Diet and Nutrition

Overview Most people know there are countless diets out there. Ask 10 people what diet worked for them and you will get 10 different answers. Finding a diet that works for you is as simple as looking at the facts….
Read more

Trampoline exercises, often referred to as rebounding exercises, offer a range of health and fitness benefits. Rebounding exercises combine the forces of acceleration, gravity and weightlessness to keep your whole body moving. To begin a trampoline exercise program, look for…
Read more

Overview Atlantic City is historically the Las Vegas of the Northeast, giving the area a reputation for excess, unhealthy lifestyles and gambling; however, Atlantic City also offers a wide array of opportunities for families to get away and have a…
Read more

Overview If you are watching your calorie intake, the average beer or wine label is of little help. Unlike most packaged food products, beer and wine producers in the United States are not required to display standard nutritional information such…
Read more

Overview Considered the heart of the south, Atlanta is the capital city of Georgia. The city encompasses over 132 square miles, which means there is plenty to see and do for tourists and locals alike. Atlanta combines southern gentility and…
Read more

The skin is one of your most important organs; it is the largest organ in the body, providing protection and a sensory connection to the environment. Maintaining and improving its health can benefit the well-being of your entire body. The…
Read more

Vitamin K is a fat-soluble vitamin that plays a role in bone mineralization, cell growth and blood clotting. A vitamin K deficiency is rare because the body makes and conserves vitamin K, says the Linus Pauling Institute. There are also…
Read more

The upper arms consist of two large muscles and one group of smaller muscles. The biceps are on the front, the triceps are on the back and the deltoids are right above both. Technically, the delts are shoulder muscles, but…
Read more

Kava kava is made from the root of Piper methysticum, a pepper plant native to the South Pacific areas of Polynesia, Melanesia, and Micronesia. In a 1994 article, experts at Hawaii’s Tripler Medical Center describe the kava beverage as inducing…
Read more

Overview Bananas are surprising. Who would have thought they could help you lose weight? These funny, versatile fruits (technically herbs) can play an important role in helping you decrease calories while enjoying nutritious meals and snacks. Slipping on a banana…
Read more

Overview Adventurous tourists and actively creative Chicagoans alike find unique activities throughout the city. There’s no reason to go to the Navy Pier trap or another museum if you can experience the real, local events that Chicago has to offer….
Read more

Overview Turmeric, the Indian spice used to give yellow mustard its distinctive color, is also a popular alternative health remedy. Turmeric proponents claim the herb can treat a wide variety of ailments when eaten or ingested in capsule, tincture or…
Read more

Overview You must consume fewer calories than you burn in order to lose weight. After you achieve your weight goal, you’ll need to eat the same number of calories that you burn to maintain your weight. You can estimate your…
Read more

Overview There is plenty to do in December in Gatlinburg, Tennessee. Various winter recreation facilities are open year-round, and lively community events and festivals occur every December. The city is home to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, where outdoor…
Read more

Even if your diet and workout plan are in order, losing weight and burning stubborn fat can be a difficult task. Reshaping your body is all the more difficult when you have to juggle your family, friends, work and school….
Read more

Overview To reach your destination, you must know where you want to go and formulate a path to get there. Setting goals increases the likelihood of taking your career to the next level. Even the best-laid plans encounter the occasional…
Read more

Overview Losing weight is challenging. However, keeping a diary during your weight loss journey may increase your success. When you make a commitment to improving your health by losing weight, use a diary to track the food you eat, your…
Read more

Vitamins are nutrients that perform vital functions in the body. Among other things, vitamins are needed to strengthen and maintaining healthy skin, hair and nails. In this capacity, some vitamins are more important than others. Vitamins C, E and B…
Read more

Overview For most people, consuming a wide variety of vegetables is an essential part of a healthy diet. Vegetables provide vitamins, minerals and fiber and, in the case of legumes such as beans and lentils, also provide protein. Many vegetables…
Read more

Despite what you have heard, proteins, carbohydrates and fats are all important in your diet when you’re trying to build lean muscle mass. The key is differentiating between the good and bad, and proportioning how much of each you are…
Read more

Exercising to burn calories can help you control or reduce your weight. Using 1,500 more calories per day than you take in will cause you to lose about three pounds per week. Many activities can burn these extra calories, but…
Read more

Overview A vegan diet is a strict form of vegetarianism that does not allow the consumption of meat, fish, eggs, dairy or animal products. Vegans avoid foods made with dairy and foods made with honey, because they both come from…
Read more

The facts that some bacteria can reduce symptoms of illness may be hard to swallow. Probiotics are foods and supplements that contain “helpful” bacteria–the same type that populate your intestines to ward off infection, says the Mayo Clinic. Probiotics may…
Read more

Based on the popular book written by Peter D’Adamo, “Eat Right 4 Your Type,” the philosophy behind this diet is that there is a chemical reaction between your blood and the foods you eat, with each specific reaction acting as…
Read more

Many factors such as environmental toxins and cigarette smoke and hormonal imbalances and physical/emotional stress can wreak havoc on your hair. Fortunately, much of the damage done to your hair can be prevented and/or reversed by eating a healthy, balanced…
Read more

There are many 7-day diets, but none are more popular than the one touted by Oprah and diet guru, Bob Greene. This 7-day diet consists of specific foods to be eaten on specific days, with the claim that by doing…
Read more

1. Each Part Works Together Toward the Same Goal When you eat food and chew it into small pieces, digestion, or the breakdown of foods, has begun. This process creates nourishment and energy for the body by building cells. Many…
Read more

Femcon Fe is a medication in a classification of drugs known as oral contraceptives. Femcon Fe is a combination oral contraceptive, which means it is made up of two different hormones–norethindrone (progestin) and ethinyl estradiol (estrogen). This medication works by…
Read more

While stretching your earlobe piercings might interest you, like any body modification, there are issues surrounding the process that may make you think twice. The process of stretching ears is commonly called “gauging,” which is an incorrect term. The term…
Read more

Overview A sensible weight loss plan requires you to calculate the number of calories you should consume each day. This requires you to estimate the number of calories you burn each day and the rate at which you wish to…
Read more