Signs you’re not getting enough nutrients

Signs you’re not getting enough nutrients Dry skin, Pale skin, Cracked and dry lips, Acne, Wounds that won’t heal, Bleeding gums, Brittle … 1. Dry skin Sure, dry skin, especially in colder weather, may not be all that uncommon. But if your skin is...

Everyday activites that burn 200 calories or more

Everyday activites that burn 200 calories or more We all know exercise is important not only for physical and mental health, but also for longevity There are times, however, that life, career and family obligations take precedence, which makes fitting in exercise a...

Number of meals/day recommended to lose weight

Number of meals/day recommended to lose weight Breakfast is the most important meal of the day You need to eat six small meals throughout the day to stoke your metabolism. You should fast in the morning and eat all your meals between 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. You’ve likely...

Why should you quit smoking

Why should you quit smoking You or a loved one need an incentive to quit smoking? here are some reasons that you may not know You know smoking causes lung cancer, emphysema, and heart disease, but you’re still lighting up. We’ve compiled a list of little...

8 tips for dining out with type II diabetes

8 tips for dining out with type II diabetes Dining out shouldn’t be stressful But when you or a loved one have been diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes, visiting a restaurant can feel suddenly fraught with peril. The temptation of the bread basket or the risk of waiting a...

How stress manifests in your body

How stress manifests in your body All the things going on in your life — work, family, trying to get (or stay!) fit, etc. All the things going on in your life — work, family, trying to get (or stay!) fit, etc. — can all add up to stress, even if the...