Tuesday, October 9, 2012
Menopause depends on our adrenals for the majority of estrogen production. Stress, poor diet, lack of sleep, and excessive caffeine consumption may adversely affest the adrenal glands and accelerate hormonal deficiencies. Do youneed to make a few lifestyle changes?
Posted at 01:38 PM
Wednesday, October 3, 2012
Do you eat more when you don't get enough sleep? Individuals who get less than 8 hours of sleep are more likely to eat a high-fat diet. Sleep deprivation also leads to a tendency for craving fatty foods.
Posted at 08:57 AM
Thursday, September 27, 2012
Getting to bed at a decent time has always been said to give you your beauty rest-but now we know it can also help you to achieve a lean body. Good sleep is key to permanent weight loss. Individuals who are not sleep deprived have an increased capacity to lose weight and keep it off.
Posted at 10:11 AM
Wednesday, September 26, 2012
Looking to fend off fall flus? Research shows that good quality daily echinacea use reduces the risk of catching colds and flus by 28%. But, echinacea COMBINED with vitamin C can reduce the risk of catching colds and flus, as well as the duration of the cold or flu by 86%
Posted at 08:58 AM
Monday, September 24, 2012
Are you a migraine sufferer? Simple lifestyle changes can help prevent the onset of migraines. Common dietary triggers are MSG, aspartame, nitrites, sulphates, wine, chocolate and caffeine.
Posted at 09:55 AM
Friday, September 21, 2012
Did you know that for every pound of muscle you gain, your body burns an extra 50 calories/day? Make sure you're incorporating weight training into your weight loss routine!
Posted at 08:58 AM
Thursday, September 20, 2012
Today, 60% of the adult population is currently classified as overweight or obese and this number is expected to rise to 70% in the next 10 years. 30% of the adolescent population is currently classified as overweight or obese.
Posted at 10:03 AM
Wednesday, September 19, 2012
Breakfast is the most important meal of the day! Kids who start their day off with a good breakfast had improved math grades, reduced hyperactivity, decreased absence and tardy rates and improved psychosocial behaviours compared with children who rarely eat breakfast before school.
Posted at 08:41 AM
Tuesday, September 18, 2012
Looking to incorporate more soy into your diet? Make sure you make the smart choice! Use fermented soy products such as natto tempeh, for the safest choice.
Posted at 10:16 AM
Monday, September 17, 2012
Don't forget that exercise, although its so good for you, puts a lot of stress on the body. Make sure that you allow yourself to recover, take your supplements and get enough sleep
Posted at 09:49 AM