By Bonnie Pfiester Fitness Trainer When it comes to luxuries, a health club membership is one of the few luxuries that often prove be a good investment. However, a gym membership is commonly one of the first things to go when money gets tight. Somehow, we justify the need for television and other extras over […]
Finding a truly healthy nutrition bar can be tough as I noted in my article, “Zing Bars Awarded Best Nutrition Bar 2008.” I interviewed the makers of Zing Bars, nutritionists Michael Kaplan, ND, Minh-Hai Tran, MS, RD and Sandi Kaplan, MS, RD to help us better understand the common allergens found in nutrition bars. #1 […]
By KC Kelly, Ph.D., LMHC Stress and anxiety are a natural part of everyday life and most of us experience it more often than not in today’s very stressful world. It is also very natural to worry about your hectic life from time to time. “Anxiety” is usually referred to as worry, concern, stress, or […]
By Dr. Scott Olsen, author of “Sugarettes” How do artificial sweeteners cause obesity? When people first start to think about a sugar-free diet, they think they should reach for artificial sweeteners. This may not be the best idea. Here is the crux of the problem with artificial sweeteners: They don’t do what you want them […]
Are you not sleeping well at night? Sleep is critical for optimal health as it is one of the four pillars of health. Long-term health depends on the regeneration that occurs during deep sleep. Growth hormone, or the “anti-aging” hormone, is secreted during sleep, which stimulates tissue regeneration, liver cleansing, muscle building, break down of […]
Finding a truly healthy nutrition bar can be tough as I noted in my article, “Zing Bars Awarded Best Nutrition Bar 2008.” I interviewed the makers of Zing Bars, nutritionists Michael Kaplan, ND, Minh-Hai Tran, MS, RD and Sandi Kaplan, MS, RD to help us better understand the following qualities to look for in a […]
Get to the grill with this tasty recipe from LaCense Beef! The flatiron is a great steak to grill. I like to grill over a very high heat, keep the meat rare on the inside and really enjoy the flavor of the beef with this touch of Asian flavoring. My kids couldn’t get enough of […]
“If I’m such a legend, why am I so lonely?” - Judy Garland By KC Kelly, Ph.D., LMHC Everyone feels down and sad, probably more often than they would like. The stressors of everyday life in our busy, hectic world make feeling this way very common. If, however, you have feelings of hopelessness and helplessness […]
