How to Get in Shape: Practical Tips from a Non-expert
A few years ago I decided I wanted to lose weight. At the time my reasons were simple if not a little cliché. I remember wanting to “make a change,”...
Category "Health Info"
4 Ways to Get Rid of Bad Breath
Making a great first impression is a great way to get a job, make new friends, and thrive in most social situations. Although some of us don’t think about it...
Healthy Coping Mechanisms
When we get stressed, it’s easy to turn to something dangerous or unhealthy to ease your mind: a cigarette, a bottle of beer, a glass of whiskey, punching holes in...
New to the Gym? Here Are Some Etiquette Tips
I have always felt a little self-conscious about working out – especially when I first started. I knew that I was out of shape and I didn’t have the correct...
The Skinny on a Nutty Concept
When it comes to weight loss, I know that my downfall is snacking. When I get bored, my brain automatically thinks, “Well snacking will keep you occupied so you’ll stop...
Learning to Love Vegetables. Some People Just Hate Brussel Sprouts
For some people, vegetables are hard to swallow (quite literally). As kids, most of us find that we have an aversion to vegetables. Is it because it’s healthy? Or because...
Now You Can Have Your Perfect Body
The key word in the title of this post is “your” as in “Now you can have your perfect body.”...
17 Healthy Snacks To Take On The Go
Here are some great ideas for healthy snacks to take with you to work or when you are just on the go....
What To Eat And What Not To Eat Right Before You Exercise
Some people assume that they should never eat before a workout; however, that is a myth that may cause you to lose muscle. ...
Work on Getting The Body You Want
Even individuals who appear to be in great physical shape have some area of their body that they want to improve. Whether it is having a flatter stomach, better skin...
7 Ways to Achieve Weight Loss
Weight loss is something that most people struggle with. Food has become a social activity and a quick way to get instant gratification....
Are You An Addict?
Have you heard of the term “addictive personality” before? It refers to a set of personality traits that make a person more susceptible to becoming addicted to behaviors that they...
5 Ways to Stay Hydrated During Winter
When it’s cold, the only thing you want is something warm like hot chocolate or coffee. At least that’s the way I feel. However, it’s hard to stay hydrated when...
Don’t Skimp On Sleep!
Sleep is something that we take for granted. Plenty of adults spend too much time working and less time sleeping. The average American is losing out on 3 hours of...
7 Ways To Get Strong Bones
Having strong bones is important because as you get older, your body starts to deteriorate (including your bones). If your bones become fragile, the smallest accident could lead to a...
3 Types of Tears
Basal tears are omnipresent in our eyes. These constant tears are what keep our eyes from drying out completely. The human body produces an average of 5 to 10 ounces...
Top 16
Top 16 Potassium Foods: 1. Swiss Chard 2. Soybeans 3. Lima Beans 4. Pinto Beans 5. Lentils 6. Yam 7. Baked Potatoes 8. Spinach 9. Bananas 10. Papaya 11. Avocado...
Hunger Scale
Use the Hunger Scale Do you really know what hunger feels like? Before you can rein it in, you must learn to recognize the physical cues that signal a true...
Your Tongue Tells A Story
What does your tongue say about your health. The colour, moisture, and texture of your tongue can tell you what’s going on in your body. 1. A healthy tongue should...
Don’t Store Fat
People store most of their fat in two ways – one you can see and one you can’t. The fat you can see is just under the skin in the...
