The number of people affected by eating disorders in our society today is growing drastically. Eating disorders affect not only the person suffering from the disease but their friends and family members as well. There are several kinds of eating disorders but anorexia and bulimia are by far the most common.

If your eating habits have gone a little off track since your New Years resolution pledge, you are not alone. Sometimes, attempting to do too much at once can get overwhelming, and things can go in the opposite direction.

No matter how disciplined, everyone gets food cravings once in a while. In one study conducted, 91% of women get a strong food craving that is hard to ignore-and these cravings are almost all the time for foods that are not good for you. These cravings are caused by dopamine, which is a chemical released by the brain that produces a “feel good” sensation.

Certain foods have been long since thought to provide sexual arousal and enhancement, and are commonly referred to as aphrodisiacs. The term aphrodisiac is named after the Greek goddess, Aphrodite, who was the goddess of love and sexual beauty.

We all know the feeling, 3:30 pm hits and you are sitting at work feeling like you could go for a nap. You feel sleepy, lazy, and cannot focus on anything- you find yourself counting down the minutes until you can go home for the day.

The idea that better health can come from small changes in lifestyle is not a new idea and is one that many people have heard before. Studies published in 2004 show that the benefits of walking for as little as thirty minutes a day can encourage weight loss and provide other health benefits.

Cold and flu season is upon us, and as there is no known cure for the common cold, prevention is the key. Here are a few easy ways to take precautions to avoid getting hit by the cold or flu bug.

Most people’s thoughts and feelings fluctuate daily-some days you have good days, some days you have bad days. Self esteem is a more constant variable in your life-it is a value we place upon ourselves and how we see ourselves. Having healthy self esteem is very important and is directly related to our own happiness-if we have low self esteem we tend to be negative and moody.

Eating raw foods is extremely beneficial to your body. It is very simple- the only foods that should be eaten are those that are organic and not heated above a certain temperature. Because many nutrients in food are lost once food has been heated, you get the most out of your food by eating it in its natural, raw form.

Fat has been given a bad reputation in recent years, due to societal focus on dieting and “healthy living”. Although it is true some kinds of fat are not good for you, if you choose your food wisely, you will enjoy the many benefits that healthy fats have to offer.

We all feel the weight of the world on our shoulders from time to time. For some reason, there are days when we feel good and there are days when we don't, even when there are no major indicators either way. And yes, there are certain triggers that will obviously cause some negative emotion or anxiety such as work overload, unexpected events that take up time or an argument with someone close. Sometimes it's just the day of the week, for example many people get depressed Sunday night, just before the work week, others get down around a time of year, such as winter or even holidays (seeing family or spending money may play a big role here).

Eat six meals a day: this helps you accelerate metabolism and maintain steady energy levels throughout the day.

Combine carbs and proteins at every meal: protein is essential for building healthy muscle, controlling appetite and stabilizing insulin levels, which leads to steady energy throughout the day.

There are varying ideas on what to do for healthy hair, from using eggs for dry hair to using lemon for oily hair, or applying mayonnaise for chemically treated hair and beer to provide a little more bounce.  We do know for sure that healthy eating and exercise is very important, and of course using the best hair products available.  The nutrients in foods are the building blocks for your hair, so a variety of healthy foods are essential.  Here are some of the foods that will help keep your hair healthy:

It seems there are endless ideas and ways to prevent heart attacks, but largely
the advice is scattered and convoluted, and, quite simply, not simple enough.

Eyes are possibly the most important thing we use to function throughout the day, and while they are incredibly fragile and vulnerable, they are often taken for granted.

Love your body with all your heart , and you will live a long life.  It's that simple.  If you truly loved yourself, you would eat only healthy foods and nourish your body with fresh air and exercise.  But for some reason many of us are stuck in bad habit mode and take advantage of momentary pleasures - risking our health over the long term.  Some of this habit is due to ignorance and some is due to lack of motivation.  If we only new what bad habits, like smoking and saturated fats do to us after ingesting them over 20 years.  If only we could see our future living healthy and then contrast that same future with living unhealthy.

No need to starve yourself to lose weight.  In fact, you will have more difficulty losing weight and keeping it off by not eating.  The reason is that your body will go into survival mode and actually store fat if there is a lack of food.  As well, your body will start turning muscle protein into the energy it needs to feed your brain, nervous system and red blood cells.  The best way to lose weight is to tone your body and build muscle. According to Nancy Bennett, M.S., R.D., "Muscle tissue burns 70% of the fat in your body; so losing muscle sacrifices your ability to burn body fat."

If you’re going to lie about your age, you should at least try to get away with it. Although we can't slow down father time, there are a number of things we can do to slow down the affects of aging. At the top of the list is keeping your calorie and saturated fat levels to a minimum. A healthy diet is important, but so is exercise to maintain a target of 5-10% below your ideal body weight.  

Fat that helps you manage your weight and burn calories? You better read it to believe it.

Coconut Oil: is rich in a type of fat rarely found in other foods, called medium-chain triglycerides (MCTs). When you eat MCTs, they go straight to the liver instead of going directly into circulation where fat cells can suck them up.