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Dining Out On A Diet

You don”t have to stay home to eat healthy. Most restaurants have low fat options and are quickly adding low carb menus.   Before going out, call around and find a restaurant with a menu that will be a good match for your diet. Once at the restaurant, there are ways to enjoy a guilt […]

Treadmills vs Elliptical Trainers

There has been considerable controversy on which offers a better workout, treadmills or elliptical trainers. Treadmills are still the most popular fitness machines, but elliptical trainers are growing in popularity.   In this article, we will consider the pros and cons of each. Treadmills – Pros What makes treadmills so popular is their designed to […]

Men’s Prostate Health

WHAT IS THE PROSTATE? The first step toward understanding how the prostate affects your health is to learn what the prostate is and how it functions. It is surprising how little many men know about such an important part of their anatomy. The prostate is an important segment of the male reproductive system.   It […]

The New Food Pyramid?

No one has yet come up with a definite answer to how many people were needed to build the Egyptian pyramids.   Historians and Egyptologists say the number is close to 100,000; while others believe that the more realistic number is 20,000.   Whoever is closer to the truth — 100,000 versus 20,000 — massive […]

Quick Tips for More Happy in your Holiday

How can I manage all the food? -Fill your plate with just a few bites of everything.   That way you won”t over eat but you will get to sample everything. -Fill up on veggies and dip or fruit with yogurt dip and cut back on the cookies and sweets. -Forgive yourself if you overindulge, […]

Know Your Own Skin Type

As it is with everything else, knowing the condition of the different parts of your body is the first step in caring for it. Skin is no different. Knowing your skin type is the beginning of giving your skin the proper treatment to maintain good skin tone and condition. Your skin type is a general […]

Body Wrapping

Many spas and salons offer a process called “body wrapping.”   This procedure claims to remove inches from the waist, thighs, hips or other parts of the body.   The process includes the use of special wraps or clothing and can sometimes be used with special lotions or creams that are applied to the skin. […]

The High Cost of Smoking!

Smoking is an expensive vice. An ordinary smoker incurs enormous cost to sustain this unhealthy lifestyle and the costs do not pertain solely to him. There are adverse effects to the body, to the immediate family, to the society, to the environment and to the economy. The most obvious cost of smoking is the daily, […]

Reading Labels: Understanding Fiber, Fat, Carbohydrates, Etc.

Since 1994, food manufacturers have required the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to include food labels on all packaged food items. Labels can be a tremendous help in controlling our diets–but only if we understand them. Here is a primer to use as you browse the labels in your panty and at the grocery:

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Let’s Start Running

Running is not only practical, it is also the easiest, cheapest way to get healthy and in shape.   Running, as a cardio exercise can benefit anyone — young or old. That is why running along with brisk walking continues to be popular with sports buffs everywhere.