Are You Too Sick to Work?

Are You Too Sick to Work?

Diet & Fitness / Wellness

With all the current news regarding a bad flu season, it’s more important now than ever that employees know when to stay home from work. While that scratchy throat and runny nose could just be a case of allergies, it could also be a sign of something worse. Here is…

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Constipation: Causes and Treatments

Constipation: Causes and Treatments

Diet & Fitness / Wellness

Constipation can be painful, aggravating, and embarrassing to talk about. Though children and the elderly suffer the most frequently from this problem, knowing how to recognize symptoms is important for everyone. Individuals affected by constipation should learn about prevention for the future, as well as when to get the doctor…

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Not All White Is Wrong

Not All White Is Wrong

Diet & Fitness / Diet Tips

Don’t judge a food by its color — that’s the advice of some health experts. While it’s true that heavily processed foods such as white rice, white bread and white pasta should be replaced by their whole-wheat counterparts, there’s a whole world of white foods that are actually good for…

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Is Your Diet Colorblind?

Is Your Diet Colorblind?

Diet & Fitness / Healthy Eating

Next time you have a meal, look at your plate — what colors do you see? If it’s mostly white and brown then your diet might be colorblind! In order to have a healthy diet you need foods from all the food groups, and that means a colorful plate. Just…

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Scarsdale Diet

Scarsdale Diet

Diet Reviews / Low Calorie

There is a set of rules that must be followed. Eat only what is on the meal plan. Cut out all alcoholic beverages. Snacking is off limits unless it is carrots, celery and low-sodium vegetable broth. Permitted beverages are things like plain coffee, tea, club soda, diet soda and sugar-free…

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Hydration Counts: We’ve Got the Proof

Hydration Counts: We’ve Got the Proof

Diet & Fitness / Diet Tips

No matter what type of exercise or fitness program you are following, there is one important element you cannot forget: water! Our bodies lose a great deal of water due to perspiration. Staying hydrated during a workout will help you stay focused and more energized. Dehydration could result in serious…

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The New Beverly Hills Diet

The New Beverly Hills Diet

Diet Reviews / Other

According to creator Judy Mazel, an actress, eating certain kinds of food together destroys digestive enzymes, ending in obesity and poor digestion. Her original Beverly Hills Diet goes back to the “80s. Although there are updates to the 35-day plan, questions about the veracity of the diet still linger. To…

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Revealed! 20 Best Dieting Tips

Revealed! 20 Best Dieting Tips

Diet & Fitness / Healthy Eating

Congratulations! Embarking on a plan to lose weight is an excellent way to improve your health. While rewarding, the path can be fraught with challenges — from missteps, restaurant meals, even from well-meaning friends. During your journey, try some of these tips for greater dieting success. 1. Determine a realistic…

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Too Much Binge Eating

Too Much Binge Eating

Diet & Fitness / Diet Tips

The most common eating disorder may not be what you think it is. More people have a problem with binge eating than any other eating disorder, including anorexia and bulimia, although it’s not as recognized. The disorder isn’t characterized by being able to eat a lot, having a healthy appetite…

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