Do you suffer from gas? Swelling? Constipation? Stomach ache? Gastrointestinal problems are all too common, and unfortunately they can make you depressed. Fortunately, there are some simple tips you can use to help get your digestive system in better order and feel good again. The digestive system is a group of organs that work together to convert food into energy…
Cut sugar, eat MORE fat and lose weight and be healthier. The healthiest and probably the easiest way to lose weight and help fight the obesity crisis is to follow a diet that is “low in sugary carbohydrates and high in healthy fats.” As mentioned in Part 1, this way of eating goes against the dietary advice of government health…
We asked our fitness experts to come up with a compact list of dos and don’ts for every beginner to follow. So for those of you who have made the healthy decision to get off the couch and start exercising, we say: Bravo! You have taken the first step toward a healthier mind, body, and spirit. A series of questions,…
One of my readers, who has been recovering his good form, posted a question about doing push-ups, even though he has bad knees. He wanted to know how he could still do push-ups, but avoid hitting the ground. Fortunately, I have an answer for your question. For each standard exercise, there is usually a variation of that exercise that you…
When we set a goal, we like to know how long it should take to achieve it, so how long should it take to get rid of the grease from the top of the muffin? Well that depends on a few things. Read on to discover the secret mystery of muffin top decapitation! The main factor in knowing how long…
Green tea has been used for centuries, especially by the Chinese, for health and wellness, along with associated benefits for weight loss. Wulongforlife tea is one of those Chinese herbal green teas that is reported to be different from your usual hot beverage. We take a look at this addition to the family of weight loss teas and reveal if…
If you’re like me, black beans aren’t the first thing that comes to mind when you think about eating healthy. But in reality, black beans are a nutritional powerhouse! A one-cup serving has just 220 calories and provides your body with 15 grams of protein, as well as a whopping 15 grams of fiber. To put this in perspective, that’s…
It seems intimidating, doesn’t it? That room in the gym where they have classes with names like Cardio Kickboxing, Step Funk, and Pump ‘n’ Jump. While you were walking you have seen athletes out of the corner of your eye; looks like a lot of fun. But you know you could never do that: you trip when walking from the…
One thing most people want is to lose weight quickly, and there is nothing wrong with that if you can do it safely. In theory, it is possible to lose up to 20 pounds in a week with proper diet and exercise. Most people cannot fully dedicate themselves to their 7-hour-a-day weight loss program and workouts, which is necessary for…
There are many common weight loss myths that people live by when it comes to their health. Sometimes it is difficult to separate the myths and reality of weight loss from the truth. Many ring true while others are just ridiculous. I once read somewhere that if you drink water at night you will gain weight or that if you…