Japan has 30 percent fewer obese people than the United States – how do they do it? There are plenty of tricks and healthy eating habits that we can learn from the Japanese. The idea of tiny portions of lots of different foods is one that the Japanese adopt for…
Diet & Fitness / Healthy Eating
When you’re committed to losing weight and getting healthy, refraining from drinking alcohol may be one of your long-term goals. Drinking alcohol can sabotage your diet because most forms of alcohol contain high amounts of sugar and calories; drinking can also make you vulnerable for overeating when you aren’t making…
By Troyann There are many things in life that separate us and make us unique, however, over the years I have seen one consistent common denominator; our need to forgive. Regardless of our upbringing, our cultural similarities or differences, or any other circumstances of our lives, we have each held…
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…
You may not know it, but May is actually Better Sleep Month. It’s not just a good excuse to go out and get a new pillow – it’s also an opportunity to take an eye-opening look at your sleep habits. Sleep is an important component of good health. According to…
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…
Even when you’re determined to get in shape and finally lose the extra weight, it can be hard to get going on a consistent fitness routine. Adding exercise to your daily routine and keeping up with your workouts can be a challenge, but you’ll be able to achieve your goal…
There’s no denying the benefits of oranges. They have been touted as a superfood and with good reason. Oranges are loaded with herperidin, which has been shown to lower blood pressure as well as cholesterol. Oranges also have strong anti-inflammatory properties proven to ward off disease and fat. Oranges have…
By James Hunaban While Seasonal Affective Disorder mildly impacts 25 percent of the population, it seriously impacts another 5 percent of the population. This is a form of natural depression, which normally starts in September but peaks in Janurary and February. It’s easily brushed aside and overlooked. It’s also difficult…
Many people live and diet by the number on the scale, but does a weight-loss program really have to be dictated by a number? When that number becomes the be-all, end-all of your success and ultimately your self-esteem, then its value starts to dwindle. If one or two “bad” weigh-ins…