Diets in Review
Stress is very common in today’s world and can be caused by just about anything. It has been proven that stress damages your health and can lead to high blood pressure, high cholesterol, weight or skin problems, heart problems, and … Continue reading
According to the American Dietetic Association (ADA), chewing sugar-free gum can help not only prevent tooth decay and freshen breath, but research is showing that it may be used as a tool to help manage weight, increase focus, alertness and … Continue reading
Keeping track of the calories you consume is a major part of losing weight and staying fit. The Biggest Loser: Complete Calorie Counter offers information on thousands of foods found in your kitchen, favorite restaurants and grocery stores. In addition … Continue reading
Joining us in March as the Featured Guest Blogger of the Month is California Raisins. They’ve got a team of nutrition professionals who want to ensure all of us are living as healthy as possible, providing information about healthy, natural … Continue reading
During the past year the Wii Fit has become a breakthrough in fitness for many would-be couch potatoes. And while some reports say that the reality of the Wii Fit is that most of them aren’t being used for fitness, … Continue reading
The popular meal delivery diet program NutriSystem has introduced another program to its family of products; NutriSystem D will cater exclusively to the needs of diabetics. While NutriSystem has previously provided diabetic-friendly meals under its other programs, like the “for … Continue reading
In just under seven weeks, I will be running the Indianapolis Mini-Marathon for the second time. Part of the events leading up to the Indianapolis 500 each year, the Mini-Marathon is the largest half-marathon and the fifth largest running event … Continue reading
With spring knocking ever so gently on our weather-proofed windows, it is that time to get ready for longer days, sunnier skies and more time spent outdoors. According to older systems of holistic healing like Ayurveda and traditional Chinese medicine, spring … Continue reading
There’s some good news about a food that’s long been chastised. University of Iowa researchers say that salt may act as a natural anti-depressant. This from the condiment that’s been blamed for hypertension. Go figure. Tests on rats found that … Continue reading
If you aren’t getting enough sleep, you might be increasing your risk of… diabetes? Researchers have found that people who get less than six hours of sleep each night are more likely to develop a condition that precedes diabetes than … Continue reading
Why would a mental health therapist write and talk about nutrition, exercise, and weight loss? Believe it or not, these are very common subjects in group and individual therapy, as well as coaching. One of the reasons I have chosen … Continue reading