I remember playing childhood sports, the coach would often tell us to visualize winning the game or making the free throw or goal. This technique is used by athletes a lot to prepare mentally, and many say it works. Apparently these visualization techniques also work for dieting. (more…)
With no cure in sight for the cold or the flu, current treatments can at best bring symptom relief or shorten the duration of those symptoms. Here are some natural remedies that may speed your recovery, and help you feel better along the natural path to better health. (more…)
Smoothies are one of the quickest, easiest and healthiest meals or snacks you can make. But you have to make them the right way.
Most smoothies that you can purchase when you eat out at cafes or juice bars are really just composed of fruit, dairy and sweetener. This is not a healthy smoothie; you can make much more balanced and satisfying smoothies at home. (more…)
When you feel a craving coming on don’t tell yourself you can’t have it; tell yourself you can maybe have it later.
Recent research shows that when volunteers postponed having a snack or something they craved they ate less than those who indulged immediately. (more…)
The University of Pennsylvania conducted a study in a sleep lab and found that people who are sleep deprived eat more and gain more weight than those who get sufficient sleep.
The study lasted 5 days with two groups of people. The sleep deprived group was kept up until 4 am each day and was only allowed 4 hours of sleep. There was also a control group which was allowed a good night’s sleep. The only difference between the two groups was sleep. They lived in a sleep study suite and had the same access to the kitchen and food. (more…)
Give the gift of health!
