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Health Tip: Diabetes & Exercise
Health Tip: If you have diabetes there is no reason why you can't engage in regular exercise at any time so long as you follow certain precautions
Tip to Dieters and Weight Watchers: Beware of the Grocery Store Tasting Station
Are you one of the many folks who love to frequent the grocery store for the sole purpose of getting free samples of meats and cheeses, cereals, snack
Nutritional Qualities and Proven Health Benefits of Pomegranate
Pomegranate is a unique fruit that's long been used in traditional medicine to treat a wide variety of ailments. In whole and juiced form, pomegranate
You, Your Body & Your Health Podcast: Belly Fat
In this podcast Dr. Nina Cherie Franklin focuses on 3 primary reasons why women accumulate belly fat - www.NinaCheriePhD.com
Anxiety and Sleep Deprivation: How to Sleep Better
For many people, anxiety and insomnia go hand and hand. Here are six easy-to-implement strategies that help fight anxiety and promote better quality s
A Beginner's Full Body Workout for Women
Here's an exercise training program combining free-weight and callisthenic resistance exercises with cardiovascular exercise (cardio) for a complete,
Is Eating Pork Good or Bad for Your Health?
A student recently contacted me for facts on why people should not eat pork as she was writing a paper on the topic. I found it quite ironic that she
Physical Fitness: It Doesn't Have To Be All or Nothing
How many times have you promised yourself that you'll start an exercise or dieting program on a Monday because it was the 1st of the month? Have you e
Quick Health Tip: Choose Your Breakfast Wisely
Quick Health Tip: Choose your breakfast wisely. Here's a healthy, quick breakfast preparation that can be consumed every morning and it is guarant
Quick Tip: How to Burn 100 Calories In 10 Minutes
Quick Weight Loss Tip: Set a goal to implement some stair climbing into your daily routine by eliminating ALL elevator usage. Just 10 minutes of st
Don’t Be Afraid To Skip Breakfast
“Breakfast is the most important meal of the day.” This is an all-too-common phrase that I secretly dislike, as the supposed benefits of eating thi
Diurnal Fasting: What It Is and Why You Should Try It
The evening of Friday, May 26th marked the beginning of #Ramadan, the Islamic holy month of fasting (sawm) celebrated by millions of Muslims worldwide
Nutrition Tip: The Avocado
Avocado is one of the most nutritious fruits worldwide. Besides being a great source of dietary fiber, protein, potassium and other essential minerals
Cruciferous Vegetables: Nature's Secret Weapons to Fighting Cancer
Cancer is undoubtedly widespread and deadly with forecasts of nearly 1.7 million diagnoses each year and over 575,000 related-deaths in the United Sta
Weight Training 101: What You Need To Know Before You Lift
Good day & Happy new week!! Check out my latest article as I happen to believe that it is a very good read. I wrote this article because I've often
How to Build Strong, Lean Legs and a Shapely Butt
A toned, well-sculpted lower body is crucial for building sexy legs and a fabulous backside. Most women want to build a shapely butt with strong legs
The “Freshmen 15”: Six Simple Ways to Avoid Gaining Weight
With every passing year a new pool of incoming college freshmen are faced with the sudden risk of double digit weight gain commonly known as the "fres
Healthy Eating for Maximum Weight Loss After Bariatric Surgery
Bariatric (weight loss) surgery refers to numerous procedures that involve changes to the stomach and the small intestine for the purpose of promoting
3 Low-Impact Cardio Alternatives to Running
When you think of cardio, running is usually the first thing that comes to mind. It’s easy to think this way, as running seems to be the most po
8 Nutrient-Dense Foods That Improve Cholesterol
High cholesterol can lead to plaque formations in the arteries that cause heart attacks and strokes. This most commonly results from elevated LDL ("ba
Why You Should Be Eating Cauliflower
Cauliflower is an incredibly nutritious and versatile food. In addition to being low in fat, cholesterol-free, and high in dietary fiber, cauliflower
Tips for Implementing Physical Activity Into a Child’s Lifestyle
Daily physical activity promotes growth and development of children. Physical activity also reduces the risk of obesity and chronic diseases during ch
Estimating Your Metabolic Rate and Daily Calorie Needs
The amount of calories necessary to sustain vital functions and carry out everyday activities is known as the metabolic rate or simply metabolism. Thi
Six Foods to Eat for Strong, Healthy Nails
Poor nutrition can potentially compromise nail health leading to discoloration, brittleness, and breakage. By eating a diet largely comprised of vitam
Carbohydrates Are Bad for Your Health: Tackling the Myth
Many people purchase organic produce in mass believing that it is healthier than produce that is conventionally grown. While organic produce does cont
3 Common Myths About Exercise and Diet Among Women—Debunked!
Between commercial advertisements, magazines, and hearsay, women often fall victim to misconceptions and myths in regards to health, fitness, and weig
Easy Ways to Incorporate Healthy Fats Into Your Diet
Healthy fats like monounsaturated and polyunsaturated (omega-3) fatty acids are contained in a multitude of foods. Regularly consuming food sources of
5 Tips for a Muffin Top
If you are one of the many individuals out there struggling with an unsightly appearance of fat just above the waistline ("muffin top") then these 5 f
Selenium: A Powerful Antioxidant You’ve Probably Never Heard Of
These days it seems as if everyone is obsessed with getting enough #antioxidants in their diets. This is with good reason too, as substantial amounts
Try This Low-Impact Way to Tone Up, Boost Metabolism, and Strengthen the Core
If you are overweight, have joint-related issues, or are just bored with your current workout routine, water resistance exercise may work for you. Thi
Have you been wasting your money on gluten-free foods?
Gluten-free eating is the latest craze among health enthusiasts and folks seeking to lose weight. In fact, if you’ve visited your local grocery store
Nutrition Tip: Eating Whole Grains
Eat 3 to 5 servings of whole grains each day for good health. Whole grains are rich in dietary fiber, vitamins and minerals, however, all whole grain
Secondhand Smoke’s Toll Heavy on African-Americans
A study of the impact of secondhand smoke in 2006 found that more than 41,000 American adults and nearly 900 infants died of secondhand smoke-related
5 Highly Effective Ways to Reduce the Appearance of Cellulite
Cellulite is a common skin condition that involves an appearance of bulges and dimples on certain areas of the body including the hips, buttocks, and
ER Crowding Tied to Higher In-Hospital Death Rates
(Reuters Health) - Patients admitted to the hospital on days when the emergency department is overcrowded are slightly more likely to die than patient
Vision Insurance Tied to Better Eye Health
(Reuters Health) - Older adults' eyesight may suffer irreversibly if they don't have vision insurance, suggests a new study that argues eye health sho
Eating To Lower Cholesterol
In addition to regular exercise, you can greatly improve your cholesterol by developing good eating habits. In fact, elevated LDL (“bad”) cholesterol
How to Add Healthy Fats to Your Diet
A growing body of research suggests that healthy fats should be incorporated into the diet in order to improve cholesterol. Check out my latest blog a
What You Need To Know About Abdominal Fat
If you're not happy with your abs due to the presence of a 'paunch', 'gut' or 'flab' here is something you should know: Your abdominal muscles are
Black Hair Versus Health
I have trained and/or provided consultations to hundreds of Black women for well over 10 years and about 80% of them have, at some point, used hair-re
Nutrition Tip: Sam's Sampler Beware
If you plan on grocery shopping over the weekend beware of the “free” samples at the grocery store. They are not free as there is a calorie cost assoc
5 Cheap and Convenient Ways to Burn Fat Fast
Performing cardiovascular (cardio) exercise is one of the best ways to burn calories and melt away excess fat. Now, in spite of popular belief, this t
Health Tip: Type 2 Diabetes Can Be a Natural Outcome of Stress
In stressful situations, your body responds by releasing a hormone called cortisol. Long-term exposure to cortisol causes your blood sugar levels to r
Stretch Less, Exercise More
There is a popular belief that stretching before exercise is important for injury prevention and muscle recovery, however, there is insufficient scien
Are You Trying to Firm Up That Underarm Flab?
Here are 3 simple exercises that you should be doing: http://goo.gl/DHcGjQ.
Simple, Nutritious Ways to Boost Your Metabolism and Lose Weight
Increasing your metabolism can help you lose weight. This article discusses simple eating tips that will kick your metabolism into high gear http:/
Nutrition Tip: Parsley's Little Secret
Parsley is more than just a garnish. It is one of the most delicious, resourceful and versatile vegetables around. Besides being extremely low in calo
Your brain on food: Obesity, fasting and addiction
Greetings friends! New research presented this week at the Neuroscience 2012 conference suggests that what we eat can alter our brains and vice ve
Got Body Flab? Here's a Solution
If you don't regularly train with weights you WILL have body flab. It's as simple as that. The appearance of body flab results when you are generally
The Surprising Health and Nutritional Benefits of Shrimp
Many people completely avoid eating shrimp due to their relatively high levels of cholesterol. Although this is perplexing to me it’s completely under