decrease in sick time for [...]

What are the Major Reasons for Not Getting the H1N1 Vaccine? As of October 2, 2009, 60% of all adults are not “absolutely certain” that they will get the H1N1 vaccine, according to a survey conducted by the Harvard School of Public Health (HSPH). For a complete copy of the survey click here: Harvard School [...]

Eating whole natural foods can be healthy and affordable.  Not only are processed foods high in calories, they are also expensive.  If you look at the nutritional content of processed foods you are paying a fortune for empty calories like sugar, sodium and unhealthy fat.  If you try to spend the least amount of money [...]