Saturday, November 23, 2013

6 Easy Exercises to Lose Weight

girl doing bicycle exercisesNo one ever said getting fit was easy but there are easy exercises to lose weight. Six out of ten adult Americans want to lose weight, making it the second most popular New Year’s resolution for people. But you don’t have to go to the gym to workout. Exercising at home is a viable option to lose weight; you just need the right moves to challenge yourself. Full body exercises that engage more muscle groups and require more energy to perform will burn more calories and strengthen your entire body. These easy exercises to lose weight don’t require any equipment, just your own body weight. Plus they incorporate all the major muscle groups so you will get a full body workout. Here are 6 easy exercises to lose weight. For each exercise do 12-15 repetitions and 3-5 sets. Read more...

Saturday, October 26, 2013

Walking to Lose Weight


walking to lose weight, couple walking, exercise Walking to lose weight is one of the easiest ways to get fit. About 1/3 of adult Americans were overweight and 1/3 of adult Americans were obese in 2012. Obesity levels have remained almost the same from 2012 to 2013. And out of the amount of people who are obese, 6 out of 10 want to lose weight. Exercise plays a key role in helping to lose weight. And walking is the easiest exercises available. Read more...

Friday, October 25, 2013

Motivation to Lose Weight

motivation to lose weight, scale, lose weight Everyone needs motivation to lose weight. It’s easy to stay motivated when you see results or feel a change but how can you be motivated from the very beginning or if you’re not seeing results as quickly as you want or your results have become stagnant and plateau. Noticing a change in your weight, energy, how your clothes fit these are all great positive feedback to give you motivation to lose weight. But positive feedback is only going to get you so far. If you want to lose weight and keep it off you will need more than just positive feedback to motivate you. You will need to change the way you think about losing weight. Read more...

Tuesday, October 15, 2013

Weight Loss Tricks That Work


woman buying healthy foodWant to learn the weight loss tricks that work. It is hard to lose weight, as can be seen by over half the population who is overweight. But even still more than half of people want to lose weight. Then why is it so hard? There is no miracle pill, program or supplement that will help us lose weight fast and effectively. It takes time, determination and motivation. But there are some weight loss tricks that can make the process go by a little bit easier and smoother. Read more...

Wednesday, October 2, 2013

Tips on How to Keep Your Body Healthy

woman with an apple, how to keep your body healthyMost people are already aware of how to keep your body healthy. But then why are more than ½ of Americans overweight or obese and why are lifestyle diseases on the rise.  Our society has become obsessed with the fastest, easiest, most convenient foods; our jobs are more sedentary, and we sit in front of the computer and TV for hours as we turn off our brains. It’s no wonder 6 out of 10 Americans want to lose weight and that diseases like diabetes, atherosclerosis and metabolic syndrome are becoming more prevalent. Well if you don’t know how to keep you body healthy or you need a refresh take a look at these tips. Read more...

The Best Reasons to Eat Healthy

Most people’s reasons to eat healthy center around losing weight. This makes perfect sense when over ½ of us are classified as overweight or obese and 6 out of 10 Americans want to lose weight. Although obesity has become a huge problem within our society it is just one of many reasons to eat healthy.
                Objectively, when eating healthy you are filling your body with vital nutrients, natural ingredients and fewer calories. Ultimately this will lead to weight loss. But the reasons for eating healthy shouldn’t just be about weight loss, even if that’s your quintessential goal. There are tons of reasons to eat healthy starting with the fact that your body will thank you for it.
                The body was not meant to consume, absorb and process the types of food that we take in on a daily basis. And by this I mean packaged, processed and manufactured foods that contain dyes, chemicals, and artificial or imitation ingredients. This type of food bogs down our system making it hard to function optimally. Just think about how the body is affected after eating these foods for 10, 20, or 30 years. It leads to heart disease, diabetes, metabolic syndrome and many more lifestyle diseases that have only been around for the last half of the century. The body functions better when given naturally occurring food ingredients
                When the body functions more optimally, so do you both physically and mentally.  Therefore if every cellular process is performed the way that it ought to , the way that it is meant to, then you will have clearer skin, increased energy, improved mood, a better attitude, higher immunity, better brain power, improved sleep, decreased pain, reduced gas, shortened recovery time, and reduced risk for all diseases. These are just some of the many reasons to eat healthy.
                One of the most effective reasons to eat healthy would have to be for increased energy. In today’s hectic society people are run down and fatigued because of the high sugar and processed carbohydrates that keep us running on a day to day basis. Even if we are getting enough hours of sleep, it’s not good sleep because our body is trying to process all the junk we put in it and do to it each day. Once we eliminate sugar and refined grains and replace them with healthy, natural foods you will immediately notice a jump in your energy levels, and you will get better sleep too.
                In addition to your energy, your mood and attitude will change as well. A poor diet filled with sugar can make you feel tired, lazy, sluggish which gives you a bad attitude ad start to your day. Sugar highs and lows can create hormonal changes within the body that make the day a daunting task to get through. A clean, healthy diet keeps your hormones balanced thereby giving you a better mood and outlook on your day. Healthy foods also give you the ability to focus and concentrate, keeping you mentally sharp.
                One of the last reasons to eat healthy but certainly not the least is to improve one’s immune system. By providing your body with all the essential nutrients it needs to function and perform, you will also be boosting your body’s immunity. Keeping a strong immune system is vital to being able to fight off infections. It’s like being in battle without armor. A poor diet can strip the body of its “armor” leaving you defenseless against illness. Crucial nutrients such as vitamins, minerals, antioxidants and phytochemicals can be found in natural healthy foods.
                Even if weight loss is your number one reason to eat healthy as you can see there are plenty of other reasons to eat healthy as well. And if you ask me, those other reasons will keep you on track to reach your goal of lose weight.

Monday, September 30, 2013

How to Have Healthy Skin By Eating Healthy

girl with fruits for heathy skinOne of the many reasons to eat healthy is to get beautiful, brighter and clearer skin. Skin problems such as acne, eczema, redness, puffiness, hives, etc are the first sign of dehydration and/or a vitamin and mineral deficiency. The food we put into our bodies has a direct effect on our skin. If your diet is missing certain components for healthy skin, more serious skin problems can result. Therefore the best tip on how to have healthy skin is to eat healthy foods. Read more...

Sunday, September 29, 2013

The Most Well Known Over the Counter Gerd Medication

Over the counter Gerd medication are widely available and come in pill, tablet, liquid, or dissolvable forms. Gerd, gastroesophageal reflux disease, is a chronic digestive disease which can present with acid reflux or heartburn, however the difference is that Gerd can interfere with your daily life and can occur at least two times a week if not more. Most people can relieve acid reflux symptoms by taking over the counter Gerd medication and changing their lifestyle habits, but if symptoms persist acid reflux prescription medications are available, in addition to surgery and alternative treatments. Read more...

Saturday, September 28, 2013

Why You Should Use OTC Medication for Gerd

otc medication for gerdAre you experiencing symptoms of heartburn or acid reflux then it’s time to try an OTC medication for Gerd. Over the counter Gerd medications are safe for short term relief of acid reflux symptoms such as heartburn, regurgitation, indigestion, dyspepsia, dry cough, chronic sore throat, chest pain, etc. OTC medication for Gerd should not be used to treat chronic Gerd. Consult with a physician if symptoms are not relieved by the use of an over the counter medication or persist more than two times a week for two weeks. Your physician will be able to diagnose, recommend and prescribe an appropriate course of treatment for you. Read more...

Tuesday, September 17, 2013

What Are The Best Fruits To Eat For Weight Loss

pears for weight lossWhat are the best fruits to eat for weight loss? Well let me tell you, what are the best fruits to eat for weight loss. Fruits are an ideal food to eat when wanting to lose weight. They are low in calories, high in nutrients and easily broken down by the body. A diet rich in fruits is a sure way to boost your energy, improve your digestion, flush out toxins and boost your weight loss. Fruits are full of vitamins, minerals, antioxidants and fiber, all essential nutrients that the body needs. And unlike processed sugars, the sugars contained in fruits are all natural so the body can use it for energy to help lose weight rather than retain it in the form of fat. So what are the best fruits to eat for weight loss, well naturally all of them. But here is just a small list of them. So let’s discuss what are the best fruits to eat for weight loss. Read more...

Saturday, September 14, 2013

Healthy Stress Management Techniques

healthy stress management techniques, people working togetherHealthy stress management should be a vital part of everyone’s life. It’s too easy now a days to turn to vices and bad behaviors when something stressful occurs. Stress happens to everyone and it has a huge impact on every aspect of our lives. Therefore learning and implementing healthy stress management techniques in our daily lives is necessary for maintaining physical and emotional health. Everyone handles stress differently however by using healthy stress management tips you can learn to keep stress levels under control and avoid physical and emotional symptoms that come with it.  Read more...

Thursday, September 12, 2013

Simple, Quick Changes to Better Health


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In today’s society with fast food restaurants on every corner, processed foods lining the shelves of the grocery stores, pollution in the air and stress at work and at home health is hardly anyone’s number one priority. But it should be. Better health should be the most important part of anyone’s lifestyle because without our health, we will get sick, weak and immobile. Unfortunately our fast pace world has lead us down a road of neglect when it comes to our health and such has caused the rise of lifestyle diseases and obesity. Change is hard especially when it comes to our lifestyles, but there are small changes that you can make to lead you down the road to better health. Make these simple, quick changes to achieve a better quality of life. Read more....

Wednesday, September 11, 2013

Using Aloe Vera For Acne

aloe vera for acneAre you looking for a way to treat your acne? Using aloe vera for acne may be for you. For millions of acne sufferers who have tried countless ways to treat their acne, there may be a solution, aloe vera. Using aloe vera for acne is not a cure but possibly the most natural treatment method available today. Read more...

Tuesday, September 10, 2013

How to Reduce Frizzy Hair

Girl with frizzy hair, how to reduce frizzy hairDo you want to learn how to reduce frizzy hair? Frizzing hair can turn a good hair day into a bad one. So why does hair frizz? Dry brittle hair causes frizziness because moisture and natural oils have been stripped from the hair follicles. When hair is dehydrated it becomes brittle and is more easily damaged. Learn how to reduce frizzy hair so you can get the smooth, sleek locks that you want. Read more...

Monday, September 9, 2013

The Best Ways to Attain Better Health

woman eating an apple, ways to attain better healthDue to increased obesity, lifestyle illnesses and stress in today’s society, many people are turning towards better health, to live longer, healthier lives. Your overall health includes all aspects of mental, social and physical health. Choosing better health doesn’t just mean eating healthier, or getting active, it also means getting enough sleep, avoiding drugs and smoking cigarettes, limiting alcohol intake, managing stress and keeping your brain active. It’s easy to improve upon specific areas of health such as diet and fitness but if you really want better health you should try to improve upon all areas of your lifestyle. Read more...

Sunday, September 8, 2013

What Triggers Migraine Headaches

man with a migraine, migraine triggerWhat triggers migraine headaches is different for everyone and maybe different each time. Unfortunately, there is no known reason or cause for migraine headaches; however it has been proven that specific things in ones environment can trigger a migraine headache. Some of these triggers include food, smell, light, noise, medications, weather, temperature and many, many more. It is important to determine what triggers migraine headaches for you so you can eliminate or avoid them. Read more...

Saturday, September 7, 2013

Receive The Best Benefits From Applying Aloe Vera on Acne


aloe vera on acne For the millions of people who suffer with acne on a daily basis, it’s time to start using aloe vera on acne. Aloe vera is a plant that has been in existence for over 5000 years.  It has been used on burns and scrapes and even for digestive problems such as upset stomach and nausea. As an anti-inflammatory and antibacterial, aloe vera’s benefits go beyond what we have traditionally used it for in the past. That’s why using aloe vera on acne is not only probably but is a positive step in the right direction to treating acne. Read more...

Wednesday, September 4, 2013

The Best At Home Workout for Weight Loss

at home workout for weight loss, woman working out at homeIn today’s busy schedule, it may seem impossible to fit in a workout every day, and yet so many people want to lose weight. At minimum one should workout 3 days a week for at least 30 minutes. If you don’t feel like you have time to go to the gym, then you should try an at home workout for weight loss. Not only can this be done daily and as many times a day as you want, but this will get you started on your weight loss path to meet your weight loss goals.  Read more...

Thursday, August 29, 2013

Boost Your Metabolism With Protein Packed Foods

spinach, protein packed foods to boost metabolismLooking for a way to boost your metabolism? Why not start by eating more protein. Our body uses protein to build muscle and muscles burn more than double the amount of calories than fat does. When you have more muscle than fat in the body your metabolism stays higher giving you more energy. Plus as we age the first thing to go is muscle mass, making us weaker and more prone to accidents.  If you increase your protein intake, you will boost your metabolism, burn calories and create stronger, leaner muscles. Here are some prime choices of food packed with protein. Read more...

Why Swimming is the Best Workout for Your Entire Body

woman swimming for exercise 
Want a workout that will burn a ton of calories and workout every muscle in your body? Then head to the pool or your nearest body of water. We’re talking about swimming.  It’s no wonder that swimmers have long, lean bodies. Read more...

Monday, August 26, 2013

What are Crow's Feet, Why you Get Them and How Get Rid of Them

Crow’s feet also known as squint lines or worry lines appear around the corner of the eyes.  These wrinkles can appear often as the first signs of aging as we lose elastin and collagen in the skin. Elastin is the elastic fibers which allow the skin to stretch and collagen is the protective protein that gives skin its structure. Without these two important compounds our skin can sag and create wrinkles. Read more...

Sunday, August 25, 2013

Quick & Easy Stress Busters

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Stress seems to be a normal part of daily life. But what most people don’t know is that too much stress can have a negative impact on your health and body. Stress can cause cognitive, emotional, physical, and behavioral symptoms. Stress can appear differently for everyone for example moodiness, tightened muscles, memory problems, nausea, anxiety, etc. It’s important to recognize how you respond to stress. When you start to see the stress symptoms appear then it’s time to take a stress break. Whether you have 5 minutes or 60 minutes, doing one of these activities can help to calm you. Find out what stress busting activities helps to squash your stress levels. Read more...

Healthy Habits to Lose Weight

woman measuring her waist, weight lossAnyone who has tried to lose weight, knows it is not easy. It takes motivation, will power, self control, and determination. Not to mention it takes change. To successfully drop the weight you need to change your lifestyle habits. You cannot continue to eat the same way or do the same things because that won't change anything. If you really want to lose weight you need to impose healthy habits not only with eating but with exercising too. Read more...

Why It’s Important to Eat Your Fruits & Vegetables

fruits and vegetables, why its important to eat fruits and vegetables 
The human diet has always been made up of fruits and vegetables. Mankind has depended upon nature to provide it with a natural source of food. But as humans developed so did the ability to create cheaper processed food. Unfortunately these cheaper food sources such as canned, boxed or frozen foods don't contain the same vital nutrients that natural fruits and vegetables provide. And thus the influx of lifestyle diseases such as Alzheimer's, asthma, atherosclerosis, cancers, cirrhosis, COPD, diabetes, heart disease, metabolic syndrome, osteoporosis, stroke, depression,  and obesity. Read more...

Top Supplements to Better Your Health

 
Top supplements on the market today and how they better your health, what they do for the body. Read more...

How to Fix those Pesky Signs of Aging

girl cleaning her face with cotton, fix signs of agingWhat do you do when your body starts to catch up to your age? Or worse when your body starts to look older than you actually are. In America anti aging is a billion dollar industry. That's because no one wants to get older. So we try to put it off as much as possible, before it's inevitable. So if you start to notice one of these signs of aging you can tackle it before it gets out of control. Read more...

9 Signs of Aging to Watch Out For

older women with fine lines and wrinkles, wrinkles, fine lines We all age, it's just a fact of life. Most people try to erase, hide, or diminish the signs of aging as soon as they appear. That's why plastic surgery, Botox, anti aging remedies and beauty products are in such high demand. But the signs of aging don't just include sagging skin and wrinkles. Here are the nine most common signs of aging. Read more...

Workout tips and tricks to stay on your exercise routine

women exercising, workout routine, women working outThousands of people start an exercise routine every year and stop before they even reach their fitness or weight loss goals. Why do they quit before reaching their potential? Some think its too hard, they don't see the results they want and get discouraged, while others have unrealistic expectations. If you are starting a new workout routine or you have reached a plateau in your current fitness routine, use these tips and tricks to keep yourself going on a path to success. Read more...

Eat Foods For Optimal Health

strawberries, red fruitsCreate optimal health with the food that you eat.  You’ve heard the saying “You are what you eat”. Why do you think so many people now a days are suffering from lifestyle induced diseases?  Maybe because we ingest high fat, high sugar, highly processed foods and don’t get enough exercise. A hundred years ago these diseases didn’t even exist, but then again neither did McDonald's or Starbucks.  The food that you eat has the power to heal you or make you sick and it’s your choice on if you would rather be healthy or dead. Read more...

Saturday, July 13, 2013

What is Your Motivation to Lose Weight?

Iwoman on scale, weight loss motivation, motivator to lose weightt is very hard to lose weight without the proper motivation. What motivates us to do anything? Is it the goal, the outcome, success, competition, etc. Whatever it is it drives us to push until we get what we want. So how come so many people want to lose weight but don't?  Motivation is one if the key factors in ones ability to lose weight and keep it off. If you don't have the proper motivation to lose weight you are more likely to quit before you even see any results. Read more...

Wednesday, January 9, 2013

Tone & Strengthen the Upper Body with These Easy Exercises

easy arm exercise man doing a bicep curlThe upper body is one of many problem areas for women, but not so much for men. The arms, triceps, biceps, chest, shoulders and upper back are all incorporated into upper body exercises. For woman, it’s the flab that sags underneath the arm that starts to appear as we age that is a huge detractor. However, on the opposite end of the spectrum, women don’t want to have manly looking muscular arms either. Read more...


Friday, January 4, 2013

Choose the Best Exercises to Lose Weight


woman doing pushups to build muscle, burn calories and lose weightPeople exercise for many reasons but one of the main reasons is to lose weight. There are so many ways to exercise its hard to know what’s right for you. Any form of exercise is good however the best exercises to lose weight are the most effective exercises. To see weight loss results you need to include both cardio and strength training exercise to burn calories, burn fat, and build muscles. These exercises can be done at home or in the gym. The best workouts include these exercises that work all the major muscle groups in the body to effectively lose weight. Read more...

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