Lifestyle, food and health articles
(And no, the first technique does not involve counting sheep). Most of us, at one time or another, suffer through temporary bouts of insomnia due to excessive stress and anxiety. And make no mistake, stress and anxiety are almost always the culprits of sleepless nights. …
Without a doubt, summer is the season when we are most active. Warm weather, more daylight hours, and more time off from work all conspire to get us moving more and many times we do not even realize it. However, once the leaves begin to …
There really is no denying it, a consistent, healthy diet aids in weight loss, which has numerous other beneficial side effects such as improved quality of life and adding years to your life (exercise does as well, but that’s another post for another day). As of …
When we’re busy, we tend to head for fast-food stands for lunch. But wouldn’t it be great to have a healthier choice? Ok, first, we know you don’t want to be that unpopular person who makes the whole lunchroom smell like their fish. So these …
Are you, like my family, working on getting rid of a few excess pounds? Well, then, you already know to stay away from processed foods, get more exercise, and eat more fruits and vegetables. But here are some clever food swaps you can use to …
Wait, there are foods out there that can help me sleep better? The answer is a qualified “yes” with the qualification being that more studies need to be conducted. The few studies that have been completed reveal that foods rich in melatonin and antioxidants may, …
And by “simple and easy” I’m referring to exercises that require no equipment. That’s right, no treadmill, stationary bike with an online trainer screaming at you, weights, stair climber, or Bowflex required. All you might need is a yoga mat and water bottle and they’re …
There are various theories regarding the tradition of spring cleaning. It might have originated with the Persian New Year when everything in the house was cleaned prior to its arrival. Perhaps it came from the Jewish tradition of finding and eliminating all leavened foods (including crumbs) …
“For the obese and very overweight, losing weight will improve overall health.” This is far from a revelation. The vast majority of us know this, yet obesity rates in the United States remains extremely high. Roughly 33% of the adult population in America is considered …
No matter the type of arthritis, rheumatoid, psoriatic or osteo (which is the most common form by far), carrying around extra weight can increase joint pain and deterioration, especially in the weight-bearing knees and hips. Approximately 70% of adult Americans are overweight or obese and …