I recently lost a close friend to an overdose on heroin and it made me think about the larger picture at hand. Jim, who was a college athletic star, hurt his should his junior year at school. The doctor had prescribed him OxyContin to alleve his pain after the [...]
More and more people are getting tattoos these days. As a result, more and more people will have them removed at some point. One must consider the repercussions about the permanent mark before making the plunge. Laser beauty treatments have become much more affordable than in the past; [...]
Have you ever looked at a pill bottle and seen where the pills are produced. You are sure to realize that they come from the same place most of our IT is contracted to, India. These large pharmaceutical companies are not dumb and realize that their profits are much higher [...]
I wake up every morning and thank the lord above that he has given me another wonderful day. I believe that is a privilege to be alive and I treat my body very well as a result. The most important part of the day is breakfast. I typically [...]
We are remember the famous commercial “I’ve fallen and I can’t get up.” However, elderly falls are serious issue for many of us dealing with our grandparent/parents. Part of our family duty is to care for our elder family members. We have to be ready to assist [...]
Everything I have ever known about smoking is that it’s very hard to quit. My father quit smoking cold turkey after ten plus years of doing it. As a result, I figured this was the best and only way to conquer. However, there has been multiple recent studies [...]
Over 70 million woman are currently experiencing hormonal aging. Hormonal aging can start as early as your twenties and continue for the span of your life. The body starts to show more and more aging characteristics as your levels of hormones decrease.
Visible signs of Hormonal aging:
An increase in fine lines and [...]
The start of the warm weather generally means the start of many of our workouts. We tend to over exert ourselves this time of year to catch up. The winter dormancy along with tax stress typically makes me more aggressive in the gym. Malnutrition and dehydration can [...]
It is very important to remain fit, especially when it is cold out. I know that Spring has finally arrive, so get outside and go for a run. They say that it takes two weeks to break a habit. After you smokers do that for two weeks, start a new fitness routine. [...]
Less than 500 calories at Burger King
Whopper Jr. , NO Mayo, Garden Salad and 10-oz Minute Maid Orange Juice
445 calories
12 g fat (4.5 g saturated fat)
520 mg sodium
Less than 500 calories at Dunkin’ Donuts
Ham, Egg & Cheese English Muffin Sandwich with English Breakfast Tea
350 calories
15 g fat (6 g saturated fat)
1,040 mg sodium
Less than 500 [...]
One of the worst things you can do is skip meals. I grew up with the notion that you weren’t manly if you can’t work through lunch. This option is also very bad for losing weight. Chances are that you will become so hungry that when you finally decide to eat you will divulge in [...]
According to the USDA, Americans take in more than twice the maximum recommended limit of 40 grams of added sugar per day. To reduce this intake, limit the amount of candy and soda you eat, as well as the amount of sugar you put in your coffee per day.
Also, beware of sauces when you [...]
If you are trying to lose weight, you must take the problem into your own hands and eliminate eating out. Eating out is bad for diets because the foods typically contain tons of calories. It is no secret that chefs overload salt, sugar, and fats to please you. If you do choose to eat out, [...]
There are a lot of benefits to buy local foods. First of all, local foods do not pollute the environment as much because shipping is not always necessary. Less car pollution and natural resource usage. In addition, vegetables and food products grown locally are more likely to require less water and pesticides to survive. As [...]
This tip will save you money, time, and weight. It is really tough to stay healthy when you are on the road conducting business. Everyone knows that there is never enough time in a day. As a result, most people take the convenient but unhealthy road to food consumption. These fast food restaurants and other [...]
HDL is a good type of cholesterol. The more you intake, the better the chance that there will be less buildup of plaque in your arteries. It acts like a broom that sweeps up the bad fatty deposits (LDLs) and bring them to your liver, where they are broken down to be disposed of by [...]
Sardines are an excellent nutritional source. Their abundance of Omega 3 fatty acids, protein, and calcium make them one of our most nutritious seafoods. The sardines that are imported and sold in olive oil can be served with whole grain bread to make a nutritious satisfying lunch. I had trouble getting by the looks of [...]
Many Americans rely on anti-depressants daily. There are far too many side effects to list, but here are some that I think you should know to deter their use. Most common symptoms are: dry mouth, blurred vision, constipation, and sedation. Some other symptoms that I feel are worth displaying are: insomnia, gastrointestinal symptoms such as [...]
Smoking: You know it’s bad for you. How hot is that old lady with wrinkles and the raspy voice? Enough said.
Bars: Excessive drinking packs on excessive pounds. How fun is chugging beers when you can’t see past your beer belly? Excessive drinking usually leads to late night snacking and you all know where I [...]
