Monthly Archive: October 2012

Overwhelmed

Overwhelmed

Americans are busier than ever… and it’s taking a toll on health, marriages, and kids. Counter today’s norm by taking control of your life with these tips for reclaiming priceless time: Power down. The...

Elective Actions

Elective Actions

Use today as an excuse to exercise your body, mind, and spirit: Leave your car in the driveway and walk or pedal to work. Or round a track or sprint up stadium steps at...

Sweet Urge to Splurge

Sweet Urge to Splurge

Does ice cream summon you at night or vending machine candy bars call you during the day? Succumbing to your sweet tooth can become your nutrition or weight control downfall. Wean yourself from the...

Loaded Baked Potato Soup

Loaded Baked Potato Soup

  Loaded Baked Potato Soup Serves 6 1 pound bacon, roughly chopped 1 medium yellow onion, diced 1 large carrot, peeled and diced 3/4 cup diced celery 4 large Russet potatoes, peeled and diced...

Halloween Havoc

Halloween Havoc

The season of jack–o’–lanterns, bonfires, haunted houses, and horror films are upon us. While spooky pranks and sacks of candy come with the territory, avoid a truly scary story with these safety tips: Make...

Fight That Flu

Fight That Flu

Get ready to roll up your sleeves and grit your teeth — it’s time for an annual flu shot. A vaccination is considered the best bet for a flu–free winter. Health experts recommend several...

Breathe Easy

Breathe Easy

Take steps toward making every breath count: Don’t smoke. Cancer is the second leading cause of death, and lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer deaths. The benefits of quitting quickly pile up....

Staying Sunny

Staying Sunny

It’s that time of year… the days are getting shorter and it’s getting dark sooner. Although its presence is diminishing, that big yellow fireball in the sky provides plenty of benefits: Regular sun exposure...

Dental Fear

Dental Fear

“Our records show you are due for a teeth cleaning.” If you dread that twice–a–year phone call or letter, don’t feel ashamed — an estimated 10%–15% of Americans avoid the dentist’s chair entirely because...

Feeling Salty

Feeling Salty

In a world of fast and processed food, salt adds up quickly: 1 restaurant meal may contain a full day of sodium. High blood pressure and increased risk of heart disease and stroke can...

9 Ways To Help Your Body Detox

9 Ways To Help Your Body Detox

  What are toxins? Toxins are harmful to our body but we cannot avoid them. They can be found in the following: The air that we breathe (through pollution). The foods we eat (through...

Burn That Belly

Burn That Belly

Stomach fat often results from excessive alcohol, food, or sugar. A portly paunch is linked to diabetes, dementia, high blood pressure, and cardiovascular disease. Burn that breadbasket with these tips: Go light or not...

Work Stress

Work Stress

Unresolved job stress can lead to poor health and increase the risk of tobacco and alcohol use, obesity, high blood pressure, and high cholesterol. Job conditions that can lead to stress include excessive workloads,...

Recipe: Black Bean and Quinoa Burgers

Recipe: Black Bean and Quinoa Burgers

Here is the latest and greatest burger combination! The base consists of black beans and cooked quinoa. The addition of spices and nutritional yeast creates a flavorful burger with the nutritional profile to satisfy your protein and...

Financial Stress

Financial Stress

Stress over finding or keeping a job can lead to depression, anxiety, substance abuse, and compulsive behaviors such as overeating, gambling, and overspending, according to US Department of Health and Human Services, which also...

Thai Mango Salad

Thai Mango Salad

  I am always impressed by the flavors, textures and colors in Thai food. The veggies and fruits are always cut so perfectly that even with no dressing they make an impressive salad. The...

Fitness Fighters

Fitness Fighters

Exercise ruts are common — kick and punch your way out of it with a martial arts fitness program. You can boost your strength, coordination, and flexibility, reduce stress and anger, and increase self–confidence...

Pill Principles

Pill Principles

Are your cabinets overflowing with medicine bottles? Join the club — the average American fills more than 12 prescriptions annually. Add in vitamins/supplements, and it’s easy to get lost in a maze of pills....

Green Smoothie

Green Smoothie

Blending up favorite fruits and vegetables is one of my go-to afternoon snacks. Not only do they fill me up, but they’re also loaded with a ton of nutrients. They almost always satisfy my...

8 Foods That Help Build Muscle

8 Foods That Help Build Muscle

1). Cottage-cheese The white stuff is an excellent source of whey protein, one of the best muscle builders out there. 2). Whey Protein A 25 g scoop of the magic dust packs 2.5 g...

The 51 fastest fat burners

The 51 fastest fat burners

IN THE GYM 1. Catch the running bug. You’ll continue to burn fat after your jog: People who run for at least four hours a week melt more calories than non-runners, even when they’re...

Joint Care

Joint Care

Pain, stiffness, discomfort, swelling, and redness in the areas where 2 bones meet are common signs of joint damage. Osteoarthritis, the breakdown of cartilage in the joints, is a common disease often caused by...

Fiber Up

Fiber Up

We often hear about the benefits of eating fruits and veggies. One of the best reasons to have them in your diet is fiber — the indigestible part of food that stimulates digestion and...

Liver Strong

Liver Strong

A strong liver is vital to long, healthy living. It performs hundreds of functions including storing energy, breaking down food, detoxifying harmful substances, and building muscle. There are loads of ways to keep your...

Concentration Quandaries

Concentration Quandaries

Got a lot on your mind? Jumping from one thought to another? Going in circles instead of making progress? Concentration issues affect everyone — a wandering mind can be caused by multitasking, boredom, distractions,...

Be a Bookworm

Be a Bookworm

At all ages, avid readers enjoy reduced stress and anxiety, along with increased vocabulary, language, and comprehension skills. Here’s how to make reading a regular ritual: Join a book club. You and like–minded company...