Adult Health

Some Bad News to Chew On

Your digestive health might be compromised by an entirely unlikely source. According to German doctors, products like sugar-free gum may cause bowel problems. It’s all in the sorbitol.

I’m a biter…

… and I can’t help it. I bite pencils, I bite my children (not hard, more like a love nip), and I love foods that I can bite into, like crisp carrots or chewy licorice. And I’m not alone. Time … Continue reading →

Meridian, MS loses it with Oprah

Mayor John Robert Smith sets his alarm at 5:15 every morning to jog two miles and get in 45 minutes of upper or lower body exercise. Being mayor of Meridian, MS is a full-time job, and one he is impressively … Continue reading →

Are you up for the challenge?

It seems everywhere you look there’s a new weight loss challenge. There’s nothing wrong with this at all- if anything, it’s been a long time coming. We’re fat America! But just like any problem- we’re aware and everyone is beginning … Continue reading →

Some Benefits of Water

Eight glasses of water a day… it’s the mantra of a healthy diet that nearly every human on the planet knows. While there has been some minor debate as to the exact amount we need to ingest every day, there’s … Continue reading →

Vitamin D’s Benefits

Here’s some more evidence that continues to emphasize the importance of vitamin D. In an earlier post, I mentioned the recent news about sun exposure being an important way of getting your vitamin D. Well, it’s also important for fending … Continue reading →

Two week check up time!

Two weeks into the New Year…. how is your new weight management plan working for you? What are some of the new habits you have incorporated into your daily activities that you feel good about? I would love to hear … Continue reading →