Ladies between the ages of 40-55, this blog is for you!   Can you relate to any of these symptoms? Pants are more snug than usual, or don’t fit at all anymore! Changes in body weight distribution. Energy level has plummeted. Post-workout recovery takes much longer. If these sound familiar, you
Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) is one of those phrases that can raise many questions. Oftentimes, those questions arise from not knowing enough about this health procedure, so we are hoping to provide some light on the subject! Hormones control most of our basic body functions. They coordinate immune function, growth,
The best way to get all of our required daily nutrients is to obtain most of them from food sources. Food not only provides us with vitamins and minerals but also supplies us with fiber, phytochemicals, and antioxidants. These components interact with one another in ways that supplements are not
Is your thyroid out of balance? Learn more about hyperthyroidism and hypothyroidism and the role that the thyroid plays in the body.
There is no doubt about it, the winter months surrounding the Holidays can be quite busy. From shopping, travel, family gatherings, and special holiday outings and activities, it’s a miracle we get through each day without totally running out of steam. Oh, wait! There is something else that we need
People find it difficult to lose weight especially during holidays. Check out our tips to reach and maintain your weight loss goals.
Read our advice on avoiding overeating during the holiday season and learn how to shift from high calorie diet to low calorie diet.
Recent research in the topic of obesity is showing that weight gain is not just related to excessive calorie intake, lack of exercise, and low willpower. It is now believed that a resistance to a hormone called leptin is one of the leading causes of weight gain in many people.
Determining what to eat and when to eat it can be challenging and confusing. There seems to be advice coming from many different places – doctors, nutritionists, talk show hosts, social media, athletes and celebrities. Eight out of 10 people state they have seen conflicting information about healthy eating which
September was Prostate Cancer Awareness month. Now that October has arrived, it is time to shift the focus to women, as this is National Breast Cancer Awareness month. Breast cancer does occur most often in women, but do keep in mind it can occur in men also. Except for skin
