Benefits of BiOmega
Can I remove the liquid from BiOmega capsules? The primary concern with breaking open BiOmega capsules is that it can be difficult to empty the capsule completely, which may reduce the amount of active...
Your Health. Your Lifestyle. Vitamins and Minerals
The Road to FAB ABS
The key to a flat belly is more than traditional forward-and-back crunches. It’s essential you add rotation to get the sleek waistline of your dreams. Building up the muscles on the side, known as...
Reduce Stress
Visceral fat is more sensitive to the effects of cortisol, a hormone created when we’re under stress. When cortisol levels rise, visceral fat cells react by trapping fat. Lowering stress (through exercise, meditation, or...
Women Health – Living with diabetes
Can my hormones affect my blood glucose level? Yes, during your menstrual cycle, levels of estrogen and progesterone in your body rise and fall, and this can cause your blood glucose level to rise...
Belly Be Gone
New research has discovered that ab flab is unlike the fat in other parts of our bodies. Here’s how to lose it, for good. Don’t avoid avocados because they’re high in fat. They have...
Minimize Your Cellulite
At least 80 percent of us have visible patches of cellulite, usually on our backside and thighs, but also on our breasts, belly and upper arms. For most women, it’s just an inevitable fact...
Breast Cancer Quiz
You’ve heard about family history and the importance it plays in your risk of developing breast cancer. However, there’s not much you can do to change your genetics. What can you do to prevent...
Get Your Fiber
Older adults who eat cereals with high fiber or dark breads may be helping to improve their heart health, shows new research. Researchers from the University of Washington analyzed data from more than 3,500...
Living with diabetes – drugs for chronic illness
I take pills for high blood pressure. Will these affect my diabetes control? Certain medicines that may be prescribed for high blood pressure, including thiazide diuretics such as hydrochlorthiazide, and beta blockers such as...
Take charge of your health – Sleep Better Tonight
Would getting a good night’s rest be a dream come true? Making just a few simple changes will help you wake up rested and refreshed. Crazy, overbooked schedules seem like such a fact of...
Do you have insomnia?
Insomnia is when you go to bed at a reasonable hour but just can’t nod off because your mind is racing. If you do fall asleep, you wake up after a while and spend...
Skin Cancer Clues
More than 2 million people are diagnosed with skin cancer each year. About 90 percent of melanomas are triggered by exposure to the ultraviolet radiation from the sun, as are about 65 percent of...
Breast Cancer Clues
Catching it early is the first step. Thanks to better treatments and antismoking campaigns, the incidence and mortality rates of cancer have been dropping steadily over the past 20 years. More than 200,000 women...
Kids’ Corner Kids Nutrition
Most kids are lacking in EPA and DHA, the omega-3 essential fatty acids found in fish oil. Considering that these nutrients significantly aid in child development, from the immune system to brain function, it...
Food solutions – Make Every Bite Count
Almost any sensible diet will work – if you follow it. Here’s help finding the one that’s right for your lifestyle. And if you need to jumpstart your weight loss for an upcoming event,...
Dr Bach’s Rescue Remedy
This is a ready-made mixture of the homeopathic flower tinctures of cherry plum, clematis, impatiens, rock rose, and star of Bethlehem. The tincture is useful in many minor or major situations where there is...
Living with diabetes – when you are ill
Am I more prone to infections because I have diabetes? Simply having diabetes does not make you more prone to common illnesses than anyone else. But if your blood glucose level is consistently high...
Computerized Workout
The invention of Nautilus exercise equipment revolutionized the way we exercise. Its creator has designed a new system that uses computers instead of scalpels to repair injured backs and knees. Mikaela’s weekly exercises on...
Resistance Training
More and more people are using weight training to maintain muscle mass or to strengthen specific areas like the lower back. George has been active all of his 57 years but never thought about...
Recognizing the Overtraining Syndrome
The same internal drive that athletes demonstrate by training hard and performing well can also get them into trouble. By working too hard over a period of time, they risk an overtraining syndrome that...
Pump It Up
We used to think the only way to increase strength was to lift as much weight as possible. Now fitness experts know you don’t have to pump a ton to tone your body. That’s...
The Pilates® Method
It’s called The Pilates® Method (“puh-la-tease”). It’s named after Joseph Pilates who developed it in Germany in the 1920s. Over time, it became a favorite exercise for dancers who wanted to strengthen their muscles...
How to manage stress
Diabetes is a lifelong condition and at times it’s normal to feel frustrated or tired of the effort of looking after yourself. Being aware of stress, and taking action quickly, can prevent things from...
Stress and Diabetes
I sometimes feel irritable – is this the same thing as stress? Short-term irritability may be normal for you, but if you’re irritable most of the time, you are probably suffering from stress. Being...
Skincare au Naturel
Oatmeal mask? Honey moisturizer? Avocado oil? The all-organic way of life is a growing trend. Not just in what Americans eat, but what they wear on their skin. In fact, you can just apply...
Fast Foods And The Brain
It’s the constant struggle between your belly and your brain. You have a craving to chow down fast food, but you know it’s unhealthy. Or is it? Want french fries and a burger? Dietitians...
Fast Foods And Eating Out
Think high-fat foods like pizza, burgers and french fries don’t fit in a calorie-conscious low-fat diet? The latest news nutritionists are “dishing out” may be easy to swallow. Dietitian: “Fast food is a reality...
Planning a Mood
Carbohydrates calm you down and proteins lift you up, but how do you plan your meals throughout the day to best use these moody foods? Women typically juggle more than one job. Work all...
Moody Foods Power Proteins
Rhonda is constantly on the go…from graduate studies in nursing school to the basketball court. Her day begins early. There’s a 6 a.m. practice, class, lunch, back to class, workouts, study hall and ballgames....
Moody Foods Calming Carbohydrates
You may not think you’re in the mood for a diet, but experts say your diet can put you in a mood… Tension is tough to deal with. Some people resort to strong prescription...