Benefits of Strength Training
Do you think cardio is the best way to lose weight and stay fit? Strength training is not only a major element to a healthy lifestyle, there are many more benefits than you have probably considered. We loved this…
HOT TIP: Go Greek!!
HOT TIP! The Mediterranean isn't just a spectacular place to visit. It's also one of the healthiest diets in the world, so it's no surprise that it has multiple benefits. Women who follow a Mediterranean diet in their…
Heart Healthy
We are fans of Dr. Andrew Weil's approach to healthy living. Here are his suggestions for eating right for optimal heart health. Let's take good care of those giving hearts of yours. :-D For people battling high…
Easiest Home Detox Ever
We love these tips from Health.com on the easiest ways to detox your home. Green your home We carefully watch what goes into our mouths and on our bodies—organic this, petroleum-free that. But when it comes to keeping…
HOT TIP: Mix it Up, Y’all!
Variety is the spice of life, right? It is when it comes to exercise, according to a new study. Find out more... According to a new study from Skidmore College's exercise and nutrition scientist Paul Arciero, Ph.D., those…
Yoga-Holiday
September is National Yoga Month. Consider it an opportunity to give yourself a holiday from, dare we say, yourself! Forget all of your worries for an hour and concentrate solely on your health and well-being. We think you deserve…
Eight Ways to Shape Up for Surgery
We loved this list from AARP on how to prep yourself for surgery. You have to be in the best shape possible, because even minor surgery is tough on your body. Take a look! Indeed, while your surgeon's…
HOT TIP: Garlic!
Today's HOT TIP: Get the goods on GARLIC! According to a recent study in the Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry, sprouted garlic has almost twice as many antioxidants as unsprouted garlic. So when it starts to…
HOT TIP: Top Hydrating Foods
Staying hydrated is SO important for good health! Here are the top hydrating foods when you need a little bit extra: STRAWBERRIES 91% water! TOMATOES 94.5% water AND CUCUMBERS 96.7 water! WATERMELON! 91.5% water …
HOT TIP: The Green Fountain of Youth?
Maybe fighting cancer, reducing your risk of Alzheimer's or a heart attack would be a big enough draw, but there is more than that in the goodness that is green tea. Read on! Applying green tea extract…