What Time of Day is Best to Exercise? About a month ago we showcased an article on what type of exercise is most beneficial for fat loss: weight training, cardio, or a combination of both. The answer, after significant research, was cardio. And because scientists are never quite satisfied with reaching one conclusion, there was […]
Category: Diet & Fitness
February 19, 2013
Best Time to Exercise
February 12, 2013
The Power of Prebiotics
The Power of Prebiotics and Why Probiotics Alone Aren’t Enough You know about probiotics – the healthy bacteria that can help you maintain good digestive health (and good overall health). But have you heard of prebiotics? Many people haven’t, which is a shame, as they are an essential part of the benefits you get from […]
January 2, 2013
Best Exercise Options
Cardio vs. Weight Training, Fat Loss Supplements, and More With New Year’s Day past, and dreaded New Year’s resolutions haunting some of us, I hope you consider following through with some of your goals pertaining to your health. If you’re like most people, you’ll vow to eat better, exercise more, drink less and lose those […]
November 6, 2012
Feed Your Brain!
Feed Your Brain Do you remember that PSA (Public Service Announcement), where an egg is being fried in a pan and the message is, “This is your brain on drugs”? Pretty vivid picture of what drugs – the bad ones – can do to your brain. Unfortunately, it can be more than just drugs that […]
October 25, 2012
Noni. The Real Benefits
Morinda Citrifolia: Better Than Magic Fairy Dust? You’ve probably heard of the popular Noni Juice… it went through a big boom a few years ago, due to its proposed myriad of health benefits. But what exactly is in this “miracle juice” to make it so beneficial? Certainly not magic fairy dust! No… actually something much […]
September 4, 2012
Boosting Children’s Health and Brain-Power
Boost Your Kids’/Grandkids’ Health and Brain Power! The childhood obesity epidemic continues to grow and shows no signs of tapering off, or at least reaching a plateau. Since 1980, obesity in children has tripled, and today over 17 percent of our children are severely overweight. According to an education workshop hosted by the Tyler Public […]
August 28, 2012
Worms and Parasites Infecting Us
Worms and Parasites? How Probiotics Might be the Answer! Eighty percent of the immune system can be found within your digestive system. What would happen if this integral part of your body was invaded by harmful parasites that were invisible to the naked eye? Intestinal worms and parasites are not just for poor, underdeveloped countries. […]
August 21, 2012
Healthy and Delicious Snacking
10 Healthy Snacks You Just Can’t Get Enough Of! Have the urge to munch on something while watching your favorite football team take the field this season? Avoid the extra calories and carbs, and enjoy these delicious, easy-to-make healthy snacks! Kashi Cereal and Strawberry Yogurt One of my all-time personal favorites, this one is very […]
July 13, 2012
Coconut Water, ultimate hydration
Coconut Water: A New Way to Get Healthy Step aside, water and sports drinks – there’s a new kid in town. Quickly gaining popularity due to intense celebrity endorsements and dubbed “Mother Nature’s sports drink” by clever marketers, coconut water is finding a new home in many sports enthusiasts’ fridges. Traditionally reserved only for summer […]
July 3, 2012
Top 5 Reasons you need Antioxidants
What happens if you don’t get any antioxidants? It’s not like you’re a car that rusts over time and needs constant oiling, right? Actually, our bodies toil away each and every day to keep us healthy; but at the same time there are mischievous (and naturally occurring) little things called free radicals that slow us […]
