Today more than ever there is so much information out there on losing weight that is has become very confusing and sometimes difficult to follow. It's actually very easy to lose weight if you follow my 7 principles.1. - Before you can start any diet program you need to be in the right frame of mind. If you do not feel good about yourself you probably will not want to choose healthy foods. You cannot expect the act of going on a diet to make you...more
You can lower cholesterol without drugs by following some basic steps that will not only change your cholesterol readings, but also improve your health today and in the future. So often we use a prescription drug and hope it will magically cure whatever ails us. The truth is prescription drugs for lowering cholesterol do work. The problem is both the short term and long-term side effects.Even more dangerous than the side effects of...more
There is not another subject on the planet more confusing than weight loss. There are literally thousands and thousands of books written on the topic and each one disagrees with the next. But, there is a secret to permanent weight loss and it is simple.The real secret to permanent weight loss is The ability to sustain the daily practice of healthy, moderate eating and exercise habits long enough to attain the results you desire, and then continue performing these habits in order to maintain your results for lifelong success!There is it. I know, it sounds simple but it is not! We live in a fast food, everything-should-be-easy, bigger-is-better society. Gluttony and instant gratification are the norm. I believe there are three obstacles that thwart our ability to practice the healthy, moderate eating and exercise habits necessary to attain the results we desire, they are:1) Getting most of our pleasure in life through the food we eat 2) Lack of long-term self-discipline in the areas of health and fitness3) Lack of long-term self-motivation in the areas of health and fitnessLet's take a closer look at each of these. OBSTACLE ONE Most people are so busy day-in and day-out that...more
Marital arguments can leave a husband and wife feeling emotionally wounded, but that's not all. Scientists have discovered that the stress of a typical 30-minute tiff can prevent physical wounds from healing by at least one day.Moreover, couples whose relationships are generally hostile may suffer longer delays in the healing process -- even twice...more
Feel more alive and energized by applying the following energizing tips:* Always eat breakfastBelieve it or not, the first meal of the day is the most important one which provides your body the needed fuel to keep you going throughout the day. Never miss break-fast; snack on an energy bar, a banana, or drink a glass of juice.* Eat smaller meals and...more
According to a recent report on influenza in the Journal of Virology, "Although vaccination is the ideal way to reduce the interspecies spread of influenza viruses, the preparation of a new vaccine takes six months or more. In the interim, antiviral drugs are the only option."Antiviral drugs can be used for both treatment and prevention of H5N1 bird flu, but have significant limitations. These drugs are expensive, supplies of them are limited, they have to be given within a short time period to be effective, and resistance either has already developed or can develop at any time. Even under optimal circumstances, none of them are 100 percent effective. There are four antivirals that are approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for use against influenzatwo older and inexpensive drugs, amantadine and rimantadine, to which the bird-flu virus has developed significant resistanceand two newer, more expensive and more effective drugs, Roche's oseltamivir (brand name: Tamiflu), and GlaxoSmithKline's zanamivir (brand name: Relenza; must be inhaled). The two new drugs belong to a class of antiviral agents called neuraminidase inhibitors. Tamiflu works by blocking the...more
Swimming is a very unique sport to develop a proper strength training workout for. Swimming is one of the few sports that requires more upper body strength for maximum performance. In fact, swimming requires at least 80% of strength from the torso...more
In the 21st Century, it is predicted that stress and stress related illnesses such as depression and anxiety will become the biggest killers. Despite significant advances in housing, standards of living, quality of food, and medical science, the...more
Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) can result in impotence. It's associated with low attention spans and hyperactivity. The symptoms are manifested early in childhood and continue in varying degrees into adulthood. Antidepressants and stimulants can...more
Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) has been treating fertility successfully for over two thousand years, long before Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART) was a glimmer in anyone's eye. Since more and more couples are encountering the very...more
WHY CAN'T YOU GAIN WEIGHT? Though there may be many reasons why you may be thin, the most apparent reason is because of your genetics. If your parents are naturally thin or have a small body frame, then you will most likely have the same small body...more
Suppose you're on a diet and you have a banquet or a holiday party coming up. You're expecting a big meal to be served for dinner, and there will be open bar with lots and lots of "party snacks." You're not sure if there will be any healthy food...more