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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...
​​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...
Tell me, is your ponytail looking a little sparse? Is your scalp a little more visible through your hair than it used to be? There are two things I need to ask you to do. First, don’t resign yourself to limp, lackluster, thinning hair. There is hope. Second, don’t rush out and drop tons of money on expensive solutions and invasive procedures. Often, you just need to adjust your lifestyle. That can mean switching up your diet,...
Are you taking blood pressure medication? What did you learn about high blood pressure following your diagnosis? I noticed something missing... ...from the warnings you get from various foundations and medical professionals. High blood pressure is often reversible if you commit to certain diet and lifestyle changes. To be clear: I am not suggesting that you should quit medications without talking to a doctor. I am not claiming that you’ll never...
Your pants are a bit tight, you can't seem to stop eating junk, and you're tired all of the time. It's time to get healthy and lose weight. Combined with a more sensible diet, an exercise bike can help you achieve the results you want. Ugh, the Diet. So many people go wrong here. Forget fad diets, forget starvation. Slow and steady wins the race. Try changing one thing about your diet. Limit yourself to one soda a day. Stop skipping meals. If...
​Have you ever heard of the ketogenic diet? ​You have​? ​Good. ​What about ketogenic snacks? ​What about a ketogenic diet for beginners? ​ By Dr. Andreas Eenfeldt. ​I had, but until recently, I didn’t know much about ​them. ​Here’s the interesting part… ​​One of my neighbors was taking a walk around the block. ​That’s when I realized… ​She had easily lost thirty pounds over the last year. So, I asked her what she was doing. ​You guessed...
What does peanut butter do to your body? ​Maybe the title ruins my chances of stumping you with this riddle. But wait. I’ll give it a shot anyway. ​What tastes great with chocolate but is just as tasty with celery?​ ​It’s not salad dressing, jam, or caramel - it’s peanut butter. I know… duh!​ People ask me if peanut butter is healthy. Sometimes, they want to know if different nut butter is more nutritious. ​Today, I’m...
A high-fat, low-carbohydrate diet like the Keto regimen has its fans, but influenza apparently isn't one of them. Ways the Keto Diet can help combat the flu virus:Can the Keto Diet Keto Diet can help combat the flu virus?How the Keto Diet WorksUnderstanding Keto's Influence on Flu VirusThe Flu Shot is still the best protection. In a recent Yale University laboratory study, mice fed a ketogenic diet were better able to combat the flu virus than...
There are many apps for meditation and mindfulness, but what are the best ones? For many people, the smartphone is the perfect place to practice. Because smartphones are everywhere we go, it's easy to pull them out when we need to practice mindfulness. The app can guide us through meditation with various landscapes and sounds. Here are three apps that are popular among users. All are free. Read on to learn more about them. Best Meditation and...
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...
​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...
Why Are Smoothies Better Than Juicing?  Why Are Smoothies Better Than Juicing?Smoothies are more satisfying.Smoothies Are Better Than Juicing for Weight Loss?Choose your ingredients wisely.My Favorite Smoothie RecipesThe Bottom Line Do you ever wonder if there’s really a difference in opting for juice over a smoothie? Are smoothies better than juicing? Both are comprised of fruits and vegetables - wholesome, healthy foods that we usually...
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Health
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Dieting
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Exercise
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