Let’s face it, this time of year is the worst possible time to be on a diet. Temptations abound, from turkey to chocolate to delicious appetizers and of course, holiday drinks. So what can you do to avoid the usual weight gain? Here are some tips. 1. Weigh yourself three times a week. If you…
Acid reflux is a fairly common condition caused by stomach acids rising up into the esophagus, the tube between the stomach and the pharynx found at the back of the throat. In many people it can cause heartburn and similar types of discomfort. Acid is present in all stomachs; it is produced by cells in…
As we get older, the little things that we once took for granted are often no longer there. The little things like being able to sprint for a bus or the ability to drink reasonable quantities of alcohol at night and feel ok the next day. These are natural signs of getting older and it…
Many times over the years I have gone to a physiotherapist for a problem, and done the stretches they gave me for a few months until the problem went away, and then gave it up. Then another problem would come along, and I would do the same thing. I was never a yoga kind of…
Sleep apnea is one of the most common sleep disorders in men, women, and children. According to the National Heart Lung and Blood Institute (NHLB), as of 2012, an estimated 12-18 million people in the United States alone have sleep apnea, however almost half of all sufferers go undiagnosed for years. Additionally, middle-aged men and…
Oddly enough, losing weight is a lot easier than keeping it off because most of us, while being able to lose weight following the latest fad diet, or trying to lose weight too fast, end up returning to old eating habits. Even worse, most of the time we end up gaining additional weight. The real…
Here are ten ways to eat healthy even when you’re too busy to cook. As always, MagicKitchen.com has healthy meals that will wait in your freezer until you’re ready to eat them. Made with top-quality fresh produce and ingredients, all made here in the USA, and so easy to prepare. Perfect for busy people like…
Exercise makes you feel better, more relaxed and happy. When you exercise even a little, three times a week, you’ll notice a difference in mood. Exercise relieves stress– I walk on the beach every day, because I’m a very lucky person. If I’m having a rough day, I feel better after my walk. Sometimes I…
Weight loss – and that healthy, glowing, energetic I-can-take-on-the-world feeling that comes with being happy and healthy – doesn’t have to be a wistful thought, no matter what age you might be. While it’s certainly easier to lose, and keep off, weight when you’re younger, it’s not only possible, but plausible, to do so at…
The American Diabetes Association adopted the following classification in 1979. Type –1, insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus Type-2, non insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus There are two other kinds of diabetes, known as gestational diabetes and secondary diabetes. There is also a special kind of diabetes in India called malnutrition related diabetes. Type-1 Insulin-Dependant Diabetes This is the most…