Diet Preparation Part V: Getting to Sleep
In Part V of my series entitled, “Diet Preparation: The Impact of Sleep and Stress,” I am going to give you some tips on what you can do, or avoid, in the hours just before you go to bed. Follow these simple bedtime rules, and you will begin to get a good night’s… (more…)
How To Lose 20 Pounds Really, Really Fast
This is the easiest, surest, most effective way I know to slash 20 pounds off your body fast! (more…)
Weight Loss Organizations
Losing and maintaining weight is a difficult and intimately personal struggle, but it is not one that anyone needs to go through alone. There are literally millions of people forging their own paths to their better selves, and together, they offer support, advice, and inspiration to one another. (more…)
Exercising Mind And Body
I’ve recently purchased a CD set called “The 5 Forces of Wellness” by Dr. Mark Harman. It’s made me realise that the food we eat has such a majorimpact on the quality of our health. Being healthy is not just amount being free from disease now, it’s about leading a full and active life and […] (more…)
What Is Diabetes?
With diabetes such an epidemic today, it is essential that you know exactly what it is. Why? Well, to prevent getting diabetes yourself that is!
In layman terms, ?diabetes? is the inability of the body to process sugars properly. When we eat or drink, our ?pancreas? produces a hormone called ?insulin?. Insulin is released into the blood and helps to regulate the amount of glucose (sugar) in the bloodstream. Diabetes is a condition where this process does not function correctly.
The reason why diabetes occurs is because no insulin is being produced (often called Type 1 Diabetes) and requires the sufferer to use insulin injections, or insulin is produced but the body becomes resistant to it. This renders the insulin ineffective. This is normally called Type 2 Diabetes and is rapidly becoming more common. (more…)
Low carb chocolate rum balls recipe
Add a little kick to your treats this holiday season with this recipe! 1 cup almond flour (best without the skins, in this case) 1/2 cup cocoa powder 2 T butter, softened to room temperature 2 T powdered erythritol, xylitol,… (more…)
The Link Between Teenage Hormones and Weight Gain
Hormones and weight gain are an inevitable part of puberty for teens. Boys and girls alike will show signs of increased weight, but this fluctuation is completely normal and healthy. Unfortunately, for many teenage girls the onset of weight gain can become the beginning of a life-long diet. Tempering this reaction is crucial to preserve the health and wellbeing of your teen. Combating the effects (more…)