If you’re one of the nearly 25 million Americans that have asthma, then you know how winter’s cold air can ramp up your symptoms. No one is sure what causes this chronic inflammatory disorder of the bronchial tubes, but if you’re an asthma sufferer, then you know all too well what an attack feels like. The onset […]
The hormones that drive hunger may naturally shoot up at night, according to new research in The International Journal of Obesity. For the study, a small group of 32 obese men and women were asked to fast during two different time periods—starting at 9 a.m. and and 4 p.m.—before consuming a light liquid meal. Then, researchers […]
With the season of indulgences behind us, adopting a detoxification diet is a welcome (and necessary) change of pace. The effects of too many toxins and processed foods in your life can fly under the radar for a while, but eventually the effects will be palpable, and your quality of life will suffer. How do […]
You can tell a lot about a person just by looking at the shape of their fingers, did you know that? It may sound a bit silly and even stupid, but you’d be surprised at how accurate it can be. Just look at the picture and then look at your fingers, are you type A, […]
For many of us, this month is all about getting back on track and achieving a healthy lifestyle. After spending the last month overindulging for the holidays, the early part of the new year is the perfect time to feel refreshed. So, how do you get there? Below, we list out four key components to […]
Cigarettes consist of thousands and thousands of different chemicals. Hardly any, if any at all, are actually good for you. No wonder so many people get cancer from smoking. Cigarettes are a cesspool of harmful chemicals and you’ve been breathing them in of your own free will. Or maybe not. The argument could be made […]
STRESS MANAGEMENT: YOUR SECRET WEAPON TO SUCCESSFULLY QUITTING SMOKING Weight gain. Stress. Irritability. If you’re one of the nearly 70 percent of smokers who, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), want to kick their habit for good, you may be all too-familiar with these withdrawal symptoms. But the good news is […]
Smoking is a detrimental habit but this does not prevent people from smoking. Nicotine is a highly addictive substance which makes people crave for it, and the more they smoke, the more they need it. When smokers do not take nicotine, they feel great discomfort, which is a manifestation of the withdrawal phase. The physical […]
Sometimes it may seem that trying to lose weight quick can be both possible and impossible at the same time. You must not panic about it though as taking control of the problem and handling it by being smart is the way to go. There are so many possible ways to tackle the task but […]
Losing weight is often more complicated than it seems on the surface. Whole grains? No grains? Low fat? No- fat is good, carbs are bad! Cardio is best for weight loss; No, strength training is more effective! Trying to navigate through tips from “life coaches”, personal trainers, dieticians and nutritionists is daunting, overwhelming, and instead of losing […]