Coconuts have many uses, all seemingly healthy and good for you. First, the water inside a coconut is filled with electrolytes helping replenish the body after a vigorous workout. Also, eating a coconut gives you energy from the medium chain fatty acids that metabolize and convert to energy quickly. Many people also use coconut as […]
When registering for a baby shower, Sara Lindberg and her husband, registered for many items for their baby. There are some items, however, that were left off that they promised themselves they would include the next time they were pregnant. These include homemade meals, once a week. This can be given individually or by a […]
In support groups, when I ask patients to explain how foods they eat turn into body fat, the most common response is…. “Fat in the diet turns into body fat” When I ask patients to explain why they believe this, their typical answer is….. “Because I have been told to lose weight, I need to […]
The author and a co-author wrote a review about a low fat diet that they tried. They received quite a bit of negative responses regarding the diet, especially from people who believe that low carb diets are the best. The author wants to reiterate that not every diet works for every person but each diet […]
It’s frightening to think that a young girl could be diagnosed with a condition as serious as Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS), but it happens more likely than any of us would ever like to think. This is a common condition–the most common of all women’s hormonal conditions, actually–and it affects millions of women, up to […]
1 Chronicles 12:32 says that “the leaders understood the times and knew what they should do”
Many Americans today struggle with getting enough sleep. We make excuses like, “It’s not my fault! My cat is keeping me awake at night.” Or, “It’s better to skimp on sleep if it means I’m getting my workout in.” Or even, “Getting eight hours of sleep isn’t really that important. I’ve got better things to […]
Melissa describes what meals she eats on a good day, almost a year after her gastric bypass surgery. She admits she isn’t a perfect eater, but she strives to eat meals much like the ones in the video. She gives protein and calorie counts and other relevant nutritional data. As she goes through her daily […]
Substance abuse affects more than 20 million people in the U.S. If you feel like you depend on a substance to go on about your daily life, or if you know anyone that might, read about the benefits of a substance abuse recovery program. Complete recovery takes time and dedication but benefits such as fuller […]
