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  • Lose The Love-Chub While You Can
    We all tend to out on a few love pounds in a new relationship or marriage…lots of late nights, lots of drinks, lots of food…just remember to get back on track!



    "There is no shame in the bride and groom letting things go for a few weeks while they travel, set up house and reorganize themselves into the rhythm of living together as a married couple," writes Linda Buch in The Denver Post.
  • Dancing Video Game Puts Fun Back Into Exercise
    Working out and having fun - isn’t that what it’s all about? Well rarely do people report having a great time sweating it out at the gym, but there is a new concept in weight loss that may have you and your kids dancing around the house as you shed pounds.
  • Big Heart, Healthy Heart
    Love your body with all your heart , and you will live a long life. It's that simple. If you truly loved yourself, you would eat only healthy foods and nourish your body with fresh air and exercise
  • Counting Calories Isn’t For Everyone You Know
    Sick of counting calories? Don’t obsess over every little thing you put in your mouth. Counting calories is definitely a good way to watch your daily intake but it’s not the only way. Try these alternatives:
  • Who Says You Can’t Have Carbs Before Bedtime?
    Aren’t you supposed to stay away from carbs before bedtime? This info may go against everything you’ve heard so far. You may actually want to increase carbohydrate intake before bed, especially if you are a restless sleeper. An Australian study says you may fall asleep faster.
  • Like A Car, Men’s Health Needs Routine Maintenance
    Men - it's about time you started treating your health with as much interest as you treat your car! You may think you're as good as gold, but there are certain measures you should take to "tune-up" to ensure things are running smoothly.
  • Ugly Betty Weighs In
    America Ferrera stars in the popular sitcom Ugly Betty which has created a lot of buzz in Hollywood since it aired last year. Ferrera also acted in the 2002 film Real Women Have Curves. What are her thoughts on diet and weight issues?
  • Naturopathic Medicine: The Whole Body Approach Could Work For You
    You feel tired and lousy all the time, but your doctor says your fine. Maybe you haven’t tried everything? Conventional medicine may not give you the answers you need. Only 20% of people with fatigue, lack of initiative and poor concentration have a treatable medical condition.
  • Wanna Cut Your Cancer Risk? Get The Tea Brewin’
    Tea now comes in so many great varieties, colors and flavors there’s no reason to look to coffee for that morning surge. Not only is it a soothing hot treat on a winter’s day and an energy booster, but it has a slew of strong health benefits. Here’s one more reason to put tea on the table…
  • One Day A Slice Of Bread Could Control Your Appetite
    Forget diet pills and appetite suppressants! Scientists at The Top Institute Food and Nutrition (TIFN) in the Netherlands are developing a new generation of food ingredients that can help prevent obesity by making people eat less, and possibly stop an obese person from developing diabetes.
  • Bizarre Diets: The Man Who Eats Cheese All Day
    Know anyone with a food phobia? Okay so some people don’t like meat, some are scared of vegetables, but a man who is put off by everything except cheese? Well according to the Hunts Post UK, just a person exists. Food phobia has left a UK man unable to eat anything apart from mild Cheddar cheese ever since he was a toddler.
  • Cycling Away Cellulite
    Cellulite is a problem for almost 90% of women out there. So you are not alone. Time to exercise it all away. The Cellubike is the newest thing in exercise equipment. Put the cream away, for long-term results target this problem head on…
  • The Fat Of The Matter Is…
    You can’t lose weight lying around the house and sitting at a desk all day. If exercise is missing from your daily routine, you may want to think again about fitting into that little back dress. You’ve got to make the effort. Make a few small changes daily and reap big rewards!
  • Time to Get Outdoors
    Are you feeling sluggish from being kept indoors throughout the winter? Now that the warmer weather is coming you can shake off the cabin fever, and start enjoying some outdoors activities.
  • How Do You Pick Produce?
    Do you check each apple for bruises and squeeze each avacado for ripeness? Or, are you guilty of simply grabbing the first fruit or vegetable you see? Here are some words from the produce-wise.
  • The Modern Easter Basket
    With increasing awareness of health issues, some parents are reducing the amount of sugar treats and instead adding non-edible gifts and toys as basket stuffers.



    With that in mind, here are some WebMD expert tips to make your child’s Easter a little healthier, but just as fun-filled:
  • Don’t Be Deterred By Detox
    Your friends are all doing it, so are some celebrities, so have you ever considered a detox diet? A detox diet (also called a cleansing diet) will remove toxins and poisons from your body, and can promote weight loss.
  • 3 Fats That Make You Skinny
    Fat that helps you manage your weight and burn calories? You better read it to believe it.



    Coconut Oil: is rich in a type of fat rarely found in other foods, called medium-chain triglycerides (MCTs). When you eat MCTs, they go straight to the liver instead of going directly into circulation where fat cells can suck them up.
  • Perhaps Another Tool To Aid The Obesity Fight?
    Scientists in the UK claim they have developed a 3D scanner that can accurately determine if a person is truly obese.



    Currently, doctors gauge fatness with a calculation of body mass index (BMI) which relies on weight and height measurements. But BMI is flawed - people with lots of muscle are considered overweight.
  • Could Apples Be Your Answer To Avoiding Weight Gain?
    Eating an apple a day could do more than just keep the doctor away, it could help you fight your cravings for all things sweet. Dr Lynn Anderson holds a Ph.D. in Natural Health, and suggests her Apple Diet could help those with weight problems. Here are the latest comments from her blog:
  • 6 Ways Pets Can Improve Your Health
    Not only does a pet offer unconditional love, research has shown that living with pets provides certain health benefits too. Pets Help lower blood pressure, lesson anxiety, boost our immunity and if you;ve got a cute pooch, they can even help get you dates.
  • It’s The Fit, Not The Tag Size, That Matters
    So many women make major fashion faux pas. We choose a garment based on the tag size, not on whether it actually fits right. Even though you can squeeze into that size 8 or size 10, you may not be wearing the correct size for your body.
  • Do You Need To Exfoliate?
    Soft, smooth skin does not come easily to all of us. Most have to work at it! And if your daily skin care regime does not include an exfoliant, maybe it’s time to add it to the mix.
  • Eating Disorders Affect Children As Young As Six
    Researchers at the British Paediatric Surveillance Unit estimated that 3.5 children in every 100,000 in the UK are treated for an eating disorder, including anorexia, bulimia and binge eating.



    Over a 13 month evaluation, 206 children under 12 years were treated for an eating disorder in Britain and Ireland.
  • Going Ape Over The Evo-Diet
    An adventurous group of humans in the UK decided to eat like apes, literally, and while doing so found there were many health benefits to the plant-based diet.



    This made-for-tv experiment had 9 volunteers set up camp next to the ape house at the Paignton Zoo in Devon.
  • The Pursuit Of Happiness Is A Choice
    Consider yourself a pretty happy, go-lucky kinda guy or gal? Or more of a pessimist who lets your negative emotions get the best of you? Expert research has shown that your aptitude for happiness is largely determined by your genes. But some psychologists believe happiness can be pursued by thwarting negative emotions and fostering positive emotions. These 7 Happiness Strategies will help you pave the road to contentment.
  • Wanna Lose The Beer Gut But Not The Beer?
    Look no further than the Beer Drinker’s Diet, the sports enthusiasts’ diet dream come true! For those watching their weight, beer is usually a no-no as it’s loaded with calories, but Bradley Cailor, the books author, claims he lost pounds drinking the frothy beverage.
  • Breakin’ Down The Top 12 Weight Loss Tips
    In short form, here’s an excellent list of weight loss tips. You’ve likely heard them all before, but these are truly the tips that work. If you can incorporate them all, then you are on the road to properly managing your weight.
  • The Dutchess Inspires Long-Term Weight Loss
    "Ten years ago, she was a newly divorced ex-princess, struggling with a lifelong weight problem and snarky British tabloids that labeled her as the 'Dutchess of Pork,' " writes Pam Schmid in the Minneapolis Star Tribune.



    Who else from the Royal Family has so publicly battled their weight than Sarah Ferguson? But now the svelte strawberry blonde is at peace with her body, maintaining her goal weight, and is a role model for moms across the world.
  • The Top 5 Healing Foods For Healthy, Glowing Skin
    Are you one of those consumers? Shelling out big bucks for expensive cosmetics to treat an assortment of skin issues, like wrinkles and dryness. For a fraction of the cost you can treat these skin troubles naturally by eating these 5 healing foods.
  • NZ Girls Force Food Giant To Fess Up
    GlaxoSmithKline (GSK), the maker of Ribena, has been fined $217,500 after admitting it mislead customers about the vitamin C content of the blackcurrant drink. It admitted that its cartoned Ready To Drink Ribena, which it claimed had 7mg of Vitamin C per 100ml, in fact had no detectable Vitamin C content.
  • Organic Flowers Say It All This Valentine’s Day
    When it comes to the most popular Valentine’s Day gift, flowers, why should you go organic? There are many reasons to give your loved one an organic bouquet…



    * Less poisonous chemicals to touch or inhale, and less toxins to absolve into the atmosphere.
  • Domino’s Pizza: The “Healthy” Meal Choice?
    In the January issue of Glamour magazine, in an article titled "What to eat to stay slim," two slices of Domino's 12" classic hand-tossed Vegi Pizza Feast and a side salad were named as a healthy meal choice.
  • Ephedrine's Use and Effectiveness as a Weight Loss Supplement
    Not only does ephedrine increase the rate at which fat is lost, it preserves muscle at the same time, making it an ideal dieting aid for athletes. The most comprehensive look at ephedrine for weight loss is a recent meta-analysis published in The Journal of the American Medical Association.
  • 7 Ways The Food Companies Fool You
    So you think you’ve just purchased the healthiest cracker in the world? Take a look closer - you may have been fooled by the manufacturer.



    1. Put something wholesome and natural on the front

    Fresh fruit, lush meadows, and green trees.

    The Reality. Don’t judge a box by its cover.
  • 5 Foods That Will Generate Power In You
    Don’t weigh yourself down with processed foods, simple carbohydrates, and junk. Get back to the basics and see your energy levels rise. Find the superhuman in you! Decide to munch on the following empowering superfoods - you’ll get a good dose of vitamins and minerals as well as a whack of health benefits.
  • Next Time You Need Aspirin, Reach For Raisins
    Yes, you heard right! If you currently take aspirin to fight minor aches and pains, you may want to make a few diet changes instead of swallowing those little white pills.



    Aspirin, which is acetylsalicylic acid, breaks down in your body to salicylic acid (SA) about 20 minutes after it gets into the blood.
  • Got A Case Of Job Lock?
    According to the New York Times workers who are unable to switch jobs out of fear that their health benefits will be lost are said to suffer from "job lock." Changing jobs and losing coverage can set off a range of insurance traps such as no coverage for a year or excessive premiums.
  • The In-No-Time-Flat Stomach
    It used to be that diet and exercise was the best way to get a flat stomach and tight abs, like the ones you drool over on the beach all day. But these days, people will go to any lengths (and try any supplement) to reach beach babe status.
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