Get Control of Sugar Cravings
Most people have good intentions when it comes to eating well, and some people even succeed at sticking to a resolution for a few months. However, at some point or another it seems that everybody succumbs to one of the greatest sabotage-artists out there in regards to food; I’m talking about cravings.
FDA Issues Warning About Acid Reflux Drug Use
The FDA just issued a warning that the use of proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) – including Nexium, Prilosec, Aciphex, Protonix, and Prevacid – may increase the risk of bacterial infection from Clostridium difficile, which can cause severe diarrhea and other gastrointestinal issues.
Using Exercise to Balance the Nervous System
It is generally accepted that if you need to lose weight, are stressed out or want to put on muscle mass, you need to hit the gym and hit it hard! While this approach will work for some people, most people’s eating habits and lifestyle choices will cause high intensity workout sessions to have a detrimental influence on their health. That’s because of the effect these sessions have on a person’s nervous system.
Motivation 101: Giving and Getting a Swift Kick in the Pants
“Getting healthier” is one of the most common resolutions made as we start the New Year, but that’s usually where it stalls out. “Getting healthier is too vague, too overwhelming and/or just not motivating enough to get most of us going. And then there are those that think they are already doing everything they can to be healthy; unfortunately, this confidence is usually an illusion.
Many Americans are just plain lost and confused when it comes to healthy lifestyle. There is so much misinformation and marketing out there, it can be difficult to find real, sound information and advice. It is difficult, but it isn’t impossible.
Organic on a Budget
If you’re like most people, you’re feeling the pinch right now. Many people are trying to make the most of their food dollars. Here are a couple tips that will allow you to eat well and organically with just a little effort that you can take to the bank.
How Are Those New Year’s Resolutions Coming Along?
This is the time of year when most people, whether they have given it their all or not, drop many of their New Year’s commitments to change. Most people chalk it up to lack of will power, not having enough time or some other excuse to make themselves feel better about falling back into the same old routine. However, if those resolutions are calling to you, if you feel a twinge or guilt or despair about your inability to reach your goals or if you simply want some good ideas on how to get and keep going, read on.
A Novel Way to Improve Your Mental Health
We talk a lot about using amino acid therapy to help correct underlying neurotransmitter imbalances to help people overcome disorders such as depression, anxiety, OCD, ADD/ADHD, trichotillomania, migraines, obesity, fibromyalgia and insomnia. However, recent research has shown that you may be able to fine-tune your mental and emotional states by using the right combination of probiotics.
Natural Cleaning Products
We are surrounded by chemicals. In fact, toxic chemicals have been detected in EVERY American tested in recent years. And it’s no wonder, in the US alone, we produce over 500 billion pounds of synthetic chemicals each year – that’ s more than four pounds of man-made chemicals for every person in the country EACH DAY. This post will give you some natural alternatives to use to cut down on you and your family’s exposure to toxic chemicals.
Vegetarian Protein Sources
Proteins are necessary to sustain life, repair body tissues and promote cell renewal, to manufacture hormones, enzymes and blood cells as well as put on muscle and increase and maintain one’s metabolism. It is one of the most plentiful substances in the body second only to water, totaling approximately one fifth of a person’s body weight. Lack of protein in the diet will result in fatigue, weakness, poor performance, inability to lose weight and increased susceptibility to colds, flu’s and infections. Continue Reading »
Fall and Stay Asleep
If you are used to burning the candle at both ends, the thought of slowing down, even to go to sleep, can be daunting. If you are one of those people, it’s time for a reality check. If you ever question whether or not it is important to get enough sleep, just ask yourself this question: Is your health FOR THE REST OF YOUR LIFE worth getting a few extra minutes or hours of sleep? If the answer is yes, or if you are just struggling to get some more ZZZZs use these techniques to give you the best sleep of your life!