Category: Lifestyle

(HealthNewsDigest.com) – Glutathione, our body’s own natural antioxidant is not commonly known to most of us compared to the widely discussed antioxidants such as Vitamin C, E, and the phytochemical’s such as Beta-carotene and Resveratrol (to name a few). But just because glutathione is not commonly discussed, it doesn’t make it less powerful. In fact, many experts suggest that glutathione is one of the most powerful antioxidants of all! Let’s start with the basics. What exactly is an antioxidant?

(HealthNewsDigest.com) – Newswise — In a University of Michigan Health System study, 1 out of 3 patients with chronic pain reported using complementary and alternative medicine therapies such as acupuncture and chiropractic visits for pain relief.

(HealthNewsDigest.com) – I’ve always suggested to my clients to snack their way to weight loss, and now science confirms it! Yes, let’s “Eat Often” by adding snacks and mini meals in-between our meals, because when we do we’re more likely to have “self-control”. With summer on the horizon, I hear “I really want to lose some weight, but snacking just means more calories.

(HealthNewsDigest.com) – 1. COLOR! COLOR! COLOR!–Time to break out the pretties! While everyone has the L.B.S. (Little Black Swimsuit) in their wardrobes, it’s high time for color. Most skin tones look best enhanced by colors, not black. Recognize what you’re wearing when people pay you compliments. Chances are it’s the color that’s making you glow. Look for swimsuits in similar tones. (There is a Special 15% discount for HND readers! See below)

(HealthNewsDigest.com) – POCATELLO – A study completed by Idaho State University’s Maria Wong, associate professor of psychology, establishes the relationship between early childhood sleep problems and substance abuse in young adulthood.

(HealthNewsDigest.com) – Losing weight is the number “1” health & fitness topic now that the New Year is here, with many of us even more anxious to diet. But keeping with my philosophy of “It’s Not a Diet, it’s Creative Eating!” and title of my new book, I propose that we shift our focus instead to lifestyle eating. I think that this includes setting a weight loss goal (both an end goal and a weekly goal), as just an important part of achieving success as how we go about it.

(HealthNewsDigest.com) – Looking forward this week, we enter a new year, a new decade and for many of us a new chance to achieve our goals. I believe that our perceptions matter a great deal when it comes to our achieving our goals, and in this case, I’m referring to our perceptions about exercise, food, dieting, and the change process itself.

(HealthNewsDigest.com) – The saying “Don’t Put Off For Tomorrow, What You Can Do Today” is true for many things I think, including our health & fitness regimen. Since we’re smack in the middle of the holiday season and busy, we may find it hard to get to the gym. But I suggest that we “Make the Time” instead of trying to find time.

(HealthNewsDigest.com) – It’s “Just a Taste” of food, that is! But when is just a taste more than a taste? Well, for starters, when it’s the holiday season and we’re having just a taste of this, just a taste of that; well, we get my point. And doesn’t it all add up without us realizing it? In my opinion, when we don’t put our food on a plate, or write our just a taste down on our food record, our brain just doesn’t register it.

(HealthNewsDigest.com) – The holiday season is upon us, and we’re probably going to drink a bit more (I’m being optimistic about only a bit more!). It may seem like day after day (it might actually be day after day) of eating and drinking, so let me remind everyone now that nothing packs on the pounds like alcohol.

(HealthNewsDigest.com) – Make it effective, our stretching routine, that is! My motto is, “Stretch Everyday”, and I do practice what I preach even if my session is brief (I admit it, I’m biased!). Flexibility is a component of fitness, so whether we stretch every day, or several days per week, let’s not underestimate its benefits.

(HealthNewsDigest.com) – “Thanksgiving Day” may be behind us but it’s just the beginning of the holiday season with parties, parties and did I say parties? Yes I did, and with the parties comes lots of food, of course.

(HealthNewsDigest.com) – Yes, it’s pumpkin time even though Halloween is past, because we’ve got America’s favorite eating holiday this week Thanksgiving. I personally love to go shop for fresh pumpkins and I especially love feeling so healthy when I carve one for its fresh meat, and seeds. So, let’s take a look at the pumpkin’s nutritional value plus the extra fun we can have by using its pulp for our traditional Thanksgiving pie (yes I said pie!) and seeds.

(HealthNewsDigest.com) – The economy is recovering and that subsequent recovery will be slow. We are all feeling the stress. The things that we could easily afford may now be luxury items. But as you look for ways to deal with the stress of these tough economic times, it is important that you don’t do things that compromise your health. Now more than ever, you really can’t afford to get sick.

(HealthNewsDigest.com) – One reason many of us become physically injured is that we dive immediately into (I’m not talking pool here) our sport, exercise session or even a household chore without warming up first! Many times I hear from people that they don’t feel fully energized until they’ve almost finished their exercises and they ask me why.

(HealthNewsDigest.com) – My motto is, “Stretch Everyday”, and I do practice what I preach (I admit it, I’m biased!). Flexibility is a component of fitness, so whether we stretch every day, or several days per week as part of our fitness programs, let’s not underestimate its benefits.

(HealthNewsDigest.com) – One style will not fit all physical activities, that is! With the NYC marathon quickly approaching, I’ve been asked more often than usual about how to start a running program. One of my first comments is, “a good place to start is to find the right shoe” since no one shoe is right for everyone whether for running, walking, or a particular sport such as tennis.

(HealthNewsDigest.com) – We’ve all heard the motto “An Apple a Day Keeps the Doctor Away” and apples are “The American Fruit” no matter how we eat them. Statistics show that we Americans each consume roughly 40 pounds of apples annually in some form (I hope it’s more from fresh apples than pie!).

(HealthNewsDigest.com) – I’ve always maintained that “Exercise is a Natural Medicine” vital to our health and well being, and every day we do hear about the health benefits to our engaging in a regular exercise program. Being active is in our genes going back to prehistoric man who hunted for his food (he definitely didn’t use a remote control or a phone for food delivery!), and in fact, exercise affects every body system.

(HealthNewsDigest.com) – I’ll begin by stating an absolute truth: age is a state of mind. You may dismiss my declaration as a cliché, but I’m here to tell you that it’s an invaluable secret.