HEALTH & WEALTH for LIFE
Archive for October, 2010
Foods to beat cholesterol
Oct 31st
Five-and-a-half million South Africans at risk for disease because of high cholesterol. If you’re not one of them, you must know someone with high cholesterol. These foods can help with cholesterol control: · Olive oil and olive products · Legumes (these include dry, cooked or canned beans, lentils, peas and all the soya products) · More >
Lose 10-30 Pounds
Oct 29th
By John Socratous If you are concerned in the least bit about your health and well-being you should know a little bit about the digestive system. The meals that you eat on a daily basis are slowly passed through the small intestine, large intestine, and colon. These parts of your body are the ones responsible More >
Real Ways to Get Rid of Stretch Marks
Oct 28th
Who wishes to appear like a zebra with his stretch marks all over the body? None! Thankfully there are several solutions to help you get rid of your unwanted stretch marks. However preventing them from occurring can be said to be the best option. From creams and lotions to cosmetic surgeries- there are myriad options More >
Loose Skin Treatment After Losing Weight
Oct 27th
By John Socratous Weight loss not only will make you look younger, but will also add years to your life as well as general good health. But the only drawback of losing weight is that, as you lose weight, your skin also becomes loose. So instead of gaining confidence in your new look, you may More >
Clench your muscles and your mind
Oct 26th
Health24.com The next time you feel your willpower slipping as you pass the ice-cream freezer, tighten your muscles. A new study in the Journal of Consumer Research says firming muscles can shore up self-control. The study found that muscle tightening only helped when participants had a specific goal, such a living a healthier life-style, and More >
5 Daily Habits To Prevent Aging
Oct 26th
By John Socratous You can easily fool the world on how old you are by taking steps to prevent aging of your skin. But these steps have to be taken while you are still young; though there are ways to get rid of wrinkles and other signs of aging when you are older. But if More >
Make Better Choices When Forced to Eat Fast-Food
Oct 25th
by Mike Geary, Certified Nutrition Specialist, Certified Personal Trainer If you’re forced to eat fast-food, here’s a tip to make sure that you’re not doing much damage to your body… ALWAYS AVOID the soda and anything deep fried including french fries, hash browns, and anything breaded like chicken nuggets, chicken patties, or breaded fish sandwiches. More >
Roasted Vegetables
Oct 24th
The change of seasons brings with it a new group of fruits and vegetables you can enjoy. Apples, root vegetables – like carrots and sweet potatoes – and all the cabbage family foods, like broccoli and cauliflower, are at their peak now. And they’re all great candidates for roasting – one of my favorite fall More >
End emotional eating for good
Oct 23rd
While it isn’t realistic to think you can banish every single emotional eating episode, it is possible to cut back on the behaviour and ultimately avoid piling on kilos. 1. Rate how ravenous you are Getting into the habit of recognising the difference between physical and emotional hunger can alert you to when you’re eating More >
Eating Healthy on a Budget
Oct 22nd
It seems like the foods that are good for you are also some of the most expensive ones. Eating healthy and saving money can go hand-in-hand if you make a few changes to your grocery list. If you are a first time customer on this page, please take a minute and complete our Health Survey More >
