You may find this a bit late into the Flu season, but regardless of the time, its always a good idea to evaluate your daily routine and see what you can do to prevent the attack of Flu in your family, as well as what you can do to alleviate the pain if you are already suffering from the inevitable virus attack. As temperatures drop to freezing points in most places around the world, and you see … [Read more...]
How to Avoid a Hangover?
September 19, 2009 by
Alcohol in any form, is indeed something to limit to just 1-2 helpings, as going overboard, even if its just 1 extra peg, can turn out to be toxic for your body and brain! Yet, sometimes social obligations or celebration rituals may entail you to raise a toast; when consumed in moderation, it is perfectly fine, but be sure you know your own limits. It may not be a bad idea to keep in mind some of … [Read more...]
Lemon Water Detox Diet – Does it Work?
October 29, 2008 by
There is a great deal of hype around the Lemon Detox Diet. Celebrities such as Mariah Carey and Beyonce Knowles have added to the hoopla by stating publicly that it works, and there are also several articles that say it is a great plan for short term weight loss. but, like many other fad diets, the Lemon Detox plan is also an extreme one, which has a different way of "working", if you may call it … [Read more...]
Exercises that Help you Burn Fat
October 22, 2008 by
Many people who have a weight-loss goal are often faced with the question "How to Burn Fat, not Muscle" And what exercises would help me achieve this? For those who don't understand the battle of fat vs muscle, it is important to know that in order to lose inches and look slim, you need to get rid of the fat deposits on your body. The correct heart rate and intensity of exercise is important to … [Read more...]
20 Ideas for Healthy Kids Snacks
October 16, 2008 by
As a responsible parent, one of our main concerns is to supervise what our kids eat. As obesity becomes more common, its important to ensure that we feed them healthy food, and that includes healthy snacks too! A growing child has higher metabolism, and snacks often add up to the regular meals. Unfortunately, that means a lot of extra calories, sugar, and fat. So the next time you are searching … [Read more...]
A Quick 15-Minute Workout At Home That Works!
October 8, 2008 by
All of us aim to stay fit, but more often than not, its hard to find time to go to a gym for a workout. I face this problem myself, and this is when a quick yet effective full-body workout comes to my rescue. I learnt this during my weight-loss programme, and it has been one of the most effective workout routines I know of! Whether you are looking to lose a few pounds, burn fat around your tummy, … [Read more...]
10 Best Health Foods You Generally Tend to Ignore!
September 12, 2008 by
Healthy SuperFoods We all know the importance of eating healthy food, and yet when we are shopping for groceries, 8 times out of 10 our hand reaches out for some high-fat "junk" food that will satisfy our cravings, but do very little good to our body. Its funny how our emotional senses can tune out the wise voice coming from our conscience, and that's why its very important to train your brain to … [Read more...]
3 Rules to Burn Fat and Lose Weight
August 21, 2008 by
Are you in the race to Burn Fat & Lose Weight?? The average human gains five pounds a year after the age of 30. So its no wonder that 60 percent of our society is actually categorized as overweight! Of course, the best way to avoid obesity is to resist temptation to eat more than required and never let the unwanted fat accumulate on your body in the first place. And the only way one can achieve it … [Read more...]
