Buying Ingredients for Weight LossIntroduction: A Personal...
You've tried virtually every "diet" you can think of and still haven't lost weight. Or, perhaps you've lost weight only to gain it back quickly. You feel like you are in a never-ending battle you can't win. Does this sound familiar? Stop beating yourself over the head in frustration and stop believing in the weight loss and exercise myths! More than likely, you just aren't armed with the correct information to help you successfully reach your...
Have you ever encountered a friend or family member who tells you to "just relax"? Don’t you love that? Telling someone to relax is like telling someone allergic to pepper to stop sneezing. Some of us are more nervous than others; it is just a part of our genetic makeup. However, we certainly do not have to be stuck in that way; we can change our focus and perception and truly learn how to relax. For some, being relaxed is easy; for others, it...
It’s that time of year again. Leaves are falling from the trees, there’s pumpkin spice everything, and the ubiquitous candy displays are doing nothing for your diet. But there’s one colorful display that you probably pass right on by with your shopping cart—squash! Whenever I ask people about winter squash, they inevitably reply with something along the lines of “those pretty fall decorations?” Well, sort of . . . but not what I was going for....
Unless you are already an equipment expert, this article will help you choose wisely so that you can get the best for less. After making the commitment to begin a diet and fitness program, the first step many people take is to purchase of some sort of exercise equipment. If you do this, it will also be your first big obstacle, simply because the overwhelming selection makes it extremely difficult to know where to begin. Be careful! This is...
​​​The secret ingredient ​to my healthy recipes. Have you ever tried a Mediterranean diet? It wouldn’t surprise me if you had. It was pretty trendy around the turn of the century. ​But unlike most fad diets, this one is something worth sticking to. It involves little (if any) red meat, quality olive oils over animal fats and plenty of plants. It also includes lots of ripe, vitamin-packed tomatoes as a foundation. ​Today... ...we’re going to...
Are you still using coconut oil? You are? Great...Then you must ​read the benefits of applying coconut oil on face overnight. In recent years, the Western coconut oil invasion more than made up for centuries of near-anonymity. We went from buying none to spending 163 million dollars on it in 2017 alone. However, that figure actually reflects a decrease in coconut oil sales. The words “saturated fat” scare off a lot of people. And...
Have you ever had a pimple that was especially angry? You know - one that’s not just a bump, but a LUMP. It sits further beneath your skin, and seems to have a heartbeat all its own. It hurts, it itches, and it won’t go away. Few things are more damaging to our self confidence than cystic acne. While we let other imperfections slide, cystic pimples have us scrambling for a cure. Today, we’re talking about how to treat cystic acne at...
Wake up at 6:00. Breakfast, chores, and out the door by 8:00. Work 9:00 to 5:00. Drive home and pick up food by 6:00. Collapse in front of the TV at 7:00. Berate yourself for not going to the gym again at 9:00. Bed by 11:00. Rinse and repeat. With a schedule like this one, it’s no wonder we don’t have the energy to drag ourselves to the gym. After spending the day taking care of others and putting out fires, we’re depleted and need to rest and...
​What’s your least favorite part of trying on bathing suits? For many, it’s not necessarily our weight or the shape of our bodies. When you look carefully, it’s the ugly texture of the skin around your waist​ or cellulite on stomach. ​Honestly... ...you can be almost any weight. ​That’s when I realized… Cellulite will still be the straw that broke the camel’s back in terms of body image. Worst yet, dieting and exercise aren’t a guaranteed...
​How often do you take probiotics? What are some alternative probiotics secrets? I know a lot of people who only think of taking them to restore balance after taking antibiotics. Also, some might think that you only need probiotics if you have a gastrointestinal problem. ​Nothing could be further from the truth! But wait, there's more: Everyone needs to look after the bacteria in their bodies. It’s important to make sure that the bad...
​​Pimples, blackheads, and oily skin are the worst. ​Despite the fact that they look and feel singularly terrible... ​​...​​they're really common. ​​Today, we’re going to examine what, if anything, can be done for breakouts ​with home remedies for pimples and blackheads for oily skin. More than 60 million people in the US have at least one pimple right this second. ​They can happen at any time... to anyone. Even those of us...
It’s natural to feel like you want to wipe the slate clean. A bad day, a heavy meal, duller skin, a thicker waistline. Somehow, you fell off track, and now you’re just not quite yourself. How do we go back? A detox, or cleanse, is one way to hit the reset button on your body. Incidentally, a lot of sources will tell you that you need to buy their special product to achieve spectacular health. But I’m going to show you how to detox at...
Get More Omega 3 into Your Diet Have you heard? If not,...
Health
You’re strolling through the aisles of the store and right alongside the toothpaste, brushes, and...
There are several simple ways to improve your gut health. In this article, we'll cover plant-based...
You may have heard about the health benefits of kombucha, but what exactly is it? Kombucha is typically made...
Dieting
Buying Ingredients for Weight LossIntroduction: A Personal TaleThe Unspoken Truth About Ingredient...
Making your own kombucha is a fun and rewarding process. Kombucha is a fermented tea drink that's known for...
There are several simple ways to improve your gut health. In this article, we'll cover plant-based...
Exercise
To effectively strengthen your upper back and improve posture, it's vital to engage in targeted exercises...
Being obese is one of the leading causes of heart disease! Obesity is defined as a body mass index of 30 or...
The best exercise for weight loss? There's no such thing, but no surprise there, right? Someone with leg...
Nutrition
Making your own kombucha is a fun and rewarding process. Kombucha is a fermented tea drink that's known for...
Get More Omega 3 into Your Diet Have you heard? If not, I’m proud to be the first to tell you - fat...
There are several simple ways to improve your gut health. In this article, we'll cover plant-based...
Weight Loss Tips
A new revolution has occurred in video games. You no longer need to sit idle playing games and gain weight....
Obesity is now being called an epidemic in the health community. In fact, it will soon be the leading cause...
Top Exercises to Relieve Stress and AnxietyWeight LossMental HealthWorkout When StressedTeam Sports There...
Mental Health & Well-being
There are many apps for meditation and mindfulness, but what are the best ones? For many people, the...
It has long been known that certain foods can help relieve stress. These foods include oysters, green leafy...
Twenty-twenty has been a doozy! It's very easy to get lost in the trappings of your own mind and feel...