For decades, an endless stream of well-marketed diets and new-fangled exercise programs has been promising an easy path to a leaner, trimmer you. Every year, it seems, we are enticed simply to drop all “bad carbs” or to purchase the latest piece of home gym equipment and good health and happiness will surely be ours. […]
Check off all that apply to you and total your score. Dry skin and/or hair Acne Hair loss Brittle hair and/or nails PMS, infertility, long menstrual cycle (longer than 30 days) or irregular periods Fibrocystic breast disease Abnormal lactation Fatigue Lack of sweating, feeling cold or cold hands […]
By Natasha Turner Do this quick inflammation test to see if you’re a hotbed of inflammation. Check all that apply to you and total your score. Anything greater than 11 should be a warning to change some of your lifestyle. Sagging, thinning skin or wrinkling Spider veins or varicose veins Cellulite Eczema, […]
The benefits of whey aren’t just for those of us in our golden years. A study in the Journal of Applied Physiology (September 2009) highlighted the benefits of whey on muscle growth when compared to the consumption of soy or casein after an exercise session in young men. Whey was by far the most effective in increasing […]
Fitting in some nature, or vitamin N, may just be the secret to unlocking a better mood, faster metabolism, and stronger memory. Research has shown that early-morning cardio in a fasted state can burn up to 20 percent more calories; however, hitting the grass versus the treadmill provides several further benefits that may just surprise […]
Hot and spicy foods get your metabolism revving. The added bonus in this soup is the black beans healthy and vegetarian protein boost. They pack 15 grams of protein into 1 cup! The addition of the sweet potato helps this become a hearty, satisfying soup that will help you to feel full longer. Choose to eat this in […]
Although some differences in the rate of muscle loss in adults can be explained by fixed factors, such as gender, much of the remaining variation is unexplained and has led to increasing interest in the influence of lifestyle, particularly in the effects of modifiable factors such as physical activity and diet. According to Clinical Interventions in Aging (May […]
Clearly what we do is important as well as how we actually do it. But the order in which we may choose to do certain activities or things, also can make a real big difference. So, keeping this in mind, here are my top suggestions for your day, evening, or week of love and happiness this Valentine’s Day. 1. Amuse bouche! Let’s get […]
Longevity is a trendy phrase coined by health enthusiasts that refers to the quality of life as we age. We can all agree that no one wants to spend their later years on earth confined to bed. Living as long as possible, therefore, really isn’t the goal. Instead, those who are interested in promoting a longer health span wish to […]
We all aspire to live long and healthy lives and there are amazing examples of people doing just this in the Blue Zones. I have been reading about the Blue Zones for many years and recently watched the documentary series called Live to 100 – Secrets of the Blue Zones on Netflix. It is so […]
