"Take care of your body. It's the only place you have to live." Jim Rohn
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How Healthy Are You?
I’ve been on a quest to be healthy for many years now; since my teens really. As the song goes, it’s been “a long and winding road.” I’ve tried all types of diets from the Blood type diet, to Atkins, to vegetarianism, to South Beach and a whole slew of others in between. Have I [...]
Weight Gain From Exercise
5 Surprising Reasons
Staying active and getting enough physical activity isn’t easy for all of us. It’s even harder for those trying to lose weight. According to the Department of Health and Human Services, most adults need at least 150 minutes of moderate aerobic activity per week. Those trying to lose weight generally need more. So if you [...]
Berries – Sweet treats for health and weight loss
Many of you responded to my last article about my mother’s asparagus and strawberry cleanse, (note to Jules: link) asking me for cooking instructions and telling me how it inspired you to try it, too. I hope you do. It is not just healthy, but also what I call “yum and fun.” While I was [...]
Asparagus and Strawberries
The Delicious Springtime Duo for Weight Loss
Every spring my mother would take a close look at herself in the mirror and then announce that it was time to do a cleanse, or as we call it in German, “eine Entschlackungskur”. This was the signal for my father, who worked as a buyer for a produce wholesaler, to bring home an abundance [...]
The Cleansing Powers of Dandelion Greens
Dandelion greens, often found in your yard topped with bright yellow flowers are a cleansing power house. These tender bitter greens can be found in health food stores, international grocery stores, farmers markets or picked from your very own back yard if your yard has not been treated with pesticides or other chemicals. (Tip: If [...]
The Magic Weight Loss Bullet
The last couple of weeks quite a few people have asked me about different weight loss supplements, mostly regarding their safety and effectiveness. Maybe it’s because spring is officially here and people are starting to shed their winter clothes, and more of their bodies are being exposed, but it seems to me like everyone wants [...]
Could you think yourself slim?
When we determine the best way to lose weight, we usually consider eating less and exercising more. If we have done our homework, we understand that we should eat more fruits and vegetables and less processed food, and that it would possibly be a great idea to join a weight loss group or hire a [...]
How Can I Lose Weight
How can I lose weight? That seems to be the question every woman asks herself sometime during her life. It seems we learn about new research, a new diet or a new exercise program every week. I’ve tried plenty of diets and exercise programs. I’m sure that you’ve tried a lot of things, too. But [...]