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Ah, diet myths: The truth is, sometimes what seems healthy–or good for your waistline–isn’t. Other times, it may get you farther from your ‘before’ stats but not necessarily closer to your goals. Here are five common diet and exercise misconceptions that may be stopping you from shedding the last ten pounds, and the reality that will help you finally get closer to your goals: More
Before reaching for sleeping pills to get some shut-eye, you may want to think again. According to a recent study published in the British Medical Journal, adults who take sleeping pills in even small numbers over their lifetimes may be nearly four times more likely to die earlier compared to those who are not prescribed sleeping pills. Instead, take a look at breaking these seven common habits that may be sabotaging your sleep. More
Whether your hair is dull and lifeless, or shedding with the season change, what you put into your body, and leave out of it, can affect your hair’s health and thickness. Here are six natural hair care tips that will help your hair survive the winter More
Whether it’s from a challenging workout or overtime at the office, if you feel like you have been hit with a ton of bricks, you are probably looking to soothe those sore and aching muscles. Here are four of my favorite remedies to get rid of muscle pain, and back to being superwoman (or man) by the next morning More
While there’s no doubt that the right diet, strength training and cardio routine will help you shed the pounds, there are some other secrets to a smaller waistline that may just surprise and delight you. More
If you have dimpled areas on your hips, thighs, buttocks or even your arms, you aren’t alone. Today, women spend millions every year on anti-cellulite treatments, ranging from fancy creams to promising pills, laser treatments and even surgery. While it can be difficult to eliminate completely, there are natural ways which can certainly reduce cellulite’s often distressing appearance. More
Regardless of your age, it is never too soon or too late to start thinking about prevention of diabetes, heart disease, and strokes. Since most medical conditions develop slowly over a number of years, paying close attention to known risk factors during regular check-ups will allow you to take charge of your health. More
Estrogen balance is essential for achieving and maintaining fat loss. If you are a premenopausal with PMS, too much body fat around the hips and difficulty losing weight, you likely have an excess of estrogen. As a result, you may also have a history of gallstones, varicose veins, uterine fibroids, cervical dysplasia, endometriosis or ovarian cysts. In both sexes, estrogen dominance is thought to be responsible for many types of cancers. This particular hormone imbalance is currently estimated to be one of the leading causes of breast, uterine and prostate cancer. More
Are high protein diets really better than high pizza diets, if you’re eating the same number of calories? Are all calories created equal? In scientific terms, a calorie (also known as kilocalorie or kcal), is the amount of energy required to raise one gram of water one degree Celsius. By that definition, chemically speaking, calories from fat, protein and carbs might be considered equal. When we consider the hormonal, physiological and psychological effect of various macronutrients, however, the results change. More
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Despite your best intentions to get in your workouts, if fatigue hits, it’s hard to meet your goals let alone get through the day with enthusiasm. While iron deficiency is more common in vegetarians, some menstruating women are at risk for dipping iron levels. So if you are tired of being tired, you just might need to have your blood iron levels checked. More
Preparation is key when it comes to any diet, however we don’t always have endless hours available in the kitchen to cook and pack a high protein meal. That’s where the smoothie comes in. Not only are they a convenient and tasty, it can keep your appetite at bay and boost your fat-burning hormones. Here are just a few of the many benefits More
In a perfect world we would all be our goal weight and all calories would be free, or at least less destructive to our waistline. The past 25 years, however, have seen a dramatic increase in the consumption of artificial sweeteners in foods and drinks, including those containing sucralose, aspartame, saccharin, etc. Despite the superficial logic that consuming fewer calories will lead to weight loss, the evidence is very clear that using artificial sweeteners can, paradoxically, cause weight gain. More
Experiencing fatigue, low mood, poor concentration, hair loss, dry skin, constipation, feeling cold, weight gain or lack of weight loss despite your efforts to lose it? If so, these are definite signs that you could use some metabolism boosters. The good news is there are a few things you can do to naturally enhance the activity in your metabolic master—your thyroid. More
Summer is a time for lazing around and soaking up the warm weather. Throw in a few barbeques, some patio drinks, and poolside parties and you have yourself a holiday weekend. It can, however, also be a recipe for packing on pounds of body fat if you’re not careful. Here are a few tricks of the trade that you can apply throughout the summer to keep your belly fat in check (at least, long enough to last through bikini season). More
