Fasting is a practice that’s been around for centuries. It’s often done as a religious ritual. It’s also been done to express political views or strong opposition to authority. Many people go on “cleansing” fasts to detoxify the body. Others go on intermittent fasts–alternating between days of eating and drinking nothing and days of eating...
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I am probably one of the most impulsive persons on this planet so when I read that impulsive people tend to weigh, compared to cautious people, 22 pounds more on average, my cerebral light bulb flashed on. I weigh, unfortunately, more than 22 pounds over my very deliberate-thinking friend who is ultra-slender. And it’s due to my impulsive behavior?
Well, yes, according to...
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When you suffer from stress it’s hazardous to your health. If you suffer from diabetes, it can aggravate existing conditions and create new problems as well. Here are a few diabetic stress-busting tips for a healthier life.
It’s essential you control your stress levels because stress can cause blood sugars to rise. The higher your levels are, the worse off you’ll be. If...
It goes without saying that weight loss requires taking in less calories than you burn. However, you must be careful not to restrict caloric intake too drastically. A weight-reduction diet should promote weight loss and still be nutritionally sound. It should improve and promote good health, not endanger it. When you can’t stay off the scale and always feel as if you can...
Everyone occasionally overeats. Most people tend to overeat at parties, family gatherings or recreational events like concerts or ballgames. Many people overeat when they’re stressed, bored, lonely or depressed. When food becomes a crutch and you feel like you can’t stop eating, it’s time to examine exactly what’s eating you.
There’s a difference...
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With all of the proven research about the dangerous health effects of obesity, it flies in the face of logic that so many of us just keep on eating. When you consider that obesity can lead to painful and deadly conditions like high blood pressure, diabetes, heart disease, arthritis and cancer, you would think that, with our strong instinct for survival, we would do all we can...
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The New Year is a good time to start making goals for the next days, weeks, months and years. Millions of people make New Year’s Resolutions each year and many of them are broken. So what New Year’s Resolutions have you made?
A New Year’s Resolution is only serious if you write it down. It doesn’t matter if you write one or 100 as long as you actually write them down....
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Now that Christmas day has passed, there are some key factors to consider if you’re a diabetic. These may not apply to everyone but should at least be thought about to ensure you stay healthy. How do diabetics handle the period after Christmas?
It’s inevitable that you’ll eat a bit too much during Christmas and perhaps you’ll have a few things that may be higher in...
Taking care of your physical, mental and emotional health should be your number one New Year’s resolution. Here are seven healthful resolutions to add to your wish-list for the new year.
Eat healthier. A healthy diet lowers your risk for heart disease, diabetes, stroke and certain cancers. It also promotes good muscle, joint and cellular health. Resolve to cut out the...
