Germ Warfare

Etiquette expert Anna Post and the National Foundation for Infectious Diseases are teaming up on an issue that concerns them both: people who show up for work even when they have the flu. Flu germs are highly contagious, the health agency says. And just as importantly, the etiquette expert says, it is very rude [...]

DON’T MAKE THESE RESOLUTIONS

To Lose 30 Pounds in Three Months. While weight-loss goals are commendable, making a high and unrealistic goal sets you up for failure. Instead of deciding on a huge long-term goal, set short-term goals by the month or even the day such as “lose four pounds by February,” or “cut 250 calories per day.” And [...]

HOW TO STOP EATING OUT OF BOREDOM (Health.com)

1. Plate It: When I want to eat everything in sight, it’s sometimes for a good reason: I’m hungry! If my breakfast, lunch, or dinner doesn’t satisfy me, I inevitably end up aimlessly snacking. Instead, I prepare a snack with a mix of healthy carbs, protein, and fat, and place it on a plate before [...]

Surprising Causes for Your Irritation

Taken from Tesh.com from the John Tesh Radio Show. Feeling ticked off? Here are three surprising causes for your irritation, along with simple tricks to help you feel better. Your mind’s in too many places at once. Psychologists at Harvard recently conducted a study where they called volunteers at random times of the day. Each [...]

Sunscreens To Avoid

Interesting blog about sunscreen. Read it here.

Can You Do Nothing For 2 Minutes?

This new Web page features an idyllic ocean scene backed by the calming sound of gently crashing waves. “Just relax and listen to the waves,” it reads. “Don’t touch your mouse or keyboard.” An onscreen timer begins counting down from two minutes. If you try to interact — and it’s surprising how easy it is to [...]

The Truth About Vitamin Water

ok, so I read this morning in the news that “Vitamin Water” can no longer advertise themselves as a “healthy” choice. There is way too much sugar in it. So I looked into the nutritional info on this product and found this blog from August 2007. Very informative. The alternative suggestion at the end of the [...]

LOSE THAT WEIGHT

The most popular resolution for the New Year is to lose weight, according to MyGoals.com. If you really want to lose weight, don’t diet. Diets can make you feel deprived, and that makes you more prone to binge eating — not exactly a good way to shed pounds. Instead of dieting, make small changes in [...]

Help With Bad Breath

Wow, what did you have to eat Mr. Dragon Breath? The Times Online recently reviewed popular bad breath solutions. Some of them are tried and true, and some are based on little more than word of mouth: Tried, but not yet proven to be helpful: chewing on parsley chewing special gum eating yogurt chewing fennel [...]

Spices For Health

The colder weather is beckoning us back to our kitchens. Break out the spices to bring warmth, robust flavor, and a bounty of health benefits, including higher energy, increased immunity, and other life-enhancing surprises. Here are some spices that you can start cooking with right away to elevate your longevity and health! 1 Garlic wards [...]

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