Photo by Alex Castella via Flickr Want a nice firm, defined body? If you answered yes to this question, then it is time to start strength training! Strength training is important for a strong, healthy body and should always be a major component of any exercise program. What is strength training? Strength training is performing [...]
Photo by Sister72 via Flickr Halloween was just the harbinger of things to come. It brought candy and temptation, attempting to open a crack in your resolve that the following holidays could exploit. Hopefully, you were able to fight the temptation of Halloween, avoided having more than two or three sweets and emerged with your [...]
Well, Halloween is here and, as we all know, it’s not just the kids that are tempted by “treats” and “tricked” into eating things that compromise their health. Don’t worry, I’m not advocating you forgo all those Halloween treats. I’m just advocating consumption of those delectable treats in moderation. The great thing about Halloween is that [...]
Photo by tsuacctnt via Flickr Having a hard time losing weight? Feel like no matter what you do the pounds never come off? If the answer is yes, then maybe it’s time to start a food journal. People have the best intentions. They work hard to reduce their calories and improve the quality of the [...]
Photo by oskay via Flickr If someone asks if you’re hungry and you have to think about it before answering, you’re probably not truly hungry. You’re not asking your stomach if it needs more food. You’re thinking about whether it can fit any more food. This happens to us all too often in our modern [...]
Photo by Zanastardust via Flickr Fall weather is here and the nights are getting colder. It’s a perfect time to curl up on the couch, watch a movie from Netflix or Blockbuster and munch on some popcorn. The good news is that, if you are trying to be healthy, popcorn can be a fairly healthy [...]
Being Healthy for Busy People has been selected as a finalist for the 2008 Podcast Awards! I am really honored to have been chosen. Voting will be open to the public starting on October 23 and will run until November 6. You are allowed to vote once a day per IP address or per person. [...]
I was interviewed on Tuesday, October 14th by Erk for the Erk Pod podcast. I really enjoyed being on the show and had a fun time being interviewed by Erk and discussing health issues with him. A couple of times we had a little trouble understanding each other because of Skype, but it is a [...]
Photo by Zanastardust via Flickr We all know that exercise is important, but today I want to talk about a different kind of exercise. We all need a regular regimen of exercise to keep our muscles in tip top shape. However, we can’t forget the most important muscle that we have. I’m talking about your [...]
Photo by yoppy via Flickr A lot of people have been asking me how many calories they are burning doing certain exercises. Others have been asking me how many calories certain foods have. Well, I’ve listened and searched and found two exercise calculators that will answer some of your questions. First off, remember that when [...]
Photo by terren in Virginia via Flickr It’s that time of the year again. The holidays are starting, Halloween is just around the corner and our healthy diets are at risk of being sabotaged. But, it doesn’t have to be that way. We can emerge unscathed from this holiday season with a little thought and [...]
A lot of mainstream cosmetics and personal body care products contain toxic ingredients that are harmful to our bodies. Some of these ingredients have been linked to cancer, birth defects and other medical conditions. Most people think they are safe because the government wouldn’t allow them on the market otherwise. Unfortunately, the truth is that [...]
Photo by dmodzelewski via Flickr The cool, crisp air outside is a sign that fall has arrived and summer has gone. The trees all know it, their leaves already turning from green to the vibrant red, yellow and brown that we all love to see every year. That means that Halloween is just around the [...]
Image by AstraZeneca As research for a cure continues, the means of detecting and treating breast cancer continues to improve. Outside of making donations or possibly becoming a doctor or scientist, that part is largely out of your control. What is under your control is understanding this disease, how you can minimize your risks and [...]
Photo by Moria via Flickr Do you love to toss sprouts in your salad, stir-fry them with vegetables, add them to soup or use them in sandwiches? Well, you are not alone. Many people enjoy the pleasant taste of sprouts in their dishes. Some of the sprouts most commonly eaten are alfalfa, red clover, mung [...]
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