How Not to Be a Victim
I went from a time when we ate oatmeal for dinner because it was all we had, when I kept the school proofs because I couldn't afford the photos, and when the tooth fairy once left an IOU note... to where I am now: living internationally, doing what I love, and having all that I need. During the tough times, I used to whine a lot. And I could build a strong case for victimization around lack of money, cars breaking down, people hurting and betraying me, lousy options and missed opportunities. I gave people and situations the power to make me happy or unhappy because it was easier than taking responsibility for what was goi...
Source: Healthy Living - The Huffington Post - July 20, 2015 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
How I Lost 50 Pounds in 3 Months While Meditating in Sahaj Marg
Conclusion After losing 50 pounds, I haven't felt better in a long time. I love how I look, and more importantly, how I feel. I'm happy to say that after my 50-pound weight loss, I am in a normal cholesterol range, out of risk of diabetes, in a healthy weight range, along with being on no medication! What are your opinions or struggles you have had with weight loss? Share on your comments below. -- This feed and its contents are the property of The Huffington Post, and use is subject to our terms. It may be used for personal consumption, but may not be distributed on a website. (Source: Healthy Living - The Huffington Post)
Source: Healthy Living - The Huffington Post - July 10, 2015 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Traveling? 5 Ways to Care for Your Body
Our self-care habits tend to take a back seat to other priorities when we're traveling or in a new environment.
In fact, it's when you're taken out of your routine that you need self-care more than ever.
I define self-care as the simple act of taking care of yourself.
Yes, before others. Yes, even when it's not easy. We can only offer the best of ourselves to those who need us when we've addressed our own needs.
Since many of you will be traveling this summer -- from family visits to international destinations to local parks and cities -- I thought I'd share what I've learned about taking care of yourself in diffe...
Source: Healthy Living - The Huffington Post - July 3, 2015 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Traveling? 5 Ways to Care for Your Body
Our self-care habits tend to take a back seat to other priorities when we're traveling or in a new environment. In fact, it's when you're taken out of your routine that you need self-care more than ever. I define self-care as the simple act of taking care of yourself. Yes, before others. Yes, even when it's not easy. We can only offer the best of ourselves to those who need us when we've addressed our own needs. Since many of you will be traveling this summer -- from family visits to international destinations to local parks and cities -- I thought I'd share what I've learned about taking care of yourself in differen...
Source: Healthy Living - The Huffington Post - July 3, 2015 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Protect Your Young Ones With These 4 Simple Rules of Sun Protection
One of my daughters recently had her first child, and while she's baby-proofed her house, I had to remind her to sun-proof her baby. A baby's delicate skin is particularly vulnerable in the summer, and cumulative sun damage starts on day one. No pressure, parents and grandparents! And it's not just me thinking about what to recommend for my grandbaby Harry, but my patients, who have new little ones to watch over, and are constantly asking for advice on protecting their children and grandchildren. In fact, a bulk of my day is spent doling out advice on the topic. So here you go: A guide to shielding the smallest members of ...
Source: Healthy Living - The Huffington Post - June 28, 2015 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Out Of Coffee? Eat These 10 Foods For Energy Instead
Photo credit: Paul Delmont, Thrive Market By Gina Vaynshteyn for Thrive Market Like most people who struggle to stay awake during the day, I absolutely need a cup of coffee to get me going -- and stay going. Caffeine is fine in moderation, and an addict probably shouldn't eliminate it cold turkey, but nobody should be relying on coffee alone to keep their energy up. Luckily, there are other foods that provide that same, lasting jolt. You don't need that afternoon latte to perk you up -- just work in one of these healthy snacks. 1. Almonds (or really any kind of nuts) No matter how many times we hear about their numero...
Source: Healthy Living - The Huffington Post - June 24, 2015 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
What People Who Live to 100 Eat Every Day
We'll have what they're having.
By Sarah-Jane Bedwell, SELF
(Photo: Courtesy Blue Zones)
There's one pretty mind-blowing characteristic about the people who live in these five communities throughout the world: Okinawa, Japan; Sardinia, Italy; the Greek island of Ikaria, the Nicoya peninsula of Costa Rica, and Loma Linda, Calif. On average, they live to the ripe age of 100 years old at rates 10 times higher than the average American. Mic. Drop.
Over a decade ago, writer Dan Buettner teamed up with National Geographic and a team of scientists to explore these areas, now called the "Blue Zones." His latest book, The Blue...
Source: Healthy Living - The Huffington Post - June 20, 2015 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Start Your Day Healthy: The Benefits of Breakfast
This study, along with other studies with similar results, showed that a protein-rich breakfast led to less hunger throughout the day and saw favorable changes in the hormones and brain signals that control appetite. This Egg White and Vegetable Frittata is another outstanding way to get in a protein-rich breakfast. This recipe is great to make in batches; just freeze the extras and then pop them in the microwave for a quick and easy breakfast.
Tofu
Morning Tofu and Vegetable Scramble is another protein and nutrient rich way to get your day started in a healthy way. It's abundant in nutrients and antioxidants including p...
Source: Healthy Living - The Huffington Post - June 12, 2015 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Abortion and Prematurity: A False Alarm
Conclusions of medical and public health organizations
Because prematurity is so common and its complications so serious, the potential relationship between abortion and prematurity has been intensively and extensively studied for four decades. All major medical organizations have concluded that no causal association exists. Here is a partial listing of organizations and their assessments:
World Health Organization: suction curettage abortion unrelated to prematurity
American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists: not a risk factor for prematurity
Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists: "insufficient ...
Source: Healthy Living - The Huffington Post - June 10, 2015 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
6 Expert Tips on Rethinking Nutrition and Heart Health
Have kids, they said. Along with all the vomit and tears they will bring you joy, hilarity and fierce amounts of love (true, true.) But nobody ever mentioned they might concoct a "potion" that sits fermenting in an overlooked thermos for five days. Oh and that it might detonate in the kitchen in the dead of night. Have you ever cleaned out your toaster with a cotton bud? I have. It's hard. Especially when you really should be in bed and your heart is still somewhere outside your chest cavity.
A few days previously I'd given the girls some random kitchen and craft ingredients to make their own potions -- magic medicine to...
Source: Healthy Living - The Huffington Post - June 1, 2015 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Recipe: Baked oatmeal
(Source: MayoClinic.com Recipe of the Day)
Source: MayoClinic.com Recipe of the Day - May 29, 2015 Category: Nutrition Source Type: news
Porridge and high fibre for breakfast cuts the risk of diabetes by nearly a fifthÂ
Experts believe dietary fibre, especially cereals, may help people maintain a healthy weight, which in turn reduces the chances of developing type 2 diabetes. (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Source: the Mail online | Health - May 27, 2015 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
15 Eating Habits That Make You Live Longer
By Dan Buettner
For more than a decade, I've been working with a team of experts to study hot spots of longevity -- regions we call Blue Zones, where many people live to 100 and beyond. They are the Greek island of Ikaria; the highlands of Sardinia; the Nicoya Peninsula in Costa Rica; Okinawa, Japan; and Loma Linda, Calif., home of the highest concentration of Seventh-day Adventists in the U.S. Remarkably, we've learned that folks in all these places share similar rituals and practices surrounding food. (Hint: They don't count calories, take vitamins or weigh protein grams!) After analyzing more than 150 dietary studies c...
Source: Healthy Living - The Huffington Post - May 24, 2015 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Why Eating Healthy Is Like Dating A Guy That Looks Good On Paper
We all strive for eating healthy and trying to be as nutritionally sound as possible. But sometimes eating chai seed smoothies, flax oatmeal, and kale as every side dish can actually turn out not so great.
Let me explain...
Let's say a client hands me their food journal and it looks like this:
8:00 a.m.: greek yogurt and blueberries
11:00 a.m.: handful of almonds
12:00 p.m.: salad with grilled chicken and extra vegetables
3:00 p.m.: an apple with nuts
6:00 p.m.: tilapia with broccoli and cauliflower
This is like the quintessential near-perfect diet diary, am I right?! I mean, submit this in class and you'd get an A++...
Source: Healthy Living - The Huffington Post - May 22, 2015 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
7 Foods for Children's Brain Development
Good nutrition is part of children's brain development. Eggs, oatmeal, apples, and fish are some of the foods that have nutrients that are good for children's brains. Find out what other foods made the list. (Source: WebMD Health)
Source: WebMD Health - May 20, 2015 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
