Tag: children

10 Reasons to Camp in New Jersey

There are literally hundreds of reasons to go camping in New Jersey, but there is one large, and I mean really large, reason. (more)

11 Questions You Must Ask Yourself Before Building Your Home Gym

Are you unsure where to start with building your home gym? There are a lot of factors that you should consider and questions you should have answered before building your gym. Addressing these ... (more)

16 Quick Tips for Eating at Restaurants or Work

Most of us eat at restaurants for a variety of reasons; time and convenience are the most common motives. Below is a prepared list of quick tips for eating out of your home. If you eat healthy food ... (more)

7 Simple Steps To Beginning Bodybuilding (Part 2 of 2)

Once you know how much you need to eat, you can easily track that and meet your daily goals. Once you get into a routine (certain foods and portions) you'll have a very good idea of what you eating. (more)

7 Simple Tips to Help Fulfill Your Weight Loss Resolutions

Yes, it's that time of the year again. Why is it that every time Jan 1st comes around, everyone starts to think about their new resolutions for the year? Or perhaps ... (more)

8 Ways To Fall In Love With Fitness

No, it's not impossible. You can fall in love with exercise instead of having that dreaded feeling every time you lace up your sneakers. (more)

Acid Reflux Chokes Me Awake At Night

Acid reflux has forced me to suddenly wake up countless times, in a state of panic, choking on my own acid and gasping for breath. Nothing can really describe the burning bile feeling, or the taste ... (more)

Acne Myths, Finally Some Facts

Acne is a common skin condition, which can be extremely mild or quite disfiguring. Having had a rather bad case as a young adolescent, I know the kind of socially embarrassing consequences it can hav... (more)

ADD And Coexisting Conditions - Why Is It So Complicated?

ADD is often accompanied by a coexisting condition. On the other hand, often ADD and these other conditions have similar symptoms and, therefore, are easily misdiagnosed. Of course, this creates a pl... (more)

Advice on Choosing Health Food And Healthy Foods And Reading Nutrition Labels

Health food doesn't need a definition, does it? (more)

Allergic Rhinitis

Rhinitis is what is described as a condition that can cause swelling, reddening, and irritation of the nose and eyes. This condition can be caused by allergens in the air particularly dust particles,... (more)

An Investigation of Fitness Centers

Today, we have many Americans who are obsessed with health, and yet we are a nation of obese individuals. Obesity in this country has reached epidemic proportions, and we have more available than at ... (more)

Anger and Health

The effects of anger on health have more to do with duration than frequency and intensity. The normal experience of overt anger lasts only a few minutes. But the subtle forms of anger, such as resent... (more)

Anxiety Disorders

Introduction Anxiety disorders are serious medical illnesses that affect approximately 19 million American adults. These disorders fill people's lives with overwhelming anxiety and fear. Unlike the ... (more)

Are Allergy Shots Effective?

Itchy, watery eyes, runny nose and sneezing are all common symptoms which a vast majority of us experience as allergy symptoms at specific times throughout the year. Many individuals do everything in... (more)

Are Everyday Candles Destroying Your Home And Health?

Are Everyday Candles Destroying Your Home And Health? Did you know that most candles are made from the sludge in the bottom of a barrel of oil which is bleached and texturized with a chemical called ... (more)

Are You Getting All Your Vitamins?

Far from the Flintstones shapes many of us chewed as kids, adult vitamins provide nutrients needed by a full-grown body. While vitamins are abundant in many foods, many adults do not follow diets tha... (more)

Aromatherapy And Kids

Aromatherapy is a new approach to emotional well being and healing through the use of essential oils. Oils in aromatherapy have soothing effect on the body, mind and soul. A gentle hug, smile or a ... (more)

Aromatherapy While Traveling

Whether you are on business trip, a romantic holiday, a family trip or simply want to experience outdoor life, aromatherapy essential oils come useful along the way. Take along carrier oils for dilut... (more)

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), is a condition that becomes apparent in some children in the preschool and early school years. It is hard for these children to control their behavior... (more)

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a condition that becomes apparent in some children in the preschool and early school years. It is hard for these children to control their behavior ... (more)

Autism and Nutritional Supplements

Unfortunately, it has been proved beyond doubt that a large percentage of the United States population suffers from nutritional deficiency. Studies show, 30% of the general population has a marginal ... (more)

Avian Flu: Are We All Sitting Ducks?

Unless you’ve been living under a rock for the last few months, you’ve heard the buzz: bird flu, avian flu, pandemic. Heck, even Ted Koppel admitted he’s been doing outside reading on the Flu’s ... (more)

Avoid the Thirties Fat Traps

It's amazing how excess weight creeps up on you in your thirties without you becoming aware of it. Suddenly you catch sight of yourself in a shop window or you see a picture taken at your friends wed... (more)

Beating Obesity In Children

Obesity in children is the biggest challenge facing parents in these early years of the twenty-first century and this article is designed to take a long hard look at the reasons. Over the past 30 ... (more)

Beneficial Effects of Vitamins and Minerals To Your Blood

Vitamins, minerals and other nutrients are essential to the health and functioning of the body and are delivered throughout the body by the blood. There are several vitamins and minerals that ... (more)

Benefits of Chair Yoga - Part 2

We have all heard the saying, “Rome wasn’t built in a day.” Those words are extremely profound, when thinking about correcting poor posture and alignment. It takes years to create poor alignment. (more)

Benefits of Chair Yoga - Part 4

Chair Yoga can easily work in harmony with most physical rehabilitation prescriptions. Many physical therapists have knowledge of Yoga or are teachers of Yoga. Many doctors, physical therapists, and ... (more)

Benefits of Chair Yoga – Part 1

In comparison to many forms of exercise, the benefits of Chair Yoga far outweigh the risks. The therapeutic exercises work the body, from head to toes, to the best of any client’s ability. Therefore,... (more)

Benefits of Chair Yoga – Part 3

When you consider that mobility for seniors can be the difference between dependence and independence, flexibility is now of extreme value. (more)

Benefits of Physical Activity

The benefits of physical activity can help improve the way you look, feel and work. (more)

Camping Tips To Help Make Your Camping Adventure Tons Of Fun

The best camping tip you can get is to abide by the Boy Scout motto and “be prepared.” There are all sorts of things that can happen on a camping trip so expect the unexpected. Make lists of items th... (more)

Chamomile Oil

Aromatherapy is the practice of using essential oils to maintain health and well being. Chamomile oil is one of the commonly used essential oils in aromatherapy. It has relaxing and sedative benefits... (more)

Child Outdoor Games- Are Your Kids Breaking a Sweat?

Do you recall playing games like red rover, hopscotch, tag or marbles? Games that used to have you out playing until your mum came out calling for you because it was getting dark. It seems like our ... (more)

Childhood Obesity-The Modern Health Dilemma

You see it on the playgrounds, at roller rinks, at swimming pools, and in classrooms. Obesity is a modern health dilemma for today’s children, who are struggling with weight as never before. (more)

Childhood Obesity: Your Kids And Heart Disease!

Shockingly, it is estimated that 22 million of the world's children under 5 are overweight or obese and approximately one in four American children are overweight. (more)

Children’s Vitamins

Many parents are concerned that their children do not consume the proper foods they need to stay strong and healthy. The truth is children can be picky eaters. Some children will go through stages ... (more)

Choosing The Best Yeast Infection Remedy For Your Symptoms

You can always find the best yeast infection remedy. Yeast infection is kept under control by good bacteria found in our bodies. These good bacteria can be killed when antibiotics are used continuous... (more)

Clash of the Fats: Triglycerides Verses Essential Fatty Acids

I confess that as a child I used to occasionally watch professional wrestling. For the true fan I suppose it is pronounced rasslin’. Once in a while my kids will find a match on television. I try to ... (more)

Coffee Health Myths Explained

An article that examines some of the possible health risks that are being associated with coffee in today's news. (more)

Combating Obesity

So you ask: How do I determine if I am Obese, Overweight or fat? Usually 20% or more over recommendations on standard weight charts indicates that you fit into the obese category. Obesity refers ... (more)

Come Bounce on the Urban Rebounder

As an adult, the same piece of equipment that made you feel light-headed all summer long as a child is now getting a new image as the next step in the every-changing world of exercise. (more)

Confessions of a Yoga Teacher

The following are questions that Yoga teachers still need to answer, despite overwhelming evidence that Yoga is “the mother of all health maintenance systems.- Mainstream thought is finally catching ... (more)

Coping with Narcolepsy

Are you one of those people who can drop off to sleep anywhere? Do you find that you are going to sleep at inappropriate times? Are you constantly fighting to stay awake during the day despite having... (more)

Cultivate a Positive Mind-Set Through Meditation

You have the ability to create your own mind-set. Whether your attitude is positive or negative, is up to you. The ability to change your environment, circle of friends, and attitude, is within your ... (more)

Depression In Teenagers and Children

DEPRESSION in Teenagers and Children A while ago I did a blog about Adult depression. While doing the research on Adult depression, I learned quite a bit of information about depression in general, ... (more)

Depression Is An Equal Opportunity Condition

Depression is a serious medical condition that can affect anyone. Men, women and children are all susceptible to this disease which can have devastating effects on someone's daily life. (more)

Diabetes Facts and Statistics

What is it? Diabetes is a disease where the body cannot properly produce or use insulin. Insulin is a hormone that turns the foods you eat into energy. If your body cannot turn food into energy, not ... (more)

Diabetes, Depression, Sleep and Hypnosis--A Surprising Connection

\"You cannot always control circumstances, but you can control your own thoughts.\" Discussed in this article: 1) The Sleep-Diabetes Connection. 2) Sleep and Depression--A Brief Overview 3) How A Hypn... (more)

Diet Fads Come And Go

Cursed by dieters everywhere, and loved by children around the world, sugar is one those substances we 'love to hate' and 'hate to love'! It can make bland foods tasty and can make the dentist rich. (more)

Discover How Yoga Will Help You Reach Your Goals – Part 1

Time is valuable and there are a number of successful methods for goal realization. Yoga will cross train your mind and body for maximum potential. Imagine being able to optimize your attitude in one... (more)

Distilled Water Could Increase your Energy and Health

What makes up 70-80% of our planet? Water. What makes up 70-80% of our body? (more)

Do I Or Don't I Do Diet Sweeteners?

Whether or not you decide to use chemical sweeteners is your choice. BUT, in order to make an educated decision about the safety of diet chemical sugar substitutes, consumers must be informed about ... (more)

Eat Moderately

The first step to loose weight and be healthy is to control your eating habits. Loosing weight starts with eating moderately. Did you know that your new automobile is likely to have a larger cup-hold... (more)

Eating Disorders: What Exactly Are They?

Eating disorders are the diseases caused due to the abnormal eating behavior of an individual. Many people suffer from such eating disorders. They indulge in eating more and more food, which is consi... (more)

Eczema: Getting The Facts

People from all walks of life and all ages live with eczema; however, it typically appears in infants. Also called contact dermatitis, eczema is actually a group of skin conditions. Although it may ... (more)

Eczema: Tips On How To Care For Your Skin

Eczema can best be described as a non-contagious skin condition, which is characterized by hot dry itchy skin, with symptoms that often fluctuate seasonally and even over the course of the day. Eczem... (more)

Exercise and Kids: The Difference Between Training Children And Adults!

The greatest mistake a person can make when exercising with children is to treat them like little adults. Children are growing and developing rapidly. (more)

Exercise Fun

Do you consider exercise fun? Everyone wants to be fit and look good but what separates those that stick with it from the ones who call it quits within a month? If you think of exercise as fun or ... (more)

Exercise Your Face to Look Healthier and Younger

Do you have a problem area on your face that you would like to change? Double chin, droopy eyes, jowls, pouches, crows feet or marionette lines? Aging is as sneaky as sun damage and it seems that ... (more)

Facts About Chakra Awakening

Chakra awakening is highly a debatable topic, with two distinctly different schools of thought. The answer could be, “Yes- or “No-, depending upon which school of thought you are trained in. Firstly,... (more)

Family Mental Illness -- Coping

Experience and Coping Strategies of Living with Mental Illness "The mental illness of a family member is an unexpected event that disrupts the usual sense of continuity an rhythm in the lifecycle... (more)

Fats and the Brain

It is said that the brain is 40-60 % fat. So when we take fats out of our diet, our brain along with other parts of our body suffers. What we need to do is change the bad fats that we eat to good fat... (more)

Fats You Just Gotta Have

Despite the way people actually eat, most of us have an idea of how we should eat. Marketers have ingeniously leveraged this concept. For example, a group of women might be talking about what they ... (more)

Five Simple Breakfasts to Eat on the Run

Studies have shown that people who eat breakfast gain less weight, are more alert and have healthier hearts. After not eating, for eight to ten hours overnight, our bodies need to be refueled. Breakf... (more)

Five Tips From An Italian On A Mediterranean Diet

Growing up Italian, I marveled at the women and men, in my family, who cooked. Not only were they wonderful chefs but had a natural talent for balancing food groups. There was an emphasis on fresh ... (more)

Food is Our Oldest Conversation

Food is our oldest conversation and our most emotional one. Being nourished at our mother’s breast is our first activity after birth. As our lives unfold, we come to associate food with our... (more)

Get A Role Model, Be A Role Model

The Answer To The Childhood Obesity Problem? (more)

Getting Your Child To Eat Vegetables

Many parents strive to ensure that their children eat vegetables. Some meet with complete success, others with very little success. Veggies contain many vitamins, minerals and other essential ... (more)

Glaucoma - Understanding the Basics

One of the most common causes of blindness for people aged over forty years is glaucoma and it affects around one in fifty people in this age group. People are often unaware that they even have this ... (more)

Glucosamine - The Arthritis Cure?

Glucosamine sulphate has been around a long time now and as each year goes by more and more claims are made telling us about this miracle joint lubricant. Are all the claims true? Will it cure ... (more)

Go Nuts About Almonds

Almond is a highly nutritious, effective health-building food both for the body and mind and a valuable food remedy for common ailments. The thin-skinned among the sweet variety is best for use. It i... (more)

Golf and Business a Path to Excellence

In exploring the relationship between golf and business, we can take a closer look at two themes of experience, two levels of conversation that weave together and through each other. (more)

Grandma’s Herbal Remedies For Infants And Children

Once upon a time, we used to turn to our parents or grandparents when something was wrong with our little ones. More often than not, now we turn to our doctors. Unfortunately, our doctors were never ... (more)

Health Benefits Of Foot Massage

Massage of any kind is relaxing and promotes a feeling of calmness. To many health practitioners, in fact, foot massage has been known to be good for health and well-being. Foot massage is common thr... (more)

Healthy Breakfast Foods

It is always surrounded by silly excuse of lack of time. And still no one denies that fact that \"breakfast\" is the most important meal of the day. Why such a hullabaloo about this early morning meal... (more)

Healthy Diet For Your Child

It is the belief of most parents that children are eating a relatively healthy diet, but if not, they throw up their hands and give up. Children are then plied with multivitamins. Though this is not ... (more)

Healthy Eating For Children

Healthy eating for children should be treated as top priority by all parents because as a parent we all have a responsibility to give our children the best possible start in life. Feeding them a heal... (more)

Healthy Nutrition For Children

When growing up, it’s important to have healthy nutrition for children. Since their bodies are in a state of constant growth, a lack of vitamins and minerals can result in poor growth processes and p... (more)

Healthy Snacking Habits

Do pizzas, ice creams, French fries, cookies and candies list high on your kid's agenda for snacks? (more)

Home Remedies for the Common Cold

During the long winter months it is not unusual to catch the common cold. This can be cause by exposing yourself to the cold weather or someone sick; it is usually a person with the flu themselves. ... (more)

How Common Are Anxiety Disorders?

Anxiety disorders, as a group, are the most common mental illness in America. More than 19 million American adults are affected by these debilitating illnesses each year. Children and adolescents can... (more)

How to Choose a Golf Fitness Trainer

I can’t begin to tell you how many times I’ve been asked this question during my travels around the country and world on the golf circuit; “Sean, I am looking for a golf fitness trainer in my area, ... (more)

How to Exercise Efficiently

Researchers at Duke University’s Pratt School of Engineering and Pennsylvania State University are explaining how... (more)

How to Lose Weight without Exercise

Most weight loss programs advise some kind of exercise alongside modifying your diet. And without doubt, exercise does make a difference if you can keep it up. The trouble is that most of us start ou... (more)

How will Obesity Affect You and What Can You Do?

1. Carrying around excess body fat will decrease your energy level. Having just 10 lbs. of excess body fat is like carrying around a 10-lb. bag of lard. 2. Your heart has to work overtime to support ... (more)

Identifying the Signs of Breast Cancer

Breast cancer is the most common type of cancer in women and the leading cause of cancer deaths. (more)

If No One Sees You Eat It, It Has No Calories!

If you are trying to lose weight, aren’t getting the results you want and want to give up….stop! Take stock and see if you have fallen foul of these ‘diet traps’. (more)

Importance Of Nutrition For Children and Parents

They are beautiful, energetic, entertaining and they continually teach us as they grow and learn. Who are they? Your children, and second to the gift of life, the next greatest gift you can give the... (more)

Indian Snack Food

Indian children love the Khomcha-Wallah. He wanders the streets, the busier the better, basket of goodies on his head and a cane stool under his arm. When he encounters a likely crowd he sets down ... (more)

Introduction to Low Carb Dieting

To help with weight issues and for overall improved health, many people turn to diets. In fact, government statistics show that while about 65 percent of Americans are overweight, 38 percent are actu... (more)

Iodine Deficiency. The Biggest Health Threat Today

Iodine deficiency is one of the major health risks today in the eyes of the World Health Organisation and this is a sad state of affairs because it hasn't been a problem in developed countries for a very long time, now it is a problem in every country. (more)

Iron Mineral 101

Iron is a mineral that is essential to the health and functioning of the body. Deficiencies in iron can have serious consequences for overall health and even energy levels. While iron is important ... (more)

Is Exercise A Pain In Your Head?

School had closed for summer and already schedules were clashing. What this means to most moms is that we will finagle and work the daily agenda around our children’s various activities and ... (more)

Is Obesity Catching?

If you are obese, can someone you breathe on catch it? No it’s not a virus, obesity is NOT catching. Okay having said that, have you noticed how being overweight runs in families? Does this mean it’... (more)

Is Pilates, a New Fitness Trend, Right for You?

When you talk about joining a gym, the first thing that comes to mind is, “What kind of yoga or Pilates classes do they have there?- Yoga is an ancient form of exercise that focuses on stretching and... (more)

Is Sauna Healthy?

Taking a sauna definitely has its benefits, but heed these precautions before jumping in. (more)

Journal – Rock Climbs

Rock climbing is a great way to challenge yourself and get a heck of a view. Alas, your experiences can fade with time. The best way to prevent this is to keep a journal for rock climbs. (more)

Keep Away From Stretch Marks

The human body is a complex system.Our body has many organs and the largest is the skin. This is an essential part of our body as it permits the perspiration of our body and has the wonderful ability... (more)

Keep Your Brain from Aging Any Faster Than Necessary

Defend You Brain Against The Ravages Of Time There are many inconveniences associated with an aging brain. Indeed, it is one of the greatest fears many of us have. When our brains age, we run the ri... (more)

Learn to Kayak on the West Coast

Do you live on or near the West coast? Have you decided to try kayaking and feel you are in need of lessons? Or are you a veteran kayaker looking for a pulse racing adventure trip? Kayakers of all le... (more)

Learning About Food Allergies

Food allergies affect approximately 4 million Americans with symptoms that can include difficulty breathing, an outbreak of hives, asthma, vomiting, and even death. Oftentimes food allergies are conf... (more)

Leaving Secrets: How to Create a Personal Instruction Manual for Life

Imagine if your great, great grandfather or grandmother had left you a book with their secrets for living. Maybe it contained nuggets of wisdom, yummy recipes, favorite jokes, or just insights for ho... (more)

Life's Balance Beam - How to Keep From Falling Off

Have you ever watched children walk along a curb, or along the railway ties lining the local playground? (more)

Living with Asthma

If you have asthma, managing it is an important part of your life. Controlling your asthma means staying away from things that bother your airways and taking medicines as directed by your doctor. (more)

Living with Your Diet

Recently, I was reading about a diet plan where you throw everything out of your pantry. Although this sounds like great news for the supermarkets, over the short-term, this leaves very few choices... (more)

Look and Feel Young Even After 40 -- Part 1

Avoiding substance abuse, diet and exercise, and using supplements like Phosoplex and Rejuvinol for ache joints and wrinkled skin respectively can help us look and feel much younger - healthy and ... (more)

Lose Weight The Natural Way While You Sleep

You probably didn't know it, but one of the best times to lose weight is while you sleep. That's because the human body is designed by nature to repair itself during the hours we are sleeping. (more)

Lose Weight-Tone Abs With Electronic Muscle Stimulator? Can Body Fat Melt Away?

You have probably seen plenty of advertisements extolling how Electronic Abdominal Stimulators can melt your belly fat fast and quickly. Most of these advertisements will also claim that their electr... (more)

Losing Weight is All About What You Gain

Many people have thought about losing weight over the years, but often seem to fall short of an actual attempt to do it. The reason why so many people think about it so much is because deep down, the... (more)

Magnesium 101

Magnesium is an important mineral that serves numerous essential functions in the body. (more)

Magnesium And Health

Magnesium is a mineral that serves many vital purposes in the body. There are more than 300 biochemical processes in the human body that require magnesium. From the heart to the bones, some of the ... (more)

Married To The Elliptical

This year my summer presented little in the way of extravagant family vacations. For the past few months, my husband and I were lucky enough to make it through the week without a stress-induced, adu... (more)

Massage For Infants And Children

Massage benefits individuals of all age groups and different conditions. Touch is as important to any infants and kids like eating and sleeping. Massaging involves loving, gentle stroking or kneading... (more)

Meditate to Unlock Your Hidden Potential – Part 1

Meditation is often misunderstood by those who do not practice it. Very often, I hear meditation referred to as, “altered states of consciousness.- That sounds more like intoxicants, rather than brin... (more)

Meditate to Unlock Your Hidden Potential – Part 2

You can be the creator of your own manifest destiny. Through daily meditation practice and focus on changing your life for the better. In fact, you have the ability to redefine yourself in any direct... (more)

Meditation and the Monkey Mind?

Some find the term, “monkey mind-, upsetting, derogatory, and insulting. This is a shame, as the point is lost, the ego is involved, and a natural human defense goes up. (more)

Melatonin, Sleep Enhancement, and ADHD - Auto Recovery

Overview Melatonin is a natural hormone, which is produced and secreted by the pineal gland. Melatonin plays an important role in the regulation of many hormones in the body. Among its key roles, mel... (more)

Meth: The New Drug Of Choice

When does it all end? Why does there always seem to be some foul drug unleashed to eradicate the family unit? Perhaps it was not done by design; however there are some who would probably argue that... (more)

Migraines Retreat With Diet Modifications

The research is clear, food intolerance, allergies, and hypersensitivities are key triggers of headaches and migraines. Although each migraine sufferer may react to a different food or group of foods... (more)

Monitoring BMI In Children Today Could Lead To Better Health

In a new study published by the American Heart Association, it is suggested that infants who gain weight rapidly during their first week may be more likely to have weight problems later in life. This... (more)

Mothers - The True Unsung Heroes In Our Lives

Quote of The Day: "Be grateful to all of your teachers and anyone who took interest in you, particularly your family, for their knowledge and love contributed to your journey." While growing up ... (more)

Motivation- Get the Daily Dose that Keeps You on Fire

"One of the strongest characteristics of genius is the power of lighting its own fire." John W. Foster If that's the case we each have the ability to manifest the genius within. Motivation seems to ... (more)

My First Time Playing Golf

Many summers ago, I recall lying in front of the TV, wearing in my shorts, sipping a refreshing drink, enjoying the warm breeze, watching the Masters. I found myself being strangely fascinated by the... (more)

Nail Fungus - No Need To Keep Living With The Infection

Nail disorders are rarely disabling or even painful. But they are a nuisance. One of the most common problems is toenail fungus (medical name onychomysosis)-about 15% of people have it, including ... (more)

Nine Things You Should Know About Yoga for Children

Here are some guidelines and realistic expectations for parents, who are considering Yoga for their children. (more)

Not all Fats are Bad

Fats have been unfairly lumped together as being all bad for too long. Fat doesn't necessarily cause disease, and can actually cause a role in its prevention. The truth is that some fats are very bad... (more)

Not Enough Time to Exercise

Lack of time is the most common excuse for avoiding exercise. As a personal fitness trainer, I hear it all the time, “I’d love to workout but I don’t have time.” My goal is to help you find the ... (more)

Nutrition Is Not Common Sense

I'd like to explain an important concept that most online trainers (even the "gurus") don't "get"... Have you ever heard that 'nutrition is common sense?' Have you ever thought about why the United ... (more)

Obesity - Not Everybody Agrees It Is An Epidemic

Obesity has become such an important topic in health and self-improvement circles that it deserves its own News and Views column. Here is the February, 2006 issue. **Book claims obesity "epidemic" is a big lie. (more)

OCD - Dont Look Back in ANGER

How is it that an OCD sufferer can never leave a room or walk through a door without looking back? Why do we fight the urge to look back? Well let me tell you? It is because we find ourselves going... (more)

Omega 3 Fish Oil EPA and DHA Explained

There is no doubt that Omega 3 fish oil can not only help your heart and joints, but your brain too. Most people are aware of these benefits, but aren’t sure whether the benefits of Omega 3 fish oil ... (more)

On Standby

Firemen are on duty twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week. They are always ready to answer any call. Whether it is a minor call for assistance of someone who has locked themselves out of their ... (more)

Optimum Fitness for Middle Age – Part 1

On any give day, one of us will walk by a mirror, observe a photograph, or see our reflection in the glass. Where did the time go, and why didn’t we see it before? When you have true friends, they ac... (more)

Oral Acne Medication Options

At the onslaught of puberty, many teens suffer from various radical changes - physical, physiological, emotional.. you name it! Of course, one of the most apparent transformations is that of the phys... (more)

Overcoming Depression Through Faith

Let’s face it, we all get depressed at times, it is only being human. However, as with all things, when it becomes excessive, depression, characterized by erratic mood swings, loss of interest in hob... (more)

Pertussis or Whooping Cough

Whooping cough a.k.a (also known as) Pertussis is a highly contagious disease. Whooping cough is one of the leading causes of vaccine-preventable deaths. There are 30 to 50 million cases of ... (more)

Pre-Teens Look to Steroids as Magic Pill for Fashionable Figures

Healthy fitness guru joins doctors, educators, coaches, event organizers, and others in urging young people to do things the old-fashioned way…with diet and exercise. (more)

Protecting the Skin You're In

Summer is approaching and thousands of people will be working on their tans before they whip out their shorts and swimsuits. However, improper skin care can cause permanent damage from the suns rays.... (more)

Quit Smoking: 21 Shocking Smoking Facts, The Tobacco Companies Don't Want You To Know

Smoking is a global problem. It is estimated that one in three adults smoke, with over 1 billion people smoking worldwide. The majority of these smokers reside in countries on the low end to the mid... (more)

Racing Dirt Bikes

So you want to start racing dirt bikes? Who can blame you; dirt bike racing is an increasingly popular choice for many thrill seekers. It’s true that in the wrong hands racing dirt bikes can be ... (more)

Reliving Trauma: Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder

Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is an anxiety disorder that can develop after exposure to a terrifying event or ordeal in which grave physical harm occurred or was threatened. Traumatic events ... (more)

Secrets of Teaching Yoga

What you are about to read applies to teaching, in general. In fact, we are all teachers, to some degree. You teach your friends, co-workers, strangers and family members on a daily basis. The exampl... (more)

Self-Defense - Why Most Adults Drop Out of Martial Arts Classes

The most surprising statistic that most karate and martial arts teachers discover is the one that tells them "why most of their adult students quit shortly after enrolling." In fact, the greatest ... (more)

Self-Esteem: You Are Not Who You Think You Are

David sat in front of me at one of my five-day intensive workshops. A successful businessman with a wife and two grown children, David believed that he was not good enough. (more)

Separation Anxiety Disorder

WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW Between the ages of 8 months and 2 years, it's normal for a child to cry when its mother leaves the room or a stranger enters it. Neither overprotection nor constant punishment ... (more)

Should I Get A Flu Shot Or Is It Just Another Poke In The Arm?

Whether or not to get a flu shot is one of those questions that is debated every year around the same time that Halloween decorations start showing up on people’s front lawns. People will discuss the... (more)

Six Simple Stress Busters For Moms

Are you stressed out? Could you use a break? If I gave you a nickel for every time you heard the word Moooommmmmyyyy - would you be rich? Well, we have all been there! (more)

Sleep Apnea - A Surprisingly Common Childhood Disorder

Sleep apnea, and in particular obstructive sleep apnea, is often thought to effect only overweight men from the age of about fifty onwards. (more)

Sleep Apnea And Snoring

Of all the snoring related physical ailments, arguably the most severe and ironically least understood is a condition called Sleep Apnea. These two words should be emblazoned in the minds of every sn... (more)

Slime Recipe Favorites

IT’S SLIME TIME!!! Experiment with these slime recipe favorites and how to make silly putty for a great kids party activity. Great for a science party, dinosaur party (make it red for molten lava or... (more)

Snack Food Industry - Our Childrens Secret Adversary

Is the snack food industry really our children’s secret adversary or are we just happy with the easy life. 9 times out of 10, what do we bribe our children with when they misbehave? What do we ... (more)

Snoring Problem: Physical and Emotional Symptoms

The Physical Symptoms: One of the very strange challenges that the entire topic of snoring faces, is that, well, most people dont think its all that big of a problem. As a result, many people are ... (more)

So Many Diets… So Much Failure. What's A Person To Do?

What’s the biggest reason diets are so difficult to implement successfully? Are you ready? Here’s the answer: All diets require you to change your lifestyle in a major way. No one likes doing that. (more)

Strep Throat - How To Tell

If you notice a red, sore throat, with swollen neck lymph nodes, a fever, headache, and white spots on your tonsils, then you probably have what is known as strep throat. In childrens cases, it can c... (more)

Stressed Out and Sick About It

How to keep chronic stress from undermining your health. (more)

Stretch Before Working On Your Computer

Did you know that spending long hours at your computer can put your health at serious risk? Most people does not even consider that possibility, but t does, Working at a desk is extremely hard on you... (more)

Swimsuits And Protecting Your Skin

Swimsuits and protecting your skin The summer approaches and you feel its time to get a great tan this time. You put on your swimsuit and off to the swimming pool or favorite beach. (more)

Teaching the Body Health

Quantum physics continues to make believers out of scientists and informs spirituality. Most of us grew up believing what scientists believed. We “knew- that a cell’s nucleus contained its DNA, that ... (more)

Ten Facts You Probably Did Not Know about Tea

Legend has it that a Chinese emperor was the first to discover Tea when some leaves were blown by chance into a bowl contain some boiling hot water. The tea we drink today is exactly the same and the... (more)

The Benefits of Iodine

Initially discovered as a new element in 1811 by Barnard Courtois, knowledge of this substance has come to include the host of benefits it brings to the body as an essential nutrient. For many years,... (more)

The Benefits Of Using A Rebounder

A rebounder is simply a term used for a mini trampoline. The popularity of using this type of device has grown significantly because of all the health benefits associated with using one. (more)

The Best Cardio Workouts

To help you in your search for the best workout for you, we have assembled a wide variety of the best home gym equipment. (more)

The Ethics Of A Life-Long Herpes Infection

From day one my own personal life-long herpes infection has presented me with several ethical challenges. It has challenged me on the question of who to tell and when. It has challenged me on the ... (more)

The Great Influence Of Vitamin B to the Nervous System

In order for a person to actually have a healthy well-being, one must always remember to have an adequate daily intake of the prescribed vitamins, minerals and other nutrients that your body needs ... (more)

The Health Benefits of Fish Oil Explained

Fish oil is a proven food product for fighting disease and maintaining general good health. Fish oil is obtained from various species of fish such as mackerel, herring, sardines, lake trout, etc. Fis... (more)

The Invisible Disease: Depression

The Invisible Disease: Depression Introduction Depression is a serious medical condition. In contrast to the normal emotional experiences of sadness, loss, or passing mood states, clinical ... (more)

The Lazy Man's Steps to Becoming Self Motivated

I’m speaking from experience here. I used to consider myself to be a lazy person. It took great effort and careful planning for me to get off my duff and become a self-motivated person. To be ... (more)

The Medical Aspects of Facial Exercise

Chances are almost every family will deal with either a stroke or other catastrophic muscle debilitating illness, trauma or injury – usually, this produces an inability to adequately formulate and ... (more)

The Missing Ingredient

You may not have noticed but there is a certain ingredient missing in the foods we eat which could wreck your life. Take asparagus for example. Now what could be missing? I am a chef, I can help you.... (more)

The Most Popular Sports In The United States

All around the globe, on any given day, you will find some sort of sports event on your local television station or on cable. With networks dedicated solely to sports, you can find things like boxing... (more)

The Plant-Based Diet: Is Meat Good for You?

Imagine this scenario: your 12 month old baby is fussing because it is past his feeding time. You warm up his bottle of regular whole milk. No more infant formula. He looks healthy. You are feeding ... (more)

The Purity Of Distilled Water

This section will show you the best ways to infuse your cells and your body with life giving nourishment, water. What makes up 70-80% of our planet? Water. What makes up 70-80% of our body? That’s ... (more)

The Real Tips For Marathon Training

Have you ever run a marathon, or even been a spectator, if so, you'll appreciate the motivation and commitment involved. If you're not prepared when it comes to race day you can expect many hours of suffering and struggle! (more)

The Rules You Wished Everyone Followed At The Grocery Store

Most adults say that they do not enjoy grocery shopping. It is time consuming and expensive. In addition, it is often an experience in frustration due mainly to the actions and behaviors of the... (more)

The Secrets to Weight Loss After Pregnancy

Sarah is a pregnant mother of three who continues to breast-feed her 18-month-old. After each of her pregnancies, she has had difficulty losing weight. With all of her responsibilities, weight loss ... (more)

The Stages of Sleep

It's 11:45 pm. It's time for a journey. Perhaps you've begun this journey several hours earlier. Perhaps you won't begin for several more hours. No matter. You've undertaken this journey an ... (more)

The Truth About Vinyasa Yoga

Vinyasa is a Sanskrit word, which refers to breath and movement. For example each Yoga posture is matched by one breath. This is what you do when you perform Sun or Moon salutations, and these are ... (more)

Three Keys to Managing Your Stress Every Day

Stress in small doses, and linked to positive events, helps you be more productive, active and happier. However, when stress reaches a certain level, it starts to have adverse effects. (more)

Three Natural Cures Your Kids Want You To Know!

When Hippocrates said “the physician treats but nature heals,- he was describing the human body’s natural tendency toward minimizing illness and creating optimal health. As we know, however, the body... (more)

Tips for Success With Low-Carb Diets

Some helpful hints on optimizing the best results from your low carb diet. (more)

Tips On How To Lose Weight

Are you overweight? Do you want to gain confidence by feeling happier about your appearance? If these answers are yes, read on. These free weight loss tips could solve all of your problems. (more)

Tips to Improve Your Asthma

1. Practice breathing from the diaphragm or abdomen instead of the chest. When you are breathing correctly the belly will push outward on breathing in, and contract or tighten when breathing out. (more)

To Live and to Love

The change of life, otherwise known as Menopause, tends to have an immense impact on the quality of life for women. As a consequence, it also has an effect on the families and friends of those ... (more)

Treating ADD With Medication

Medication has long since been the cornerstone for treating Attention Deficit Disorder. There are several medications on the market and their effectiveness is rarely at question; however, they do no... (more)

Treatments To Stop Snoring Now!

Even though a bad snorer may sound like a motorboat speeding over the waves, the truth is that snoring is caused by obstructed breathing, and obstruction can lead to serious problems. Snoring ... (more)

Types of Diabetes

Before we start discussion about type of diabetes we must know what exactly is diabetes? Diabetes is a disorder of metabolism—the digestion system of our body for growth and energy. (more)

Understanding Sleep Cycles

It's 11:45 pm. It’s time for a journey. Perhaps you've begun this journey several hours earlier. Perhaps you won't begin for several more hours. No matter. You've undertaken this journey an ... (more)

Use Iron and B Vitamins To Improve Your Brain Activity

Iron and Dementia In the US iron deficiency has been found to be a major problem in people of all ages. Everyone knows the lack of iron causes anemia. Iron is the center of our red blood cells... (more)

Value Of Soup

1. SOUP is a liquid food that is prepared by boiling meat or vegetables, or both, in water and then seasoning and sometimes thickening the liquid that is produced. It is usually served as the first c... (more)

Vitamin Supplements – A Pill Is Not Always The Answer

Vitamins are organic compounds that our bodies use, in very small amounts, for a variety of metabolic processes. (more)

Vitamins For Vegetarians

There are a lot of vegetarians amongst us, some by circumstance and some by choice. Those that are vegetarians by choice can be divided into two general groups, those that do not eat meat, poultry or... (more)

Vitamins, Minerals And Growth

Each and every bodily process has its base in the vitamins, minerals and other nutrients that are consumed, and the process of growth is no exception. From the growth and development that takes place... (more)

Weight Loss in Children

What is “too young- to begin a weight loss program with children? Is there actually such a thing? There are many different opinions on the topic of child obesity but one thing everyone can agree on is that it is becoming an epidemic in North America. (more)

Weight Loss Motivation - How To Find It And Keep It!

Everyone who has ever tried to lose weight knows that the really big issue is motivation - where do we find it, how do we keep it going, and what do we do when it slips! To be successful at losing w... (more)

Weight Loss Success Results from Finding the Right Balance of Calories and Exercise

Weight loss is not just about changing what you eat, it's also about adding more exercise activities during your week. We need to change our eating habits, to stop eating the junk foods and highly p... (more)

Weight Watchers And Soda

How many weight-watchers use 20+ TABLESPOONS of sugar in their coffee or tea? I guess the answer to that is zero. Why? Because all weight-watchers know that sugar has a high calorific value and is ... (more)

Welcome to the Middle Aged Diet

You are not a kid any more and becoming a senior is just around the corner. By now, you are monitoring, at least, one of the following: Blood pressure, blood sugar, or cholesterol levels. If not, you... (more)

Wellness

Wellness is the buzz word for health these days - so what exactly does it entail? (more)

What is a Rash Guard Shirt? It Could Be Your Best Sun Protection

The fondest of summertime memories for most children, are those of long hot and sunny days at the beach. Those memories conjure mental pictures of playing in the surf, burying Dad alive and eating pe... (more)

What Is Asthma?

20 million people in the United Stated have asthma, a chronic respiratory disease that makes it impossible for them to take breathing for granted. (more)

What is Eczema and What Causes it?

What is Eczema? Eczema or as some people call it dermatitis, is a skin condition that can strike males or females of all ages. The disease varies greatly in both the area affected and in severity. ... (more)

What is Self Mastery? - Part 1

Self Mastery, alone, sounds like a selfish term; but if you cannot help yourself, you will have limited ability to help others. Self mastery is the ability to make the most out of your physical, ment... (more)

What Should You Look For In A Massage Therapy School?

If you are considering engaging in a great career in massage therapy, let me compliment you on your selection. Massage is one of the few careers which aids individuals in need, allows flexible hrs, a... (more)

What You Should Know About Formaldehyde

Formaldehyde (aka methanal, methylene oxide, oxymethylene, methylaldehyde, oxomethane) is a colorless, flammable gas at room temperature. It has a sharp, distinct odor which may cause a burning ... (more)

Where Did Your Energy Go?

The most common complaint of mothers today is that they are tired. Being a mom is hard work. I love Dr. Phil. He always says, "Being a stay at home mom is like having two full time jobs." Following... (more)

Which Vitamins The Best?

Pharmacies throughout the world have been going through growing pains over the last several decades. When our grandparents went to the pharmacy, they chose from only a handful of different vitamins ... (more)

White Bread

White bread is a subject that is constantly being raised in recent times when such things as intestinal and bowel problems arise. The common belief is that it acts like a glue once inside the intesti... (more)

White Bread or Whole Wheat Bread?

For any kid who grew up eating doughy, thick Wonder Bread for lunch, the encouragement by dietitians and nutritionists to switch to whole wheat bread can be a tough transition. Bread, like any other ... (more)

Why Americans’ Potential Height Increase Have Reduced Significantly

There was a time when most American children were expected to grow taller than their parents. Since the early 20th century, children and adolescents grew about an inch and a half taller every 20 year... (more)

Why Are There So Many Fat Kids?

I can remember when there was only one “chubby” kid per class. (more)

Why Are We So Fat? The Real Reason For The Obesity Epidemic

Why Are We So Fat? That’s the question asked in the cover story of a recent issue of National Geographic magazine. “Americans enjoy one of the most luxurious lifestyles on Earth: Our food is ... (more)

Why Fast Food Companies Must Be Held Accountable for Their Ingredients

Drive down any suburban or city street and you will witness an overload of fast food marketing. Brightly colored signs, cheap value meals, happy cartoon logos, and a familiar smell will fill your se... (more)

Why We Need Calcium

Calcium is one nutrient that is sometimes overlooked. However, it is one of the most important nutrients your body needs. Calcium plays an important part in body functions and some development. (more)

Yoga - The Solution for Insomnia

At one time, or another, all of us have experienced insomnia for any type of reason. There are times when lack of sleep just can’t be helped, such as: the loss a loved one, going through a divorce, ... (more)

Yoga is a Safe Solution to Weight Control

One more study tells the world, that Yoga can help with weight control and weight loss. The latest study was held by the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center in Seattle, Washington. The study invol... (more)

You Are Not Doomed To Be Fat Forever

I know, you're probably thinking you have to diet to lose weight. But nothing could be further from the truth. With rare exceptions, most people were born into normal weight bodies. But then we learn... (more)

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