Diabetes is a serious health condition that not only affects your lifestyle, but puts you at risk for other health conditions including high blood pressure, stroke, and nerve damage. Many Americans are at risk for type 2 diabetes, and the numbers are growing yearly. Continue reading
When you go to pick up your prescription, do you automatically decline the consult with the pharmacist? Do you ever read the fine print insert that comes with your medication?
According to the Institute of Medicine, many than 500,000 Americans misinterpret drug instructions every year, leading to complications and negative drug interaction issues. The I. of M. attributes many of the out-patient mistakes to misunderstandings of drug labels. Continue reading
Working out in the morning is a great way to jump-start your day, get your blood flowing, and your energy boosting. I exercise at home, while my children are sleeping, with DVDs. I am dedicated because I love the way it makes me feel (energized, flexible and strong) and look. I enjoy the loosening of stiffness from sleeping, and having personal time to start out my day. Not everyone is a morning person though, so working out during your lunch break or evenings may be better for you. Continue reading
I’m expecting in about 2 weeks. No I’m not having a child at 47+, but I am having 2 mini golden doodle puppies! They were born on Easter, and my sons are very excited for their delivery.
Experts have found the positive impact a number of different types of animals provide for patients in hospitals, retirement communities, even detention centers. Dogs are ideally suited to providing companionship, responsibility, and assistance in these different communities. Other animals that have displayed friendship and a living attitude are donkeys, pot-bellied pigs, cats and even camels. Continue reading
One change that I always recommend to my clients when we discuss lifestyle-eating, and healthy living options that can be made, is to give up soda.
People often look at me, horrified. They would rather I ask them to nibble on a pigs ear! Here are some facts for you about regular and diet sodas and what they do to your body and your mind. Continue reading
A study out of the University of Colorado Cancer Center states that new research has connected the health benefits of fiber, namely, the phytic acid (a non-digestible carbohydrates found in fiber rich foods) as possibly slowing the progression of prostate cancer in men. This information was also published in Cancer Prevention Research in January of 2013. According to eatingwell.com, the phytic acid didn’t stop the tumors from initially developing but it appeared to slow their advancement to an aggressive stage. Continue reading
Exercising on a regular basis is an integral aspect if healthy living for a variety of reasons.
Exercise can cut your body fat and alter your bodies composition. This is important to long-term health by keeping health issues, such as obesity, metabolic syndrome, heart disease and digestive ailments, at bay. It’s important to note that exercise alone won’t accomplish your goals if your diet doesn’t reflect the hard work you put into it. Continue reading
Mother’s Day is an opportunity to say thank you to the caregivers in your life that nurtured and cared for you. “Mother” is a euphemism for a parent, a grandmother, an Aunt, or anyone who you loved that influenced your development. Continue reading
Crostini with Goat Cheese and Roasted Grapes: (as seen in Fitness Magazine)
An easy, healthy goat cheese recipe that makes a delicious appetizer for parties and dinners. Continue reading
Our guest blogger, Trisha DeHall of Cincinnati Fit Body Bootcamp, talks about how the right way to lose the “flab”.
This weekend no less than 6 people told me they needed faster results to get ready for summer.
They all pointed at their ‘flab’ they had below their belly button and they all mentioned how they needed to do ‘more cardio’.
After a slight seizure I educated them on why more cardio won’t do much (if anything at all) for them..
.. what they NEED to do, is spend more time in the kitchen Continue reading
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