Obesity and overweight conditions in children has grown considerably and become a serious health problem. In fact, childhood obesity has doubled in children and quadrupled in young adults in the past 30 years alone. Unfortunately, although obesity is easy to recognize, it is difficult to treat and frequently becomes a lifelong problem. The reality [...]
Without a doubt, the most powerful way to make important changes in our lives is to spend time identifying our values and priorities and then adjust them based on whether they move us towards our goals or keep us from reaching them. The more we analyze and honor our own values and priorities, the [...]
How many times have you begun an intense exercise program only to stop at some point? If you're like most, that answer is in multiples. Although it is possible for all of us to begin again at any time, that "lay-off" takes a toll on our body in numerous ways and one of those [...]
Every minute of everyday, life or death decisions are made terms of what you choose to put into your body and how you choose to use it. You are the only chance your body has to remain healthy. If you don't take responsibility and care properly for it, who will? If you want to [...]
Seeking the ever elusive fountain of youth? You're not alone. "Looking younger" is big business and anti-aging remedies and procedures are increasingly in high demand. Superficial changes such as mini face lifts, glasses, and changing the color of one's hair may aide one to look and feel better temporarily. However, aging graciously requires enduring [...]
Not surprising, in this age of instant information, more and more, people are focused on obtaining a healthy and youthful life - the good life. In other words, the search for quality old age is on. Without a doubt, it's an exciting time to be alive. The ability to cure disease and save lives (all [...]
Our bodies once received enough physical activity simply through the act of survival. It was natural and built into our daily actions/needs, and provided an automatic way for us as humans to be fit. But times have changed. How many people do you know that currently sit at desk jobs all day? The numbers [...]
It’s a sad but true fact that childhood obesity has more than tripled in the last three decades. Just 30 years ago diabetes was viewed as an “old” person’s disease. Not any longer. The real, but sad truth is, young adults, those not even into their teens yet, are being diagnosed with diabetes in [...]
Most people have no idea that they have a physical organ in their belly that is responsible for storing fat. Measuring approximately 14 inches in length and 10 inches in width, this layer of fatty tissue is called the omentum. This "belly fat bag" is a slow motion regulator of bodily processes. Rather firm [...]
Our bodies once received enough physical activity simply through the act of survival. But times have changed. How many people do you know that currently sit at desk jobs all day? The computer is definitely expanding our mental awareness and activity but is no pal to our physical fitness. Sitting for hours on end [...]
