How Calories Affect Your Weight, Your Health and Your Body

With the growing obesity epidemic, our society has begun to focus attention on effective methods to lose weight. The result has been a social obsession with “miracle diets” which has introduced a surprisingly controversial debate about calorie consumption. You may have heard the phrase “a calorie is a...

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4 Health Benefits of Oatmeal

Mar 06, 12 4 Health Benefits of Oatmeal

Posted by Carolyn in Diet, Healthy Eating, Heart Health

Besides tasting great, enjoying a breakfast of whole grain oatmeal can be wonderful for your health. Oatmeal has many health benefits which have been proven in nutritional studies. Want more incentive to make oatmeal a permanent part of your healthy breakfast routine? Here are five health benefits of oatmeal. Prevents Breast...

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4 Effective Herbal Teas for Relaxation

Feb 24, 12 4 Effective Herbal Teas for Relaxation

Posted by Carolyn in Herbalism, Mental Health, Stress

What better way to de-stress at the end of a long day, than with a hot cup of herbal tea? In our fast-paced society, dealing with stress has become a normal part of everyday life. While it may be impossible to completely eliminate stress from your lifestyle, there are certain ways of managing stress which can help ensure that you...

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How to Start a Weight Loss Program if You’re Overweight

Feb 22, 12 How to Start a Weight Loss Program if You’re Overweight

Posted by Carolyn in Diet, Exercise, Weight Loss

With each new year, millions of people make a resolution to lose more weight. Our country is currently experiencing an obesity epidemic, as thousands of Americans each year exceed their recommended weight. If you’re looking to begin a weight loss program, it can be incredibly difficult to know where to start, especially if...

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4 Health Benefits of Quinoa

With the popularity of carb-free or low-carb diets, many people have been ignoring the importance of grains in a balanced diet. While some grains (such as wheat) may be a source of empty calories, certain grains actually have some great health benefits. Quinoa, often called an “ancient grain”, can help promote good...

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