According to the current statistics from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, one-third of all American adults are obese. That’s a big percentage, and a big problem for our health care system and current state of national health. Obesity is linked to a number of serious diseases like diabetes, high blood pressure, heart disease, and various cancers. What is …
We all know that we’re supposed to eat right and exercise to stay healthy, but when it comes to weight loss, which matters most — diet or exercise? If you want to lose weight, what’s the most important thing you have to do? If you said “burn more calories,” you aren’t alone in this way of thinking. For decades, we’ve …
Have you been considering a weight-loss program, but aren’t sure which one to choose? Commercial weight-loss programs have been around forever, but do they really work? These days, more advanced weight-loss programs are able to offer a higher degree of personalization than those that focus on counting points or calories. These programs, known as medical weight loss programs, are supervised …
Do you get enough omega-3 fatty acids in your diet? The importance of omega-3s cannot be emphasized enough. Your body needs them. Your brain needs them. But do you know what they are and how they benefit you? Do you know the best ways to consume them in order to reap maximum benefits? Omega-3 deficiency runs rampant in the American …
Do you get enough vitamin D? How do you even know if you’re getting enough? Vitamin D is one of the most essential vitamins for our health. In fact, some healthcare professionals now believe that achieving optimal vitamin D levels is more important than balancing any other hormone. Even in Florida, where many people spend their days under the sun, …
Does your metabolism need a healthy boost? Are you finding it difficult to burn calories and shed weight? When your metabolism is high and functioning with fervor, you burn calories at a faster rate, allowing you to efficiently lose weight and keep the weight off. When metabolism is low, you’ll find your weight-loss efforts are like rolling a boulder up …
You probably don’t want to hear this, but there are foods you’re probably eating that aren’t good for your beauty regimen. Some foods are just really bad for your skin, and many of them are common in the standard American diet. If you want a clear complexion and radiant skin, stop eating these 9 foods and replace them with healthier …
Are you ready to integrate a weight-loss plan into your health routine that actually works? Intermittent fasting is a scientifically proven way to not only shed pounds and reduce belly fat, it’s also been shown to extend lifespan, improve brain health, and even help reduce the risk of chronic diseases like Alzheimer’s and cancer. This healthy eating habit is simple …
If you’re savvy to current health jargon, you’ve probably heard of leaky gut syndrome, but you might not understand the ins and outs of this particular digestive condition. Hippocrates, Western medicine’s forefather, believed all illness started in the gut. Ayurveda, India’s ancient healing tradition, also agrees. And increasingly, modern medicine recognizes that digestive health is necessary for a healthy body …
Ah … hormones. If you’re a woman of a certain age (or man, for that matter), you probably have a love/hate relationship with them. When hormones are balanced, you feel calm, centered, and like your true self. Off balance, hormones can throw you into a state of irritation, fatigue, mood swings, and all-around unsteadiness. What’s more, hormones and weight are …
