Health and Fitness

Bottled water: 6 Things you should know

noreply@blogger.com (MyBlog) — Mon, 12 Apr 2010 08:35:37 PDT

Trying to purchase bottled water can leave you feeling more confused than ever. With the myriad of choices out there, how do you pick one that provides you with hydration, MINUS the hype? Water companies make fancy claims, but think about it: These companies are competing for your attention in a market where there is really no need for additives. Devise a game plan for water that makes waves! 1. Choose water without artificial sweeteners or added. Terms like Aspartame (brand name...

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5 Reasons Why You're Not Getting Healthy

noreply@blogger.com (MyBlog) — Mon, 12 Apr 2010 08:35:37 PDT

Do you primarily try to be healthy, but have occasional slip-ups? Do you wonder what's getting in the way? It's the holidays and it's getting colder by the minute (depending on your location) forcing our discipline to fly out the window when it comes to certain indulgences. Once you realize the mistakes you are making then it'll be easier to get back on track. Here are five major things that are getting in the way of your healthy lifestyle: 1. Comfort foods We tend to load up on these as...

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Are You Addicted To Food? 6 Steps Out Of Food Addiction

noreply@blogger.com (MyBlog) — Mon, 12 Apr 2010 08:35:37 PDT

Is it time to step up to the plate (so to speak), take an honest and courageous look at your life, and make a commitment to loving yourself? Are you ready to let go of belief systems and habits that no longer serve you? Are you ready to step into a healthier 2010? Is your weight stopping you from moving forward? Might you be a food addict? Please take an honest look at the following questions and answer, 'yes' or 'no.' 1. Do you find that you have no 'stopping mechanism' and even though...

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2-Minute tricks that beat stress

noreply@blogger.com (MyBlog) — Mon, 12 Apr 2010 08:35:37 PDT

The next time you’re having a bad day (or week or month) take heart: you can perk up your mood quickly and simply. According to experts, life circumstances account for only 10% of happiness. Half depends on your genetic “set point,” which is kind of like the weight your body bounces back to after a crash diet. And about 40% of your happiness is influenced by what you do deliberately to make yourself. Here are a few easy tricks to try: 1. Flip through Old Photos When you’re feeling down,...

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7 Reasons You're Still Overweight and How to Get Slim Fast

noreply@blogger.com (MyBlog) — Mon, 15 Feb 2010 14:31:09 PST

Why do some people pack on the pounds effortlessly? It’s not always genetics and it’s not always gluttony, and you can’t always blame it on lack of exercise. Indeed, becoming overweight is often a result of some simple—and easily correctible—bad habits, especially when it comes to dining out. As we began researching Eat This, Not That! Restaurant Survival Guide, we discovered plenty of egregious examples of super-fattening foods in both America’s supermarkets and our chain restaurants. And...

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Should I use hormone replacement therapy (HRT)?

noreply@blogger.com (MyBlog) — Mon, 15 Feb 2010 14:32:23 PST

Introduction Over the past decades, menopausal women have been encouraged to use hormone replacement therapy (HRT) for its apparent health- and youth-preserving benefits. It is true that HRT lowers the risk of osteoporosis and possibly colon cancer. But, compared to women not taking hormones, women taking HRT have slightly higher rates of breast cancer, ovarian cancer, heart attack, stroke, blood clots, and Alzheimer's disease as well as other forms of dementia. Although HRT risks are not...

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90 seconds to slim

noreply@blogger.com (MyBlog) — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 06:52:32 PST

Tired of countless sets and reps? Make "one and done" your workout mantra. With this get-lean routine you'll do each move only once, which will leave you twice as much time to enjoy your sleek new physique! Slow down to firm up. You can tone all over with a single rep. The key? Stretch out each exercise over a full 90 seconds. "Stop-and-hold training is more effective than traditional strength training because it maximizes muscle tension throughout the total range of motion," says Pete...

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Busted! 5 Major Eating Mistakes

noreply@blogger.com (MyBlog) — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 06:31:46 PST

By Holly McCord, RD, with Gloria McVeigh, Prevention Ever get the guilty feeling that you're being watched as you toss the double fudge brownie mix into your grocery cart? Well, you are! We checked with some of the top US nutrition experts, who admitted they secretly spy on the rest of us as we make real-world choices in restaurants and grocery stores. Here are their top five gripes. 1. We can't tell the good fats from the bad ones. "Most people still don't get that some fats are actually...

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Instant Ab Flatteners

noreply@blogger.com (MyBlog) — Mon, 25 Jan 2010 07:26:33 PST

Achieving a toned, sexy tummy might seem like a pipe dream this time of year. Baggy sweaters abound, egg nog is served and Frosty the Snowman doesn't offer much in the way of flat-belly inspiration. But getting a sleek, sexy stomach is easier than you think. Spend just five minutes a day on toning your abs and you'll get an amazing middle. We rounded up five of the most effective tummy toners around. Work three or four of these exercises into your routine (easing them in will minimize...

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Stop Snoring

noreply@blogger.com (MyBlog) — Sun, 24 Jan 2010 09:34:30 PST

For most people, snoring is not a major problem, and most people snore at least occasionally. Men and overweight people are more likely to snore and snore more often. The frequency and intensity of snoring will likely increase with age if not dealt with at an earlier stage. Mild snoring might seem harmless, but it can actually lead to more serious health problems, including sleep deprivation. Persistent snoring has also been linked to problems in cardiovascular health, type II diabetes,...

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Best Anti-Aging Foods

noreply@blogger.com (MyBlog) — Wed, 20 Jan 2010 15:22:59 PST

These six food groups hold the "power" to help you lose weight and turn back the clock. Don't miss our easy seven-day meal plan and delicious anti-aging snacks! 1. Produce Piling your plate with fruits and vegetables is a no-brainer when it comes to weight loss — they're low in calories, high in nutrients, and filling — but the latest studies show that certain ones can provide surprising anti-aging benefits. There's buzz about blueberries, for instance, for their memory-boosting...

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Top 10 Healthiest Snacks : You Can Just Keep on Eating

noreply@blogger.com (MyBlog) — Wed, 20 Jan 2010 15:21:36 PST

Your body needs food - its fuel - in mod - crate doses throughout the day so it always has nutrients available. Having four or five 'mini-meals' daily helps most people prevent cravings and ultimately achieve and maintain healthy weight. The choice of a healthy snack involves - variety, balance, and moderation. Try to limit the snack calories to 100 to 200 calories. Try thinking of snacks as foods eaten between meals rather than as treats or rewards," suggests Barbara Whedon, R.D., a dietitian...

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5 Bogus Diets That Will Do More Harm Than Good

noreply@blogger.com (MyBlog) — Wed, 20 Jan 2010 15:21:18 PST

With obesity as one of our number one killers, it is no surprise that Americans are scrambling for any kind of weight loss help. Unfortunately, in this eternal struggle to be thin and healthy, people end up looking for salvation in all the wrong places. Instead of relying on exercise and following the credo "everything in moderation," we turn to miracle solutions, diet supplements, and calorie deprivation. The results are the following bogus diets that may work in the short term, but may also...

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4 Reasons you are "fake hungry"

noreply@blogger.com (MyBlog) — Wed, 20 Jan 2010 15:21:07 PST

Our appetites can be quite the pranksters. They often fool us to think we are hungry, when often, we may be suffering from something completely different. Distinguishing between false hunger and true hunger will help you know when your body really needs food and when it needs something else. 1. Hunger Due to Eating the Wrong Food: Symptoms include craving high sugar foods or feeling “hungry” soon after eating a meal. If you just had a big meal that is high in simple carbohydrates and did...

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Energy Gap : A Useful Tool For Successful Weight Loss

noreply@blogger.com (MyBlog) — Wed, 20 Jan 2010 15:21:50 PST

The term energy gap is used to estimate the change in energy balance (intake and expenditure) behaviors required to achieve and sustain reduced body weight outcomes in individuals and population at large. Many people have achieved significant weight loss with intervention, but very little of this weight loss seems be maintained by most people over the long term. The energy gap can help estimate the degree of behavior change that must be maintained to maintain a given amount of weight loss for...

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6 Sex Mistakes Women Make

noreply@blogger.com (MyBlog) — Wed, 20 Jan 2010 15:23:13 PST

The 6 biggest sex mistakes women make and reasons why women make them. Ladies, be honest: when your sex life becomes a little humdrum, out comes the mental catalogue of all the ways your partner isn’t quite measuring up. Guys tend to get a bad rap when it comes to understanding women’s bodies and what turns us on, making them easy targets in the blame game when sexual satisfaction starts to wane. And sure, they make their fair share of bedroom errors. But as the saying goes, it takes two to...

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Skin care: 5 tips for healthy skin

noreply@blogger.com (MyBlog) — Sun, 06 Dec 2009 07:10:42 PST

Good skin care — including sun protection and gentle cleansing — can keep your skin healthy and glowing for years to come. Don't have time for intensive skin care? Pamper yourself with the basics. Good skin care and healthy lifestyle choices can help delay the natural aging process and prevent many skin problems. Get started with these five no-nonsense tips. 1. Protect yourself from the sun. The most important way to take care of your skin is to protect it from the sun. A lifetime of...

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5 Diet Tips To Improve Your Mood

noreply@blogger.com (MyBlog) — Sun, 06 Dec 2009 07:10:42 PST

Depression affects millions of Americans each year, with 2 to 3 times as many women as men diagnosed between the ages of 25 to 44. Although depression is common, treatment options vary, and many people may need medication and/or therapy. It is believed that either psychological or physiological factors can cause depression. The physiological factors of depression may be linked to the "monoamine hypothesis," which stems from the belief that imbalances of chemicals in the brain called...

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New Year's Weight Loss: 6 Tips

noreply@blogger.com (MyBlog) — Sun, 06 Dec 2009 07:10:42 PST

It is a time-honored tradition to make resolutions at this time of year. If your resolution is to lose weight - and keep it off, then keep reading! Here are six simple tips that will have you losing weight in a balanced and healthy way. Lose weight with water. Water is essential for everybody - it is also the key to losing weight. If you haven't been drinking enough water, your body has developed a pattern of storing water. This water retention equals extra unwanted weight. By drinking...

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Tips For Better Sleep

noreply@blogger.com (MyBlog) — Sun, 06 Dec 2009 07:10:42 PST

Like millions of other Americans, I often have trouble with insomnia — either I can't fall asleep, or I awake prematurely and am unable to get back to sleep. The following sleep tips, compiled from various sources, may prove helpful to some of my fellow insomniacs. Only use your bed for sleeping or having sex, not for reading, doing paperwork, watching TV, snacking, or making phone calls. If you've been lying in bed but are beginning to fear you're not going to drop off, try some of these...

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Cold Weather Walking

noreply@blogger.com (MyBlog) — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 13:11:31 PST

Winter can be the perfect time to walk off weight—even if you're not a snow bunny. Sticking with your usual exercise routine is one of the best ways to boost your chances of starting the new year a size smaller. If you've gotten used to walking outdoors all summer, switching to a different activity for winter can make your weight loss even more of a struggle, says John Jakicic, PhD, assistant professor in the weight control and diabetes research center at Brown University School of Medicine...

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Turkey, Stuffing and a Side of Weight Loss (Really!)

noreply@blogger.com (MyBlog) — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 13:10:00 PST

Turkey Day is on its way! Thanksgiving is one of my very favorite holidays—no pressure to find the perfect gifts, just a day of relaxing with family, being grateful for each other and all my blessings, and, of course, eating ridiculously scrumptious food. I love stuffing, turkey, veggies and pumpkin pie. I'm thankful for all of it, but I try to avoid what I would call "over" appreciation. Want to make your own holidays healthier? Try these easy tips from some of our favorite food bloggers...

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Stress, depression and the holidays: 10 tips for coping

noreply@blogger.com (MyBlog) — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 13:09:35 PST

Stress and depression can ruin your holidays and hurt your health. Being realistic, planning ahead and seeking support can help ward off stress and depression. The holiday season, which begins for most Americans with Thanksgiving and continues through New Year's Day, often brings unwelcome guests — stress and depression. And it's no wonder. In an effort to pull off a perfect holiday, you might find yourself facing a dizzying array of demands — parties, shopping, baking, cleaning and...

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Top 10 Reasons You're not Losing Weight

noreply@blogger.com (MyBlog) — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 13:08:47 PST

This article is keeping in mind constant questions raised by women as to why they are not able to lose weight. More and more women fail to understand that they have to work hard if they want to change the shape of their body. That means a balance of medium-high intensity cardio exercise along with challenging strength training workouts. 1. Exercise Input In order to lose weight, you need to get workout for at least 5-6 days a week at 60-70% of heart rate for 30-45 min. Start slow and...

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Psyllium Husk: Health Benefits

noreply@blogger.com (MyBlog) — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 13:08:28 PST

Psyllium fiber comes from the small reddish brown to black seeds of the Plantago Psyllium plant. Plantago grows as a weed in many places around the world and is commercially cultivated in Spain, France, India, Pakistan and other countries. Psyllium seeds are commonly dried and ground and sold in the form of powders, capsules or chewable tablets. Every 100 grams of psyllium provides 71 grams of soluble fiber; a similar amount of oat bran would contain only 5 grams of soluble fiber. It needs...

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