Buying Ingredients for Weight LossIntroduction: A Personal...
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....
Are you amongst those folks, and there are many of you, who believe that for one reason or another you just canĂt do yoga? Maybe you think you weigh too much. Or maybe you just donĂt think youĂre flexible enough. Well, guess what…anyone, including you, can do yoga. LetĂs take a look at the common reasons for avoiding yoga and how you can overcome them. Not Flexible Enough To be honest, most people arenĂt flexible. Most people spend their lives...
Obesity is now being called an epidemic in the health community. In fact, it will soon be the leading cause of preventable death in the United States, even ahead of cigarette smoking. Obesity leads to type two diabetes, high blood pressure, heart disease or stroke, and even an increased risk of cancer. With all of these health risks, as well as the general improvement in the quality of life that can occur, losing weight is one of the best...
​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...
What’s the most important piece of health advice you’ve ever gotten? It might differ from the piece of advice you get the most - to drink more water. It seems we don’t discuss a single topic pertaining to our health without the reminder to drink plenty of water. But how much do we really need? Is it better if we drink more, more, and more still? Take five liters, for instance - what are the benefits of drinking 5 liters of...
Do you get excited over new kitchen gadgets? Personally, I’m all about them. Would you be interested in knowing about the best cheap smoothie blenders? You would? Great! ​Then ​read on for the best guide to budget blenders... One year... ...this high-end blender was at the top of my wish list. It wasn’t the best of the best, mind you, but it was still firmly in the three-figure range. I did a happy dance when I opened it on my birthday that...
Let me ask you a question... ...would you like to know the best blender for juicing vegetables? ​How big is your kitchen? I know, that’s a rather personal question. ​Is it? ​Allow me to explain... ​Listen... ​...I have been there. Prior to moving into my current home, I had a kitchen with extremely limited storage space. On one hand, I got to practice a kind of minimalism. Forced minimalism. On the other, I didn’t have room for as many...
You’re strolling through the aisles of the store and right alongside the toothpaste, brushes, and floss is a mystifying range of products. Strips, trays, tubes of gel, pens, and wands – every single one of them promising a Hollywood smile. But you are probably wondering if you should buy one of these products. I can’t really blame you for being tempted. Advertising gets the best of us all sometimes. Are you confused? You might be...
​Recently, one of my friends was asking me questions about weight loss. I was telling her about leptin resistance, which makes weight loss difficult. ​Her first response? She was wondering if there were a supplement she could take that would help. She had undoubtedly seen one on shelves before and immediately made that association. ​In short order... ...I directed her to this piece I did on leptin. Unfortunately, as detailed within, supplements...
Being obese is one of the leading causes of heart disease! Obesity is defined as a body mass index of 30 or more. Some people may think that being overweight doesn't matter because they are not technically obese, but it does have an effect on heart health. People who are overweight are 50 percent more likely to have high blood pressure or to have high blood sugar, which can lead to diabetes. Obesity is also a big risk factor for high...
​​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...
Twenty-twenty has been a doozy! It's very easy to get lost in the trappings of your own mind and feel depressed. Many people have been out of work, even have been forced to work from home which is challenging for anyone at first. Below are the top 5 things you can do to improve your daily mental health. 1. Make Time For Yourself In today's time there is a duplicity that exists that steals your time away from you. Either you are too busy or you...
Get More Omega 3 into Your Diet Have you heard? If not,...
Health
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Dieting
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Exercise
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Nutrition
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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
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Obesity is now being called an epidemic in the health community. In fact, it will soon be the leading cause...
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Mental Health & Well-being
There are many apps for meditation and mindfulness, but what are the best ones? For many people, the...
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Twenty-twenty has been a doozy! It's very easy to get lost in the trappings of your own mind and feel...