tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20687348987149442762024-10-02T13:00:47.619-07:00Colipstickhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16251304801807153058noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2068734898714944276.post-65678283381346607952012-01-16T15:31:00.000-08:002012-01-17T09:49:16.590-08:00Every time you look in the mirror, a key to your well-being stares back at you. An enlarged &nbsp;thyroid may mean your gland is producing too much or too little hormone. The key is knowing what to watch for. Perform this simple self-check once every two months.<br /> <br /> 1. Hold a mirror in front of you and focus your gaze on the lower front area of your neck, right above your collarbone.<br /> 2. Tilt your head back, moving the mirror along with you.<br /> 3. Take a medium-size sip of water.<br /> 4. As you swallow, watch your thyroid area, checking for any unusual bulges or protrusions. (Note: don't confuse your thyroid with your Adam's apple, which is farther up.)<br /> 5. If you see anything suspicious, go to your doc.Colipstickhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16251304801807153058noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2068734898714944276.post-51084510424850388772012-01-03T18:30:00.000-08:002012-01-03T18:30:41.506-08:00&nbsp;&nbsp; Activity level, age, and size determine how many calories you need in a day to maintain your weight. After you eat something, your body takes days to process the nutrients that are burned for fuel, and then stores excess calories as fat.<br /> <br /> &nbsp;&nbsp; It was thought that 3,500 extra calories equaled a pound, but new research found that the number varies. For example, over time, lean people gain less obese people &nbsp;do after taking in the same amount of additional calories.Colipstickhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16251304801807153058noreply@blogger.com0