Many people hear the word healthy and shudder. We all know the importance of maintaining our health, but doing it is another thing all together. The good news is that by taking a few simple steps and making small changes to our life, we can minimize harmful behaviors. Here, we will explore five ways to stay healthy. [Read more…]
Archives for July 2012
Kick Off Summer with a Healthy Body Cleanse!
Like most people you’ve probably heard all about the benefits and powers of the omnipresent ‘cleanse’ but never had the nerve to try one out for yourself. It’s hard to avoid the subject; every time you turn on the TV somebody is discussing the benefits of a diet regime or a health cleanse. It’s not hype; a pure body cleanse has effects that you probably weren’t aware of for problems that you may not have known existed inside you.
If you have been curious but haven’t yet taken the plunge then you should read the following reasons your body will thank you for trying a cleanse. [Read more…]
3 Reasons to Cut Carbs from Your Diet
Several workout enthusiasts will often insist that you need to have a plentiful amount of carbohydrates in your diet. While this may hold true depending on the rare person’s metabolism, in most cases, people often consume more carbs than are actually healthy for them. If your goal with a new diet is weight loss, consuming carbohydrates is only going to slow the results that you’re looking for. Here are three of the top reasons to try a low carb diet. [Read more…]
Is a Weight Loss Boot Camp Right for You?
Weight loss boot camps may often seem like a program that’s only necessary for the morbidly obese. Based on the concepts of some modern TV shows, it can often seem like the only ones who can benefit from a boot camp are those who have severe weight problems and haven’t been able to do anything about it. The reality is that there are millions of people who can benefit from a weight loss boot camp, so to help determine if a boot camp is right for you, here’s a small checklist to consider. [Read more…]
Back Pain Causes and Treatments
There are countless back pain causes. For this reason, it’s important to seek assistance from a physician. To properly diagnose your condition, your doctor will first need to eliminate any potential causes. These may include medical or injury-related conditions. The following are a few of the most common back pain causes: [Read more…]