general health
Mediterranean Diet again ranked #1
Were you one of the millions of Americans who started the latest “fad” diet on January 1, or at least vowed to improve your eating habits in the New Year? For the 6th year in a row, the Mediterranean diet was ranked #1 as the “best overall diet” by U.S. News and World Reports. Although I wouldn’t…
Read MoreCovid: What’s ahead for your health?
The novel Corona virus, officially named SARS-Co2, has wreaked havoc around the world. And we know that this virus is not going away. As stores, restaurants and businesses re-open, a high degree of uncertainty prevails concerning our personal health and the health of family and friends. What lies ahead in the next 2 months? Will…
Read MoreStop Food Cravings
Can you resist temptation when there’s a box of fresh doughnuts in the break room at work? Or those delicious-looking brownies a co-worker brought in to celebrate his/her birthday? I think it’s fair to say that most of us have food cravings from time to time, and it’s usually not kale and brussel sprouts we…
Read MoreHeart disease in women
Do you know that the number one killer for women in the US is heart disease? Surprisingly, only one in five American women believes that heart disease is her greatest health threat, despite the fact that heart disease is the most common cause of death in both men and women. Although men normally experience severe,…
Read More6 Myths about Colds and the Flu
Cold and flu season has started, so be informed about how to avoid both. Check out these common myths, and learn how to stay healthy. I had a flu shot so I can’t get sick–Not true. The flu shot only protects you from 2 or 3 viruses, and not rhinoviruses that cause colds. My co-worker…
Read MoreWeight control during the Holidays
The Holidays are right around the corner, and most of the festivities involve food, which can be challenging for many people who are trying to watch their weight. The average American gains 5 pounds between Thanksgiving and Super Bowl Sunday, and over five years, that’s 25 pounds! But with some advance planning, it’s possible to…
Read MoreEnergy Boosters
Does all-day energy seem elusive? Do you need frequent doses of caffeine to get you through the work day? These proven strategies will keep you powered up from wake-up to bedtime: Go for a quick walk, ideally outdoors, but even cruising the office building hallways can help. A recent landmark study revealed that a brisk…
Read MoreGluten Intolerance: Is it for real?
According to Dr. Maria I. Vazquez Roque, gastroenterologist at the Mayo Clinic, there is controversy among experts and in the literature as to whether gluten intolerance exists. Over the past 10 – 15 years, Celiac Disease (CD), an auto-immune disorder where patients have adverse affects to eating foods with gluten, has become much better known…
Read MoreWhat’s Your Health IQ?
It’s Back to School time! Test your health IQ with this fun quiz! The first 10 people with all correct answers will get the first month FREE of the Fresh Start 3-month health coaching program. Promotion ends August 26, 2017.
Read MoreThe Great Outdoors
As we enjoy the long sunny days of summer, it’s a good time to reflect on the many benefits of nature and the great outdoors. Physically, there’s the benefit of increased vitamin D, commonly known as the “sunshine vitamin.” Vitamin D is beneficial to the body in many ways, including the regulation of calcium absorption,…
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