Last week I met with a woman who told me about her "divorce diet." In the wake of a very painful situation, she managed to lose the 10 to 15 pounds she had struggled to get rid of for so...
Massage Therapy: Get “In Touch” with Its Many Benefits
Brush aside any thoughts you may have that massage is only a feel-good way to indulge or pamper yourself. To the contrary, massage can be a powerful tool to help you take charge of your health and well-being, whether...
High Trans Fat Consumption Now Linked to Alzheimer’s Disease
From obesity to hypertension and even heart attacks, trans-fats have gotten a reputation for causing body-deteriorating conditions. And now, a new disease is being added to the list: Alzheimer's.Alzheimer's disease, also known as senile dementia, is essentially the loss of...
Surviving the Holiday Shopping Frenzy
The Thanksgiving and Black Friday rushes are over, and hopefully you have survived and prospered. The two have become interlinked in our society these days; though it you're like me, the tradition is to avoid going out at all costs...
3 Easy Ways to Have a Healthier Thanksgiving
Here are a few simple things you can do for the big day:1. Make healthier versions of your favorite recipes. And I don't just mean low-fat and/or low-calorie. Use as much organic, fresh and local food as possible. Think creatively...
Food Cravings (or, Listen Up! What Your Body Is Secretly Trying to Tell You)
Did you wind up eating more of your children's Halloween candy than they did? You're not alone! For my first post, I'd like to tackle a topic everyone (including myself) can relate to, especially as the holidays approach: food cravings...