Archive for the ‘Health and Fitness’ Category:

4 Types of Artificial Sweeteners & Sugar Substitutes – Side Effects, Pros & Cons

{ Posted on Feb 03 2012 by Joanne Eglash }
Years ago, there were three choices when it came to sweetening your tea or coffee: white sugar, brown sugar, or honey. Oh, how times have changed. Today, with the great amount of attention given to calorie, sugar, and carbohydrate intake, ...Read More »

How Many Calories Should I Eat to Lose Weight?

{ Posted on Feb 03 2012 by Ann Olson }
You want to lose weight, so you’re planning to cut calories. But how many calories do you actually need to intake to effectively lose the pounds? People often fall for common diet myths and make the mistake of eating too ...Read More »

5 Celebrity Fad Diets & Weight Loss Plans That Don’t Work Long-term

{ Posted on Feb 01 2012 by Ann Olson }
It seems like celebrities are constantly on the craziest diets. One week, they’re gorging on baby food to get slim; the next week, they’re eating cookies or fasting to strip away the weight. Clearly it works – celebrities such as ...Read More »

5 Celebrity Fad Diets & Weight Loss Plans That Don’t Work Long-term

{ Posted on Feb 01 2012 by Ann Olson }
It seems like celebrities are constantly on the craziest diets. One week, they’re gorging on baby food to get slim; the next week, they’re eating cookies or fasting to strip away the weight. Clearly it works – celebrities such as ...Read More »

20 Simple Ways to Live a Healthy, Happy Life

{ Posted on Jan 31 2012 by Clara Edd }
This year, you may have made a variety of New Year’s resolutions to improve your mind, your finances, or your health. Many people, however, tend to lose focus of their goals, and the promises made on the first of the ...Read More »

How to Deal With Depression & Anxiety Naturally Without Medication

{ Posted on Jan 31 2012 by Ann Olson }
You’re feeling sad, unmotivated, and just don’t have the energy to visit friends or family members. Sound familiar? These signs – and many more – are signs of depression, a serious mental condition that can turn your mood and motivation ...Read More »

5 Warning Signs of Unhealthy Crash Dieting & Eating Disorders

{ Posted on Jan 27 2012 by Ann Olson }
You’ve probably heard it before: A friend or family member loses weight by going on a crash diet, detoxing, or eating too few calories. Or perhaps you’ve tried to lose weight by severely restricting your diet, to the point of ...Read More »

How to Curb Hunger & Suppress Your Appetite – Feel Full on a Diet

{ Posted on Jan 25 2012 by Ann Olson }
If you’ve ever dieted, you know how hard it is to stay committed, especially in the wake of constant hunger pangs. Despite eating right and keeping your calories under control, your stomach still growls constantly, which makes you crave food ...Read More »

4 Celebrity Dieting & Workout Tips to Avoid

{ Posted on Jan 23 2012 by Ann Olson }
Can eating nutritious foods remove toxins from your body and kick-start your metabolism? Should you do endless strength-training repetitions to lengthen your muscles? These are just examples of some of the diet, fitness, and weight loss myths that celebrities – ...Read More »

5 Ways to Make Money With Paid Medical Research Studies & Donations

{ Posted on Jan 16 2012 by Melissa Batai }
In difficult economic times, many people look for ways to make extra money, and you may be considering some creative options to pay down debt. One way to make money is by using your body. No, I’m not talking about ...Read More »