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Tuesday, June 7th, 2011
Having a flat stomach not only makes us look better on the
beach, it’s also very important with regards to our health. There are two kinds of fat: subcutaneous,
beneath the surface of the skin; and visceral, stored deep within and around
the organs. While belly fat cushions our
organs and maintains internal body temperature, too much visceral fat [...]
Constipation Relief
Thursday, June 2nd, 2011
OK, let’s face it. We’ve
all been there: suffering from
constipation. Typically, this is a
result of insufficient fluid and fiber.
However, some other causes may include lack of exercise, improper
nutrition, traveling, and medication.
And who wants to resort to harsh, chemical laxatives which can work a
little “too well”, if you know what I mean.
What’s worse is when harsh laxatives [...]
Be Sweet to Your Feet
Monday, May 30th, 2011
Summer is here! That
means it’s time for our feet to come out of hiding and get ready to greet the
world. Unfortunately, our hardest
working body part may also be the most neglected. This may come as a surprise, but our feet
contain a quarter of all the bones in our body.
Yet in a 2010 survey, Americans ranked [...]
Cross That Finish Line!
Tuesday, May 24th, 2011
Are you considering participating in a fitness event? Here are some steps to getting out of that
seat and to the finish line. First,
think about why this is something that you would like to accomplish. Goals should always be set for yourself and
no one else. Then, be realistic about
your current fitness level and the kind of [...]
A Little Happiness Goes A Long Way
Monday, May 23rd, 2011
Research shows that a positive outlook can do wonders for
health and longevity. According to a
study by the Columbia University Medical Center 1,739 volunteers were asked
questions that tested their levels of anger and stress. Those with a positive attitude had better
cholesterol, less anxiety issues, and fewer cardiovascular incidents.
Another study done by University College of London asked [...]
Monday, May 23rd, 2011
Detoxing is not just a diet, it
is a way of life to living longer and healthier. We are exposed to hundreds of chemicals each
day. In addition to that, most people do
not have a balanced diet or regular exercise program. The results of this are a weak immune system,
fatigue, dull skin, and depression. Some
people may follow [...]
What’s the Final Word on Detoxing?
Monday, May 23rd, 2011Your Time to Shine
Tuesday, May 10th, 2011
The world of psychology has for many years focused on treating depression, anxiety, and fixing what’s wrong with people. However, Martin Seligman, the former president of the American Psychology Association and author of Authentic Happiness, has concluded after years of research that a better path to achieving happiness is by identifying one’s best traits and [...]
Time to Move It!
Sunday, May 8th, 2011It’s no surprise that a vast majority of us spend entirely too much time sitting throughout the day. Even I, a fitness junkie, am no exception as I sit here writing this blog. And according to European Heart Journal, the more sedentary a person is, the greater their waistline. So here are some simple [...]
The ABC’s of Skincare.
Wednesday, April 13th, 2011Skincare has always fascinated me and (without bragging), I always get a lot of compliments on my skin. I am often asked what kind of skin regiment I follow, so below are some of my well kept secrets.
Wash your face with a cleanser that’s free of sodium laurel sulfate, this is critical as this [...]
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