Month of November, 2008
5 Most Popular Yoga Practices
November 28, 2008
3 Foods For Dry Skin
November 27, 2008
Problem skin creeps up on most people from time to time, especially during the winter when its is dry outside. Rough patches, redness, and irritation are all common around this time yet they dont necessarily have to be. You cant have perfect skin
Rejuvenate with Essential Oils
November 26, 2008
Essential oils can be used to cure numerous ailments or just to relax and relieve stress. Since essential oils are a concentrated version of the plants they are derived from, it takes very little of the oil to receive the benefits the plant provides. Because these oils are so potent it only takes a few drops to get the benefits that the plant provides.
3 Late-Night Snacks
November 25, 2008
We all get a craving for late night snacks every now and then. Although it is ideal to eat your last piece of food about three hours before you go to bed, sometimes the reality is that you just need a bit to eat before you go to bed. Here are three late night snacks that are reasonably healthy and you wont feel guilty indulging when those late night cravings hit.
Addicted to Carbs
November 24, 2008
Most people don&undefined;t realize how addicted to carbs they actually are. Until you try to change your eating habits or go on a cleanse, it&undefined;s hard to really notice how much carb food we eat. Although some carbs are good for you, most of us eat too many. The reason is that they are an easy fix to feel full and they over you that heavy lazy feeling and thus many of them they are labeled “comfort food”.
4 Power Foods for Energy
November 21, 2008
Energy seems to be something that most people are lacking, especially in the more dreary months. It can be hard to come home after a long days work and still have time to attend to your other obligations be it the gym, kids, significant other, or friends.
Good Habits for Weight Loss
November 20, 2008
3 Guilt-Free Comfort Foods
November 19, 2008
Feeling a tinge of the winter blues? Most people start to feel a little down in the winter time-less sunlight, more rain, cold weather-it all adds up to equal tiredness and a little moodiness at times. It is not uncommon to reach for foods to make you feel better. “Comfort foods” are most often eaten during the fall and winter and it is not a coincidence that this is the same time when people often put on a few pounds.
Mushrooms Fight Cancer and Prevent Stroke
November 18, 2008
5 Reasons to Start Juicing
November 17, 2008
Once maybe it was a habit for hippies or the health crazed, but now everyone is doing it. Juicing is more popular now than ever before due to the health benefits that people are experiencing. Juicing grew popular at juice bars in LA, New York, and other trend-setting spots but now more people are juicing at home more regularly. Here are five reasons you should jump on the juicing band wagon.
3 Stability Ball Exercises
November 14, 2008
There are so many exercise tools on the market today that it is hard to know which ones actually produce results. One that has been around for a long time and really does work is the stability ball. It is a very cheap piece of equipment that can be used for so many things. The stability ball adds another element to your exercise routine-it helps you focus on your core and helps you focus on trouble areas. Here are the three top stability ball exercises which are simple to do yet very effective.
Exercise The Brain
November 13, 2008
It doesnt take a genius to figure out that exercising affects your brain somehow. The aftermath of a good workout includes a clear mind, better focus, more positive energy, and just an overall good feeling. But why?
3 Reasons for A.M. Workout
November 12, 2008
Whether you consider yourself to be a morning person or not, there are many ways that you can benefit from working out in the morning. It doesn&undefined;t mean you have to get up at 5am every morning, but even if you fit in a quick half an hour workout consistently, you should see results. Here are the top three reasons to work out in the AM.
Benefits of Fibre Rich Diets
November 11, 2008
Dietary fibre is the part of plants taken as food, which passes mostly undigested into the colon. There a two major types of fibre-soluble and insoluble. Insoluble fibre is harder to digest. It can be found in the lower part of the large bowel and can be fermented by bacteria causing it to produce fatty acids. Soluble fibre can help lower LDL cholestero (the bad cholesterol)l, while maintaining the HDL (&undefined;good&undefined;) cholesterol. Unlike unsoluble fibre, soluble fibre is mostly used in the first part of the large bowel.
Better Calcium Sources Then Dairy
November 10, 2008
One common question that nutritionists get asked is if we should avoid dairy products. Many people have been led to believe that dairy products such as milk and cheese are the only good source of calcium. This is solely because the dairy industry has done a great job of promoting their product. The Got Milk? Ads combined with numerous other pro-dairy commercials has brainwashed most people in Western society (and in some other parts of the world) that we simply cannot live a healthy life complete with strong bones and teeth without dairy. Not true.










