Are you thinking about jumping into the next fad diet trend? Popular plans such as the Atkins and South Beach Diet promise to help you lose weight fast and easily, but most dieters find that they can’t sustain the weight loss — and end up gaining even more weight back!…
It seems as if we are always reading about the best nutrients for optimal women’s health, but what are the best nutrients for men? The right vitamins and minerals for men are as essential as good engine oil is for his car. When added to his daily regimen, these top…
There are a lot of vegetarians among us, some by circumstance and some by choice. Those who are vegetarians by choice can be divided into two general groups — those who do not eat meat, poultry or fish, but do consume dairy products as – in theory – the animals…
Many smokers avoid kicking the habit because they don’t want to gain weight after they quit. Experts say that smoking can burn up to 200 calories per day and helps to boost the metabolism. The sad truth is most people do gain 5 to 10 pounds after quitting simply because…
Every time the seasons change 35 million Americans start sneezing, rubbing their watery eyes, blowing their stuffy noses, and itching like mad. They are the ranks of seasonal allergy sufferers, joined by another 50 million kindred souls who endure an even wider variety of allergic reactions to trees, grass, flowers,…
Sex life getting a little less…sexy? Many people experience a lackluster sex life at some point. It’s not always like the steamy images we see on screen. Although it’s unrealistic to expect a “9 Weeks” level of intimacy behind closed doors, there should be a happy medium for most couples. …
by Elizabeth Kelly It’s one of the most frustrating feelings a woman can have. You wake up one morning to find that the jeans that looked so good yesterday won’t even zip today. You’ve been exercising and eating right, so that can mean only one thing: the dreaded bloat. And…
Do you often feel bloated and suffer from awful stomach pain that has you doubled over after meals? If you spend more time in the bathroom after eating than the average Joe, you may be one of the many people afflicted with lactose intolerance. Those who suffer from severe lactose…
By Derek Kim Although every former smoker has their own unique story on how they quit smoking, there are some tried and true how to quit smoking methods that have worked well over the years. Don’t put too much pressure on yourself, you can always try out different methods and…
By Lauren S. Johnson It is no surprise that vitamin D and calcium are responsible for warding off osteoporosis. However, not too many of us are aware of the fact that bone loss can be a result of our daily diet. In today’s hectic society a lot of us are…