Sunday, May 29, 2011

Celeb Weight Loss Secrets Will Ruin Your Resolutions

This week it's literally impossible to turn on the TV, walk into your local drugstore, or surf the Internet without stumbling upon diet success stories direct from Hollywood!


And because we simply can't escape celebs' bikini bods as we make our New Year's resolutions to lose weight (or at least be able to button our damn jeans again), we may find ourselves brainwashed into thinking that celebs have the magic bullet.


Can you relate? Then you may need a reality check: Even if a star's magic bullet is an actual healthy eating or exercise regimen -- you know, as opposed to lipo -- here are some reasons why attempting to following in his or her footsteps could actually sabotage your weight loss goal.

Thursday, May 26, 2011

Choosing the Best Sports Bra

If looking good is part of the reason you exercise, choosing the best sports bra is an essential first step. Don't take your breasts for granted.


Your bust is subject to a lot of stress, which is why it's so very important to be careful when choosing the best sports bra. Whether you're a casual walker or a fitness-freak, exercise is hard on your breasts.


The only way to counteract the bouncing, jiggling, stretching and sagging is to pick the best sports bra to fit your specific shape and regimen.


Here are some things to factor in when buying a sports bra.


How intense is your workout?


When choosing the best sports bra for high impact activities, like running, remember that the support from your bra is vital. Make sure you're neither too constricted nor bouncing around too much.

Sunday, May 22, 2011

Heart Disease in Women and the Symptoms

Heart disease in women is the number one killer of American women.


Are you surprised? Most women are. Heart disease symptoms in women are far less understood than in men. But that's not all the bad news.


The number of deaths caused by heart disease in women is higher than all the next sixteen causes of death for women put together! And death from heart disease in women is twice as high as all cancer deaths combined.


Symptoms of Heart Disease in Women


Out of the one and a half million heart attacks in the U.S. annually 500,000, or one third, result in death. And 233,000 of those who die are women.

Saturday, May 21, 2011

8 Natural Ways to Prevent Breast Cancer

To prevent breast cancer you need to take action. Otherwise, your odds of getting breast cancer, the disease women fear the most, are 1 in 8.


In spite of the millions of dollars spent on research and new drugs, the overall odds have stayed the same. But the following 8 natural ways to prevent breast cancer can greatly improve your own odds.


Ways to Prevent Breast Cancer


Natural breast cancer prevention requires making some lifestyle changes. Here are the eight most important steps to prevent breast cancer.


1. Be physically active every day. Research shows that women who exercise for at least 30 to 45 minutes a day have a 20-40% lower risk of developing breast cancer than those who are inactive.

Sunday, May 15, 2011

What are the Symptoms of Breast Cancer?

Knowing the answer to, "What are the Symptoms of Breast Cancer?" could save your life. This is because when the symptoms of breast cancer are discovered early, you have a much better chance for a cure.


However, in the very early stages, the symptoms of breast cancer are not always noticeable. This is why it's so important for women to learn the natural ways to prevent breast cancer as soon as possible. Especially since the U.S. has the highest rate of breast cancer in the world.


And women in western cultures get breast cancer more than any other type of cancer, except for skin cancer. Plus, among cancer deaths for American women, breast cancer deaths are second only to lung cancer.

Is Obesity a Disease?

Is obesity a disease, or just something that big pharmaceutical companies are using to make tons of money? What can you do about obesity?

You've probably heard it before, that pharmaceutical companies want you to be sick so they can sell you expensive medicine. Well, I don't really want to get into that debate right now because whether or not this is true, obesity is a growing concern among people all over the world. The question you are asking is "is obesity a disease?" Let's look at what the definition of disease is, how obesity affects a person, and what can be done about obesity.

Is Obesity a Disease?

A proper dictionary definition of 'disease' goes something like: "disordered or incorrectly functioning organ, part, structure, or system of the body resulting from the effect of genetic or developmental errors, infection, poisons, nutritional deficiency or imbalance, toxicity, or unfavorable environmental factors". So ask yourself "is obesity a disease?". It is hard to say, because historically the body is built to store fat in times when food is scarce and those who are obese are certainly storing fat. However, it is the extent and duration of that fat storage that becomes a problem.

Thursday, May 12, 2011

Eating Healthy for Pregnancy Baby Health

How to have a healthy pregnancy is not something taught in school. And since medical training is based on curing sickness, even your doctor probably knows little about eating healthy for pregnancy baby health.


For excellent pregnancy baby health, you need excellent nutrition.


And if you're not eating healthy for pregnancy, your body's designed to rob itself of your essential nutrients to nourish your growing baby. But since the Standard American Diet (SAD for short) is so lacking, even sacrificing your own health isn't nearly enough for healthy pregnancy baby health.


How to Have a Healthy Pregnancy

Monday, May 9, 2011

Exercise Walking Shoes for Women to Choose

The best exercise walking shoes for women are health essentials in your wardrobe.


In order to get the most comfortable walking shoes and the best walking shoes for women, follow this best walking shoes guide.


Because, just like Cinderella, if the shoe is a perfect fit, you can reap great rewards. And, wearing comfortable walking shoes that best support your individual needs will prevent blisters, calluses and more serious injuries.


Plus, wearing the best, most comfortable walking shoes that fit perfectly will also help you stick with your regular daily walking exercise routine.


How to Get the Best Walking Shoes for Women

Saturday, May 7, 2011

Women and Exercise and Fitness Tips

Women and exercise – not too long ago it was frowned upon. But luckily for us the concept of women and exercise is now fully accepted. Why?


Scientific studies show that regular exercise for women significantly:


Boosts self-image,


Reduces cancer risk,


Decreases osteoporosis,


Improves your overall health,


Increases women's life expectancy,


Reduces PMS and menopause symptoms,


Lowers a woman's risk of heart disease and diabetes,


And prevents and alleviates the symptoms of lower back pain.


So, as you can see, any amount of exercise is better than no exercise at all. And these exercise and fitness tips can help women of all ages.

Tuesday, May 3, 2011

The Glycemic Diet of Low Glycemic Foods

Scientific studies from all around the world show that the glycemic diet, based on healthy low glycemic foods, is the healthiest way to lose weight and keep it off – especially when you add moderate physical activity.


Research shows the glycemic diet of low glycemic foods can help you:


* Lose weight,


* Clear up your skin,


* Reduce mood swings,


* Decrease insulin resistance,


* Reduce the risk of heart disease,


* Feel less hunger and food cravings,


* Decrease your risk of type two diabetes,


* Lower triglyceride levels and blood pressure,


* And achieve long lasting and permanent weight loss.

Sunday, May 1, 2011

Natural Ways To Fight Sagging Eyelids

After many attempts to uncover the reason behind sagging eyelids, researchers finally found out that the expansion of fatty tissues in the eye socket is the culprit.


The study was the first to investigate eyelid aging by looking at the anatomy of multiple subjects. Also, this was the first time that a high-power magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) was used to examine facial aging. Forty subjects (17 males and 23 females) aged 12 to 80 years underwent MRI. Radiological images revealed that lower eyelid tissue increased with age, and that fat accumulation was mainly responsible for this size increase.