Every day, 2.2 million Americans complain of being tired. You wouldn’t be the first person who has been feeling sleepy during the day. Most people feel tired during the day because they have not had uninterrupted, peaceful sleep at night. Increased stress and tension affect...
When the temperature drops, lips get dry. You can't just hide 'em behind lipstick and lip gloss… Chapped lips are not just unsightly, they can become painful if not treated properly. Use lip balm, you suggest? Beauty pros point out that it won't do the...
Stretching can take as little as 10 minutes, but provides multiple benefits to the body: Decreases pain and soreness after exercise Improves circulation Improves range of motion Improves posture Decreases muscle tension Reduces muscle soreness Improves your ability to relax Allows time for mental training, such as visualization Stretching comes in the form of...
If you crave this: Chocolate What you really need: Magnesium Healthier alternatives: Raw nuts and seeds, legumes, fruits If you crave this: Sweets What you really need: Chromium Healthier alternatives: Broccoli, grapes, cheese, dried beans, calves liver, chicken What you really need: Carbon Healthier alternatives: Fresh fruits What you really need: Phosphorus Healthier alternatives:...
FRUITS: Grab a delicious serving of fruit. Watermelon, cantaloupe and oranges will really satisfy your sweet tooth. They're good for your health, low in fat, and a perfect place to start when you want to make healthier choices for your body and overall wellness. Try...
1. Eat Regularly throughout the Day To keep your blood sugar levels stable and control hunger and cravings, eat regularly throughout the day. Don’t wait more than an hour and a half after waking to have breakfast, and eat no less often than every five hours...
Grape Origins Spanish explorers introduced the fruit to America about 300 years ago. Grapes Are Berries! Yes, grapes are a kind of berry. They have a leathery covering and a fleshy inside, similar to blueberries. The Grape Family There are more than 8,000 grape varieties from about 60 species. The...
It’s that time of year again. The thermometer is dipping, clouds are rolling in, and soon it will be raining every day. For many of us, this change in weather makes it very easy to want to simply cuddle up on the couch, eat something...
Immune System Booster Rich in vitamin A, C and zinc, this smoothie can increase the production of white blood cells and antibodies to get your body ready to resist this season’s infections. 1/2 c. mango cubes 1/2 c. cantaloupe cubes 1/2 c. fresh pineapple cubes 1/4 c. chopped pumpkin seeds Water,...