Researchers are finding more and more evidence pointing to the many benefits of optimism and positive thinking. Such findings suggest that not only are positive thinkers healthier and less stressed, they also have greater overall well-being.
“I’m exhausted!” We’ve all said it at least once in the past week, right? Well, maybe you haven’t been exhausted this past week, but you should still read on. We’ve all been victim to exhaustion at some point or another. If not this past week, it’s bound to hit soon. Read more…
Reducing the amount of carbohydrates in your diet is one of the best ways to lose weight. An easy way to start is by removing the unhealthiest carb sources from your diet such as white bread, rice and pasta and added sugars and you’ll be on your way to improved Read more…
Creating low-fat, healthy meals that taste good can be very simple…and easy. If you know the ways to cook healthy you’re all set. You can pretty much cook any type of meat, fish, vegetable and more if you know how to cook in a healthy way. The key to eating Read more…
Are birthdays really that important? They are just a reminder of another year that’s passed. Not to mention that they come faster each year to let us know that we are getting older. Does anyone really want to celebrate getting older? What’s so bad about getting older?As we get older Read more…
Fat can have a deleterious impact on health and body composition. So why do we put on weight? Its from an inadequate diet, one comprised, for the most part, of carbohydrates and unhealthy fats. These unhealthy fats, which include the saturated, trans and dietary cholesterol types, are the primary contributors Read more…
There are a million ways to motivate yourself to exercise. Here’s a few tried and true that have worked for those who make the commitment everyday to workout, in some way. There are days when even the fittest struggle with exercise – it’s normal. So don’t let it get you down.
It’s a great time of the year, as long as we keep them in perspective. To enjoy the holidays fully and to not get stressed out over them, which is easier said than done. You don’t need to spend lots of money to have fun during the holidays. There are plenty of cost-effective options to consider that will bring a little bit more joy into the season.
Protein! It helps you lose weight, prevents you from gaining weight, and it makes it easier for you to stick to your weight loss goals. Proteins are the main building blocks of the body. They’re used to make muscles, tendons, organs and skin. Proteins are also used to make enzymes, Read more…
Zen Buddhism is, first and foremost, a practice that was uninterruptedly transmitted from master to disciple, and that goes back to the spiritual awakening of a man named Siddharta Gautama – the Buddha, 2500 years ago in India. Zen is the experience of living from moment to moment, in the Read more…