9 Ways Successful People Defeat Stress
From The Huffington Post By: Heidi Grant Halvorson, Ph.D ”Feeling stressed? Of course you are. You have too much on your plate, deadlines are looming, people are counting on you, and to top it all off, you still have holiday shopping to do. You are under a lot of pressure — so much that at…
Generosity: What’s in It for You?
From The Huffington Post: ”Generosity is no longer the selfless act we’ve long thought it to be. Studies now suggest that one of the biggest benefactors of generosity is the person who is dishing it out. Like a healthy diet, exercise, and good genes, generosity may increase your life span. A 2003 research study at the University of…
The Next Fat Fighting Solution Is…Cola?
A great article from Dr. Dicqie: “I recently read about a new product that is being introduced in other countries (presumably to test market and prove efficacy) before they bring it to America. Pepsi is promoting their new drink “Pepsi Special” in Japan, which claims to allow less absorption of fat in the system.…
Skip the Seconds: Stop Centering Your Thanksgiving Around Food
From jjvirgin.com You endured a two-hour dinner, your kids are loudly playing X-Box, your husband is snoring on the La-Z-Boy, and you’ve completed your culinary duties with a perfect 20-pound organic turkey. So what to do now? If you’re like most people during Thanksgiving, you slip back into the kitchen to “clean” and nosh on…
Slow Down the Clock and Embrace Vitality: Anti-Aging Medicine
Why are more and more women becoming interested in Anti-Aging Medicine? Women today are more in tune with their health and well being. We not only wish to merely prolong our lives, but we want to ensure that those years are enjoyed in a productive and vital fashion. This is the goal of Anti-Aging medicine. This…
Chronic Stress: The Hidden Health Risks
From The Huffington Post By Meryl Davids Landau, for U.S. News According to a recent American Psychological Association poll, nearly a quarter of Americans confessed to currently feeling under “extreme stress.” Respondents especially blamed money, work, and the economy—a feeling 50-year-old Sue Wasserman knows all too well. In February, the public relations manager left Atlanta…
Blood Sugar: Stop Fatigue, Beat Insomnia, Lose the Weight
from immunolabs.com “The Centers for Disease Control estimate that more than one million Americans suffer from chronic fatigue syndrome. The disorder is one of the most complicated conditions in existence and doctors have a difficult time determining the underlying cause in most people. There are also a number of misconceptions about the disorder and…
Become a Lean, Mean, Beauty Machine
From our friends at Obagi It’s no secret that exercise can make you feel stronger, healthier, and more confident, but working up a sweat can do more for your body than just help you squeeze into your favorite outfit. Regular exercise is one of the keys to achieving and maintaining beautiful, healthy-looking skin. These fitness…
Bringing Order to Chaos: Strategies for a More Peaceful Life
This month, we’re shining a light on the topic of ‘Organizing Your Life’. This subject is important to me because I believe that when your time and priorities are in proper order, it opens the door for a more peaceful, productive life. Additionally, our stress levels have such an effect on both your inner health…
