Weight Loss Picture Diary
now I look picture perfect Teacher took snaps every month to inspire weight loss WHEN primary school teacher Nicola Williams decided to lose weight, she looked to herself for inspiration. She decided to take...
Monthly Archive: March 2012
Well Equipped
State–of–the–art exercise equipment is useless if it’s collecting dust. Fortunately, you don’t have to own the latest workout gadget to pump up and trim down. These 3 fitness tools will outlast any fad, whether...
Mushrooms pack vitamins and minerals
Need an extra reason to pick up mushrooms from your supermarket today? Mushrooms are more than just flavor enhancers for a variety of meals. Besides adding taste to salads, soups, casseroles, rice dishes, stir-fry,...
Getting your essential vitamins – naturally
Women have certain nutritional needs when it comes to vitamins and minerals, but with so much to choose from and so much competing information out there, what do we really need? As you walk...
What to know before jumping on the vitamin bandwagon
Research has demonstrated that vitamins support general good health, recovery from illness and surgery and reduce the symptoms of chronic diseases such as hypertension and diabetes. But vitamins are not a replacement for healthy...
Form of Vitamin D
The way vitamin D is made, stored, and utilized in our bodies is unique. That dreaded but marvelous substance, cholesterol, forms the base of a derivative that resides in the fat cells just under...
Popcorn packed with antioxidants, hidden health benefits …
Researchers at the University of Scranton, Pa., ran a lab analysis on the content in several types and brands of popcorn and found that the crunchy hull is rich in polyphenols – anti-oxidants that...
Disheartening Love Handles
While a beer gut may be unsightly, studies suggest tummy fat is even harder on the heart than on the eyes. The visceral (or deep) flab of a pudgy midsection hugs vital organs in...
Getting your vitamins
Whenever I speak to groups or patients in my counseling practice, I get more questions about vitamins and minerals than almost any other topic. Typical questions include “what should I take”, “how much should...
Finding the foods that are good for you and enjoy good health
Do you know that you have a pharmacy available to you right in your own kitchen? Yes, you do. According to traditional Chinese medicine, food is your best medicine. There is a saying “The...
Over-the-Counter Drugs work as well as prescriptions
Insomnia Instead of Ambien (or generic zolpidem), Lunesta (eszopiclone), or Rozerem (ramelteon) Go OTC Benadryl, Nytol, Sominex (or generic diphenhydramine) Save as much as $47 a week Why switch? OTC antihistamines that contain diphenhydramine...
Treatment for Heartburn or GERD (Gastroesophageal reflux disease)
Instead of Nexium (esomeprazole), Prevacid (lansoprazole), Zegerid (omeprazole/sodium bicarbonate), or Protonix (or generic pantoprazole) Go OTC For occasional heartburn, try antacids such as Maalox, Mylanta, Rolaids, and Tums, or acid-reducing drugs such as Pepcid...
Everything you need is probably sitting in your medicine cabinet
OCT vs. Rx Which is better? Cheaper over-the-counter remedies are often your best bet. It can be tempting to run to a doctor for a prescription when you’re miserable with symptoms like nonstop sneezing...
All you need to know about your Recommended Daily Allowance
We’re constantly bombarded with the acronym RDA but do we actually know what it means, and how it should be affecting our diets? Our Recommended Daily Allows refers to the amount of each nutrient...
Tabletop tantrums: Nutrition know-how for toddler moms
Remember the food group breakdown Toddlers ages 2 to 3 years old should consume the following foods and servings on a daily basis, as below: One serving of meat and alternatives, such as a...
what are your superfood preferences?
Superfoods. It’s a term that gets bandied about a lot these days, particularly in health food circles. But what exactly does it mean? What is a superfood? Although there’s no official legal definition for...
Taste Bud Makeover
Americans eat up to 3 times the recommended sugar allowance every day, and over twice the suggested sodium. It seems our palates just crave far more salt and sugar than necessary. While advocacy groups...
Chelation therapy: Diabetes Quelling therapies
More than two million patients have benefited in the past 60 years from this unconventional form of treatment A long-suffering diabetic, Dr Ronald Hahnbaum of USA, had developed gangrene in both his feet. He...
Recent Studies that Suggest Aspirin May Play a Role in Cancer Prevention and Treatment
Researchers at the University of Oxford have shown that on average, a daily low-dose of aspirin appeared to reduce the risk of dying from cancer by 15 percent. Taking aspirin five years or more...
New ways to lose weight
If your New Year’s resolution to drop pounds is nothing more than a distant memory and the weight-loss ads with slimmed-down stars like Jennifer Hudson are just making you depressed, read on! Below are...
Some foods don’t mix with drugs
Think of your stomach as one big test tube. Maybe you drop in a vitamin or herbal supplement each morning. Maybe a cholesterol-lowering statin or a blood-pressure drug. Perhaps an infection-fighting antibiotic or allergy-relieving...
Over-processed
From the drive–thru to prepackaged dinners to school lunches to even infant formula, processed foods are everywhere. And while it’s clear a diet rich in fruits, vegetables, and whole grains supports health, more research...
Fighter foods keep doctor away
If apples don’t appeal as a way to keep the doctor from calling, dietitian Liz Pearson has a few other foods that can help fight diseases. Pearson says including these foods in your diet...
Ingredients for Peas on Earth
Throughout history, people have turned to peas for their nutritional value. Believed to have originated in Asia, peas are an important dietary element in cultures around the world, providing a versatile, rich source of...
Vitamins and Supplements Don’ts
Vitamins and supplements are supposed to strengthen our bones, boost our memory, protect our heart, and help us stay healthy. And 74 percent of American women take them. The problem is some might be...
Neck Pain
As many as one in five people suffer from neck pain in a given year, and it’s generally higher among women. So what can you do about it? A new study in the journal...
Smart Ways to Stay Well, Eat Right and Get Fit
Back Pain If the hurt won’t quit, consider an alternative therapy – or two. Recent studies form the Group Health Research Institute in Seattle found that both Swedish massage and yoga significantly relieved chronic...
Music to Your Health
Music can actually aid both brain and cardiovascular function. One study noted higher cognitive performance among individuals who listened to music while working out. Another determined that heart rate and blood pressure can actually...
According to the produce aisles, the time is ripe for a spring culinary fling!
Look about you! Tender green sprouts, baby shoots and fresh vines are playing peek-a-boo through the new, warm soil. Spring reaps a bumper crop of green, red and mellow yellow beauties. The fragrant strawberries...
Dietary Supplements – Dieticians Recommend and Use It Too: Survey
Research shows that most American diet fall short in recommend improvement in overall dietary habits but recognize that dietary supplements can help consumers achieve nutritional goals. For example, women of childbearing age may require...