Here’s to the Crazy Ones!

“Here’s to the crazy ones, the misfits, the rebels, the troublemakers, the round pegs in the square holes… The ones who see things differently — they’re not fond of rules… You can quote them, disagree with them, glorify or vilify them, but the only thing you can’t do is ignore them because they change things… […]

Magnesium is involved in over 300 biochemical reactions, yet 56% of Americans are deficient in it. Do you know if you are?

One problem with our diets today is that in many cases we lacking in the proper amounts of vitamins and minerals.  This can be due to many things including the depletion of nutrients in our soils to the processing of our foods.  As such, nutritional supplementation is needed to overcome these deficits. One such mineral […]

If your food has a long shelf life, you will have a short shelf life.

Have you ever wondered about the ingredients in the food you eat?  What are these things that you can’t pronounce and are they OK for you to eat? Long story short – with the advent of food in a box, there are many ingredients, additives, and preservatives that are in our food, and are not […]

You are not what you eat, you are what you absorb. Are you absorbing your vitamin supplements? Do you know?

You have often heard it said that you are what you eat.  While this is true to some extent, it is more correct to say that you are what you absorb.  If your digestive system is compromised, if you have issues absorbing nutrients, then it is possible to say that even if you eat well, […]

Jack LaLanne – 1914-2011

I am sure that you saw the news about the recent death of Jack LaLanne, the Godfather of Fitness.  He died on January 23, 2011, of respiratory failure due to pneumonia at the age of 96.  When I heard the announcement, I was shocked.  I would have put money on the idea of Jack living […]

Renew Your Resolutions!

Happy New Year again, everyone!  For those of us who go work out at the gym on a regular basis, how many of you have noticed that on January 1, there are a lot of new faces at the gym?  Many people either received gym memberships as a gift, or decided to finally get in […]

So What is the Correct Weight Loss Plan for Me? Part 2

Last week, I talked about some things to consider before starting a weight loss plan.   There are some other things that should be considered as well. So what should you look for in a weight management system?  1.  Avoid any “magic pills” that promise you a great deal of weight loss with no effort or […]

So What is the Correct Weight Loss Plan for Me? Part 1

Happy New Year!  Traditionally with the beginning of a new year, one of the most popular resolutions that is made involves losing some weight and getting into shape.  Many of us have spent the last several weeks since Thanksgiving not following our normal eating patterns, and in many cases eating too much.  We have also […]

Tips to Fight Holiday Stress and Holiday Blues Part 2

Last week I introduced you to some tips to fight holiday stress and blues.  I hope that you found them to be helpful.  This week we will continue on relaxation and nutrition.  In our stress filled world of today, the need for relaxation is even more important.  Stress, as I mentioned previously, can cause serious […]

Tips to Fight Holiday Stress and Holiday Blues Part 1

With the holidays coming up, many people see an increase in their stress levels, and some people even have the holiday blues.  Who doesn’t get stressed out with all of the shopping, cooking and travel plans that happen during the holidays?  How many of us are time crunched and sleep deprived already?  Add to that […]

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