Happy 2014! It’s the start of the new year and time to clean up our act from holiday over-indulgence. If you’re looking for an easy, effective, and fun workout to shed pounds – you need to get on the rebound! (more…)
New science is showing that it is more than just the food you eat that is making you gain weight. The personal care products you use on your body everyday are also to blame. In addition to watching calories, you should now keep an eye out for obesogens. (more…)
Can’t figure out what’s keeping you from reaching your weight loss goals? You may need a pen and paper to figure it out. According to a new study from the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, women who consistently keep food journals lose about 6 pounds more than those who do not. (more…)
There is a holy-grail to achieving a flawless complexion, a healthy body weight, and a youthful appearance. This holy-grail involves cleaning up your act through body detoxification. Eliminating excess toxins from the body is fundamental to maintaining impeccable beauty and optimal health. Detoxing is beneficial for anyone because it is impossible to avoid the adverse effects of toxins. (more…)
We work hard to take better care of our health than any previous generation. Nevertheless, the numbers of overweight and obese people have dramatically increased within our generation.
With over a third of American adults being obese, our nation is experiencing a major health crisis. How can we stop this epidemic? HBO tackles this question head on with a must-see documentary, “The Weight of the Nation”.
Dining out at a restaurant does not have to mean abandoning your healthy eating habits. Avoid post-meal guilt by following simple guidelines. Have your cake and eat it too with these healthy tips for dining out. (more…)
Losing weight does not have to be an overwhelming task. Start by incorporating simple guidelines to help keep you on track. These “no-diet” tips can help you develop healthy habits to facilitate your weight loss goals. (more…)
Consuming refined sugars (i.e., granulated sugar and high fructose corn syrup) can wreak havoc on our waistlines and overall health. But have you tried to completely avoid sugar? You quickly miss that spoonful of sugar in your coffee each morning and that slice of cake after dinner.
Many people turn to artificial sweeteners as a sugar substitute. However, artificial sweeteners are highly toxic to the body. Luckily, there are natural alternatives you can use to replace sugar that are healthier for your body. (more…)
The many benefits of a body detox include clear skin, weight loss, and a strengthened immune system. Basically, detoxification means cleansing the blood. This is done by removing impurities from the blood in the liver, where toxins are processed for elimination. The body also eliminates toxins through the kidneys, intestines, lungs, lymphatic system, and skin. However, the actual process of detoxing can cause some temporary uncomfortable symptoms. These symptoms are, in fact, a positive sign; known as a healing crisis. (more…)
The first step to a successful weight loss plan is to start with a clean slate. Achieve a clean slate by detoxifying the body to remove and eliminate toxins. This can jump start your metabolism helping your body calibrate to its healthy weight. (more…)
‘Tis the season to eat, drink, and be merry. This time of year will leave you happy…but it can also leave you fat and happy if you’re not careful. Survive the holiday marathon of parties and feasts without losing your figure. (more…)
It is a proven fact that milk does a body good. Loaded with calcium, protein, vitamin A, and vitamin D; drinking milk on a daily basis has many beautifying benefits. These benefits include healthy skin, strong teeth, and even weight loss as recent studies have shown. (more…)