Important Hormones We Should Be Aware Of
There are many hormones in our bodies, but did you know there were some that are key hormones? Below I include a list of hormones, what they are, what they do in our bodies and what can happen if they are unbalanced. Progesterone - this hormone is important for ovulation and menstruation. If this hormone is unbalanced or low it can lead to mood changes, trouble sleeping, foggy thinking, weight gain and joint or muscle pain. Testosterone - this hormone is responsible for the male characteristics and sex drive; found primarily in men but also will find low levels in women. If ...
Do Liquid Calories in Sugary Drinks Matter Much?
**A special thank-you to Dr. Ayala for this wonderful article** Many experts see sugary drinks as a major contributor to overweight and obesity. Large, well-preformed studies such as Harvard’s Nurses' Health Study, which followed more than 50,000 women, have shown a correlation between consumption of sugary drinks and expanding waistlines. Is this just a correlation, or is there a clear cause-and-effect relationship between the two? Is there something special about sweet beverages that sets them apart from other low-nutritional-value foods, and justifies “blaming” them for a disproportionate contribution to the obesity epidemic? The science community generally agrees that when it comes to weight ...
Managing Anxiety
You know that feeling or possible know someone who will experience a situation with sweating, rapid heartbeat and even shortness of breath. You may think as well as others who have experienced these symptoms that a heart attack is coming on, but instead what you are experiencing is an anxiety attack. If you suffer with anxiety attacks, the best way to manage them is by first overcoming them. Anxiety is defined as a worry or uneasy feeling of something occurring, as well as extreme reactions to fearful situations. When someone follows in a dark parking garage, those anxious feelings of a ...
Healthy Choices You Can Implement Today
Everyone knows what needs to be done to stay healthy. It is something that we hear on a daily basis - exercise, diet, eat healthy foods, don't drink or smoke and the list goes on... Today I will simply share 3 tips you can apply to your life today that will help you make a change. Water - substitute water for regular soda or juice..if you do this at least once a day for an entire year, you will cut out 127 cups of sugar and over 90,000 calories from your diet! Take deep breathes - By simply taking a deep breathe for ...
Mix1 Review and Giveaway
When I was contacted to review Mix1 I was a bit confused. You see, I had no idea what Mix1 was, so I began to do my research. The first place I visited was their site . What I found was very impressive. As a vegetarian and one that is lactose intolerant, I am always searching for products that will provide the nutrients without comprising my lifestyle. Mix1 is a beverage company that found the solution to many individual's challenges. It is very difficult to find beverages that are high in protein, as well as antioxidants, without dairy or processes ingredients. Mix1 combines ...
5 Ways to Enjoy Tomatoes
This fruit, yes fruit is red and delicious and often mistaken for a vegetable. It is sweet and loaded with antioxidants. Below I will share 5 ways to enjoy this lovely little fruit. Of course there are many more but I will only share 5..feel free to share more in the comments section. 1. Tomato Salsa - This is one of my favorites and very easy to make. Chop 2 large tomatoes and place in a bowl Add the following ingredients to the bowl: 1/2 tsp of sea salt Add 1/2 small red onion, chopped Add 1/2 cup of chopped, fresh cilantro 1 small serrano chile, seeded and chopped 1/4 ...
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Important Hormones We Should Be Aware Of
There are many hormones in our bodies, but did you know there were some that are key hormones? Below I include a list of hormones, what they are, what they do in our bodies and what can happen if they are unbalanced. Progesterone – this hormone is important for ovulation and menstruation. If this hormone is unbalanced or low it can lead to mood changes, trouble sleeping, foggy thinking,... [Read more]
Do Liquid Calories in Sugary Drinks Matter Much?
**A special thank-you to Dr. Ayala for this wonderful article** Many experts see sugary drinks as a major contributor to overweight and obesity. Large, well-preformed studies such as Harvard’s Nurses’ Health Study, which followed more than 50,000 women, have shown a correlation between consumption of sugary drinks and expanding waistlines. Is this just a correlation, or is there a clear cause-and-effect... [Read more]
Managing Anxiety
You know that feeling or possible know someone who will experience a situation with sweating, rapid heartbeat and even shortness of breath. You may think as well as others who have experienced these symptoms that a heart attack is coming on, but instead what you are experiencing is an anxiety attack. If you suffer with anxiety attacks, the best way to manage them is by first overcoming them. Anxiety... [Read more]
Healthy Choices You Can Implement Today
Everyone knows what needs to be done to stay healthy. It is something that we hear on a daily basis – exercise, diet, eat healthy foods, don’t drink or smoke and the list goes on… Today I will simply share 3 tips you can apply to your life today that will help you make a change. Water – substitute water for regular soda or juice..if you do this at least once a day for an... [Read more]
Mix1 Review and Giveaway
When I was contacted to review Mix1 I was a bit confused. You see, I had no idea what Mix1 was, so I began to do my research. The first place I visited was their site . What I found was very impressive. As a vegetarian and one that is lactose intolerant, I am always searching for products that will provide the nutrients without comprising my lifestyle. Mix1 is a beverage company that found the... [Read more]
5 Ways to Enjoy Tomatoes
This fruit, yes fruit is red and delicious and often mistaken for a vegetable. It is sweet and loaded with antioxidants. Below I will share 5 ways to enjoy this lovely little fruit. Of course there are many more but I will only share 5..feel free to share more in the comments section. 1. Tomato Salsa – This is one of my favorites and very easy to make. Chop 2 large tomatoes and place... [Read more]
Plants Have Healing Powers
How do you feel when you receive flowers? If you are like most, your entire attitude changes. A recent study that was published in Hort Technology, showed that patients recovered quicker from their surgeries when flowers or potted plants were in their hospital rooms. Strange but true. Everyone knows how sterile and uncomfortable hospitals can be, but adding some greenery changes the entire atmosphere. The... [Read more]
The Benefits of Massage
When you hear the word ‘massage’, what do you think of? Relaxing, expensive, time consuming? Massage does not have to be any of those and actually can be a stress and pain reliever. Massage can actually reduce stress in many individuals and promote health and healing. There are simple techniques that can be used to relieve stress but let’s look a little further into massage and what it... [Read more]
The Key is Focus
It is not easy staying focused, especially with the stimuli that comes to us from all different directions. There is a way to stay focused even when the kids are screaming, the phone ringing, the dogs barking, and the television in the background – sounds like the Calgon commercial. Remember that one? Calgon! Take me away! Well, we all don’t have the time required for a Calgon bath,... [Read more]
GF Meals – Gluten Free Meals – A Review
There are many individuals that are unable to eat certain types of foods because of the ingredients that are used. Gluten seems to be a big culprit in meals that will enhance gastric issues in a large group of people. There was also a time that the meals had to be prepared at home and finding the correct ingredients to use to make the food enticing to the palate made it quite difficult. Sure, there... [Read more]
Enlyten Antioxidant Strips – A Review
By now everyone has heard the ever trendy word – ‘antioxidants’. We have also heard all the benefits that antioxidants have. Mainly antioxidants combat the free radicals that deteriorate our bodies. Antioxidants are essential to build the immune system which is the main system in our body that fights disease. You will find antioxidants in the infamous ‘acai berry’... [Read more]
Safe Sunscreen
Before you know it, summer will be right upon on us and with that comes the risk of sunburns. It is wise to not get too much sun for risk of skin damage and sunburns but moderate sunshine is beneficial to our health. Sunshine is the main source of Vitamin D, which actually reduces the risk of certain cancers and many other diseases. For this reason it is important to get some moderate sunlight... [Read more]
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