Recommendations for weight loss often come in the form of advice for calorie restriction, staving off entire food groups, and various forms of vigorous exercise that leave us depleted. HOW WILLPOWER WEAKENS The strategies that require the willpower necessary to restrict ourselves from foods and endure very strenuous forms of exercise aren’t meant to be …
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What do resilience and yoga have to do with weight loss? One definition of resilience is “the capacity to recover quickly from difficulties; toughness.” Unless we are born resilient, it is likely that we come to embody resilience by way of necessity. Challenges and obstacles put in our paths necessitate the need for us to learn …
Here we are again! It’s the time of year best known for burning the candle at both ends and over-indulging the senses. Let’s dive into December with a plan for preventing the stress and weight gain that can accompany this holiday-filled month. One variable responsible for weight gain is the simple concept of “calories in vs. …
Our hearts need tending, particularly after what we have been through in the last year. Did you know heart disease kills 1 person every 36 seconds in the United States? According to CDC, 1 in every 4 deaths is due to cardiac disorders. About 805,000 Americans have a heart attack each year and 1 in …
One can be overweight for a variety of reasons—genetics, diet, lack of physical activity, lack of proper sleep, hormonal imbalances, and medications, just to name a few. Excess body fat increases the risk for several types of cancer and is also an open invitation to cardiac problems, respiratory ailments, digestive ailments, joint problems, and problems …
What if we told you, managing your dental caries is linked to diabetes? In yet another amazing piece of research, it has been found that treating dental caries and other periodontal (conditions related to the gum) problems are directly linked to controlling blood sugar levels because as people age, dental caries tends to rise among …
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Did you know that about 12% of women in the United States have problems with fertility? One of the main reasons for this is a condition called Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS). This condition affects an estimated 5 million women in the United States, and approximately 70% of women with this disease have not been diagnosed. …
Cassie and Grace met over a cup of coffee on a warm, sunny afternoon. But the brightness of the day didn’t quite reflect on Cassie’s face and Grace was quick to notice. She couldn’t resist asking. “The common problems that we women face”, said Cassie drooping in despair. Just then, the excitement in Grace’s voice …
“Spring is nature’s way of saying, let’s party!” –Robin Williams Agreed! It’s like the earth just opened up its doors, rang the dinner bell and said, come and get it! Combining vegetables with sprouted mung beans makes for a well-balanced meal. Sprouting mung beans increases their bioavailability-think more protein, increased antioxidants and enzymatic efficacy. Sprouting …
From the paleo to ketotarians to vegans, every month there seems to be a new diet that will solve humanity’s problems. However, while these diets might help some people, others end up in a poorer state of health than when they started. The reason for these unexpected results lies in the wisdom of Ayurveda—India’s system …
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