**The following information has been compiled from my own experiences, my reading, and studying as a Personal Trainer and Holistic Life Coach.** Fresh is best. Try to eat fresh fruits and vegetables as often as possible. If you cannot use fresh ingredients, frozen is your next best option. More is less. Try eating smaller meals more often throughout the day. This can be challenging so... read more »

This is why it is so important to master your emotions. Mastering your emotions is completely different from controlling your emotions. When you control your emotions, you simply stuff them down and ignore them. This can result in a major emotional explosion that can cause as much damage or more than going through life being knocked from one emotional disruption to another. People who deny their ... read more »

Before you expose your body to the sun in that precious bikini that you've diet your life away for, self tan. Believe it or not fake tans can make you look thinner and also conceals body flaws. Not only that, it's safer than baking in the sun. Try eating 300 calories less every day. That amount of calories builds up and you'll lose pounds before you know it. Exercise and you'... read more »

The ancient Chinese people were known for their natural and herbal remedies, especially their use of green tea to help repair the body and soothe the mind. Today, green tea is credited for a variety of health benefits, although many health researchers still say that more studies are needed to understand why green tea reacts the way it does. What is known, however, is that green tea can not hu... read more »

Tapeworms - Not a Pleasant Subject It's probably been a long time since anyone talked about tapeworms. It's not a very pleasant subject, and tapeworms usually don't affect humans. Most tapeworms are found in cattle and some cats and dogs that are not living in sanitary conditions, but recently, there has been a lot of interest in human tapeworms, due to a lawsuit that was filed ... read more »

Today more than ever we are aware of the potential health hazards that surround us on a daily basis. With so much information circulating about what is safe and unsafe, trying to protect the health of you and your family can sometimes be confusing. Each day we hear more and more about free radicals, and the importance of antioxidants and probiotics. With so many options on the market today how... read more »

We've all heard the adage that pregnant women are eating for two. While this is very true, your little baby only needs an extra 300 calories a day to grow and develop. Generally a woman should strive to consume no less than 2000 calories a day to ensure that she and her baby are getting all of the nutrients they need. If you are overweight or have special dietary needs, your doctor may es... read more »

The pregnant woman who exercises is wise, because she will not only feel better, she will build up her strength and flexibility -- which will come in handy not only during delivery but when you are caring for your darling bundle of joy. It makes sense to believe that exercising during pregnancy is really a wonderful thing. You feel better, you look better -- it makes you feel better all over! E... read more »

There are a variety of online tools that allow you to gather and store your medical records and information in one secure location, which should be easily accessible no matter where you are. These tools are being touted as a convenient way to consolidate all of your medical records, or those of your kids. However, should you take advantage of these tools? They're called PHRs or Personal He... read more »

Recently read an article in the International Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry. Here's what it referred to. Research from the Institute of Psychiatry at King's College London found that people who retired later delayed Alzheimer's disease for a longer length of time that those who retire early. The researchers considered factors like education, employment and retirement. For eve... read more »