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There are few jobs tougher than caring for seriously or chronically ill people. That’s true whether you’re a healthcare professional or the family member of a very sick loved one. But of all the difficult tasks you face—cleaning bedpans, changing sheets, helping patients cope with pain—fielding questions can be the toughest and most intimidating task [...]
The U.S. may be following the lead of Denmark and France by imposing a tax on unhealthy food and drinks. This tax that the British Medical Journal is in favor of suggests that a 20% increase may slow the rising rates of obesity and halt the consumption of sugar-sweetened drinks. Additional reasons for imposing the [...]
Last week I watched an interesting story on 20/20 called “Losing It: The Big Fat Trap”, which really shocked me on how much these weight loss companies and celebrities profit by endorsing their product. We’ve seen them all: Kirstie Alley, Valerie Bertinelli, Jennifer Hudson, Queen Latifah, Janet Jackson and the list goes on. All of [...]
I have always enjoyed fruit smoothies, but never considered adding greens and other veggies to up the ante. I have to admit that at first, it really didn’t sound too appealing. However, from the very first day that I added some fresh baby spinach to my banana, soy milk, and frozen strawberries, I was utterly [...]
I have been walking with my family for over three years now. After a very tasty dinner we all go for a walk to the local park. It does help that we live two blocks from our park. We walk almost the entire park and bring our family dog with us. There is nothing more [...]
Exercising has many benefits that you can enjoy. From better health to a stronger immune system and a more favorable body image, exercise works to your advantage in many ways. Plus, it even increases your spiritual energy! Here are some things you should know about exercising and why it helps you be a better person. [...]
While it’s impossible to avoid airborne allergens entirely, (even moving to the desert won’t necessarily help because you may develop new allergies to local plants) there are numerous things you can do to reduce their devastating effect on your life. The first thing I tell my patients is to stop smoking, since smoking is a [...]
I thought I had heard it all! The horrible “fear” of obesity has reached an all time high in the UK. According to the Daily Mail, a new trial has begun to prevent overweight mothers from developing gestational diabetes and giving birth to “Sumo Babies”. Gestational diabetes starts when your body is not able to [...]
When I joined the workforce towards the end of my high school career, I never paid any attention to where my money was going, I just knew it was going to taxes and somebody named FICA. However, as economic times changed around 2009, I got real acquainted to where my some of the funds went [...]
Most of us by now are aware of foods that fit into the “healthy” category and which ones do not. There are many types of everyday foods which help to give the body all the essential and non-essential nutrients that it needs. There are some foods however that have earned the title “Super Food” because [...]
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