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Substitute This for That!
April 1st, 2013While losing weight and keeping it off is definitely a lifestyle change that takes place over time, there are small habits that can help get you started. First you must create a calorie deficit. This can be accomplished in several different ways, but the simplest is to change your diet. These quick and easy food substitutions can give you an edge in shedding winter pounds.
Quick and easy food substitutionsHealth News: America’s Health Worse than Other High-Income Countries
March 1st, 2013On average, Americans die sooner and experience higher rates of disease and injury than people in other high-income countries, says a new report from the National Research Council and Institute of Medicine.
Are Artificial Sweeteners Bad For You?
A few years ago, I was drinking about 4 to 6 cans of diet soda on a daily basis. That was after I’d finished my 2 to 3 cups of fake, sweetener-laden coffee in the morning. I actually thought it was helping keep my weight in check, but the extra pounds only started coming off AFTER I ditched the diet soda and the fake stuff in my coffee.
10 Ways to Outsmart High Blood Sugar
January 1st, 2013Diabetes is called the silent killer because overt symptoms are rare in the early stages of the disease.
With the right changes in diet and lifestyle, most people can treat type 2 diabetes without any other intervention.
Health Tips: Massage Therapy: What You Knead to Know
September 1st, 2012Many people associate massages with vacations or spas, and consider them something of a luxury. But research is beginning to suggest this ancient form of hands-on healing may be more than an indulgence—it may actually improve your health.
5 Herbs for Comfort and Wellness
September 1st, 2012For many of us, getting comfortable is often the subject of daydreams or relegated to weekends or vacations. Common signs of discomfort, such as stiffness, insomnia, depression, chronic pains, and early signs of aging, are ways our bodies communicate the need for action to support our health and wellness.
Are you comfortable? If not, your body may be trying to tell you something.
What's on Our Reading List
August 1st, 2012Freeing Yourself from Anxiety: 4 Simple Steps to Overcome Worry and Create the Life You Want (Da Capo Press, 2012) by Tamar Chansky, PhD
What Sitting at Your Desk Can Really Do to Your Body!
August 1st, 2012Many working adults spend upwards of six to eight hours each day sitting behind a desk. Although you may feel fine physically, your desk job may be negatively affecting your health in several ways. Dr.
Don't let pain become a regular part of your work day.The Science of Prevention
The key to living a healthy, balanced life is practicing prevention. Benjamin Franklin said, “An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.”
Beat the War Against Mold
July 1st, 2012The Battle Plan;
Learn how to avoid health risks from mold exposure.
