Month: April 2013

Let’s Talk Calories

Our government is now in the health business. Well I suppose with the FDA, Medicare and hospital regulations they have been in the health business for a long time. With the new health care insurance laws they are even deeper into the business of health.

Food Poisoning Prevention

Food-borne illnesses or food poisoning is caused by the consumption of polluted food. Contagious organisms that include bacteria, parasites, viruses plus other toxins are the universal causes of food poisoning. Infectious organisms contaminate food at any point during processing and handling. Contamination can also occur at home if food is not handled or cooked properly.

The Truth About Gluten Allergies

Everywhere you look you see labels proclaiming, “Gluten Free!” This can be great news for those with celiac disease or a gluten allergy, but if you are not allergic to gluten, you need to assess your reasons for not eating this protein composite found in wheat, barleys and rye. Gluten-free diets are perfect for those […]

Move It to Lose It – Your Way

This is nothing new if you want to lose some weight you need to burn more calories than you consume. Bottom line, that’s it, it is not magic. The good news is you can pick how to burn those calories. It seems like most exercise / work out books are written for people who enjoy […]

Healthy Sleep

How are you sleeping? The minute my head hits the pillow, my body relaxes and my mind starts into overdrive and I am having trouble getting to sleep. Did you know the main cause of Insomnia is worry? I have a lot on my plate right now and that’s what I do, I worry when […]

Diet soda

Top Ten Toxins We Put in Our Bodies

On a regular basis you eat, you drink and you are merry. You are also putting toxic substances into your body and leading your merry self to poor health and a sad lifestyle when you are older. Consuming foods and drinks that are unhealthy or toxic will definitely put stress on your body, cause disease […]

Is Green Tea Good for Me?

Advertisements, white papers, advice, and sales people in that mall talk about the benefits of green tea. Still there are questions. How much should I drink? Can I really lose weight? Is there aspertaine or sucralose in green tea?

Health Foods That Aren’t

It is so very easy to listen to advertisements, advice and recommendations about what foods are healthy, will prevent cancer, stop the muffin top, and keep you fit until you are ninety. Illustrations on boxes and cans, commercials and billboards show perfectly shaped people eating “reduced-fat” and only “half the calories” foods. Bring on the […]

Bipolar Disorder

A Disease We Do Not Talk About: Bipolar Disorder

According to the recent study , 4.4 percents of Americans have been diagnosed with bipolar disorder at some point in their lives. Most of them (83 percents) have a severe version of the disease. Many people are not diagnosed properly and only about half of them are receiving treatment. Another interesting finding of the study […]

The Truth About Weight Loss

There are many myths about weight loss and how to do it right. There are studies, hundreds of weight loss programs, and a myriad of diet plans. The truth about weight loss, however, lies in your body type, activity levels and eating practices. You have heard all the hype and discussions about weight loss, but […]