Attention Deficit Disorder presents different challenges to different people. Some of us have the most trouble focusing and concentrating, while some of us have great difficulty regulating emotion. Whatever your greatest challenge is, there is one sure-fire way to be successful in spite of it: the ability to be resilient. Miriam-Webster online defines resilience as "an ability to recover from or adjust easily to misfortune or change." ...more
In our last newsletter, we discussed heartburn and its harmful effect on the body. Armed with that knowledge, we can now put into practice 10 tips for heartburn relief! My husband has terrible heartburn. In fact, he's the one who pops antacids like they're candy. Over the past couple of weeks I have encouraged him to try these tips and you know what? They've worked! I hope these tips help you or someone you love find heartburn relief and...more
Obesity is a disease that is not caused by a bacteria or virus but a person's own eating habits. It is a disease which is very easy to get rid of just by changing your food habits. Shifting excess kilos is as easy as making a few changes in your eating habits and food mind-set. Here are a few tips that will help you get rid of that bulge. Free Healthy Diet Tips for Weight Loss!1) Stay away from diet food that you don't enjoy eating. Food should be pleasurable not painful.2) Replace your cooking oil with a spray oil. Cooking oil contains alot more calories than spray oil.3) Make food tastier by adding seasonings such as garlic, herbs, and spices rather than butter or oil. 4) If you are thirsty drink water rather than a cold drink. Water contains zero calories.5) Go in for more green vegetables and cereals. Improve your eating habits and take my words you will lead a healthy and happy life!!.6) Dont eat while watching TV or while reading. People tend to eat more while watching TV.7) Avoid Red Meat and prefer Fish. People who generally consume large quantities of red meat are more prone to colon cancer as per the studies. It increases the probability of getting effected up to 50%....more
Many people gain weight around the belly. and for most of us it is quite embarrassing. This takes away the charm of wearing clothes. This Abdominal fat is very hard to get rid of.Different people have different fat storage areas. Most men store fat around the abdomen. This fat is stored in the fat cells. The number of fat cells remain fixed ....more
In our busy lives, many of us find ourselves in the drive-thru choosing our meals from a fast food menu rather than carefully planned, home-cooked meals. If you are one of these people, you will enjoy this article especially if you are trying to lose weight!If you're trying to shed those extra pounds, one question remains. How can I survive extra...more
Gastric bypass is a form of weight-loss surgery done on a lot of Americans today. The reason is because more and more Americans are suffering from obesity and excessive weight problems. In some cases, a gastric bypass is the only way to make losing weight possible. For most of us, gastric bypass is merely an option. The American Society for Bariatric Surgery reports that there were more than 63,000 of such surgeries being done in the United States alone in the year 2002. However, it is important to note that a Gastric Bypass is not the right surgery for everyone. Think carefully because a gastric bypass is a very important surgery. It is not the magical solution to your weight problems and you will need to do extensive research before you commit to it. We have to emphasize that Gastric Bypass has a very high rate of complications although the procedure may sound relatively simple and effortless. Most doctors who perform gastric bypass would advise the patient to undergo a low-calorie diet for at least 6 months before they go for gastric bypass surgery. Undergoing a gastric bypass surgery, you may have to bear with the consequence of a possible life-threatening complication as a...more
Writing down our thoughts and feelings, as in keeping a journal, is a proven method to relieve stress and improve well being. The expression achieved through writing in a journal on a regular basis, or during times of high stress, helps to clarify...more
Ever wondered, how easily we wish our family, friends or relatives "Sweet Dreams", but at times the so called "Sweet Dreams" don't come so easily to us. It really gets ironic. May be because money can buy you designer beds bot not sound sleep. We all...more
Every thought and emotion affects your health. A holistic health approach encompasses treating the whole person the body, mind, emotions and spirit. Traditional cultures have known for thousands of years that these aspects are intimately connected....more
Managing Pain in Cancer Patients Besides the usual fears, the announcement that you or a loved one has cancer creates a frightening and complex situation concerning the pain the patient will suffer during treatment. No one wants to suffer unduly, so...more
The barbell military press is a great exercise for working the deltoids. This exercise can be extremely difficult for the new lifter. Back injury can easily occur if the proper form is not used during execution. Because of this, it is recommended...more
"There it is again." I muttered to myself, frustrated as I washed my arm. Every morning for five or six days in the fall of 2003, I noticed rust-colored sticky stuff appearing on my left forearm and thigh. Finally, to my shock and horror, I...more