Besides going to the gym or paying for a personal trainer or medical professional, athletes and active individuals can find all kinds of helpful and professional information online. This group of blogs is devoted to helping athletes learn more about their health, staying safe during training and conditioning, and eating right to promote a holistically healthy lifestyle, all without having to earn an online degree in nutrition.

Blogs by Athletes and Professionals

These experts know what they’re talking about. Listen to their advice on safe workouts, eating for an active lifestyle, and more.

1. Caustic Musings: Maggie Wang is a fan of "muscles…and healthy foods that don’t taste like sawdust," and has great ideas for working out and eating right, even when your budget is tight.
2. The Everyday Athlete: This cyclist shares recipes and health information, as well as news about the cycling world.
3. A Trail Runner’s Blog: Scott Dunlap writes about the holistic benefits and challenges of trail running and ultrarunning.
4. Fitness Black Book: Rusty Moore’s immensely popular blog will show you how to get the body of a Hollywood star, as long as you’re ready to listen. All cheesiness aside, he actually has good tips for stretching, achieving your weight loss goals, and more.
5. A Passion for Running: Mark, aka the Running Blogfather, has survived shin splints and stress fractures, and shares tips on how to avoid injury and increase running time.
6. Gym Junkies: Gym Junkies is written by Vic Magary, a karate/taekwondo black belt and military veteran. He posts videos, has tips for eating well, and more.
7. My Yoga Online: Beginners and yoga pros will learn tips for exercising, stretching, mastering poses, and better nutrition from the qualified yoga and Pilates instructors on this site.
8. Hyperlipid: Peter has degrees and experience in metabolic studies, physiology and biochemistry. He’s also switched to a high-fat diet: see how it’s worked for him.
9. Keep it Street Level: Bikers can get inspiration for cycling trips, learn about new cycling products, and learn more about adventure and adrenaline culture here.
10. Joe DiAngelo: Popular New York City fitness trainer Joe DiAngelo blogs to motivate everyday people to change their lives through exercise.

Fitness and Training

These blogs are committed to sharing fitness tips, training exercises, new workouts and more.

11. Skwigg Blog: Here you can get ideas for eating right and keeping the balance between not enough exercise and overdoing it.
12. Burn the Fat Blog: Tom Venuto helps you lose weight by sharing nutrition information, tips for getting your vitamins, how to get great abs, and more.
13. Personal Trainer: This blog is written by Amy Dixon, the fitness expert for Women’s Health.
14. Military Fitness Blog: Get tips for intense workouts, pacing yourself and more, from this blog that’s fit for military trainees and officers here.
15. Mark Sisson’s Daily Apple: Make a point to copy Mark’s fitness, nutrition and sleep routines to stay healthy and active throughout your life.
16. CrossFit: Follow different individuals as they aim to get in shape using the same system that police academies and military special ops units follow.
17. TheIFLife: Get fitness and training tips, read about healthy eating, and get the facts on fasting here.
18. Fitsugar: The Sugar Network’s fitness blog is geared towards women athletes and women who want to learn more about exercise and healthy living.
19. Conditioning Research: Read posts about low-carb diets, higher body fat percentages, making the most of gym equipment, dealing with stress, and more.
20. Ross Training: Watch videos of workouts, get inspired by true stories of athlete’s journeys, and learn how to get creative with your gym equipment.

Youth Blogs

Teen athletes and parents of active kids can turn to these blogs to make sure they’re not damaging their still-growing bones and bodies.

21. Families.com Fitness Blog: Parents will get tips for helping their kids get into fitness and exercise here.
22. Teen Fitness: Articles here include "Raising Your Athletic Daughter" and "Help Your Teen Get Fit."
23. Health+Sex+Fitness: Watch videos from the Seventeen magazine trainer, read tips on healthy eating and more.

Weight Loss and Dieting

Learn more about safe weight loss through dieting and exercise here.

24. The Token Fat Girl: Lorrie shares healthy recipes and her journey to exercise more, stick to a healthy pattern and lose weight.
25. The Diet Naked Blog: This blogger has kept track of her amazing weight loss journey for the benefit of other dieters. Get tips on foods to avoid, healthy recipes and more.
26. Hold the Mayo. Extra Cheese: Read posts about the constant struggle to eat right and stay motivated to work out.
27. Nutrition Data Blog: Decode your weight loss shortcomings and learn how to eat right for your active lifestyle.
28. Diet and Fitness Blog: This blog on eDiets shows you how to stick to your healthy eating resolutions, organize a health checklist, and more.
29. Former Fat Guy: This super fit guy blogs about bodybuilding, getting over your excuses, and more.
30. John is Fit: Find out how to make the change from fat to fit when you read John’s blog.

Healthy Lifestyle

These blogs encourage active individuals to pursue a healthy lifestyle through eating right, exercising, and being emotionally happy and stress-free.

31. Trying Fitness: Eartha writes to motivate herself and others to exercise regularly and eat healthy.
32. Go Healthy Go Fit: Learn about celebrity diets and workouts, leading a healthy lifestyle, and creative workouts here.
33. Eat Right, Stay Well: Christine McKinney, M.S., R.D., C.D.E., helps people turn around their lives by adopting healthy eating habits.
34. The Whole Story: Whole Foods’ official blog is an excellent resource for learning how to live green, finding new recipes, and more.
35. Brad Pilon’s Nutrition Help Blog: Brad Pilon writes on "the science of food, fasting, and health," and he features great recipes as well as exercise tips.
36. Groovy Vegetarian: Here you will find vegetarian substitutes for protein and fat sources, as well as new product reviews and more.
37. Whole Health Source: Stephan is a doctoral candidate in neurobiology and blogs about "health, food, wholesome living," aging, and nutrition studies. 
38. A Hearty Life: Learn how to protect your heart and avoid risk factors everyday.
39. Lift: Anyone who leads an active lifestyle or just wants to be more active will get inspiration and healthy living tips from this adventure magazine blog.
40. Fitness and Health with Dr. Gabe Mirkin: Recent posts from this medical blog include "Cold or fever: Should you Exercise?" and "Understanding Delayed Muscle Soreness." He also has tips for eating right and maintaining a healthy balance for exercise and nutrition.

Recipe Ideas

Turn to these blogs for recipes that will keep you healthy and energized.

41. Pinch My Salt: This blog is full of mouthwatering pictures of recipes that use fresh ingredients.
42. Healthy Recipe Doctor: WebMD’s Elaine Magee has tips for creating "healthy meals that are guaranteed to please."
43. Veg Cooking Blog: Vegetarians can get yummy recipe ideas for poblano and onion hash browns, vegan naan, banana nut bread, and more.
44. Robb Wolf: Get gluten-free recipes and fitness tips here.
45. Simply Recipes: Browse recipes by type, like seafood, vegetarian, budget recipes or low-carb.
46. The Recipe Girl: The Recipe Girl posts creative recipes but also keeps a personal weight-loss journal that includes an exercise log and menu recap.
47. The Skinny Gourmet: The Skinny Gourmet shows you that you don’t have to sacrifice creativity or taste to keep things healthy.
48. Bodybuilding Recipes Blog: Try out some of these recipes if you’re trying to bulk up.
49. Built Nutrition: Get recipes for all kinds of diets and fitness programs here.
50. Third Chance Fitness: Get healthy recipes for naked pasta, chicken salad, balsamic marinated chicken breasts, and more.

Mental Health

These mental health blogs acknowledge the benefits of exercise on your mood and emotional well-being. You can also get tips on fighting depression, anxiety and more.

51. Zen to Fitness: Learn how to stay in shape "while living life" when you read blog posts like "7 Reasons to cut back on Alcohol" and "Visualization: Power Relaxation."
52. Psych Central: Learn how to boost your mood and stay emotionally healthy when you read this blog.

Running

Runners can read these blogs to learn about injury, get motivated and get tips for training for races.

53. Ask the Running Doc: Understand running-related health problems and symptoms when you read this blog.
54. Gotta Run!: This blogger is training for her fourth marathon. You’ll find inspiration and helpful tips here.
55. Run Petra Run!: Petra is training for the London marathon in April of 2009. Read about her training and journey here.
56. I Run for My Life: Read about this runner’s recovery from a torn Peroneal tendon and her new fitness plan as an expectant mom.
57. Running Adventures in an Extraordinary World: Get inspiration to race and stick with your exercise plan when you read the blog from these two runners.
58. Dean’s Blog: Dean is a serious marathon runner and has tips for making your runs more effective, rehabilitating and comfortable.
59. A Runner’s Blog: Get tips and insight into this average runner’s strength training, race training and more.
60. Nike Running: Coach Jay has tips for runners in training.

Nutrition and Vitamins

Learn more about the nutrition your body craves as an athlete when you read these nutrition and vitamin blogs.

61. Diet Blog: This popular blog has lots of information, news, and recipe ideas about eating right and setting up a good eating plan.
62. Integrative Nutrition Blog: This blog covers news and trends relating to healthy eating and nutrition in the U.S., from school lunches to picking ingredients to nutrition studies.
63. What to Eat: Learn about food recalls, nutrition studies, and the foods you should be eating here.
64. Healthy Eating and Nutrition News: Tony is an award-winning cook and blogs about nutrition news, healthy eating, and the journey to a healthier lifestyle.
65. The Blog of Michael R. Eades, M.D.: Learn about low-carb diets and nutrition from this blog.
66. Nutrition Research Center: This blog aims to be "your source for natural healthcare," and you can get information on cholesterol, vitamins, nutrients and more.
67. Eating Fabulous: Eating Fabulous covers healthy snacks, immune defense foods, organic foods, and the best foods for your body.
68. NAFWA Nutrition Blog: The Nutrition and Food Web Archive’s nutrition blog covers ideas for eating healthier, important nutrition findings and news for the general public, and more.
69. The Renegade Health Show: Get recipes and learn about vegan, raw food and holisitc nutrition philosophies.
70. Nutrition-Wise Blog: The Mayo Clinic’s nutrition blog posts about Vitamin D benefits, starting healthy nutrition habits, and more.

Sports Medicine

Look up injuries and learn how to exercise safely when you read these sports medicine blogs.

71. Natural Sports Medicine Blog: Dr. Todd N. Narson is a chiropractic sports medicine doctor who blogs about concussions, ankle sprains and other athlete health issues.
72. Sports Medicine Blog: Learn about risk factors and risky exercise moves, injury prevention and more.
73. Basics Sports Medicine – Blog: This blog is maintained by exercise physiologists, nutritionists, trainers, massage therapists and other professionals who want to spread the word about sports medicine and safe exercises.
74. 98.6: Dr. Pribut’s Blog: Dr. Pribut is a sports podiatrist and past president of the American Academy of Podiatric Sports Medicine. He blogs about running injuries, sports and fitness safety, and more.
75. Spine and Sports Medicine: From this blog, run by a therapeutic sports medicine office, you can learn about your symptoms and the treatment options that will help you recover.
76. Sports Medicine: Steven M. Cohen blogs for Suite 101 on "the mechanism, treatment and prevention of sports injuries."
77. Coastal Sports and Wellness Medical Center Blog: This San Diego clinic helps cyclists, runners and triathletes recover from injury. Learn tips for injury prevention and read news on new rehab trends and techniques.
78. Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Blog: Dr. Howard J. Luks blogs about health care 2.0 and shares information about common sports injuries and procedures, like knee replacement.
79. BSC Blog: Learn how to do safe exercises when you watch the videos and read posts on this blog.

Rest and Recovery

Your body also needs to learn how to rest and recover, as well as train and exercise. These physical therapy and massage blogs will give you tips on recovering from and preventing injury.

80. Orthopedic Physical Therapy: Although this blog is written for doctors, nurses, and orthopedic practitioners, serious athletes can learn about new developments in the field.
81. MikeReinold.com: Learn about microfractures, arthritis, rehab and more.
82. Physical Therapy Blog: Laura Inverarity, D.O., blogs about procedures and surgeries, arthritis and more.
83. Kauai Massages Blog: Learn about therapeutic massage and get general healthy living tips.
84. Fingertips: Get tips for massage therapy and information about its benefits here.
85. Snoozester: Learn why sleep is good for you and get tips for a better night’s rest here. 

Miscellaneous

For even more blogs on health, nutrition, weightlifting, medical studies and more, turn to this list.

87. Male Pattern Fitness: Here, men can read posts about nutrition, weightlifting, fitness and more.
88. The Great Fitness Experiment: Charlotte reads all the crazy nutrition and fitness studies and then tests them out on herself to let you know what works and what doesn’t.
89. Oregon Live Health and Fitness News: Read news stories and features about medical studies, nutrition and fitness in Oregon and elsewhere.
90. I Ate a Pie: Find reviews of fad foods and diet foods here.
91. Sports Fitness Hut: Learn about different kinds of exercises here.
92. Health Expert Advice Blogs: Read blogs from diet and fitness experts and others to read up on working out with anxiety, as a senior, and more.
93. A Weight Lifted: Women who want an alternative to boring diets can learn how to get healthy here.
94. A Dumbbell in a Home Gym: This blogger devotes posts to her treadmill, coping with holiday temptations and more.
95. Pilates Blog: Learn about the benefits of Pilates, even if you’re in training for another sport.
96. Fit Buff: This blog is all about making healthy choices through fitness and nutrition regimes.
97. Embrace Your Heart Blog: Learn how to take care of your heart when you read this blog.
98. Sports Nutrition: Learn how to refuel after workouts here.
99. Vitamin Stuff Blog: Learn about creatine, antioxidants, vitamins, herbal medicine and more.
100. Trifuel Blog Network: Read about members’ fitness journeys, training regimes and more.

General Herbal Medicine

These blogs are a great place to find a wide variety of herbal information.

1. Live and Be Healthy: This blog focuses on Philippine herbal remedies and plants like ginger, oregano and lagundi.
2. Living With Herbal Medicine: For information on herbal medicine and health foods that can keep you feeling good, longer, check out this blog.
3. Herbal Medicine: Find out some of the benefits of taking herbal supplements from this basic blog.
4. Herbal Healthcare: This blog is full of health news, especially that related to herbal remedies.
5. Herbal News Magazine: Here you can read in-depth articles on health, herbal and nutrition related topics.
6. Natural Solutions Blog: From alternative medicine to whole-body health, this blog covers a range of health issues.
7. A Journey into Herbal and Natural Healing: Give this blog a read to get tips on using herbs to boost your immune system, reduce inflammation, raise your metabolism and much more.
8. Vitamins and Herbs: If you’re looking for information on improving just about any element of your health with a natural remedy, try reading this blog.
9. Herbal Medicine: Find herbal remedies and treatments that have been used around the world in this blog.
10. Organic Medicinal Herbs: From aromatherapy to addiction, this blog covers a wide range of herbal issues.
11. My Herb Shoppe: Check out this blog to learn about the latest herbal supplements, natural remedies and aromatherapy from a central Florida store.
12. Herbal Whirled: Learn natural ways to deal with cold and flu season, how to get more sleep and even how to reduce restless leg syndrome from this herbal blog.
13. The Herbal Advisor: For suggestions on herbal medications and remedies check out this blog. You’ll get get pointers on improving brain function and eliminating seasonal allergies.
14. Herbal Teaism: Learn how getting your herbs in tea form can help improve your overall health.
15. Herbal Nutrition Blog: Get news and information topics like nutrition, herbal vitamins and supplements and skin care from this blog.

Herbalist Bloggers

These bloggers love herbal medicine and can give great advice on what to try and what to avoid.

16. Timeless Herb Secrets: Di-Di Hoffman, a South African herbal remedy blogger, posts tips about how you can add herbs to your daily life on this site.
17. Herbs are Special: Isabell Shipard is all about herbs and shares her years of experience working with them in her blog and website.
18. Steven Foster’s Herbal Blog: This blogger isn’t just interested in herbs but in photography and writing as well. Check out his blog for tips on all three.
19. herbalblog: Written by an organic herb grower, this blog provides great information on cooking, gardening and herbal medications.
20. Herbal Connection: This blogger explores shamanic traditions, some involving medicinal herbs, in this blog.
21. The Herbinator: This herbalist and greenie posts news and views on a wide range of health, politics and environmental issues.
22. Crow’s Daughter’s Herbal Wisdom: Here you can learn about a variety of traditional herbal treatments, some of which may be very effective.
23. Katolen Yardley Holistic Health and Herbal Medicine Blog: A member of the National Institute of Medical Herbalists, blogger Katolen Yardley provides helpful and accurate information on some truly beneficial herbal treatments on her site.
24. Henriette’s Herbal: Blogger Henriette shares her suggestions on herbal remedies and more on this blog.
25. The Medicine Woman’s Roots: Learn about medicinal plants from the Gila area of New Mexico and which wild growing ones can be used to help cure a range of minor illnesses and discomforts.
26. Blessings of a Herbwyfe: This blogger posts about her family life and her love of herbs and herbal remedies.

The Basics

These blogs are a great place for those who are new to herbal medicine to learn the basics.

27. Herb Ways: Here you can learn all about different kinds of herbs with frequent posts giving information on uses and properties.
28. Herb-blog-ogy: This blog is a great place to learn about how to do things like create an herbal first aid kit or what kind of herbs are ok to take during pregnancy.
29. Best Herbal Solution: Check out this blog to learn about a variety of natural substances and supplements in detail.
30. Cher’s Spot: Here you can learn about what kind of herbs to use when. A great resource for anyone new to herbal treatments.
31. Herbal Medicine 360: This blog is a great place to get news and information on finding natural health doctors, supplements and much more.
32. A.I.S.pinay: This blog is full of home remedies for a wide range of health conditions that range from the irritating to the day-ruining.
33. Herbal Health:If you want to learn about the medicinal properties of specific herbs, check out this blog that’s posting them in alphabetical order.
34. The Essential Herbal: The herbal magazine of the same name maintains this blog which is chock full of great herbal news and advice.
35. The Witchen Kitchen Beginner Herbal: Learn how to make herbal concoctions that can help make you feel better, look good and even clean your house.

Herbal Health at Home

Learn how to grow, cook, dry and use herbs right in your own home from these blogs.

36. Kitchen Table Medicine: Get advice from Dr. Scott on how to eat right and use all-natural ways to stay healthy.
37. The Herbwife’s Kitchen: For information on just about every herb imaginable, plus ways to stay healthy during pregnancy and use herbs from your own backyard, this blog is a must-read.
38. Herbal Recipe Journal: Learn some quick, do-it-at-home ways to use herbs to cure headaches, boost your immune system and much more.
39. Amy’s Herb Garden Blog: If you need to know the basics of starting or maintaining a great herb garden, this blog is a great place to start.
40. Herb Garden World: With information on herb gardening and herbal medicines, this blog is a great resource for any aspiring herbalist.
41. Herb Guide Blog: Learn how to use herbs with great health benefits in cooking from this blog.
42. Herb Garden Pro: Instead of buying herbs, why not grow them at home? This blog gives suggestions and design tips for creating a great home herb garden.
43. Blog of Herbs: Love to cook with herbs? Drink herbal teas? You’ll find a wide range of recipes, tips and suggestions on this blog.
44. Herbal Medicine from Your Garden: Check out this blog to learn how you can use plants right from your own home to create great herbal remedies.

Ayurvedic Care

Ayurveda is a type of traditional Indian medicine that uses treatments like massage, yoga and of course herbs to treat patients. Read more about it from these blogs.

45. Holistic Herbalist: Follow Ayurvedic traditions through the advice on this blog, aimed at helping men, women and children get the natural, holistic healthcare they need.
46. Ayurvedic Talk: From herbal remedies to stress-reducing yoga, this blog is full of great ways to get healthy naturally.
47. Ayurveda and Herbal Remedies Blog: Get advice on herbal medicines and much more from this blog.
48. Ayurvedic Medicine Blog: This blog tracks the latest news in Ayurvedic and herbal medicine worldwide.
49. Ayurvedic Herbal Dietary Supplements: Have bad breath? Too much acid in your stomach? Read this blog for tips to improve your health and well-being, the Ayurvedic way.
50. Kerala Ayurvedics: Check out this site for a long list of ayurvedic medicinal herbs and plants.
51. Ayurvedic Cure: Read up on natural ways to help your skin look healthy, lose weight and much more in this blog.
52. Ayurveda for You: Learn all about the different herbs and plants that are used in traditional Ayurvedic practice from this site.
53. Herbal Ayurvedic Remedies: Here you can find suggestions on ayurvedic ways to lower your cholesterol, lose weight, control diabetes and more.

Chinese Medicine

Learn from thousands of years of medical practice on this Chinese medicine blogs.

54. Traditional Chinese Medicine: From the latest news to basic information, this blog has you covered for information on traditional Chinese medicine.
55. DAAN Chinese Herbs and Acupuncture: DAAN, an herbal supplements and tea store, runs this blog that is full of helpful advice and information.
56. Chinese Medicine News: Keep up with the latest goings on in Chinese medicine through this blog.
57. Dimmak Herbs: Learn more about the herbs this company provides from its blog.
58. Deepest Medicine: With podcasts, informative posts and more, this blog is a great place to learn all about Chinese medicine.
59. Chinese Medicine Notes: This blog aims to cover everything that’s Chinese medicine related, with additional links, books and more to keep you busy.
60. Chinese Medicine Blog: From skin care to diabetes, this blog provides suggestions for Chinese herbal remedies.
61. Chinese Herbs and Company: This site is a great reference for all kinds of herbs used in traditional Chinese medicine.

Health Experts

Make sure you’re getting reliable information about herbal medications by checking out these health professional-run blogs.

62. Dr. Tori Hudson, N.D.: Tori Hudson is a naturopathic physician and you can learn all about her practice and herbal remedies that might work for you in her blog.
63. Jonathan Treasure’s Herblog: This researcher posts all kinds of interesting information about his studies of herbal medicine.
64. Dr. Ben’s Natural Health Blog: With tips on killing toe fungus with a beer soak to what foods to avoid because of pesticides, this doctor gives a variety of healthy, natural tips.
65. Dr. Melissa Clouthier: This doctor is all about Chinese medicine in her practice, but her blog focuses on a wide range of issues.
66. The Integrator Blog: Learn about the business of integrated medicine from this blog.
67. Terra Sigillata: Focused on medicines that come from the earth, this academic researcher and blogger provides loads of interesting content to read.
68. Herbal Science Research: If you’re interested in reading about the latest research that’s being done on herbal treatments, bookmark this blog.
69. Herbal Legacy: Here you can learn from Dr. Christopher on all kinds of issues related to natural healthcare, herbal medicine and more.

Natural and Alternative Medicine

Check out these general natural medicine blogs to learn more about herbal healthcare.

70. Alternative Medicine Blog: This blog is dedicated to promoting "health and systems that treat disease with natural, nontoxic therapies backed by scientific research."
71. CAMLAW Blog: Here you’ll find posts about alternative medicine from a legal point of view.
72. Alternative Medicine: Natural Cure for the Modern World: This blog covers everything from herbal medicine to yoga.
73. Natural and Alternative Healing: With posts on treating croup, what herbal medicines you should always have on hand and getting rid of bad breath naturally, this blog is a great read.
74. Dr. Brad on Conventional and Alternative Medicine: Written by a doctor, this blog is a helpful place to find out about new developments in aging treatments in both conventional and alternative medicine.
75. Natural Health: Whether you want to learn about herbal remedies or just want to find out new ways to de-stress, this blog can be a big help.
76. Your Natural Remedies: With daily tips on health and beauty, and a wide range of other natural remedies, this blog is a great place to get up to date on herbal health care.
77. Vitamin Stuff Blog: Here you’ll get news and information on vitamins, living healthy and alternative health issues.
78. The Natural Cures Blog: Learn new ways you can stay healthy the natural way from this blog.
79. Alternative Medicine: Read this blog to find out about massage, diet, herbal supplements, acupuncture and more.
80. Your Alternative Health Medicine Blog: With posts on acupuncture, healthy eating, herbal treatments and more this blog is full of alternative health information.
81. Natural Holistic Health Blog: Do you know what teas are best for you? How herbal remedies can help your fibromyalgia? This blog can give you the basics on both.
82. Natural Solutions: This site is home to posts on holistic healthcare and alternative therapies.
83. Traditional and Modern Medicine: This blog covers a wide range of alternative health issues, from folk remedies to herbal cures.
84. Homeopathy Remedies: From getting rid of nasty toenail fungus to preventing and treating insomnia, this blog is full of healthy and natural alternatives.

Traditional Herbal Remedies

Some herbal remedies have a long tradition of use. Check out these blogs to learn more about some old school herbal ways to stay healthy.

85. Folk Remedies Natural Health: Here you can learn about traditional folk remedies to help keep you healthy and feeling good.
86. Household Hospital: This blog gives advice on loads of ways you can cure yourself with things you have at home.
87. Our Home Remedies: Cure a sore throat or minimize your misery during a cold by following the recipes on this site.
88. Granny Home Remedies: From feeling better to looking good, this blog shares traditional herbal remedies to get the job done.
89. Old Time Remedies: Your ancestors probably knew what they were doing when they used the remedies shared in this blog.
90. SureFire Natural Remedies: On this blog you can learn how to use things you might already have at home to treat things like acid reflux.
91. Natural Remedies Cures: This blog explores some ways you can prevent big health problems with natural remedies.
92. Natural Herbal Remedies Blog: Learn why herbal remedies may be better for your health from this site.
93. Herbal Household Remedies: Both you and your family can benefit from the information provided by this blog. You’ll learn lots of great ways to use everyday, natural products.
94. Home Remedies and Herbal Medicines: From curing an annoying cough to getting in the mood, this blog gives some traditional herbal ways to do it all.

Beauty and Fitness

These herbal blogs are all about keeping you looking good on the outside while feeling good on the inside.

95. Organic Body Diet: Want to body build the organic and herbal way? You can get tips on how to do it from blogger and buff guy Ian.
96. Herbal Supplements Blog: Those in search of advice and information on herbal supplements can find both on this blog.
97. Herbs n Oils: This South African blogger explains how to get back to the basics in beauty.
98. More Natural Beauty: If you’d like to find out how to make your own natural beauty products, give this blog a read.
99. Natural Herbal Beauty: Learn how to deal with a range of beauty and health care issues naturally in this blog.
100. Troo Health Care: This blog is dedicated to natural health and beauty products from curing migraines to helping you with acne.

Acupuncture

Learn how acupuncture balances out and promotes the free flowing Qi.

1. Portland Acupuncture Blog: Amy Chitwood Burslem is nationally board certified in Chinese herbal medicine and blogs about the benefits of acupuncture.
2. Acupuncture and TCM Blog: This blog from the New York College of Traditional Chinese Medicine explores and analyzes acupuncture.
3. Acupuncture Massage College: This blog from AMC discusses a range of health issues, from obesity and hypertension to heart disease.
4. World Acupuncture Blog: Here you can learn all about acupuncture and how it is used for hangovers, labor pains, and even pediatric care.
5. Gotham Acupuncture: This New Yorker blogs about how acupuncture is still relevant in modern society.

Yoga and Meditation

Yoga isn’t a type of medicine in the Western sense, but it’s respected as a viable mental and physical exercise that promotes wellness and healing. Read these blogs for more information on how yoga is used in Eastern medicine.

6. My Yoga Online Blog: This yoga resource discusses the many different ways yoga can be used to relieve stress, help digestion and more.
7. Samadhi and the City: This blog from the Yoga Journal reveals how yogis pursue healthy lifestyles beyond their workouts.
8. The Everything Yoga Blog: Get tips for healthy living, read about new yoga workouts and trends, and get inspired to live a yogi lifestyle when you read this blog.
9. Go Yoga Jane: Here you can read about yoga as an "awakening and transformative" force that promotes wellness and harmony.
10. Reflections on Yoga: Learn new poses and get recipe ideas for healthy meals that complement your workouts.

Herbal Medicine

These blogs will teach you all about herbal medicine and remedies, which are sometimes valid alternatives to Western drugs.

11. Herbal Medicine.ABCNewsHealth.com: Look up symptoms and herbal medicines on this blog to find cures and supplements.
12. Blog of Herbs: From vitamins and weight loss to Eastern medicinal herbs, this blog combines Western trends and ancient alternative medicine.
13. Henriette’s Herbal Homepage: This site features a gallery and glossary of different herbs, as well as a blog that includes posts about women’s health and more.
14. Ayurveda and Herbal Remedies Blog: Learn about herbal supplements and how they treat stress and other symptoms here.
15. Holistic Health and Herbal Medicine Blog: Katolen Yardley’s blog aims to teach readers about plant medicine and how it promotes "health and healing."
16. Alternative Medicine Blog: Touted as "your personal guide to health," this blog discusses everything from vitamin deficiencies to herbal medicine.
17. Live and Be Healthy: Visiting this blog will help you understand Filipino herbal medicine and practice.
18. The Herbwife’s Kitchen: This blog is written by a West Virginia community herbalist who loves to cook and share her knowledge of "food, herbs, tradition and health."
19. Natural Herbal Remedies Blog: Learn how to make your own natural herbal remedies from this blog, which also links to many other helpful resources about natural herbal medicine.

Holistic Health

Holistic health–the idea that equal attention should be paid to the mind, body and spirit–is a principle highly regarded by many Eastern medical traditions. Learn more about holistic health here.

20. Natural Holistic Health Blog: Here you can read about anxiety disorders, depression, natural health remedies and more.
21. DocRoberts Holistic Health Blog: DocRoberts explores everything from mental health to pediatric care to cancer on his blog about holistic health.
22. Holistic Health Blog: Josh Rubin, a personal trainer who abides by his "East/West Healing and Performance" philosophy, posts videos that explain how the physical and mental are connected.
23. Adventures in Mind-Body Medicine: This blog explores how the physical and mental are related and how this interconnectedness can be used to treat pain and other ailments.
24. Watertown Holistic Health: Read this blog to learn about Eastern medicine, healthy macrobiotic recipes and more.
25. ACHS.edu Holistic Health Education: This blog is affiliated with the Australasian College of Health Sciences in Portland, OR, and discusses natural herbs and ingredients, holistic nutrition, and news in the holistic health and herbal remedies industries.
26. Natural Holistic Health Blog: This blog from Healthedia features posts about healthy cooking, meditation and more.
27. MinervasTablet.com: Get information on natural cures and power foods here.
28. Live Lighter: Those who read Live Lighter will find tips for pursuing a holistic lifestyle and being healthy everyday.
29. Holistic Health: This Times Union blog teaches readers "how to create greater health, happiness and peace of mind."

Midwifery

Natural births are another part of Eastern medicine, and these blogs will teach you all about midwifery.

30. Women in Charge: Women in Charge is a birth blog project that hopes to inform more women about natural births.
31. Midwife: Sage Femme, Hebamme, Comadrona, Partera: This Oregon-based midwife blogs about her practice, labor and pregnancy, and more.
32. Belly Tales: A new midwife blogs about her job and midwifery in the news in her blog.
33. Elemental Mom: Catch up on the news stories, FDA findings and more that affect women’s health, infant health, pregnancy and more on this blog.
34. Babycatcher: Here you can read about midwifery and pregnancy in Africa.
35. Midwifery is Catching: This blogger aims to bring Westernized mothers a purer experience when giving birth.
36. Red Spiral: This blog comes from a doula, a woman who provides holistic support to expectant and delivering mothers.
37. Instinctual Birth: Learn about fertility and more on this general midwifery blog.
38. Homebirth: Midwife Mutiny in South Australia: Here you can catch up on everything you need to know about midwifery and natural births.
39. PushedBirth: Read this blog to get a realistic account of what you can expect during a home birth.
40. Tales of Midwifery: Get an honest look at midwifery on this blog.

Massage

These blogs teach and explore the scientific and cultural aspects of massage.

41. Massage Mind and Body: An Atlanta licensed massage therapist blogs about the holistic benefits of massage here.
42. Sylvia Carlson’s Blog: This blog on Suite 101 uncovers myths about massage, discusses how massage reduces stress, and more.
43. The Massage Geek Blog: Visit this blog to gain insight into the science of massage, reflexology and acupuncture from a massage and shiatsu therapist in St. Paul, MN.

General

For even more Eastern medicine blogs, check out these sites, which cover acupressure and acupuncture, complementary and alternative medicine, and more.

44. Deepest Health: Deepest Health is dedicated to "exploring classical Chinese medicine," and you can read interviews with licensed professionals and more.
45. Ponder Natural Health Notes: This complementary and alternative medicine blog shares news about the industry and practice of "drug-free living."
46. Chinese Medicine News: Those who want information and reports on "evidence-based" Chinese medicine will benefit from this site.
47. altMD Blogs: Visit this page for blog posts about Eastern medicine, including acupuncture, integrative healing and more.
48. Chinese Medicine Notes: This blog documents the news and trends surrounding Chinese medicine and its practice.
49. Chinese Medicine Blog: Click on a category like rheumatic pains, anxiety or immunity to learn how Chinese medicine is used to treat its symptoms.
50. Chinese Medicine Therapy: This blog covers acupressure and acupuncture, and plenty more Chinese therapies.

Smoothies can be a great breakfast or snack choice when you need to up your intake of fruits, veggies and protein. While not all of these smoothies are the right health food options for all people, they do provide great alternatives to carb-laden meals, fatty desserts and diets free of fruits and vegetables. Here are our picks for 100 delicious and easy-to-make smoothies.

Soy

Vegans and those who don’t like the taste or digestive effects of regular milk can still indulge in tasty smoothie snacks.

1. Fruity Soy Smoothie: This yummy smoothie is made with bananas, strawberries, raspberries and cherries, as well as soy milk and yogurt.
2. Blackberry smoothie: This smoothie uses a little too much sugar, but you can substitute it with a smaller serving or leave it out altogether.
3. Guava smoothie: Use one ripe guava, soy milk, ice cubes and lime to get a serious dose of Vitamin C.
4. Papaya smoohtie: Fresh, uncooked papaya is excellent for digestion.
5. Tropical smoothie: This fresh fruit smoothie includes banana, soy milk, strawberries, pineapple juice and mango.
6. Ice cream soy smoothie: Use soy ice cream for a fruity dessert that’s easier on your digestion.
7. Chocolate smoothie: The chocolate in this smoothie comes from cacao powder.
8. Mango smoothie: Use a fresh mango to get all the benefits from the fruit such as beta-carotene and Vitamin C.
9. Banana-Blueberry Soy Smoothie: Prevention.com suggests eliminating the sugar in the recipe for an even healthier treat.
10. Soy Good Smoothie: Add corn flakes cereal to this smoothie for an unexpected texture and more dietary fiber.

Tofu

Another choice for vegans, soft and silken tofu smoothies are also delicious and easy to make.

11. Soy tofu smoothie: Blend together soft tofu, a banana, soy milk, soy yogurt and strawberries for a delicious soy smoothie.
12. Blueberry Tofu Smoothie: Soft tofu is featured in this recipe, along with banana, soy milk, honey and blueberries.
13. Strawberry and Tofu Smoothie: Use fresh strawberries, water and Splenda for the healthiest version of this smoothie.
14. Tofu Smoothie recipe: Blend together silken tofu, Splenda, honey, strawberries and even coconut rum for a party treat.
15. Fruit and tofu smoothie: Fruits like strawberries, blueberries and raspberries make this a delicious choice.

Low-Carb

If you’re trying to cut back on carbs but still want to enjoy a fruity dessert, choose one of these smoothies.

16. Strawberry low carb smoothie: All that’s in this smoothie are strawberries, soy milk, low fat yogurt and ice.
17. Power Smoothie: Just use 1/2 banana, 1/2 cup yogurt and 1/2 cup fruit juice for this low-carb smoothie.
18. Low-Carb Almond Smoothie: The only ingredients used here are ice, half and half, and sugar-free almond syrup.
19. Banana-orange low carb smoothie: If you want a low-carb, not a no-carb dessert, this smoothie is made with 1 banana, an orange, orange juice and low fat yogurt.
20. Low carb Key West: This fresh treat uses lime Jello, whipped cream and cold water and boiling water.
21. Low carb raspberry peach: Use mint, almond extract, unsweetened fruit and soy milk for this smoothie.
22. Low carb peach: You’ll only need three ingredients for this recipe.
23. Raspberry Smoothie – Soy Milk and Splenda: Use vanilla soy milk (you can substitute with light soy milk), ice cubes, Splenda and fresh raspberries for this yummy dessert or breakfast.
24. Florida Sunshine: Ingredients like sugar-free drink mixes and a Carb Countdown dairy beverage make this a healthy alternative to a regular smoothie.
25. Soy Milk Strawberry Smoothie: This recipe is similar to the Raspberry Soy Milk and Splenda smoothie but it uses strawberries instead.

Protein

Smoothies with lots of protein can reduce your cravings and help you boost your metabolism. If you work out a lot, they can also keep you energized for much longer.

26. Max protein recipe: Add a banana, 1tbsp of protein powder, 1/2 cup of yogurt and 1 cup of nonfat milk to make this smoothie.
27. Apple Coconut: Use apple juice, grated coconut, banana, ginger and ice cubes for this unusual recipe.
28. Apricot Mango: Blend together apricot halves, Crystal Light or a sugar-free lemonade mix and fat-free apricot-mango yogurt.
29. High Protein Smoothie Recipe: Use milk, honey ice milk, banana, pecans, wheat germ and protein powder to make this smoothie.
30. Fruit medley protein smoothie: This medley includes protein powder, strawberries cherries, peaches and nonfat milk.
31. High-calorie, high-protein smoothie: If you’re planning an intense workout, you may want to try this smoothie, made of wheat germ, banana, 2 percent milk, protein powder and vanilla yogurt.
32. High protein smoothie: Use frozen strawberries, frozen pineapple juice concentrate, egg whites and more to make this smoothie.
33. Raw Cacao High Protein Smoothie: Use raw cacao for natural chocolate flavor.
34. High protein breakfast smoothie drink: Use liquid egg whites, banana, oatmeal and whey protein powder.
35. Lemon and Raspberry Summer Shake: Add vanilla protein powder for an extra boost.

Whey Protein

Whether you’re a bodybuilder or someone who wants to strengthen your immune system, you can drink a whey protein smoothie to get more protein and antioxidants.

36. Fruit whey protein smoothie: Blueberries, skim milk, yogurt and blueberries are just some of the ingredients in this smoothie.
37. Eggnog Smoothie: Eggnog smoothies don’t sound healthy at first, but this recipe just uses ice cubes, water, whey protein, egg and seasonings.
38. Banana Bread Shake: Don’t add the extra sugar to make this recipe more healthy.
39. High whey protein smoothie: Add almonds, raisins, whey protein and other yummy ingredients to this smoothie.

Sugar-Free and Smoothies for Diabetics

When sugar is a problem, try making a sugar-free or low-sugar smoothie for dessert.

40. LeeAnn’s Luscious Smoothie: Use wheat germ, plain yogurt and fruit to naturally sweeten this dessert.
41. Sugar-free smoothie: This recipe uses fat-free yogurt, strawberries, and Splenda.
42. Diabetic Orange Mango Smoothie: Use skim milk, vanilla yogurt, fruit and Splenda.
43. No-fat and sugar-free smoothie: Ice, non-fat milk, Splenda and fruit extract are all you need here.
44. Diet Blueberry Royale: Use skim milk, fresh berries and sugar-free instant vanilla pudding for a treat that only tastes decadent.
45. Blood Sugar Balancing Orange Cream Recipe: Use bananas, orange, milk, cooked sweet potato and low-fat vanilla yogurt for this yummy treat.

Non-dairy

Use ingredients like rice milk, almond milk, soy yogurt and non-dairy ice cream if you’re lactose intolerant or just don’t like regular milk.

46. Green Tea non dairy smoothie: Get a serving of your antioxidants with this smoothie, made with chilled brewed green tea, a banana, honey and a peach.
47. How to Make a Nondairy Fruit Smoothie: Use this recipe guide to make a non-dairy smoothie with strawberries and bananas.
48. De-Lish Smoothie: This fruits-only smoothie is super easy to blend.
49. Cranberry and Strawberry Smoothie: Use ice-cubes, cut strawberries and cranberry juice for this recipe.
50. Cherry and Apple Pie: Use cherries, an apple, banana, kiwi, blueberries and cloudy apple juice to make this super special dessert.

Digestion

Ease digestion when you make a smoothie recipe that uses ginger.

51. Banana-Ginger smoothie: Blend together honey, fresh ginger, vanilla yogurt and 1 banana for a soothing treat.
52. Jamaican Ginger: This recipe also calls for fresh ginger.

Energy Boosters

When you need to boost your energy for a workout or a long day, try out one of these recipes.

53. Berry Good Workout Smoothie: This is called the "workout smoothie" because it’s gentle on your stomach and calls for 1 tbsp of flaxseed.
54. Before Your Workout: With protein powder, frozen berries and 1/2 banana, you’ll get an instant charge out of this snack.
55. Boost Smoothie Nutritional Energy Drink: My grandmother drinks these supplements, which contain 22 vitamins and minerals.

Vitamin-packed smoothies

Get even more vitamins in your diet with these smoothie recipes that are packed with Vitamin C and more.

56. Avocado Blueberry Smoothie: Avocados have even more potassium than bananas, and they contain a lot of the good kinds of fat.
57. Apricot-Mango smoothie: Lemon juice and mangoes will provide a lot of Vitamin C through this recipe.
58. On the Balcony: You’ll get lots of Vitamin C out of this smoothie that has tropical fruit juice, strawberries and pineapple.
59. For Breakfast: Add spirulina to this already stacked smoothie that contains nut butter and flax oil.
60. Vitamin C Smoothie: Vitamin C fruits like watermelon, cantaloupe and strawberries are used in this smoothie.

Anti-stress and Anti-aging

Smoothies that contain antioxidants like blueberries and strawberries are great for reducing stress and even the signs of aging.

61. Stress Reliever Strawberry Smoothie: Add stress-reducing strawberries, peach and yogurt to your blender for this smoothie.
62. Lemon melon smoothie: This cool, refreshing smoothie recipe also requires mint, a natural stress reliever.
63. Blueberry-Oat: Blueberries are good for combatting oxidative stress, and oats are excellent antioxidants that can reduce cholesterol and cardiovascular problems.
64. Anti-Stress Smoothie: Learn what ingredients to add to your smoothie for anti-stress benefits.

Breakfast

Instead of gulping down pancakes or a couple bowls of sugary cereal, whip up one of these fruity smoothies.

65. Healthy Breakfast Smoothie: These instructions even come with a video, so you can watch a demonstration of how to blend ingredients like flaxseed oil, lemon juice, unsweetened cranberry juice and more.
66. Ruby Red Grapefruit smoothie: If you can’t manage to sit down and eat a real grapefruit for breakfast, make this smoothie instead.
67. Breakfast Berry Smoothie: Add a little peanut butter to this berry smoothie to curb cravings later in the morning.
68. World’s Best Smoothie: This smoothie contains 12.1 grams of protein per serving, but those who are sensitive to salt might want to try something else.
69. Banana egg power drink: Use almond milk, fresh blueberries, raw honey, raw organic eggs and 1 banana for this recipe.

Low Calorie

Not all smoothies are calorie-laden. These choices have as little as 80-90 calories per serving.

70. Creamsicle Smoothie: This recipe uses frozen orange juice concentrate, one navel orange, fat-free yogurt and vanilla extract.
71. Strawberry-Kiwi Smoothie: This yummy smoothie only has 87 calories per serving.
72. Tutti-Frutti: Enjoy this 140-calorie smoothie made with banana, OJ, crushed pineapple and more.
73. Jello Smoothie: Use sugar-free Jello and fat-free Cool Whip for this recipe.
74. Negative calorie smoothie: Use 5 strawberries, 1/2 papaya and 1 grapefruit for this fruit beverage.
75. Low-Fat Berry Smoothy: Use frozen raspberries, cranberry juice and 1/2 lemon for its juice.
76. Low Fat Strawberry Ice Smoothie: Use low-fat or nonfat milk and yogurt to reduce your calorie intake.
77. Easy Peasy Low-Fat Creamy Fruit Smoothie: This smoothie is full of chopped fruits, nonfat dry milk powder and ice.
78. Vanilla-Date Breakfast Smoothie: Use nonfat yogurt, nonfat milk, pitted dates and vanilla extract for this surprisingly low calorie breakfast or dessert.

Vegetable

If you have a hard time eating enough vegetables, try drinking them instead.

79. Healthy Green Smoothie: This green smoothie is made with grapes and spinach.
80. My Favorite Smoothie: You’ll use cucumber, aloe vera and celery in this recipe.
81. My Huge-Mongous Pumpkin Smoothie: You’ll use canned pumpkin, not pumpkin pie mix, for this healthier-option recipe.
82. Carrot All Day Smoothie: Make your eyes sparkle when you drink this smoothie.
83. Blushing Surprise: The name of this smoothie sounds scary, and it contains Worcestershire sauce, salt, ground pepper, cucumber, and lemon juice.
84. Tangy Tomato: If you aren’t getting enough tomatoes in your diet, make this smoothie to help it go down easier.
85. Spinach and Carrot Supreme: Think of this smoothie as a salad on the go.
86. Cucumber and Apple: All you need for this recipe are cucumber slices and one apple.
87. Glanny Delight: If you make this smoothie, you’ll pack in servings of carrot, apple, orange, banana and grapes.
88. Celery and Strawberry: This recipe also uses apple juice and strawberry yogurt.
89. Crazy Carrot: Don’t worry: this veggie delight also includes vanilla ice-cream.

Green Tea

The benefits of green tea are widely accepted these days, and to give yourself an extra serving a day, add it to your smoothie.

90. Green tea, blueberry and banana: Mix together honey, green tea, blueberries, 1/2 banana and light vanilla soymilk for a delicious treat.
91. Peach Green Tea Smoothies: Peach, honey, banana and a green tea bag make for a soothing smoothie.
92. Matcha Green Tea Smoothie: Use vanilla syrup, hot water, nonfat milk and green tea powder to make this concoction.
93. Polyphenol powerhouse green tea: This green tea smoothie only has about 85 calories.
94. Ice Cream and Green Tea: Do these two snacks really mix? When you add in honeydew melon and a banana, you might be surprised.
95. Exotic green tea: To make this smoothie, add in 1/2 cup of low calorie fruit and ice, plus the green tea.

Miscellaneous

From avocado and raspberry to a Thanksgiving-inspired treat, check out our final list of 100 delicious smoothies.

96. Peachy Smoothie: You’ll definitely get a helping of calories, carbs and sugars in this smoothie, but it’s still way better than an ice cream sundae.
97. Berry-Vanilla smoothie: The sweet taste in this smoothie comes from fat-free yogurt and unsweetened fruit.
98. Tastes Like Thanksgiving: Use cranberries and orange to make a fall smoothie.
99. Diet Breakfast Smoothie: You’ll only need 1 1/2 cups frozen fruit, nonfat vanilla yogurt and 1/4 cup fruit juice for this easy recipe.
100. Raspberry Avocado: You’ll also need orange juice for this smoothie, which has lots of fiber, potassium and Vitamin C.

Running and Training Resources

Make sure you are training the healthy way with these online running and training resources.

1. Active Trainer. Get a training plan, use the free online log for your runs, and even get a personal coach with this online trainer.
2. The Less-Is-More Marathon Plan. Check out this proven plan that only allows three running days a week but increases speed, endurance, and efficiency.
3. The Marathon. This article offers great tips on choosing a training technique and offers four training schedules for the beginner, intermediate, advanced, and competitive.
4. 13.1: Not Just Half a Race. Find out how to train for a half marathon the healthy way in this article.
5. Hydration Tips. Ensure you aren’t getting dehydrated while running. Not only is it not healthy, it can also slow you down.
6. Health and Wellness on RunningForums.com. Get plenty of tips on this site from shortening your stride to the proper running shoes–then head over to the forums to hear what others have to say about running.
7. The Perfect Form. Find out what you can do from head to toe to get the best running form possible.
8. BreakingtheTape.com. This resource for runners includes news, blogs, a forum, and links to other running sites.
9. Distance Running Tips. This site, put together by a long-time runner and his coach with over 30 years of experience, you will find tips, tools, a personalized coach, running news, and more.
10. RunTex 5K/10K Training Program. Follow this training program to get in shape or improve your current running while training for either a 5K or a 10K.
11. 60 is the New 17:44. Find out why runners over 60 are doing so well and learn their training techniques to help your running.
12. A Coach’s Counsel. Learn what coaching legend, Jack Daniels, suggests to ensure you train for peak race performance.
13. The Pack Rules: Beat the Heat. From drinking enough water to wearing the right clothing, find out how to run safely in hot conditions.
14. 10 Tips for Running in the Cold. If you live in the northern regions of the nation, or anywhere it gets particularly chilly, you’ll appreciate these tips on running in cold conditions.

Cross-Training

Don’t forget your cross-training to enhance your running skills. Besides, the health benefits to cross-training are numerous, as well.

15. An Injury-Free Approach to Cross-Training. From swimming to Pilates to cycling, learn what exercises can complement your running routine.
16. How Strength Training Will Improve Your Running. Learn how weight training can improve your strength and time when running–especially for those running 20 to 50 miles a week.
17. Yoga for Runners. Find out how yoga naturally complements running by providing necessary flexibility, body awareness, and more.
18. The Everything Yoga Blog. Read the posts to gain information to improve your yoga practice or visit some of the other blogs and sites included here.
19. Free Picture Galleries of Hatha Yoga Poses. These helpful photos and accompanying text will improve your yoga practice whether at home or in class.
20. Bike About. The posts in this blog offer much more than just biking with thoughts on healthy eating, hiking, and more.
21. Four Keys for Cross-Training for Runners. Check out these four tips to ensure you are getting the most benefits from cross-training.
22. Abdominal Exercises–Best Ab Exercises–Core Workout. Many experts believe when you strengthen your core, you strengthen your whole body. Try these exercises to do just that (and get flat abs as a bonus).
23. Swimming for Runners Cross Training. Learn about the exceptional benefits of swimming as a cross-training tool for runners.
24. Cross-Training for Runners. Find out why and how to cross-train successfully. They also include a great list of running-friendly cross-training activities.
25. Mix It Up. This article not only offers cross-training activities, but it also breaks them down by body area of focus such as lower back or upper body.

Injury Prevention

Injury doesn’t have to be a part of running. Follow this advice and keep your body free from injury.

26. Train Hard and Rest Well. Read this article from master runner Alisa Harvey to learn the importance of rest time to prevent injury.
27. An Ounce of Prevention. Find great tips on preventing injury when running with this article.
28. Running Injury Prevention and Recovery Tools. These great gadgets will help you avoid or recover from your running injuries.
29. Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome ("Runner’s Knee"). Learn how to avoid the most common running injury with this advice.
30. Strong Medicine. This article offers exercises to perform in order to build muscles that don’t normally get a workout while running and stave off injury.
31. Ice Baths: Cold Therapy. If you do any distance running, then learn how ice baths can work to prevent injury to your body.
32. Learn to Stretch Your Inner Thighs. This method of stretching your inner thighs will reduce the chance of injury due to either under or over-stretching.
33. How to Buy the Right Running Shoes. Go for comfort and injury prevention by ensuring you have the proper shoes for your foot and running style.
34. Head-to-Toe Running Stretches. Learn the best stretches to help avoid injury.
35. Avoid Your Next Blister. Find three easy ways to avoid getting blisters on your feet.
36. 10 Common Running Mistakes to Avoid. Follow this advice and avoid these 10 things in order to keep injuries at bay.
37. The Fix: A Primer for Treating Running Injuries. Learn what to do if you didn’t heed the above advice and have an injury.

Running Tools

These tools and calculators can help any kind of runner, no matter if you enjoy jogging around the neighborhood or are training for a marathon.

38. Smart Coach. This tools from Runner’s World allows you to enter information about your past runs and how you would like to start training to receive a training program that is individualized to your ability and goals.
39. MapMyRun. Use this tool to create a map of your runs, find a run, or log your training information.
40. Run the Nation. This site offers several tools to help with your running including a body fat calculator, race pace calculator, workout calorie counter, and more.
41. RunningAHEAD. With this tool, you can log and track your runs, and then analyze them to make sure you are staying on track with your goals.
42. Runworks Running Calculator. Enter the data from your last run into this calculator to find your level of fitness and help predict how you will do in longer races.
43. Runbayou: VDOT Calculator. Similar to the previous calculator, this one finds your level of fitness based on your last race. This calculator also provides paces for five different running zones to help you create the perfect training routine.
44. Runningmap.com. Use this tool to map your runs, plan for future runs, and even share your running maps with others.
45. Running4Women.com. This site offers lots of tools for women to use when training including a body mass index calculator, heart rate monitor, and a pace calculator.
46. MarathonGuide.com. This site offers running calculators, fitness calculators, and health/nutrition calculators. While written for those training for a marathon, any runner can find these calculators useful.
47. Track Lane Distance Calculator. If you run on a track, use this calculator to determine what the offset distance is for each of the lanes. You will need to know the specifics of the track and race details including lane width and distance of the race.
48. Walk, Jog, or Run Pace Calculator. Use this calculator to determine your pace no matter which mode of moving you enjoy. Just enter the distance you went and the amount of time it took you to do so.
49. Stride Distance Calculator. If you can’t afford a pedometer, this calculator can help you find the same information. By measuring your stride distance, you can determine the distance traveled very accurately.
50. JogTunes. Support indie artists and get great running music that matches your pace at this site.

Healthy Living

Make sure you are getting enough sleep, preventing illness, and generally approaching your health and wellness from a proactive position with these resources.

51. Time Management: How to run a marathon and still have time for sex. This article does an excellent job of both mapping out a training program that doesn’t rule your life and also describing why making time for the rest of life is important.
52. 9 Little Known Ways to Sleep So it Counts. Waking up from a full night’s sleep feeling exhausted is no good. Follow these tips to help you get the most from your sleep.
53. Six Sleep Tips. Using relaxation and visualization, these suggestions will help get you on your way to a good night’s (or day’s) rest.
54. Holistic Approach to Wellness. Being healthy is usually the goal for most people, yet it is easy for the balance in life to get disrupted and result in ill health. Read this article to examine your life and make sure you balance each of the facets to ensure continued good health and well-being.
55. 11 Odd but Simple Ways to Improve Your Health. Move beyond simply improving diet and exercise with these interesting suggestions.
56. 7 Simple Ways to Burst Out of Bed Each Day. These tips on taking a few extra steps to overall health will do more than just help those who struggle to get out of bed each morning. 
57. Top Ten Health & Wellness Gifts: For the Mind, Body, and Spirit. These are gifts worth getting all year round.
58. Whole Longevity. Find out how healthy living can increase your longevity and quality of life with the articles on this site.
59. Prevention is better than cure. This article about holistic healthcare explains how prevention is the best form of healthcare.
60. National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine. Sponsored by the National Institutes of Health, this comprehensive site offers information about specific forms of medicine, clinical trials, research, training, and more to help you stay healthy.
61. RoadID. Keep all your emergency contact information on you with this ID strap that can go on your ankle, wrist, or shoe.

Nutrition

Eating well and putting the right types of foods in your body are important to ensure you are in top shape. These resources will help you get the best nutrition.

62. The Athlete’s Kitchen: The ABCs of Sports Nutrition. Go through the alphabet to get important nutrition information for you as a runner.
63. RunFast Ideas for Healthy Snacking. This article offers advice on how and why to snack healthily as well as specific healthy snack suggestions.
64. Owner’s Manual: Ease Your Woes. Find out how adding probiotics to your diet can help runners, especially distance runners, fight off GI problems and upper respiratory track infections.
65. Do You Get Enough Probiotics In Your Diet?.While this blog post is specifically focused on weight loss, it does an excellent job of explaining why probiotics are important for your body.
66. Fueling the Runner: Bone Health. Learn how to avoid stress fractures and nurture your bone health with this article.
67. Superfoods. Goji berries and cacao nibs?  Learn what is so special about these superfoods and others that you might be more familiar eating with this podcast. Be sure to listen to the other installments in the superfoods series.
68. Top 15 Diet Hacks. This list offers tips on how to shift your eating habits to a more healthy style.  Don’t forget to read the Comments for more tips.
69. Organic Guide. Included in this blog are posts about organic-relevant news pieces as well as many organic food topics such as growing your own sprouts, finding a good juicer, and recipes.
70. Five Easy Pieces of an Organic Diet. Having a hard time going organic? This article will help you get started while making the biggest environmental impact.
71. 10 Tasty, Easy and Healthy Breakfast Ideas. They say breakfast is the most important meal of the day. Here are some suggestions for what to eat and how to do it when you are short on time in the mornings.
72. Antioxidant Benefits From Drinking Green Tea. Learn about how antioxidants help your body and why green tea is such an excellent source.
73. Holistic Health Nutrition Facts. Browse this blog for tons of information about nutrition and keeping your body healthy. Topics include omega-3 fatty acids, preventing heart disease, and the health benefit of minerals.
74. 7 Fish Oil Benefits Proven by Research. Taking a fish oil supplement is incredibly beneficial to your body. Choosing a high-quality fish oil will ensure the best results and eliminate any "fishy" taste from the supplement.
75. Body-for-LIFE 10 Nutritional Guidelines. Even if you are a very active person, you cannot discount the importance of nutrition. These tips tell you how to get the most out of your workout with better eating habits.

Online Nutrition Tools

Keep your body strong for your running with these helpful tools that are a nice complement to the above nutrition resources.

76. Nutritional Guideline Calculator. Not only can you find out how many calories a day you need with this calculator, but it will also give you a breakdown of how much protein, carbohydrates, and fats you need.
77. Pack a Lunch. Use this tool to determine the calories and nutrition in the lunch you pack. Make combinations of entrees, sides, snacks, and drinks and you will see the total of calories and a breakdown of the vitamins you are getting with the entire lunch.
78. CalorieKing Food Database. Find out serving size for popular foods and drinks as well as the calorie, fat, and carbohydrate information for each. This database includes everything from beer to fast food to snacks.
79. Nutrition Data Daily Needs Calculator. Scroll down this page to enter your information into this calculator to discover what your nutritional needs are. The breakdown includes specific amounts of vitamins and minerals you should be getting each day.
80. The Bored.com Nutrition Calculator. Whether you want to scroll through the list of types of food or do a search for a specific food, you can find all the nutritional data. This calculator even does fast food, so if you want to learn about that breakfast at McDonald’s, just type in the name of your food and get the nutritional value.
81. Workouts for Women Nutritional Calculator. Type in your information to discover your nutritional requirements. The results are categorized by caloric expenditure and requirements for carbohydrates, fat, protein, and calcium.
82. Your Health Your Way Nutrition Calculator. Search for a particular food or add in all of your foods for an entire meal to find out the nutritional data for what you are eating.
83. Fast Food Nutrition Facts Calculator. Designed for determining the amount of calories your child is getting from fast food, this calculator also works for adults. Select menu items from several popular fast food restaurants and find out the percentage of calories received in that meal as well as fat content.
84. NAT Tool. Use this tool to determine the nutritional content of the food you eat. Just enter your age and gender and the food you want analyzed to receive a report.

Health and Fitness Calculators

Stay on top of your health and fitness progress with these online calculators.

85. Healthy Body Calculator. Plug in your age, height, weight, fitness levels, and any other information you may know about your body style to get a simple report about your overall health. You can also request nutrition facts to help you maintain, lose, or gain weight.
86. Activity Calorie Calculator. Tell your weight and the duration of your activity and this calculator will give you the amount of calories burned for 222 different activities.
87. Your Total Health. Choose from 11 different calculators (or choose all of them) to find out anything from your body mass index to daily calcium requirement to target heart rate.
88. Self.com Fitness Calculators. Use these calculators to find your BMI, ideal weight range, happy weight, and caloric needs. You can also select from 19 different activities to learn how many calories each one burns.
89. ExRx Fitness Calculators. This extensive list of calculators offers everything from body composition to male girth to risk class calculators. If you are looking for a fitness calculator, this is a great resource.
90. Health and Fitness Calculator v.1.0. Download this calculator to discover your BMI and what risks you have for size-related diseases. You will need your weight, height, and waist size to use this calculator.
91. Active.com Fitness Calculators. Calculate your pace, target heart rate, body fat index, body mass index, and more with these fitness calculators.
92. Changing Shape Health and Fitness Calculators. These calculators range from food fat content to daily protein requirements to one-rep calculator to help you determine your strength.

Running Blogs

Stay motivated and learn tips and techniques from others to keep you in top shape the healthy way with these informative and entertaining blogs.

93. A Passion for Running. This 40 year-old marathoner blogs about his experiences and accomplishments with both running and life.
94. Cool Running Viewpoint . This collaboration of posts keep runners informed about races, running news, and more.
95. The Complete Running Blog Network. Get news and videos in addition to helpful articles for running aficionados. This blog network is for runners of varying experience and fitness levels.
96. Riding the Wind. This blog offers runs, statistics, and details of each specific run. For distance runners especially, this blog provides a high standard for which to shoot.
97. Skyrunner.com. This blog breaks the mold of typical blogs, but offers plenty for running folks to enjoy nonetheless. Be sure to click on "Running & Rambling" for the list of articles.
98. LaSportiva Mountain Running Blog. If mountain running is your thing, check out this blog which details races, winners and more.
99. …miles to go before I sleep…. Trail runners will enjoy this blog that brings lively descriptions and photos of various runs.
100. irunfar.com. This blog features gear reviews, race previews, runner and trail profiles, and various topics on ultrarunning. The eclectic yet entertaining new format of this blog is worth reading.
101. See Mike Run. Anyone who runs in Banff must be in awesome shape. Read about Mike’s runs amidst the gorgeous scenery of Banff, and enjoy the photos he includes as well.
102. Cynical Mud Babe. Follow spunky Cynical Mud Babe as she chronicles her adventurous runs. The fun photos are worth a visit to this blog as well.
103. Run Dude, Run!. Deanna Stoppler takes her readers along for her runs with her descriptions and beautiful photos. You can also enjoy the side trips she offers as well, such as reading about her dogs, job interview wardrobe woes, and more.

Sensory Perception

Give your vision and hearing a boost by taking these herbs.

1. Ginkgo Biloba: Ginkgo has been attached to many potential benefits, but perhaps one of the most significant is its ability to improve blood flow to the eyes especially in those suffering from macular degeneration. It can also be valuable to your ears as numerous studies have suggested it can help prevent tinnitus and inner ear disturbances as well as a number of other conditions.
2. Bilberry: A relatively unknown but powerful antioxidant, bilberry has a number of positive health effects for the brain and heart. It can also help to protect the retina and improve range and clarity of vision.
3. Passionflower: If staring at a computer screen or reading in dim light has your eyes strained, try taking a passionflower supplement. It can help relax the small blood vessels in the eye and make seeing easier.
4. Goldenseal: Sties and conjunctivitis can be irritating and embarrassing conditions. Take some goldenseal to help reduce the inflammation associated with these conditions and get you on the road to recovery.
5. Aspalathus: This South African herb contains a number of antioxidants that are similar to those found in Bilberry. These can boost your eye health while giving you overall improved immune function.
6. Mahonia Grape Extract: The sun can have an immensely damaging effect on the eyes, but this herb can help reduce the impact of sun damage while strengthening the retina, slowing eye aging and maintaining better overall eye health.
7. Bilwa: Found in the sub-Himlayan forests, this fruit has been used in India to help treat painful eye conditions like sties and conjunctivitis.
8. Mullein flower: This flowering plant can be a natural way to help rid yourself of an ear infection as it acts as a natural bactericide when condensed to oil form.

Mental Health and Function

Keep your mind sharp, alert and in good health with a little help from these plants.

9. Kava kava: This herb can help calm your anxieties by binding to brain receptors that promote relaxation.
10. St. John’s Wort: Those with mild to moderate depression may find some relief with this herb. Numerous studies have been done on it, most finding that it can be as effective as some prescription drugs at treating depression. Those with more severe depression should, of course, consult a medical professional.
11. Valerian: Lull your body into a restful sleep with a natural remedy instead of prescription pills. Valerian has been shown to be as effective as traditional sleeping pills, while eliminating some of the more harmful side effects associated with them.
12. Bacopa: Used in India for several thousand years, this flowering plant has been said to improve memory, learning and cognition. Studies have shown that it can do little to improve your old memories but does have an affect on newly acquired information, so start taking it sooner rather than later.
13. Ginseng: Many people have heard of the herb ginseng, but few know that there have been numerous studies done to document its effects. These studies seem to suggest that there can be some benefits of taking it that include improved memory and other mental performance and a whole host of other effects ranging from immune system stimulation to lowered cholesterol.
14. Holy Basil: Also known as tulsi, this herb is not usually used in cooking like its cousin, but instead can help reduce the effects of stress on the body by inhibiting cortisol.
15. Chamomile: Generally known as a relaxing herb, chamomile tea can be a great way to wind down after a stressful day and ease stress. Some also use it to calm nerves or relieve menstrual cramps.
16. Suma: This rainforest plant can in some people help to normalize body systems and reduce the effects of stress.
17. Brahmi: Give this Indian remedy a try to help boost your brain function and information retention.
18. Gotu Kola: Commonly used in India, this herb can help to improve cognitive function and reduce anxiety, helping you think more clearly and calmly.
19. Sage: Modern research has shown that sage can actually help make you wiser, improving memory and reducing inflammation.
20. Kudzu: Feel like you’d like to have better self control when it comes to drinking and killing all those brain cells? This herb can help you to curb your appetite for booze by helping alcohol more quickly get to the part of the brain that tells you enough is enough.
21. Catnip: Not just for cats, this common herb when eaten can help reduce anxiety and produce an overall sedated effect.

Digestive and Urinary Systems

Use these herbs to ensure that your plumbing stays in good condition.

22. Licorice: You may love the taste of licorice but might not have known about the beneficial health effects it can have. It can soothe and relax gastrointestinal tissues, helping ease the pain of ulcers and acid reflux and has even been shown to help increase bile production.
23. Milk Thistle: Give your liver some help filtering out all those toxins by taking some milk thistle. It can help improve the regeneration of liver tissue and regulate liver function as demonstrated in testing done at radiology tech schools nationwide.
24. Peppermint Oil: A little dab of peppermint oil will do you to help relax the smooth muscles of your colon, stopping cramps and constipation that can be common symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome.
25. Ginger: An upset stomach is never fun to deal with, but ginger may be the solution that you’re looking for. Ginger helps slow the production of serotonin, a major factor in the nauseated feeling you get when you are motion sick or experiencing pregnancy sickness.
26. Senna: If you’re feeling constipated, this herb may work well as a natural laxative to get things moving again.
27. Gentian: This super bitter herb has been used for generations to treat digestive problems. Its bitter tastes stimulates the digestive system, making it easier to get food through your system problem free.
28. Uva Ursi: Try out this herb for a great natural way to help prevent getting bladder infections.
29. Aloe: While great for healing burns and skin irritation when applied topically, this plant can act as a helpful laxative when consumed.
30. Gamma Orizanol: Give this remedy a try if you want to help calm an upset stomach.
31. Rose Hips: These small berries serve a dual purpose helping to reduce bladder infections and to fight constipation.
32. Agrimony: If your whole digestive system needs a lift, try out this herb, said to improve stomach, liver, kidney and gallbladder function.
33. Anise: This licorice-flavored herb can help prevent the accumulation of painful gas in the stomach and intestines.
34. Celery Seed: Those having a little difficulty urinating may want to try this natural remedy out, cited for its diuretic properties.

Physical Appearance

Help yourself look good at any age with these powerful herbs.

35. Burnet: The leaves of this plant have been used for thousands of years in China, and can help treat several skin conditions as well as reducing the inflammation of hemorrhoids and helping heal burns.
36. Burdock: Used all over the world, this substance helps combat hair loss, treats dandruff, and helps skin problems.
37. Calendula: Great for all around skin care, this herb can treat everything from acne to chapped lips.
38. Comfrey: Use the leaves and roots of this plant to soothe skin irritations and promote connective cell growth.
39. Plantain leaf: Because it has many soothing elements, this plant is one of the best remedies for cuts, skin infections, and chronic skin problems.
40. Red Clover: If you’ve tried everything to get rid of your acne, why not give this natural acne and skin clearingremedy a try?
41. Sassafras Leaf: Said to purify and cleanse the body, this plant can be a helpful tool in getting acne under control.
42. Solomon’s Seal Root: Make a wash out of this plant to help control skin problems and blemishes.
43. Spikenard: Acne, pimples, blackheads, and rashes don’t stand a chance against this inflammation fighting herb.

Heart and Circulatory System

Give your heart and the blood throughout your body some healthy help with these herbs.

44. Garlic: Garlic is a powerhouse when it comes to heart health. Regular usage has been shown to prevent cardiovascular disease and lower high blood pressure. In addition, studies suggest that it might help prevent cancer, kill bacteria, and even improve levels of t-cells in AIDS patients.
45. Hawthorn: The berries of this flowering shrub are great for the heart, by helping to open up the coronary arteries, lowering blood pressure, or slowing a rapid heart rate. Users will see the best effects after six months or more of taking the supplement.
46. Guggul: Guggul is thought to bind to cholesterol in your gut so that you eliminate it before it enters your bloodstream, helping reduce your overall cholesterol and feel better.
47. Horse chestnut: Help prevent those unsightly varicose veins by taking some horse chestnut. Aescin and other compounds in the herb can help bulk up weak capillaries and veins, making them less prone to swelling and pain.
48. Cinnamon: If you’re worried about the health of your circulatory system, consider adding a little cinnamon to your diet. Cinnamon has been shown to reduce blood sugar and help lower cholesterol.
49. Dandelion: Dandelions are more than just an annoying weed, they can also be an effective way to help control high blood pressure. Researchers think it works like many prescription medicines, decreasing your blood volume and thereby your blood pressure.
50. Angelica root: Traditional wisdom places this herb as a great heart strengthener, especially for those suffering from heart related conditions.
51. Coriander: The seeds of the cilantro plant can help build and strengthen your circulatory system and make for a stronger, healthier heart.
52. Cayenne: Containing capsicum, cayenne can help normalize blood pressure, increase the elasticity of blood vessels, and even slow bleeding.
53. Motherwort: This plant has a long history of use and contains the alkaloid leonurine which can have a relaxing effect on smooth muscles like those found in the heart.
54. Gynostemma: This herb has been shown in laboratory studies to have a direct effect on the circulatory system, strengthening the heart and helping wounds heal more quickly.

Pain and Inflammation

Don’t suffer through pain and inflammation, try these remedies instead.

55. Arnica: The yellow flowers of this plant provide powerful anti-inflammatory properties. Apply it to the skin to help reduce the pain and swelling of bruises, strains and sprains.
56. Feverfew: Several studies have confirmed that feverfew can help prevent and treat migraines. It works by reducing the amount of serotonin in the body and relaxing constricted blood vessels in the head.
57. Willow Bark: A component of traditional aspirins, willow bark can be a wonderful way to naturally reduce minor aches and pains.
58. Devil’s Claw: Native to southern Africa, this long-used remedy can be a helpful agent in reducing inflammation as well as back and neck pain.
59. Chinese Skullcap: Part of the mint family, this herb can help reduce stress headaches, the effects of PMS and even insomnia.
60. Marjoram: Great for general aches and pains, this common herb can be even more effective when combined with chamomile or gentian.
61. Thyme: Many use thyme in their cooking without being aware that it can help fight infection, reduce the pain of migraines and help clear out the lungs.
62. Meadowsweet: Meadowsweet contains many of the chemicals used to make aspirin in its roots and when chewed can prove a helpful remedy for headaches.
63. Cat’s Claw: While few definitive studies have been done, many believe this herb can reduce general inflammation and boost the immune system.
64. Wood Betony: This attractive woodland plant does more than just look pretty, it can also be used to reduce the pain associated with headaches.
65. Witch Hazel: Those suffering from hemorrhoids especially will appreciate the anti-inflammatory properties of this herb.

Illness Prevention and Treatment

Check out these herbs and plants to help keep you in general good health.

66. Ephedra: One of the oldest cultivated medicinal herbs, Ephedra is most commonly used to help treat and prevent colds. It works by dilating the bronchial tubes through the release of adrenaline to be especially useful to those suffering from allergies and asthma. Long term usage can be harmful, however, so take it with care.
67. Echinacea: Give your immune system a boost by taking some echinacea. It activates the body’s natural defense mechanism, white blood cells, and helps your body prevent and fight off harmful infections and bacteria.
68. Astragalus: The Chinese have known about and used this herb for thousands of years for a variety of different ailments. Recent studies have shown that it may have a very real effect on the immune system, increasing immune activity and effectiveness.
69. Elderberry: Keep the flu at bay by chomping down on this berry. Rich in vitamins A and C, it’s been shown to prevent the flu virus from spreading to healthy cells and cuts recovery time in half.
70. Andrographis: Help keep your colds short and sweet by taking a little bit of this herb. Studies have shown it can help reduce symptoms like fatigue, sleeplessness, sore throat, and runny nose up to 90%.
71. Kelp: Kelp is very high in iodine which is a natural infection fighter. As a bonus, it contains substances that are beneficial to hair and nails.
72. Yarrow: While too much yarrow can be quite dangerous, a careful amount can be a great assistor in breaking a fever and fighting off a cold or flu.
73. Boneset: An infusion of this herb can help you to more quickly fight off a cold.
74. Elder: When you feel a cold or the flu coming on, enjoy some herbal tea made from this plant. If you are growing it at home, never eat the green parts of the plant as they are poisonous.
75. Pleuresy root: Sometimes also called butterfly weed or Indian paintbrush, this variety of milkweed can help you get more out of your coughs when you have a cold or soothes some of the inflammation as well.
76. Pau d’arco: This Brazilian herb is thought to be an all around booster to your immune system.
77. Maitake: Check out this mushroom, common in asian medical practice for a jump start for your immune system as well as for help with blood pressure and cholesterol.
78. Horehound: Sore throats and coughs can be remedied by making a tea of the leaves of this plant.

Diseases and Conditions

While not cure-alls, these herbs and plants can help reduce the symptoms and severity of a variety of medical conditions.

79. Khella: Check out this Middle Eastern herb for a little help on preventing those asthma attacks before they start. It dilates your bronchial tubes and relaxes the muscles that spasm during an attack, helping keep you breathing easy.
80. Gymnema: Help reduce the effects of your diabetes symptoms by stimulating your pancreas to pump out more insulin with this herb. Used for thousands of years, recent preliminary studies have shown that it can have a big impact on reducing blood sugar.
81. Eyebright: Don’t let hay fever leave you knocked out with red eyes and a runny nose. This herb can help make your immune system less reactive to airborne allergens, making your life a little easier during allergy season.
82. Lemon Balm: While there is no cure for herpes, there are ways that you can help make it a little more bearable, both in it’s genital and cold sore forms. Lemon balm can help reduce itching, swelling, and tingling while speeding up healing.
83. Rosemary: While rosemary itself may not have any proven medical benefits, the application of it to other foods can. Studies have shown that rosemary helps prevent the formation of carcinogens caused by grilling foods.
84. Wild Cherry: Wild cherry isn’t just a soda flavoring, it can also help with asthma by loosening phlegm in the chest and throat and reduce inflammation of tissues.
85. Fenugreek seed: Try this multipurpose remedy for help with allergies, coughs, headaches and sore throat.
86. Forsythia: If you fear you may have picked up lyme disease, this flowering scrub may offer you some help by providing antibacterial properties to weaken the disease.
87. Boswellia: This herb relieves symptoms of both osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis, and can even work well for those who reacted negatively to other natural treatments.
88. Turmeric: Those suffering from painful joints due to arthritis may be well advised to add a little turmeric into their diets. This spice, used in curry, contains curcumin, a powerful anti-inflammatory substance which can help reduce the pain and swelling.
89. Yucca Root: Yucca root reduces inflammation of the joints, making it a valuable remedy for arthritis.
90. Nettle: Extracts of this plant have been used to treat conditions like arthritis, anemia and hay fever.

Reproductive Health

Ensure that your reproductive organs are in good health with these herbal remedies.

91. Sea Buckthorn: Women suffering from vaginal dryness may find a natural cure in this remedy. It contains palmitoleic acid which helps hydrate mucus membranes and keeps skin moisturized.
92. Black Cohosh: Make menopause easier by checking out this herb, used by some Native American groups. It contains plant estrogens which can help regulate and balance your rapidly changing hormones.
93. Chaste Berry: The small, peppery-tasting berries of this plant can offer some help to women coming off birth control or those who just need a little assistance in regulating their hormones and menstrual cycles.
94. Dandelion: If you suffer from a large amount of fluid retention around your time of the month, consider taking dandelion. It has natural diuretic properties that help eliminate excess fluids.
95. Dong Quai: This plant has estrogenic properties making it a good choice for women who want to balance their hormones and ease common PMS symptoms. Be advised that it can take up to a year to see results from taking it.
96. Raspberry Leaf: Pregnant women should check with their doctors before taking this herb, but it’s generally considered safe and can help ease the painful process of labor.
97. Saw Palmetto: Get some help keeping your prostate in good health with this herb. It reduces the symptoms of an enlarged prostate, in some cases as much as a prescription medication, though it may not work for every man.
98. Daminana Leaf: This multipurpose herb can help deal with sexual dysfunction issues in both men and women as well as helping to reduce hot flashes associated with menopause.
99. Sarsaparilla: With effects similar to the male hormone testosterone, this herb can be a great way to stimulate the sex drive in both men and women.
100. Beth Root: Some have seen balancing effects on the hormones with this herbal tincture, leading to normalized menstrual bleeding, reduced effects of menopause and easier pregnancy.

Associations and Organizations

Join these professional organizations for career assistance, news, and more.

1. American Academy of Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapists: The AAOMPT promotes physical therapy practice, education and research through collaboration, conferences, and more.
2. Gait & Clinical Movement Analysis Society: The GCMAS is an association of professionals who want to advance knowledge in the field of gait and human movement analysis.
3. American Academy of Physical Therapists: This non-profit organization provices relief to poor and disadvantaged African Americans and other minorities through promotion of health, research, and careers in allied health professions.
4. National Rehabilitation Association: Check out the National Rehabilitation Association for career resources, publications, training, and other member perks.
5. The Federation of State Boards of Physical Therapy: The FSBPT is responsible for the National Physical Therapy Examination that many physical therapists must pass to practice.
6. American Osteopathic Association: Visit the AOA’s website, and you’ll find resources for physicians, students, and more.
7. National Spinal Cord Injury Association: The NSCIA has been improving the lives of people with spinal cord injuries and diseases for more than 60 years.
8. American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine: The AOSSM is a leader in education, research, communication and fellowship in sports medicine.
9. World Confederation for Physical Therapy: Join physical therapists around the world in this international confederation.
10. American Medical Rehabilitation Providers Association: Check out the AMPRA’s website for news, conferences, surveys, and more.
11. Council on Rehabilitation Education: CORE focuses on professional preparation standards for rehabilitation professionals.
12. Australian Physiotherapy Association: Join this group of Aussie physical therapists to get patients moving.
13. Disabled Peoples’ International: In this network of organizations of disabled people, you’ll find resources for physical therapists to help.
14. American Physical Therapy Association: The APTA offers a job bank, directory, events, and a lot more.
15. Canadian Physiotherapy Association: The Canadian Physiotherapy Association represents more than 10,000 members and students in Canada with leadership, direction, education, and high standards.
16. National Athletic Trainers’ Association: NATA’s mission is to enhance the quality of health care and advance the athletic training profession.
17. American Congress of Rehabilitation Medicine: Join this association for access to career opportunities, research and awards, as well as an annual conference.
18. Association of Academic Physiatrists: With the AAP, you’ll find resources for academic development, research, training, and evaluation.
19. American Medical Association: If you’re a doctor in the US, you should be very much aware of the American Medical Association and its resources.

Career Resources

With these resources, you’ll be able to find a job, compare your salary, and more.

20. Medical Career Info: Here you’ll find an in-depth look at physical therapy careers, including salary information.
21. Physical-Therapist: Visit this website to find a physical therapy job, read blogs, and more.
22. Bureau of Labor Statistics: Read the Occupational Outlook Handbook entry for physical therapists to get an idea of what you can expect from a physical therapy career.
23. Rehab License Network: In this network, you’ll find all of the information you need to get licensed as a physical therapist.
24. Career Overview: Career Overview takes a look at what physical therapists do, and what you’ll have to do to get a job as a physical therapist.
25. All Therapy Jobs: Check out this site to post your resume and search positions around the world.
26. Physical Therapy Career Overview: Check out the Mayo Clinic’s guide to a physical therapy career here.
27. Opportunities in Physical Therapy Careers: This book offers a comprehensive look at jobs in the physical therapy industry, with salary, training, and responsibility details for each.
28. Physical Therapist Salary Survey Report: Find out if you’re getting paid what you’re worth by checking out this salary report.
29. Therapy Jobs: This site offers listings for more than 20,000 therapy jobs throughout the United States.
30. Explore Health Careers: This website offers a comprehensive career profile for physical therapists.
31. Vault Career Guide to Physical Therapy: Read this book from Vault to learn more about a career in physical therapy.

Training & Education

Further your physical therapy education with these online resources.

32. The Interactive Patient: This tool allows physical therapists to practice patient interaction online.
33. Gray’s Anatomy: On Bartleby.com, you’ll find a digital copy of Gray’s classic medical text.
34. Physical Therapist Centralized Application Service: With this service, you can apply to multiple physical therapist education programs using one set of materials.
35. National Library of Medicine: In the National Library of Medicine, you’ll have access to all of the physical therapy information you need.
36. DPT Schools: Check out this resource to find schools that offer a doctorate of physical therapy.
37. Isokinetics Explained: This site offers a number of isokinetics courses.
38. All Allied Health Schools: Visit this site’s career guide for physical therapists, and you’ll find an education snapshot, schools, and student profiles.
39. ECG Library: Check out this library that will help you identify heart disease and more.

Tools

Make use of these online tools to improve your skills and knowledge as a physical therapist.

40. WebPT: Consider using this web based physical therapy documentation software to stay organized.
41. Real Time Ultrasound Imaging: Check out this website to learn more about this assessment tool for physical therapists.
42. PEDro: The Physiotherapy Evidence Database offers a look at a variety of physical therapy trials.
43. Transport Accident Commission Physical Therapy Resources: In these resources, you’ll find a wealth of assessment tools, forms, and more.
44. The NARIC Knowledgebase: NARIC’s knowledgebase is full of resources for disability and rehabilitation including groups, agencies, newsletters, and more.
45. Preferred PT Billing: Handle your physical therapy billing and collection online with this service.
46. Muscles in Action: See a variety of muscle actions, complete with images in this resource.

News & Journals

Stay on top of the latest in physical therapy news through these journals and news sources.

47. The American Journal of Sports Medicine: The American Journal of Sports Medicine is an excellent resource for the orthopaedic sports medicine community.
48. Orthopedics Today: Orthopedics Today is a clinical newspaper for orthopedic professionals, offering reports on clinical advances in the practice of orthopedics.
49. Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation: In these archives, you’ll find full-text articles on physical medicine and rehabilitation.
50. Journal of Orthopaedic & Sports Physical Therapy: The JOSPT is full of thoughtful articles relating to orthopaedic and sports physical therapy.
51. Australian Journal of Physiotherapy: Check out the Australian Journal of Physiotherapy to find physiotherapy journal issues dating back to 1954.
52. Physical Therapy Journal: This journal from the American Physical Therapy Association offers a wealth of content for physical therapists.
53. Spine Journal: The Spine Journal is an international publication focusing on the study of the spine.
54. Journal of Manual and Manipulative Therapy: Read original research, case reports, and literature reviews about manual and manipulative therapy.
55. Advance: Written for physical therapists and physical therapy assistants, Advance offers thoughtful articles and advice.
56. American Journal of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation: In the American Journal of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, you’ll read about the practice, research, and education of physical medicine and rehabilitation.
57. PT Magazine: From the American Physical Therapy Association, PT Magazine offers a friendly way to continue your physical therapy education and stay on top of the latest in the field.
58. BMC Muscoskeletal Disorders: Find peer-reviewed research articles about muskuloskeletal disorders in this open access journal.

Blogs

With these blogs, you’ll be able to get a personal look at physical therapy.

59. Physical Therapy Blog: Laura Inverarity writes About.com’s physical therapy blog.
60. Evidence Based Rehab: Jason Harris’ blog discusses orthopeadics, manual therapy, and more.
61. The Natural Beat: Read reflections from a physical therapy student on this blog.
62. Mike Reinold: Mike Reinold’s blog covers current concepts and recent advances in physical therapy and beyond.
63. Physiotherapy: With exhaustive resources for both professionals and patients, Physiotherapy is a good blog to check out.
64. Physical Rehabilitation Center and Relaxation Center: This physical therapy practice offers a look at specific treatments and more.
65. Orthopedic Physical Therapy: Written for health care providers, this physical therapy blog is all about the practice of orthopedic physical therapy.
66. physical-therapy: This physical therapy blog focuses primarily on back pain.
67. Physical Therapy: MKSOL: Check out this blog to learn about different treatments and hazards to avoid.
68. PhysioErgo: Read this blog to learn about the intersection of physical therapy and ergonomics.
69. Rehab Therapy Hot Jobs Blog: Melissa Gabriel of MDI Medical highlights hot jobs in rehab therapy on this blog.
70. The Physical Therapy Etcetera Blog: Here you’ll read about physical therapy, health policy, and more.
71. Physical Therapy Exercises: Learn about physical therapy exercises on this blog.
72. Physical Therapy Page: Physical Therapy page highlights advice and resources for back pain, shoulder pain, and exercises.
73. Physical Therapy Jobs Blog: Get career advice, news, and job postings from this physical therapy blog.
74. Physical Therapy Jobs Daily: On this blog, you’ll get to see the latest physical therapy positions posted every day.
75. Gaston Rehab Associates: Gaston Rehab Associates’ blog offers a public question and answer forum for the Gaston Rehab Running Performance Center.
76. Post Rehab Blog: Michael Jones’ blog explains how you can build a profitable post rehab practice.
77. Manual Therapy and Physical Medicine: This blog discusses the latest news on manual therapy and beyond.
78. Elite Physical Therapy: Written by a practicing physical therapist, this blog covers client concerns, physical therapy news, and other resources.
79. Ang Therapist: The Ang Therapist blog is a great resource for connecting Filipino therapists.
80. The Physical Therapy Prescription: Learn about cutting edge techniques, trends, and advances on this blog.

Communities

Connect with other physical therapists in these online communities.

81. Physical Therapy Forum: Speak with other physical therapists and physical therapy students on this forum.
82. Physical Therapy Network: Join this social network for physical therapists and connect with others in your field.
83. CyberPT: The CyberPT forums offer a look at continuing education, physical therapy specialties, and discussions for both professionals and students.
84. Physical Therapy on AllExperts: Find out what the experts have to say about pressing physical therapy questions on this question and answer forum.
85. RehabEdge: RehabEdge’s forums cover everything from business development to the future of physical therapy.
86. Physical Therapy Web Space: In this community, you can discuss job postings, treatments, equipment, and more.

Articles & Advice

Get helpful information about physical therapy with these resources.

87. The Value of Patient Education: This article explains why it’s so important to properly educate your patients.
88. Is a career in physical therapy for me?: In this article, you’ll learn what it takes to excel in a physical therapy career.
89. Applying to Physical Therapy School: Read About.com’s guide to getting into physical therapy school.
90. Physical Therapy and the Alexander Technique: Find out the details of the Alexander Technique by reading this article.
91. How Can I Prepare for a Career as a Physical Therapist?: This article explains how you can prepare yourself to work as a physical therapist.
92. Becoming a Radiologist: Check out this article to find tips and tricks for becoming a successful radiologist.
93. PT’s Career Steps: In this article you’ll find a few questions for potential employers, self-assessment, and more.

Useful Sites

Check out these sites to find overall helpful resources.

94. RehabWorld: RehabWorld offers a job search, community, health care library, and much more.
95. PhysicalTherapy.ca: This site highlights medical conditions and treatments and information on becoming a physical therapist.
96. PT Central: PT Central has an online university, lots of information, news, jobs, events, and lots more.
97. Spine-Health: Add yourself to this site’s doctor directory, and find professional resources at the same time.
98. My Physical Therapy Space: Visit this site to find a professional networking site just for physical therapists, complete with a blog, job postings, and more.
99. Physiobase: Check out physiobase, where you can find out about jobs, insurance, and join discussions with other physical therapists.
100. PhysicalTherapist.com: On this site you’ll be able to read the latest in physical therapy news, find a job, and participate in discussions.

Overall Health

The following foods are just so good for you that they should be a part of your diet to help you stay healthy.

1. Flax seed. This little seed is a great supplement for a woman’s diet. Flax seeds are high in omega-3 EFAs and lignans, an important type of fiber for women.
2. Kale. This much-overlooked green is full of the B vitamin, folate, as well as calcium, and vitamins A and C.
3. Pumpkin. Not just for pies, the beta-carotene in pumpkin reduces the risk of breast cancer and helps your body repair its skin.
4. Butternut squash. Cook this baked, stuffed, or mashed or throw in a soup for a delicious vegetable high in beta-carotene.
5. Sweet potatoes. Don’t just eat these jewels at Thanksgiving. Sweet potatoes are full of vitamins A and C as well as calcium, phosphorus, potassium, magnesium and iron.
6. Dark meat. Lean red meat and dark meat from poultry are high in iron, which is a necessity for women of childbearing age.
7. Broccoli. Your mama always said to eat your broccoli. It’s high in calcium, potassium, and B vitamins.
8. Salmon. This super food is high in omega-3 EFAs and protein, low in cholesterol and contains quite a few B vitamins, calcium, zinc, iron and magnesium.
9. Mangos. Mangos are high in vitamin A and C and help guard against cervical cancer.
10. Figs. Discover the flavor and benefits of figs, which are high in fiber, B vitamins, iron, potassium, and calcium.
11. Kiwi. These tasty little fruits pack a punch with more vitamin C than an orange.

Skin Health

From high concentrations of vitamins E and A to anti-inflammatory properties, these foods are all great for keeping your skin healthy and young-looking.

12. Avocados. Delicious and nutritious, avocados have lots of B-complex vitamins and are an anti-inflammatory, which is great for the skin.
13. Green tea. Technically a drink, green tea has polyphenols which are an anti-inflammatory.
14. Carrots. Carrots are full of vitamin A, which helps your skin repair itself.
15. Spinach. This vegetable is absolutely loaded with vitamins and minerals with especially high concentrations of vitamins K and A and manganese and folate. It also helps prevent against osteoporosis, heart disease, colon cancer, ovarian cancer, and arthritis.
16. Cantaloupe. This great fruit has plenty of vitamins A and C–two vitamins your skin needs to keep healthy.
17. Citrus fruit. Oranges and grapefruit are full of vitamin C, which helps keep wrinkles at bay.
18. Bananas. Bananas have the B vitamin biotin, which builds healthy skin, hair and nails and helps prevent skin irritations such as dermatitis.
19. Tomatoes. Like bananas, tomatoes have biotin and also lycopene, which helps prevent cancer.
20. Sunflower seeds. Sunflower seeds have lots of vitamin E, which is well-known for its healthy skin properties. Taken both topically and eaten, the benefits of vitamin E for your skin are enormous.
21. Hazelnuts. Another great source of vitamin E are hazelnuts, which also offer protection against cancer and heart disease.
22. Olives. Olives provide both vitamin E and anti-inflammatory properties which help promote healthy skin. They are also very high in iron.
23. Brazil nuts. Brazil nuts are high in selenium, which can reduce the chance of sunburn on the skin, slow down the aging process, and aid in the treatment of skin cancer.
24. Cottage cheese. Eat cottage cheese to get lots of calcium and selenium for your skin. Use in place of ricotta in your recipes.
25. Walnuts. These nuts are packed with omega-3 and omega-6 EFAs which promote skin repair and elasticity.

Healthy Cardiovascular System

To prevent against heart disease and stroke, eat these foods to strengthen your cardiovascular system.

26. Canola oil. Replace the oil in your salad dressing with canola oil for a healthy alternative.
27. Skinless poultry. Leaving off the skin will greatly reduce the fat in poultry, making for a more heart-healthy diet.
28. Egg substitutes. Reducing the fat from eggs will help your heart. If you don’t like egg substitutes, just eliminate the yolk and eat the egg white.
29. Cabbage. This vegetable is a great food for a healthy cardiovascular system. Eaten raw is best.
30. Onions. Another good vegetable for your heart is onions.
31. Grapes. Easy to get and loved by most, this fruit is also a great choice for a healthy heart.
32. Raspberries. High in antioxidants, this fruit offers benefits to your cardiovascular system.

Reduce Cholesterol

Getting your cholesterol to a healthy level is a combination of reducing the bad cholesterol (LDL) and raising the good (HDL) cholesterol. The following foods all play a part in either reducing the bad, raising the good, or both.

33. Whole wheat bread. Get rid of the white bread and switch to whole wheat, which lowers bad cholesterol.
34. Oatmeal. A great food for reducing cholesterol, oatmeal also has lots of vitamins E and C, potassium, and omega-3 EFAs.
35. Soy. Soy has been shown to not only significantly lower bad cholesterol, but to also raise good cholesterol. Use soy milk, tofu, or edamame for the best results.
36. Almonds. With lots of polyunsaturated fatty acids, almonds will help reduce the bad cholesterol in your body.
37. Fish. Find fish rich in omega-3 EFAs such as mackerel, salmon, tuna, and trout.
38. Extra-virgin olive oil. This variety of olive oil, which is less processed, will help lower your bad cholesterol and is high in antioxidants.
39. Unsaturated fats. Replace saturated fats in your diet with unsaturated fats to reduce your cholesterol. Try replacing cooking oils with canola, corn, safflower, or soybean oils.
40. Garlic. Raw garlic (and lots of it) will help reduce your cholesterol. You might want to make sure your partner is sharing the garlic with you, though.
41. Cranberry-grape juice. Cranberries raise the good cholesterol while grapes slow the bad cholesterol’s oxidation.
42. Pomegranate juice. According to a National Academy of Sciences study, this juice reduces cholesterol plaque build-up and reduces plaque in your arteries.

Bone Health

Women who work to create healthy bones experience fewer problems with osteoporosis in their later years. These foods are rich in potassium, magnesium, calcium, and other nutrients essential for bone health.

43. Leafy greens. The calcium in leafy greens absorbs much better in the body than calcium in dairy products.
44. Sesame seeds. High in calcium to prevent bone loss and have copper, which can reduce the swelling and pain associated with arthritis, and zinc, which also helps keep bones healthy, these tiny seeds are a big source of nutrition for bone health.
45. Beans. Beans are low in fat, high in fiber, inexpensive, and have a high amount of non-animal protein that helps prevent calcium loss.
46. Lowfat yogurt. Yogurt is high in calcium and is easier to digest than most other dairy products. It also contains lots of vitamin A and protein.
47. Tofu. Also high in protein and a great source of nutrition for your bone health, tofu is versatile and delicious.
48. Eggs. Not only are eggs loaded with protein, they are also full of vitamin D, which helps the body absorb calcium more efficiently.

Weight Loss

Losing weight seems to be a national pastime. Rather than jumping on a fad diet, change your menu to include these foods and see the difference it makes in your life.

49. Tortillas. Low in fat, tortillas make a good substitute for bread. Find whole wheat to really get the best for your body.
50. Water. This should be your drink of choice. It keeps you hydrated, suppresses your appetite, and helps metabolize fat.
51. Fruit smoothie. Add bananas, blueberries, apple juice, and wheat germ or protein powder for an excellent food to keep you healthy and encourage weight loss.
52. Whole wheat bagel. Filled with nutritious whole grains and low in sugar, bagels work for breakfast or as the bread for your sandwich at lunch.
53. Romaine lettuce. Give up iceberg lettuce, which has barely any nutritional value and use romaine for your salads and sandwiches.
54. Veggie burger. Filled with soy and other vegetables, this alternative to beef is significantly lower in calories and healthy too.
55. Dried papayas. Full of iron and vitamins C and A, dried papaya is good for you and the sweetness is a great substitute for a candy bar.
56. Spaghetti squash. Cook this healthy vegetable and replace the strands of it for the pasta in your spaghetti recipe for a delicious meal without the carbs.
57. Watermelon. Sweet and full of hydrating water, this fruit is a great food to fill you up without filling you out.

Nuts, Beans, and Grains

These foods provide lots of protein and are a great substitute for red meat. Find out how to add these healthy foods in to your diet.

58. Lentils. These little powerhouses are super high in iron, protein, and fiber. They also have lots of potassium, calcium, iron, B vitamins, phosphorus and copper. Also, lentils have absolutely no fat.
59. Quinoa. Quinoa is a fun substitute for rice and is a great source of iron, which women need in their diet.
60. Barley. Another grain not frequently used outside of beer, it is full of protein, fiber, potassium, phosphorus and iron.
61. Brown rice. Replace your white rice with brown rice to get tons of health benefits including a reduced risk for diabetes, colon cancer, heart disease, and lower cholesterol.
62. Peanut butter. Not just for sandwiches, dip apples or celery in peanut butter for food high in protein and fiber–and a good replacement for red meat.
63. Bulgur. Similar to cracked wheat, but requiring less cooking time, bulgur is a whole grain full of fiber, calcium, and protein.
64. Chickpeas. Throw these in a salad or make some simple hummus with these legumes full of protein, fiber, and folate.

Antioxidants

Foods that are high in antioxidants help reverse the damaging effects of oxygen on the cells in your body. The benefits of antioxidants include anti-aging as well as prevention for heart disease, cancer, stroke, diabetes, and Alzheimer’s.

65. Kidney beans. With these inexpensive beans you get protein, fiber, folate, magnesium, and iron. Try substituting kidney beans for meat in your next meal.
66. Blueberries. Full of vitamin C and potassium, these little berries are full of nutrition and reportedly are one of the foods highest in antioxidants.
67. Plums. Available almost year round, these fruits have plenty of vitamins A, B, C, fiber, and potassium.
68. Strawberries. For a fruit that can protect your heart, guard against cancer, provide anti-inflammatory properties, and help prevent age-related macular degeneration, strawberries are the way to go.
69. Artichokes. Get magnesium, folic acid, fiber, and vitamins A and C with artichokes, which can help with a whole host of medical problems.
70. Blackberries. These plumb little tasties are full of vitamins B, C, and K as well as fiber and manganese.
71. Pecans. Full of vitamin E and great for lowering cholesterol, these nuts are great on their own or baked in a pie, cookies, or brownies.
72. Cherries. Rich red cherries are not only delicious, but are high in fiber and vitamins C and A. They are reported to help with arthritis, heart health, and sleep problems.
73. Honey. Chock full of antioxidants, this sweet treat also has antibacterial properties and works well for sore throats and coughs.
74. Apples. Long associated with healthy nutrition, an apple a day can provide heart and brain health benefits.

Super Foods

Some foods are so incredibly packed with important nutrients that they have become known as super foods. Read about these super foods and you may discover a new favorite food that is great for your body.

75. Acai. Known as one of the most nutritious berries in the world, use this juice in a smoothie or drink on its own.
76. Goji berries. Give this latest super food a try. One of these little Himalayan berries has more vitamin C than an orange and more beta carotene than carrots.
77. Cacao nibs. The heart of the cocoa bean, this little bit of raw chocolate is full of antioxidants as well as flavonoids that help your heart and have been reported to significantly elevate your mood. Try some covered in chocolate for a combination of the raw and finished product.
78. Buckwheat. Full of protein and high in amino acid, buckwheat also helps stabilize blood sugar and reduce hypertension. Japanese soba noodles and buckwheat pancakes are two delicious ways to eat this food.
79. Chili peppers. Packed with vitamin C, these hot little numbers also contain antioxidants and help burn fat.
80. Sprouts. For protein and vitamin C, sprinkle some sprouts on your salad or use in your sandwich along with your leafy green lettuce.
81. Rhubarb. High in potassium, vitamin C, and fiber, rhubarb also helps reduce hot flashes in menopausal women.
82. Pumpkin seeds. These seeds are loaded with phytosterols, which help lower cholesterol, as well as omega-3 and omega-6 EFAs and minerals such as phosphorus, magnesium, zinc and iron.
83. Cinnamon. Containing polyphenols, the same agent in green tea, cinnamon has been shown to reduce blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
84. Shallots. Replace or use in addition to garlic and onion to get the benefits of this vegetable that helps promote the good bacteria in your digestive tract and help eliminate toxins from your liver.
85. Turmeric. A popular spice used in Indian dishes, it has been used for hundreds of years to treat arthritis. Use it with chicken or in Indian curry to help reduce inflammation due to arthritis or any other cause.

Healthy Snacks

Making it between meals can sometimes be hard without a snack. Instead of reaching for a bag of potato chips or driving through to pick up fries, try these snacks instead.

86. Energy bar. Some energy bars are specifically designed for women such as Luna Bars, which are organic and have plenty of calcium, folate, iron and antioxidants.
87. Granola bar. Make your own or buy some with natural sweeteners for a healthy between-meal snack.
88. Pretzels. This crunchy snack is high in fiber and protein.
89. Multigrain crackers. Eat these by themselves or put some healthy treats on top for a delicious snack full of whole grains and fiber.
90. Rice cakes. Low in fat and calories and full of the nutritional benefits of rice, rice cakes enjoy a long history in Asia as a healthy snack.
91. Graham crackers. Not just for kids, these treats are sweet and healthy at the same time.
92. Soy crisps. These healthy snacks are full of protein, iron, and calcium.
93. Veggie chips. Toss out your potato chips and opt for some type of veggie chips instead. Made with real vegetables and made with non-hydrogenated oils, these are the chips to eat.
94. Pistachios. This delicious snack is full of potassium and healthy fats.
95. Popcorn. Skip the butter and try any number of healthy touches sprinkled on top such as chili powder, a light sprinkling of flavored sea salts, or Italian seasoning.

Healthy Desserts

Finishing off your healthy meal with a giant piece of pie covered in ice cream may be okay every now and then, but for healthier desserts, chose something from this list.

96. Frozen yogurt. Replace your ice cream with a healthy alternative that provides calcium as well as curbs that sweet tooth.
97. Frozen fruit bar. Look for a bar with no added sugar, just pure fruit goodness, for a nutritious dessert.
98. Fresh melon salad. Mix cantaloupe and honeydew with some fresh mint leaves and honey for a delicious dessert that is very healthy.
99. No-sugar hot chocolate. Mix unsweetened cocoa with stevia and sprinkle cinnamon on top for a healthy after-dinner drink.
100. Dark chocolate. Get dark chocolate with 60% cocoa or greater for a delicious snack that can reduce blood pressure and is full of antioxidants. Better yet, try an all natural version like Innocent Chocolate made with organic, raw, and unprocessed ingredients and sweetened with agave instead of sugar.

Tracking

Keep yourself motivated and on track with these fitness programs that monitor your progress to a happier, healthier you.

1. iPhit Fitness Tracking: This program allows users to combine their Nike + iPod sensor kit with their iPhone to keep track of their walking or running progress.
2. MyNetDiary: Get access to this Web-based diet and exercise program right through your iPhone. You’ll be able to quickly jot down what you had for dinner or how long you worked out, even when you’re on the go.
3. Gyminee: Sign up for this fitness tracking site and use the iPhone-optimized version to keep track of your workouts and your daily nutrition.
4. iPhodometer: This Nike + alternative allows users to keep track of how many calories they are burning as they walk or run.
5. WeightDate: This application makes it easy to see how your weight is changing over time, whether it’s going up or down. The program also provides an average to let you see how you’re moving towards your goal over the long term.
6. Limeade: Limeade aims to help users get healthy by giving them an assessment and helping them to develop personalized fitness goals. Best of all, the site has a version optimized just for use with the iPhone.
7. SparkPeople: Create diet plans that concentrate on nutrition and focus on fitness training through SparkPeople on your iPhone.
8. FitReach: This program allows you to view your gym training for the day, track your diet and manage your weight goals, all from the iPhone interface.

Calculators

Figure out how the numbers work out for your fitness and health with these calculators.

9. iPhone Calculator: Among other calculators, this program comes with a useful calorie calculator that can help you learn how much an exercise will help you burn off.
10. Calories Burned Calculator: Figure out how many calories your workout is burning with this helpful mobile calculator.
11. BMI Calculator: Get a good estimate of your Body Mass Index by using this calculator.
12. BMR Calculator: This calculator allows you to figure out your base metabolic rate, which means the number of calories you burn even when you’re doing nothing, so you can better figure out what to eat and how to work out.
13. Blood Alcohol Concentration Calculator: Are you safe to drive? This calculator can help you figure out where to cut yourself off when it comes to drinking.
14. Daily Calorie Calculator: Get an estimate of how many calories you should be eating each day with this calorie intake calculator.

Diet and Nutrition

Make sure you’re eating right at home or when you go out with these tools for your iPhone.

15. Food Information Database: This application provides nutritional information for thousands of restaurants to let you know how much you’re taking in even when you’re eating out.
16. Food Network: Get access to great healthy recipes and instructional videos through the Food Network’s iPhone site.
17. iPhone Nutrition: This application allows you to enter in a food and get all the nutritional information on it you’ll need.
18. Mindful: Track your food intake using this fitness tool. It features a built-in food database, calculation of your recommended daily calories, food preferences, activity levels and much more to help you lose or gain weight.
19. iPoint Calculator: Those following Weight Watchers will appreciate this calculator, which allows users to easily keep track of how many points they’re having at each meal.
20. SugarTracker: Diabetics can ensure they’re not consuming too much sugar with this helpful dietary tool.
21. One Trip Shopping List: Make a shopping list of all your healthy choices and stick to it with this portable shopping list tool for your iPhone.
22. 101 Cookbooks: Check for recipes on just about anything on this site so you can eat right and enjoy your meals at the same time.
23. iPhone Diet: You can use your iPhone as a personal diet and health coach with this nutrition monitoring program.

Working Out

Get free workout videos and track your routines using these great tools for your iPhone.

24. Pump10: Using Pump10 you’ll have access to loads of workout videos that you can watch right on your iPhone.
25. Progio Mobile: Take your training program with you on your iPhone with this online iPhone-optimized program from Progio.
26. FitSync: Get access to training programs, log your workouts and compare your progress to others with this great iPhone compatible application for using FitSync.
27. CityRUNNR: Track your runs using this iPhone-based tool. You can watch yourself improve, make graphs, and refine your running.
28. SpeedoMeter: Measure how fast you’re running or walking with this helpful calculation tool for your iPhone.
29. MoboVivo: Download loads of fitness videos on this site and watch them right on your iPhone.
30. Health and Fitness Mobile: Health and Fitness magazine provides iPhone users with workout videos, tips and articles to help them get the most from their fitness programs.

Relaxation and Inspiration

These programs will help you to relax and meditate no matter where you are.

31. Bob’s Sheep Counter: Count these animated sheep as a means to get yourself sleepy or just to relax.
32. Yogi Says: Get inspirational quotes from the Amrit Yoga Institution using this tool. Every time you refresh, a new quote will come up.
33. Zen Timer: Give yourself a few minutes of peace and relaxation each day with this meditation timing tool.
34. Meditation Timer: This meditation timer can be used on your iPhone, iPod or even burned to CD to help you fit in meditation in your busy day.

Medication and Diagnosis

Learn about your medications, look up your symptoms and monitor your health right from your iPhone using these apps.

35. iRx: iRx is a pharmaceutical reference tool that allows medical professionals or patients to to easily get information from the FDA on a wide variety of drugs.
36. Lab Tests: Find out if your test results are normal or not or where they fall on the spectrum using this tool. It covers areas like tumor markers, urinalysis, and clinical chemistry.
37. Symptom Navigator: Get an idea of what you might be suffering from with this tool that allows you to easily navigate a range of symptoms.
38. iPharmacy: With iPharmacy you can browse through thousands of drug descriptions, illness symptoms, and drug side effects and interactions all right through your phone.
39. iEyeExam: Having trouble seeing road signs ahead? Feel like you’re squinting? Give yourself a quick eye exam to see if you may need glasses with this free application.
40. Eponyms: Eponyms are words that are based on or derived from someone’s name, and medical terms are full of them. Learn what symptoms lie behind the names in thousands of illnesses with this handy tool.
41. Chondriac: Access this health and medical information site through your iPhone. It contains information on women’s, men’s and children’s health as well as on health centers all over the US.
42. Medicinal Herbs: Those interested in a more natural route to health may appreciate this tool which gives easy access to a database of medicinal herbs and their uses.
43. Medicomatic: Medical professionals can analyze symptoms and read about a variety of diseases and illnesses through the iPhone using this helpful database.

Miscellaneous Health

Whether you’re expecting a baby or just want to look up a health term, these tools can make it easier.

44. iPregnant: This tool allows you to calculate your term, due date, weeks pregnant, days remaining and even your baby’s astrological sign.
45. The Wheel: The wheel is a gestational age calculator you can use to determine a baby’s due date and the baby’s gestational age anytime during pregnancy.
46. Ovulation Calendar: Those trying to get pregnant can keep track of their most fertile times with this app to increase their chances of conception.
47. Brush Timer: Make sure you’re spending enough time cleaning your teeth so they stay healthy and cavity free with this great free timer application for your iPhone.
48. Bio Dictionary: For those who don’t have a huge knowledge of biological and medical terms, this dictionary can be a quick and easy way to look things up and stay on top of any health issue.
49. Plusmo: iPhone users can find loads of health related widgets they can put on their iPhones on this site.
50. Trixie Tracker: New parents can use this tool to keep track of their baby’s habits for sleeping and feeding to keep both baby and parents much happier.

Profile Tools: Check Your Mii

Before you can start a weight-loss plan, you have to know your body and set realistic goals. These programs and profile tools come with Wii Fit, so make sure you take advantage of them.

1. BMI Check: Check your Body Mass Index to gain insight into your overall health. Even if you know you’re overweight, you may not know your risk for health problems like type 2 diabetes, gallbladder disease, stroke, high blood pressure or cancer.
2. Wii Fit Age: One of the coolest things about the Wii Fit is the Wii Fit Age tool. After you enter your BMI, the Wii prompts you to perform a simple balance test. By combining that information, the Wii gives you an age that it deems is appropriate for your fitness level.
3. Enter your real information: Enter your real age and height so that your results are as accurate as possible. Though there’s no doctor standing over your scale, it will only hurt you if you lie about your age or cheat your weight measurement.

Programs

Try out these games and exercises on Wii to burn calories and shape up.

4. Aerobics: The aerobics "game" on Wii Fit includes fun activities like hula hooping, basic step, advanced step, free run and others.
5. Rayman Raving Rabbids: This game features a character named Rayman who has to hold his own "against a bunch of crazy bunny rabbits in a variety of fun games," like dance parties and other calorie-bursting workouts. Stand up and engage your entire body for maximum benefits.
6. Super Paper Mario: Make a pact with your video game-loving child that he or she can play Super Mario only if this disc is on. Wii Wii Workout describes the game as needing players to perform "quite a few precise arm movements."
7. Elebits: This full-body workout is disguised as a game that prompts players to search for and collect little creatures called Elebits. In order to catch them, players have to grab, pull, push and twist their bodies around.
8. Yoga: Introduce yourself to yoga with the Wii Fit version. Players practice deep breathing and positions like the Spinal Twist, Cobra, Half-Moon and Downward-Facing Dog. Seasoned yoga practicers may not benefit as much from this game, but it’s a good introduction.
9. Strength Training: Strength training exercises help build up muscles which can then burn fat. On the Wii Fit, you’ll do torso twists, the Rowing Squat, Single Leg Twist, lunges, push ups and more to satisfy your strength training element in your workout routine.
10. Balance: The balance games on Wii Fit feature virtual versions of ski jumps, tightrope walks, penguin slides, soccer heading and more, making simple balance tests and exercises much more exciting.
11. Boxing: Even health and fitness professionals agree that boxing is one of the most effective Wii workouts because it burns 8 calories a minute, just 2 – 2 1/2 calories short of the calories you’d burn if you were actually in a boxing ring.
12. Tennis: Wii Tennis burns less calories than the actual game, but you can still get a decent workout, especially if you’re trying to work your way into shape gradually. Visit this site for "five magic shots" that beginners can try out.

Helpful Wii Workout Websites

For support and answers to all your Wii workout questions, turn to these sites which offer diet plans, game reviews and more.

13. Wii Weight Loss Plan: Keep track of your weight loss on this site, which hosts a forum, a Wii Food Journal for the blogger and a podcast full of inspiring messages.
14. Wii Fit Guide: Get all "the latest news and tips for Wii Fit" on this site, which posts Wii Fit videos, tips for the balance board and Wii Fit experiments.
15. Wii News and Reviews: This site often posts about Wii Fit and Wii games that help you sneak in a little extra exercise.
16. Wii Healthy Store: Browse the products on this online shop for Wii Fit games and accessories.
17. Cheat Codes for Wii Sports: Bring up new games and unlock secrets to Wii Sports games here.
18. Wii Help: Turn to the forums on this site to get great support, tips and advice for making the most of your Wii Fit or other Wii workouts.
19. WiiTrio.com: Before starting a new Wii workout game, visit this site to get a review of how much you can expect to lose.
20. Balance Board Blog: Read Wii Fit reviews, view videos and learn new tips for using Wii Fit here.
21. Wii Fit Message Board: Join the Wii Fit community on Game FAQs to review games, learn about unlockable levels, create a unique workout and diet plan, and more.

Accessories to Keep You Going

Make sure you’ve got all the right Wii accessories to monitor your profile, prevent injury, and make the most of your weight loss plan.

23. Balance Board Pink Silicone Sleeve: A silicone sleeve like this one will keep you from skidding off your balance board.
24. Wii Fit Travel Bag: Business travelers can take their Wii Fits with them to stay in shape even when they’re on the road.
25. Wii Fit Jogging Using an Exercise Bike: Try supplementing this Wii Fit exercise with an exercise bike.
26. Wii Fit Rechargeable Battery Pack: Don’t let your game run out in the middle of the workout. Use this rechargeable battery system to make your Wii Fit last as long as you do.
27. Yoga Mat: Read reviews of two different yoga mats designed for Wii Fit here.
28. Cord Free Wii Nunchuck Adapter: If you’re doing yoga or are in the middle of an aerobic exercise routine, you don’t want to risk getting tangled up or tripping because of all the cords. This accessory is your solution.
29. Balance Board Cushion Mat: Give your feet a cushier experience while you work out.
30. Wii Wireless Sensor Bar: This was the first wireless sensor bar for the Wii. Use it to rid your living room and your workout routine of needless wires and cords.

Risks

Before starting any workout plan, you need to assess the risks associated with your exercise. Read these articles and make sure to practice these warm-ups before risking injury with the Wii.

31. Wii Fit Accidents and the Media Backlash: What We’ve Got to Look Forward To: This article predicts how Wii Fit could be come a liability because of different accidents or injuries, including stubbed toes, locked limbs and more.
32. Wii Warm-ups: Use this guide to prevent injury during your Wii workout. It includes warm-ups for your back, fingers, and shoulders.
33. Wii Fit Fun, but Pace Yourself, Doctors Warn: This article from The Arizona Republic discusses how players can get carried away with their Wii Fit workouts and strain their muscles without realizing it.

Expert Opinions

For doctors’ opinions and Wii Fit evaluations from professional fitness trainers, read this list.

34. 10 "Wii Fit" Exercises Tested and Judged by Fitness Trainer: This writer enlists the help of a personal fitness instructor to evaluate Wii exercises. He checks yoga, strength training, aerobics, and balance games.
35. Wii Fit Gives Kinder, Gentler Workout: This CNN article reports that doing the moderate exercises on Wii Fit is a good way to introduce you to a workout program, especially if you aren’t naturally athletic or used to exercising.
36. Experts Outraged that Wii Fit Calls Children Overweight: The controversy over Wii Fit’s tendency to label players overweight focuses on behavioral health, especially when it concerns children. Read this article to learn more about the debate.
37. Wii Fit, Retro Game Thrifting: Wired writer Chris Kohler works with a fitness trainer in this video to learn professional tips and get advice for how to use Wii Fit.
38. Yoga Instructor Talks about Wii Fit…and How it Doesn’t Work: Read this interview with yoga instructor Sally Coucouvanis to consider some of the drawbacks of Wii Fit’s Yoga workout.

Program Tutorials and Videos

These tutorials will give you more tips and instruction for maximizing the exercise potential of your games than the booklet inside your Wii box.

39. Wii Fit’s Yoga Demonstrated by Comfy Person: This blogger demonstrates the Wii Fit Yoga exercise in his pajamas.
40. Wii Fit Cheats, FAQs, and Walkthrough: Learn tips for completing the balance test, doing the jogging workout and getting stamps here.
41. Nintendo Wii Fit: This collection of reviews and videos will help you get an idea of the different exercises that are best for you and your weight loss plan.
42. 21 Wii Tips and Tricks for the Console and Games: This list of "very handy tips and tricks" will help you make the most of your Wii gaming experience, from using the console to working the menu to learning about different games.
43. Top 5 Wii Fit Tips: Tips on this list include "be accurate" and "get real," encouraging players to begin their Wii Fit workout routines with a realistic view of the results they can expect to achieve.

Everyday Tips to Help you Lose Weight with Wii

If you’re serious about losing weight with the Wii, implement these tips into your everyday routine, including creating a plan and sticking with it, and eating right.

44. Create a plan and stick with it: Whether it’s by starting your own blog to track your progress or just vowing to use Wii Fit for 30 minutes a day, design a plan and stick with it.
45. Eat a low-fat, high-fiber diet: A diet that is low in fat and high in fiber is a necessary supplement to a workout program if you’re serious about losing weight.
46. Mix up your routine: Besides committing to boxing or tennis games everyday, add in some aerobic exercise three to five times a week, which will help you lose more weight.
47. Exercise Motivation: 10 Benefits of Strength Training: This post from the Diet Channel goes over 10 great benefits of strength training, which can be done with the Wii. Use this guide as motivation whenever you’re feeling lazy.

Advice from Real Wii Users

When it comes down to it, you’re going to want the real-life reviews of people who’ve actually used the Wii to lose weight. Read these blogs and reviews to get motivated.

48. Wii Sports Experiment Sheds Nine Pounds: This young Philadelphia man lost nine pounds in six weeks while on a Wii exercise program. He worked out with Wii for 30 minutes each day but didn’t change his eating habits.
49. 4 Color Rebellion: Check out this Wii Fit player’s experiment, which lasted for almost two months and helped him get in shape for his wedding. Follow his progress on this blog.
50. Wii Fit Project: This blogger wants to lose 22 pounds in 3 months, just by using Wii Fit. Read his blog to see if he can make it.
51. I’m Wii Fit: Here, you can read about Wii Fit news and releases, get updates on the blogger’s own personal Wii Fit progress, or share your own stories.
52. It’s Shocking, We’re Pissed, Wii Fit Sorta Works: This doubtful writer admits that his experience with the Wii Fit worked, sort of. Read his reviews of different workouts here.
53. Wii Fit Review: TotalVideoGames.com writer Chris Leyton put Wii Fit to the test and tracks his BMI, weight, Wii Fit Age and overall impression of the Wii Fit exercises.
54. We Test the Nintendo Wii Fit: Times Online publishes a lengthy review of Wii Fit, including the balance tests, heart rate, calories burned for children playing the Wii, and more.
55. Wii Fit Review by a Formerly Fit Geek: Read this review on Gizmodo. The author, a former boxer, compares his eating habits, exercise routines and fitness levels before and after using Wii Fit.