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- Getting Over Your Diwali Blues! - by Submitted on Oct 22, 2016 from Harshad JethraDiwali is closing in fast and we are set in the mood for a celebration. It's time for crackers, fireworks, meeting friends, festivities, sweets, get togethers and sweets. Often we find that we indulge excessively in sweets on Diwali. After the festive season is through, we find that people ...
Views: 1124 - How To Get More Energy - by Submitted on Oct 21, 2016 from Taryn DeCiccoArticle originally posted at: http://www.apple-a-day-clinic.com/Health_and_Nutrition_Blog?m8:post=how-to-get-more-energy It's relatively simple to get more energy. The ideas illustrated here involve protecting your natural energy not using stimulants or even supplements as a crutch. ...
Views: 2701 - Compulsive Dieting: How to Avoid a Psychological Obsession with Weight Loss - by Submitted on Sep 28, 2016 from Anica OaksAn obsession with weight loss is a very destructive pathology. It is often subtle and insidious, weaving its way into a person's daily thoughts and life. It can slowly and surely destroy their confidence, self-image, relationships and health. If it reaches a severe enough state, it can even ...
Views: 2499 - Wheat sensitivities Are Due To This? - by Submitted on Sep 27, 2016 from Taryn DeCiccoA recent study may explain why people who do not have Celiac disease or wheat allergy nevertheless experience a variety of gastrointestinal and extra-intestinal symptoms after ingesting wheat and related grain cereals. The findings suggest that these individuals have a weakened intestinal ...
Views: 1206 - Losing Weight Has Never Been Easier! - by Submitted on Sep 15, 2016 from Harshad JethraWho wouldn't want a nice cup of tea in the morning? It is often believed that a simple cup of tea can make your day. Tea is as fresh a start to a day as possibly can be. Sometimes, it is even believed that if you have you're going to have your morning tea; the day ahead is going to be ...
Views: 1076 - Some Exciting Facts About Weight Loss - by Submitted on Aug 22, 2016 from Harshad JethraMany of us are deeply concerned about weight loss and appearance. Some of us are even on a lookout for the easiest way to lose weight. With weight loss, one looks better, the appearance improves, one is more confident. So then one is happier about going out, meeting people, maybe even taking ...
Views: 1259 - Is 10 Pounds in a Month a Good Weight Loss Goal? - by Submitted on Jan 01, 2020 from Dr. Becky GillaspyWeight loss requires focus and commitment, and most people want to get to their goal weight as soon as possible. So what is a good monthly goal to set for weight loss? Provided you have the weight to lose, and you are in general good health, 10 pounds in a month is a challenging, but ...
Views: 2051 - Body Acceptance Part 1: An Unexpected Lesson from Star Wars - by Submitted on Aug 02, 2016 from Ericka MartinAnyone that saw the movie poster for Star Wars: Episode One could have been easily mislead into thinking this would be an epic movie. The image of Darth Vader's shadow lurking beside the figure of innocent Anakin Skywalker is thought-provoking and thrilling! ...
Views: 1671 - Body Acceptance Part 2: The Scale-- Friend or Foe - by Submitted on Aug 02, 2016 from Ericka MartinIn Part 1 of this series, we discussed strategies for eliminating unhelpful self-criticism about your body. In this article, we will explore frequent weighing as a potential contributor to poor body image. Following a cognitive behavioral counseling approach, we know that it is not only ...
Views: 1484(1 vote) - Why Is It Easier to Gain Weight After Menopause? - by Submitted on Jan 01, 2020 from Dr. Becky GillaspyIt’s undeniable. By the time you reach your fifties, fat seems to gather in your midsection with ease. Worse yet, the old tricks that used to work to get the pounds off no longer work. The fact is that it is easier to gain weight as you age, and it has to do with the hormone shifts ...
Views: 1336 - How to Swap Your Junk Food Diet for a Healthy One - by Submitted on Jan 01, 2020 from Dr. Becky GillaspyI think you’d agree that it’s easier to start a healthy diet than it is to complete one. The reason most people fail to swap their junk food diet for a healthy diet is that they go about it all wrong. See if this sounds familiar... You wake up one random morning feeling bloated and ...
Views: 1186 - Tremendous Merits of Weight Loss - Even Modest! - by Submitted on Jul 26, 2016 from Harshad JethraWhenever an individual considers losing weight or getting a shapelier body, he often has the ideal weight in mind, and when results for weight loss are not achieved, it may even lead to a feeling of disappointment. One may at times believe that unless he achieves the ideal weight, he won't be ...
Views: 1224 - Use The Following Steps To Lower Your Cholesterol - by Submitted on Oct 09, 2020 from Knowell LadnerStatistics shows that over 100 million American citizens suffer from high cholesterol levels. Levels that are over 200 mg/dL are reasons why people suffer heart attacks, strokes and have clogged arteries. Fortunately, science is advancing and today there are tried and tested strategies ...
Views: 1684(1 vote) - Minimize Sugar Consumption, Without Having To Cut Down On Sweets - by Submitted on Jul 25, 2016 from Harshad JethraCutting back on one's sugar intake is a commonly discussed issue. High sugar levels in our bodies account for diabetes, and sugar is also associated with obesity and being overweight. Alternately, sugar can have many negative effects on our health and well being. It causes inflammation, and ...
Views: 1215 - Some of the Easiest and Most Effective Ways to Lose Weight - by Submitted on Jul 25, 2016 from Harshad JethraMost of us are time and again concerned about being obese, or maybe gaining some extra inches around the waist at random times in a year. The culprit could be our lifestyles; long working hours, stress, pollution, irregular sleeping hours, little or no time for exercise, or even issues ...
Views: 1306 - Some Easy Ways to Reduce Everyday Sugar Consumption - by Submitted on Jul 25, 2016 from Harshad JethraExcessive consumption of sugar has come across as one of the greatest banes of the age, and sugar is related to a host of disorders in human beings, including diabetes, obesity and the conditions that are synonym with obesity, such as hypertension and even secondary osteoarthritis. What is ...
Views: 1106 - Diabetes - Prevention and Cure - by Submitted on Jul 25, 2016 from Harshad JethraDiabetes broadly refers to a condition wherein blood sugar levels in our bodies are excessively high. This could cause damage to our kidneys, eyes and heart, and could even lead to stroke in some cases. For metabolism of sugar which is present in our bloodstream, insulin is essential. But ...
Views: 1434 - Learning Focus - by Submitted on Jul 23, 2016 from Best CatcherWhy Do You Need To Learn To Focus? Mind power is undeniably powerful but it is principally unproductive without another constituent –focus. Our energies must be well channelized in the correct order to make them more functional. Unlike nature’s powers which cannot be caged and deflected, the ...
Views: 1078 - Achieve Weight Loss: How To Use What You’ve Already Got To Win - by Submitted on Jan 01, 2020 from Dr. Becky GillaspyDid you know that you have an advantage when it comes to weight loss? This advantage puts you ahead of the game, yet so few people understand how to use it. That’s because most of us approach weight loss the wrong way. We think we must go out and get something to achieve weight loss, ...
Views: 1093 - Diet Plans-What Are They? - by Submitted on Jul 12, 2016 from Lora DavisFor some people when they visit their physician and he says that they need to have a diet plan, one of the first things that go through their mind is “There goes all my favorite foods” but that is not always the case. Diet plans do not always mean that you are put on them to lose weight. It ...
Views: 715(1 vote) - 4 Reasons Why Your Diet Keeps Failing You - by Submitted on Jul 08, 2016 from Meghan BelnapSo, you’ve been sticking to your diet, tracking your calories, watching your macros, and strengthening your willpower, but you’re still not seeing the results you’d hoped for. Experts at Halevy Life note that the failure rate of dieting is 95% and most dieters will regain their lost in weight in ...
Views: 764(1 vote) - Lifestyle Intervention Succeeds Where Bariatric Surgery Fails - by Submitted on Jul 06, 2016 from Dr. Mark CalarcoObesity has increased dramatically in the U.S. over the past 30 years and has now reached epidemic proportions. More than a third of adult men and women meet the criteria for obesity, and clinically severe cases are rising even faster than moderate ones. While bariatric surgery has proven a ...
Views: 1423 - Tips To Stick To Your Healthy Eating Goals When Dining Out - by Submitted on Jul 06, 2016 from Anita GinsburgIt is not as easy to stay on track with healthy eating when you are not the one preparing your meal. Restaurant portions tend to be larger, and the food can be cooked in unhealthy butter or oils. The next time you dine out follow these simple tricks to maintain healthy eating habits. Skip the ...
Views: 734(1 vote) - Are Your Emotions Making You Fat? - by Submitted on Jun 29, 2016 from Janine GilardeIf you are like most women I work with, you know what you need to do lose weight and improve your health, yet once you get home after a long day at the office, you find that you don't make the best decisions. Are you frustrated and wondering why you let it fall apart the minute you walk ...
Views: 1047(1 vote) - Cakes with interesting craft - by Submitted on Jun 23, 2016 from Niklank JainDo you remember days when your parents use to bring cakes for your birthday celebrations? How good those days were when a simple vanilla cake was enough to fill birthday with happiness and smiles. It is true that any occasion without a beautiful cake seems incomplete. With changing times the ...
Views: 903 - Reasons Why you are not Losing Weight. - by Submitted on Jun 23, 2016 from Karen ColeIn the process of losing weight, it can be quite frustrating especially if you don’t get to see the expected results. First of all, you need to check whether you are doing everything okay. As the old saying goes, ‘to get what you want, you should stop what is not working. Below are some of the ...
Views: 942(1 vote) - What You Can Do To Improve Your Bowels - by Submitted on Jun 16, 2016 from Vinnie StevensDo you often feel like your bowel movements aren’t normal? Are your bowels causing you discomfort? Do you have infrequent bowels and feel backed up? While these are signs of an unhealthy digestive system, fear not because these are issues people regularly experience. There are steps you can take ...
Views: 796 - Set Up a Weight Loss Plan Right for Lasting Results, Here’s How - by Submitted on Jan 01, 2020 from Dr. Becky GillaspyDoes this ever happen to you? You overeat and feel terrible, and out-of-the-blue you declare that you’re going on a diet. Too often a diet is a knee-jerk reaction to how we are feeling or a desire to drop pounds quickly before a big event. But, starting a diet without a plan is like ...
Views: 1149 - How To Understand Nutrition Labels - by Submitted on Jun 08, 2016 from Vinnie StevensAre you struggling to understand all those difficult terms on nutrition labels? Fear not because you are not alone. Saturated fat, trans fat, partially hydrogenated oils, caboxymethylcellulose, sodium hexametaphosphate, maltodextrin…it’s all just too much to take in. We want to help you ...
Views: 983 - The Hidden Reason For Slow Weight Loss - by Submitted on Jan 01, 2020 from Dr. Becky GillaspyWhile losing weight is a challenge that many people face, for some it can seem impossibly slow. If you lose weight slowly, there may be a hidden reason your body does not shed the pounds known as insulin resistance. There are few physical signs of insulin resistance, which makes the ...
Views: 1208 - What is the Secret to Staying Lean? Yet still Eating Rice & Noodles - by Submitted on Jun 03, 2016 from Julie DohertyYou know the old saying "Variety is the Spice of Life". This comes too with the food we eat. Do you sometimes find it difficult, with all the controversy around the foods we eat. If you have read any of my blogs around nutrition and diet, you will know that I am a "Foodie". I love my ...
Views: 1206 - Steps of losing weight with a nutritionist. - by Submitted on May 30, 2016 from Karen ColeLosing weight is a broad topic and it is one of the most searched items. There are very many people really trying to lose weight. This is even harder when trying to lose it on your own. There are many ways of losing weight such as exercising, dieting, change of lifestyle, etc. The major ...
Views: 930 - 10 Diets That Guarantee Weight Loss - by Submitted on May 30, 2016 from Vineetha Reddy10 Diets That Guarantee Weight Loss No matter how fit you are, you wouldn't say no to losing a few extra pounds, would you? But, there is never a straightforward solution. There seems to be a lot of conflicting information regarding what you should and shouldn't do. There are a lot of diets ...
Views: 794 - Vegetarians Beware! 31 Foods That Are Surprisingly Not Vegetarian - by Submitted on May 23, 2016 from Evan Borneman(can also be viewed with graphics at https://isolatorfitness.com/blog/) Deciding to become a vegetarian is not as easy as substituting ISOPasta or other plant based protein sources for your previous poultry, beef, and fish selections. Sure that’s part of it, but there are so many other foods ...
Views: 1711 - Socialization: 10 Ways to Socialize Without Blowing Your Diet - by Submitted on May 23, 2016 from Evan Borneman(can also be viewed with graphics at https://isolatorfitness.com/blog/) Human socialization is key to leading a healthy and happy lifestyle, unfortunately many of the activities that we have come to associate with socialization are unhealthy and not productive to cultivating lasting or ...
Views: 1176 - 5 Diet Tips for Menopause - by Submitted on May 22, 2016 from Laura DankofYou know one of the biggest struggles in menopause is trying to figure out what to eat. It seems that just looking at food can make you gain weight. Certainly your hormones have something to do with this, but so does stress, how much sleep you get and environmental toxins. That is what makes ...
Views: 1179 - Healthy Eating, It’s Easier Than You Think - by Submitted on May 20, 2016 from Evan Borneman(article can be viewed with graphics at https://isolatorfitness.com/blog/healthy-eating-its-easier-than-you-think/) Counting Calories Doesn’t Always Equal Healthy Eating Changing the way in which you’ve been eating for your entire life can be a daunting task. Trying to count calories, and ...
Views: 1332 - 4 Easy Steps To Healthy Living - by Submitted on May 20, 2016 from Evan BornemanYou don’t have to change your entire life to incorporate a little healthy living into your daily routine. Slowly make a few small alterations to your everyday life and you’ll be amazed at how soon you look and feel healthier. Increase your energy. Save your money. Stop wasting your time. Start ...
Views: 1047 - 7 Tips to Control High Blood Pressure - by Submitted on May 25, 2016 from Vinnie StevensSo you want to control your high blood pressure. You are not alone. High blood pressure or hypertension is an extremely common condition that affects nearly everyone at some point. Obesity, chronic stress, lack of exercise, or high alcohol consumption are some of the causes that lead to high ...
Views: 846 - Weight Loss Secret - Let Go of This Important Block - by Submitted on May 13, 2016 from Suzanne ZachariaTime and time again, when helping people with weight loss emotional blocks, this one comes up. As a matter of fact, it is a big block in the way of releasing any habit that does not serve us. And eating more than we should for our optimal health and happiness is the main habit involved in ...
Views: 2718 - Things You Need To Know About Almond Milk - by Submitted on May 06, 2016 from Vinnie StevensMany people looking for an alternative to milk have jumped on the almond milk bandwagon. It has been on the rise and deserves a spot on a shelf in your fridge. Almond milk contains about 50% less calories than regular milk, but packs a healthy calcium punch. All of this sounds great, and it is, ...
Views: 679 - The Biggest Loser: Reality TV But Not Reality Living - by Submitted on May 05, 2016 from Michael MantellOne of the "hats" I wear now that I'm fully retired from clinical practice as a psychologist for the past couple of years, is Director of Transformational Behavior Coaching for the Premier Fitness Camp, http://www.premierfitnesscamp.com/America's top-rated optimal health, weight management and ...
Views: 1217(1 vote) - Is Your Weight Gain Caused by a Calorie Imbalance or Gut Breakdown? - by Submitted on Apr 27, 2016 from Lynda EnrightI see clients every day who have struggled for years to achieve a healthy weight. They have tried every diet on the market with at best minimal results. And so often they also live with chronic digestive issues. Their stories almost always include some or all of the following: a history of the ...
Views: 932 - How I Barely Escaped My Family Legacy of Obesity - by Submitted on Apr 27, 2016 from Lorraine Matthews-AntosiewiczWithout a doubt, the cards were stacked against me growing up. My mother and grandmother were morbidly obese, other relatives were overweight, and our eating environment was not what I would call healthy. Meals mostly revolved around white bread with margarine, jelly sandwiches on white bread, ...
Views: 779 - HCG Diet Success Stories that Inspire: What you lose is your gain - by Submitted on Apr 25, 2016 from Lorraine MaitaWeight loss can be a very tough and emotional experience. It can take time and patience and some people feel deprived for a long time before they reach their goal. What I like about the HCG diet success is that people lose weight faster, stay motivated and achieve a lot of other physical and ...
Views: 973 - Juice cleanse health benefits, juicing diet recipes to detox your body at home - by Submitted on Apr 18, 2016 from Victor MarchioneJuice cleanses can offer numerous health benefits, so if you’re trying to find a way to boost your health we have many juicing diet recipes that can help detox your body at home. But first, let’s sort out whether juice cleanses work and whether you should do a juice cleanse. To start, let’s ...
Views: 1186(1 vote) - 5 Drinks That Can Make You Lose Weight - by Submitted on Apr 14, 2016 from Apoorva RaoHave many diet plans proved to be pointless? It can be quite hard to put up with heavy requirements for losing weight, but while something’s are unavoidable, you can certainly opt for other options that work for you, without missing on the purpose of a diet. While considering drinks that help in ...
Views: 948(1 vote) - Why Is Behavior Change Towards Healthy Diet and Lifestyle So Hard? - by Submitted on Apr 13, 2016 from Danielle VenHuizenI've been pondering this question ever since reading an article that public health officials in the UK want to start labeling foods with "activity equivalents."(1) While only a proposal at this stage, these depictions would let consumers know approximately the time and types of activity required ...
Views: 806(1 vote) - Michael Mantell on Emotional Eating - by Submitted on Apr 03, 2016 from Michael MantellEver notice how many diet books there are? That’s because DIEts don’t commonly work. Think about it. How many people do you know who have DIEted and actually maintained their weight loss? Only 3% to 5% of DIEters who lose weight maintain significant weight loss. Doesn’t sound too good to me, ...
Views: 1248(1 vote) - 10 Tips for Eating Nutritiously on the Run - by Submitted on Mar 29, 2016 from Bonnie GillerEveryone seems to be in a rush these days. There’s very little downtime for anything, including eating! Although I don’t necessarily advise take-out, there are some days that you just have to. Not everyone has the time or luxury to make their own meal at home every day. However, let’s face ...
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