Monthly Archives: November 2011
Thinking About Juicing? Here’s Some Great Advice to Get You Going
Just about every authority on health recommends that we consume 6 to 8 servings of fruits and vegetables each day, but only a small percentage of us actually eat that many. Juicing is a simple way to effectively guarantee that you’ll attain these daily targets for vegetables. Even though you can juice fruits, if you’re
Using Green Tea for Weight Loss – Some Directions and Advice
Research demonstrates that consuming green tea or including green tea extract supplements into your diet program can induce more fat loss than exercise and attending to calorie consumption alone. The polyphenols antioxidants present in green tea don’t just promote fat burning, but also bring many health benefits too . Even though drinking the tea is
Personal Training Helps the Health of Others
I recently wrote about how you can improve the health of others with a career in occupational therapy. There are many careers in which you can help people live healthier, richer lives; in addition to occupational therapy, personal training is another popular option. To become a personal trainer, you can get certified through one of the
A Health Care Power of Attorney
Back in June, a co-worker of mine was involved in a horrific car crash that left her in a coma. The accident was, as expected, emotionally devestating for her family, although the prognosis from the doctors was positive — she eventually would recover from her injuries and lead a normal life, although she would have to go
What’s the deal with Federal Opposition to Electronic Cigarettes?
With tobacco smoking routinely banned in most public areas in the United States and the evils of tobacco being preached from every public forum you’d think that cessation devices and healthy alternatives would be expected to be encouraged and promoted—especially by the lawmakers and policy gurus. Why is it then that the federal government in
Are Your Habits Putting You At Risk Of Nail Fungus?
As part of our series of posts on nail fungus infections, we thought we’d tackle the subject of prevention. No one wants to suffer the embarrassment of having thick, ugly-looking yellow nails that take months and months to treat, so take your time to read the bullets below. Each one highlights a habit or an
Is Food Your Best Friend?
As an only child, I spent a lot of time with my parents. They instilled a lot of great values in me, but I also picked up a few of their bad habits. One of the worst habits was the idea that food is your friend. They never said that, of course, but when I
What’s the Make-up of the Best Protein Powder?
Possibly the most common workout supplements used are protein powders. The best protein powder is the ideal source of protein for both after and before a workout because it is digested rapidly in the body and amino acids can reach muscle tissues fast. Protein powders also make for an extremely handy protein source when your
Alkaline Diet Health Beat
Health topics are frequently debated on the internet. The alkaline diet is one that is currently gaining attention. Part of the debate centers around the high carb vs. low carb argument. What’s confusing for many people, including myself, is that there are different definitions of the alkaline diet. One of them takes its definitions of
Improve the Health of Others With a Career in Occupational Therapy
A childhood friend of mine, Linda, has been a nurturer ever since we were kids. If one of us fell off our bikes, she was the first to rush to the side of the injured and make sure everything was okay. She knows just the right things to say when someone is going through a