Treadmills are a large investment financially and in your fitness, therefore much thought and preparation should go into the purchase of your new treadmill. Having your treadmill motor blow up or your belt warp severely after only a few months…
Holiday Stress – Is It the Time of Year, or Is It the Time of Man?
Life seems to compress as the holiday’s get closer, and this shows us in no uncertain terms how “intense” our lives have become. Holidays put normal life into hyper-speed, but really our lives in general are now in hyper-speed anyway,…
If No One Sees You Eat It, It Has No Calories!
If you are trying to lose weight, aren’t getting the results you want and want to give up….stop! Take stock and see if you have fallen foul of these ‘diet traps’. 1. If no one sees you eat it, it…
Myths About Cellulite
Cellulite is surrounded by myths. There are many misleading “facts” about cellulite that have led women to desperately try to get rid of or avoid getting cellulite only to end up with it gracing their back sides. Weeding through the…
Natural Cures for Extra Dry Skin
Dry skin is uncomfortable and unsightly. Have you wondered what will help dry skin? Many people with dry skin find that ingredients in commercially available lotions are irritating to their delicate skin. They find themselves wondering about gentle products with…
Sticking a Needle in Your Face is Invasive
Looking younger is the mantra of Baby Boomers. This generation and the subsequent generations have greatly contributed to the gold-filled pockets of plastic surgeons everywhere. The Botox and Restylane craze has never been more evident than in today’s society. Aging…
What You Should Know About Formaldehyde
Formaldehyde (aka methanal, methylene oxide, oxymethylene, methylaldehyde, oxomethane) is a colorless, flammable gas at room temperature. It has a sharp, distinct odor which may cause a burning sensation to the eyes, nose, and lungs. Formaldehyde can react with numerous other…
Want Weight Loss? Avoid The “Calorie Trap”
Calories – two out of three American adults need to eat fewer. The rest struggle daily not to eat more. A calorie (or kilocalorie) is a measure of energy-producing potential. If we consistently eat more than we need, we gain…
Spoonful of Sugar May Curb Stress, Obesity
Sweets may decrease production of glucocorticoid, a stress-related hormone that has been linked to obesity and decreased immune response, researchers from the University of Cincinnati (UC) have found. “Glucocorticoids are produced when psychological or physical stressors activate a part of…
Coping With Stress, Its Effects On Your Skin And Health, And Turning Back The Clock
Stress comes in many forms, workplace stress, family stress, grief over loss of a loved one, etc… Some can be avoided, but as we know, many cannot. Some people handle stress better than others, and some even thrive onit.Regardless, stress…