Although Omega-3 fatty acids are the more healthy of the two, the average person’s diet holds more Omega-6 acids. It’s important that there is a balance of both EFA’s to achieve optimum health. When an equal ratio of the Omega-3 and Omega-6 fatty acids is not present in the body,…
If you are like most of us, by now you would be confused as to what would be the best way to meditate. You may be searching the net frantically to find the Most Effective Meditation Technique or The Best Meditative Techniques. If you have not found the best way…
As satisfying as peanut butter is on the stomach and the soul, it is high in calories and fat. However, that doe not mean you can’t put peanut butter to good use, especially if you’re following this innovative, health-enhancing plan. You certainly will not feel deprived, according to the diet’s…
by Trent Lorcher In this age of technology, many fitness buffs have forgotten the benefits of old-school workouts. They’ve traded gym shorts for spandex, blacktop for treadmills, and t-shirts for sports bras. If you’ve reached a fitness plateau, want to jump start your fitness routine, or just need to get…
It’s time to get moving and grooving. If you’re one of those people stuck in a workout rut, just beat it with a fun-filled dance session. Even if you’ve got two left feet, we’re talking about putting your best foot forward. It goes without saying that dancing is a magnificent…
I spy, with my little eye, something blurry… Whether you’re stubborn or just truly unsure if you need glasses, there are several ways to tell for sure. Your best bet is to check with an optometrist, but we’ve lined up some things to consider to determine if it’s the right…
By Kim Droze While there’s no denying that the majority of men have a voracious appetite for most things sex-related, it’s always been a gray area for energy-sapped women who seem to search for any excuse they can find to avoid intercourse. But thanks to “the book,” there’s a hot…
Dr. Atkins’ Diet Revolution unveiled a diet that would change the way people looked at dieting forever after it was released in 1972. The diet consists of a four-phase approach — Induction, Ongoing Weight Loss, Pre-Maintenance, Maintenance — which asks for a large decrease in carbohydrates and an increase in…
Diet & Fitness / Healthy Eating
by Ginger Voight In our Super Size world, it can be easy for us to lose track of how to portion our food. Promises of “all you can eat” for pennies more than you’d pay for smaller quantities tantalize not only the taste buds but those seeking a bargain. Unfortunately…
Fatigue…Weight gain…Depression…Hair loss… They are common symptoms to an underlying health problem, one that leaves many women asking “Do I have an underactive thyroid?” The answer is — it’s quite possible. An underactive thyroid can cause many health problems. Hypothyroidism is more common than you might think — up to…