Weight Loss Fables – The Six Worst You Need to Avoid! (Part Two)
Another bunch of weight loss fables and myths you can do reject and ignore and instead use the information here to overcome your weight loss barriers.
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Becca Scott researches and writes about alternative health topics. She has her own alternative health blog and has published articles at health related international sites.
Weight Loss Fables – The Six Worst You Need to Avoid! (Part One)
Weight loss fables (otherwise known as myths or misconceptions) are everywhere you look. You find them cleverly crafted in television ads, over the Internet and in magazines and newspapers. You also hear them over the water cooler at work, in an abundance of social settings and maybe even at your own dinner table! This is [...]
Jun 14, 2010 | 0 comments | View Post
Tips for Barbecuing the Healthy Way
Barbecuing is part of enjoying summer but many times we don’t cook food right and end up eating unhealthy food. Here’s some tips to grill by this summer.
Jun 10, 2010 | 0 comments | View Post
Trimming Calories to Benefit Your Health
Trimming calories as a means of slimming down can be done by making a few small and simple changes in your life. Here’s some of those changes.
Jun 06, 2010 | 0 comments | View Post
If You Love the Sun then Learn to Love Sunscreen
The sun rays can do damage to our health yet we know how to protect ourselves so why don’t we? Here we offer some tips and thoughts on keeping safe.
Jun 02, 2010 | 0 comments | View Post
Accepting Your Present Weight When it Does Not Present a Problem
Your present weight may not be exactly what you want it to be but it may be just fine for you – so relax and keep these thoughts with you.
May 29, 2010 | 0 comments | View Post
Giving Up Smoking While on Vacation- Good Idea or Bad Idea?
Is a summer vacation the best time to stop smoking? The answer may surprise you but it does depend on a few things I’ll explain about here.
May 21, 2010 | 0 comments | View Post
How to Cope with Any Holiday Once You Become a Non-Smoker
If you’ve just quit smoking and facing a holiday or vacation here’s some tips to make it through what can be an extremely stressful time.
May 14, 2010 | 0 comments | View Post
Why I don’t believe in the Law of Attraction
I don’t believe in the law of attraction – at least the nonsense that suggests merely by thinking hard about what you want it will happen.
Apr 29, 2010 | 0 comments | View Post
Walnuts and Omega-3: Health and Taste All in One
Walnuts are not only tasty when added to anything from cereal to yogurt to casseroles but they’re also good for you because they contain heaps of omega-3.
Apr 17, 2010 | 0 comments | View Post
High Protein- Low Carb Diet – Going Against the Grain
Diets high in protein and low in carbohydrates go against the government’s food pyramid which advocate more grains and foods like rice – whose got it right?
Apr 14, 2010 | 0 comments | View Post
A Discussion of the Body Mass Index (BMI)- Is It Outdated?
The BMI has been used for many years to indicate whether or not a person has the right amount of fat on their body, but recently its use has been questioned.
Apr 11, 2010 | 0 comments | View Post
Stevia- The Alternative Natural Sweetener to Sweeten Your Life Today!
If you’re losing weight or planning to then one thing you must do is to reduce the amount of sugar you consume and Stevia is a natural alternative sweetener.
Apr 05, 2010 | 0 comments | View Post
Alcohol and Your Weight Loss Goals – Don’t Sabotage Your Dream
If you drink alcohol regularly but also want to lose weight then you’re in for a tough battle – weight loss and alcohol on a regular basis is a bad mix.
Mar 17, 2010 | 0 comments | View Post
Hypnosis and Sports Performance- How to Improve Your Game
Competing at a high level in sports requires hard work but can also be a drain on the mind. Sports performance hypnosis can help you achieve your goals.
Mar 14, 2010 | 2 comments | View Post
Coenzyme Q10- The Critical Heart Nutrient that Could Save Your Life
Coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10) is sometimes referred to as the king of antioxidants. It’s a critical heart nutrient that can save your heart and your very life!
Feb 18, 2010 | 0 comments | View Post
Diabetes and Weight Issues- Taking Care of Your Health
Diabetes can often contribute to heart issues caused by obesity, but there are things to do to keep it under control and I’ll discuss those in this post.
Feb 15, 2010 | 0 comments | View Post
Strengthening the Heart and Lungs with Exercise
An inactive lifestyle is a top risk factor to developing heart disease – smoker’s run an even higher risk. Exercise is key to a strong heart.
Feb 03, 2010 | 0 comments | View Post
First Steps on Exercising to Improve Your Lung Capacity
If you’re an ex-smoker then you know how difficult it can be to exercise after years cigarette smoking. But here’s some advice and a program to begin.
Jan 30, 2010 | 2 comments | View Post
How to Live a Chemical Free Life with these Simple Changes
In our fast paced stress induced world living a healthy lifestyle and eating good food can be one of our greatest challenges. Here’s some simple tips to help.
Jan 15, 2010 | 0 comments | View Post
A Look at Trendy Electronic Cigarettes – Are They Worthwhile?
Electronic cigarettes have only been on the market for a couple of years but they’re getting plenty of attention as an alternative to patches and gum. But do they work?
Jan 09, 2010 | 0 comments | View Post
Myths and Facts and Downright Lies About Vitamins
Lack of information or incorrect information about vitamins can lead you to make the wrong decisions about supplements, which can lead to an unhealthy body.
Jan 06, 2010 | 0 comments | View Post
Probiotics 101- Just Another Health Hype?
Most have heard the term Probiotics and its to do with good bacteria but is it just another health hype to earn fat commissions for internet marketers?
Emphysema and Smoking – What You Need to Know
Emphysema is a preventable chronic lung disease that causes the sufferer to struggle to breathe properly. Learn more here.
Dec 18, 2009 | 0 comments | View Post
The Truth About Smoking and Its Damaging Effect on Your Oral Health
Smoking not only alters the appearance of your teeth but it also negatively impacts the health of your mouth. Here’s some tips on oral health.
