Counting calories is a common diet technique. It involves carefully planning all of your meals to make sure the amount of calories in your food is under a certain threshold. The basic idea behind this is that if you eat fewer calories than your body needs for energy, you should burn fat and lose weight. […]
Read More...The respiratory system is a biological system in the body that’s composed of several organs. These organs work together to take oxygen into the body and expel carbon monoxide from the body. They include the lungs, trachea, pharynx, bronchi and larynx. When the respiratory system is healthy, you can breathe freely and easily. When the […]
Read More...It seems that there are new dietary rules and observations made every day, whether from legitimate sources or people making assumptions. Part of the reason it is so challenging for people to be and stay healthy is the amount of conflicting and continuously evolving “knowledge” about diet and exercise. In reality, the basic understanding of […]
Read More...It’s not enough to get six to eight hours of sleep each night. To truly benefit from a full night’s slumber, you need to get “healthy sleep.” What does that mean though, “healthy sleep?”Signs of Good Sleep Health According to SleepFoundation.org, you know you have good sleep health when you can fall asleep easily each night […]
Read More...In the more than 3 decades I have had the pleasure of seeing patients, I have been asked many questions over and over. I thought it might be helpful to write a short article with a few of the most frequently asked questions (FAQ’s). Here goes:1. What is the best fluid to keep us hydrated? The […]
Read More...Breakfast, arguably the most important meal of the day, is often plagued by controversy, from sugar replacements to dairy consumption. Eggs find their way into the dietary debate almost every year with contradicting and overly confident suggestions. What is the truth; are eggs good or bad for your health? In fact, there is no definitive answer […]
Read More...What kind of a Bah Humbug idea is that? Where is the fun in limiting alcohol around the holidays? Especially with the kind of year we have had. Aside from the general advice, often given, that moderation of alcohol consumption is a good idea year-round, why would it be especially good advice around the holidays? […]
Read More...When people go on a diet for the first time or restart a diet for the umpteenth time, they often make some of the same mistakes as many others. People tend to start too slow or too fast, and they tend to ignore the research that goes into proper meal planning and balance. Too many dieters […]
Read More...Bone broth has been all the rage for the past few winters. Packed with healing ingredients like collagen and amino acids along with other minerals and nutrients, bone broth can reduce uncomfortable intestinal inflammation, strengthen the GI system, boost your immunity and help the body remove toxins that cause illness. While bone broth is an […]
Read More...Everyone passes gas, so if someone tells you they don’t, they’re lying. The average person farts roughly 10–20 times a day. A perfectly healthy digestive system still produces gas as your gut bacteria breaks down food.Unfortunately, not everyone can digest certain foods well. For example, people who are lactose intolerant can’t break down milk, cheese, […]
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