Are we willing to accept the double to triple levels of caffeine found in the energy drinks our kids are consuming compared to what we drank at their age? If we are, we must prepare for the adrenal exhaustion that will occur by the time these kids are ready for college.
There is more to grapes than healthy sweetness for kids, at least in the dark-colored ones. Dark grapes are an anti-aging powerhouse with a long list of benefits that includes protection against asthma, migraine, constipation, indigestion, fatigue, kidney disorders, macular degeneration, cataracts, high cholesterol, edema, and antibacterial activity. Perhaps the most
Many times when we think about creating fitness in life we really only engage one facet of fitness, the most common being diet or exercise. But the avenue to creating a truly “fit life” must be multi-faceted. Incorporating efforts in each of four areas of fitness will facilitate comprehensive fitness. Physical
More than fifty percent of adults in the United States take dietary supplements, but many people don’t consider the best time to take supplements. Among the most popular supplements – including multivitamins, B-complex vitamins, calcium, and vitamins C, D, and E – are ones that offer more benefits when taken
Cooking at home can help to extend your life, according to a recent study. As well as the potential nutritional benefits of cooking at home, the study found that cooking at home was linked with better mental and social health, and with increased levels of physical activity. What did the
The body’s capacity for detoxification of environmental pollutants is not endless. Daily our exposure to toxic substances is on the rise as new materials and substances are synthesized in chemical laboratories. These chemicals end up in our air, water and food. On average U.S. citizens have residues from over 400
Walking is good for your brain, your heart, your bones and your lungs. It helps alleviate symptoms of depression, reduces the risk of breast and colon cancer and can even prevent type 2 diabetes. Walking for 30 minutes three times a week will improve your cardio-respiratory fitness and short walks of
Cigarette/tobacco smoking is an unhealthy habit and addiction. We all know people who struggle to give it up, sometimes succeeding and sometimes not. To make sure you are in the success camp, here are the best strategies for kicking the tobacco habit. We all know individuals who become defensive, claiming
As fuel prices edge closer to $4.00 per gallon, many of us are looking for ways around those constant fill-ups at the pump. Also, as we’re coming out of a long, cold winter and into the nicer spring season, shaking off those foul-weather doldrums is a pleasant prospect. So, consider
When I say healthy living is easy, most people just look at me with disbelief. However, it really is if all you focus on is one small step at a time. It doesn’t have to be overwhelming or a complete renovation to make it effective. Just start right where you
Health is a vehicle for living the life you’ve always dreamed of. Climb that mountain, reach your business goals and love unconditionally as if it were your last act on Earth because one day soon our lives will be over but these moments won’t!
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