Making the decision to overcome your substance addiction is a huge step that many people are afraid to take. They are scared of what life will be like without the feeling their drug of choice gives them, no matter how much it’s hurt them and others in the past. But like all negative things in your [...]
The best way to eat healthfully is to control what you eat. The best way to control what you eat is to make your food yourself. This rule doesn’t just apply to the big parts of the meal, like protein preparation. It also applies to snacks and treats and many foods that we take for granted. [...]
A healthy diet, along with exercise are the first steps in getting to your goal weight, fitting into that special dress or whatever else. And while it may seem simple, eat right, exercise regularly, your brain may get between you and your fitness goals. Weight loss doesn’t necessarily just happen by cutting calories and forcing a [...]
Do you often find yourself mindlessly picking at your split ends, tapping your foot, or biting your finger nails? Nervous habits like these are unconscious behaviors that you most likely learned over the years and repeat due to stress, anxiety or boredom. Although these may be annoying habits that you can’t seem to break, none [...]
We all want to live happier and healthier lives: that's a no-brainer. However, the time and financial commitments related to embracing a fitter lifestyle can be overwhelming and downright frustrating. Not everyone can afford to have their lives revolve around the gym; likewise, splashing cash on a gym membership simply isn't a reality for those of [...]
Do you find yourself lying awake at night, staring at the ceiling, waiting for sleep to find you? Or do you find that you need a little more sleep than everyone you know to function properly during the day? Sleep problems affect millions of people and it may not just be your lifestyle that’s to blame. [...]
Research according to WHO has shown – and this has been known for a while – that sedentary lifestyles contribute to mortality in a significant way. Since the majority of us in the West spend most of our days sitting down in an office, it’s becoming more and more urgent to figure out ways to combat [...]
Similar to humans, dogs need greater care and attention as they age. As your canine reaches his/her golden years, several of their basic needs, from exercise to diet, will start to change. This often happens when the dog is 7 years old, but giant and big breeds may mature a little earlier compared to smaller breeds. [...]
Having a personal trainer may sound like something only the rich and famous can afford. The truth is that a fitness trainer isn’t just about losing weight or having a six-pack. There are many reasons to hire a fitness trainer. Whether you are a little unmotivated in your workout, you have hit a plateau, or you [...]
Perhaps you’ve just decided that longer and thicker hair is way cooler than short hair and now you want to grow your hair back after you’ve shortened it. There are a lot of ways to increase hair growth. You can resort to hair-growing products. However, they can be a bit expensive. One of the best natural ways [...]
Our skin undergoes numerous changes with time. Sagging, fine lines and wrinkles start appearing on our skin. Skin loses elasticity over time and the cells begin to shrink. Luckily, these can be taken care of. Herbs are skin's best friend that help in treating wrinkles. The various qualities of herbs tone, tighten, reduce sagging and wrinkles from [...]
Which diet works better? That's the million dollar question. Nowadays, the subject of losing weight is a matter of interest for a lot of people. Let’s face it, we live in an age where we are encouraged to consume more food than is necessary combined with our jobs becoming more and more sedentary. If you have finally [...]
A deep overbite refers to a malocclusion that causes the lower and upper teeth to overlap. The ideal overlap is usually about 1-2 millimeters. However, some people have a deep vertical overbite that is about 4-10 millimeters deep. When it is that deep, the patient’s chin tends to be recessive, which can result in TMJ pain. [...]
If you’re like many people, you could do with a boost of quick energy now and then. And, if you’re like most folks, you reach for a cup of coffee when your energy levels are lacking. A few cups a day is alright, but any more than four, and you’re asking for trouble. In the interest [...]
Acne is the most prevalent skin disorder in America today. Though it is most common in the teens and early twenties it sometimes affects menopausal women. What actually causes acne? There are three major types of this skin condition: Blackheads and whiteheads: These form on or just beneath the skin's surface. Pimples: These form above the surface [...]
You’ve got a million types of protein to deal with, and now people are talking to you about amino acids. What are amino acids? What are they good for? And should you be taking them? The short answer is probably. It never hurts to stock up on amino acids, and you can take them either as [...]
We've all heard someone who commits a lot of time, energy, and money to a certain activity say that he or she has an addictive personality. While that person may have a compulsion or simply a habit, it's not necessarily an addictive personality. An addictive personality is a complex psychological condition that compels the person to [...]
In life, we have lots of people who care for us. Spouses, parents, kids, friends, co-workers, and countless others love us and think about our well-being. But their involvement is never enough by itself. We have to believe and accept that we truly are valuable, whether or not others care about us. It's then and only [...]
Some people are never going to try an online doctor because it reminds them too much of all those spam email messages they get from online pharmacists for Viagra, Xanax, and the like. And that’s just one of the reasons online doctors face an uphill battle. The medical profession, in part, did it to themselves. Medicine [...]
With Easter on the Spring horizon, most of us will begin to have Bank Holiday fever and chocolate eggs on the brain. But, before we can kick back and enjoy Spring in all its glory, we have a second chance at displaying our powers of resistance and giving up our vices for lent. Traditionally, many of [...]
Eating healthy is a concept which has been championed since the turn of the century. Campaigns run by professional chef Jamie Oliver would have a huge impact on the way we view healthy living as a society; transforming how and what we ate forever. Following that theme, let’s take a look at five kitchen gadgets which [...]
“The scientist knows that in the history of ideas, magic always precedes science, that the intuition of phenomena anticipates their objective knowledge”. Michel Gauquelin 1928-1991 A revelation A few years ago, I was sitting down to watch a video with a friend; a classical dancer, a Tai Chi Master and a wonderful masseur. I [...]
It should come as no surprise that getting the right amount of sleep is one of the best things you can do for your health. When you don’t get enough sleep, you feel groggy and may not be able to function at 100%, but there are other reasons why sleeping is good for your body. Knowing [...]
How often do you throw away food? In the United States, $218 billion is spent every year on food that is never eaten. Many people swear by the labeling on their food and if it the date has passed the food ends up in the bin. You might think to yourself that it isn’t the worth [...]
