I read an interesting statistic in the July/August issue of  Maximum Fitness magazine. 58 is the percentage of higher risk of depression among those who consume a diet that is heavy in processed foods. (Source: British Journal of Psychiatry). I’ve known for some time that what you eat can really change your mood. When I [...]

This bit of information is from the September 2010 issue of First magazine.
Floss for 30 seconds Daily. - That’s all it takes to add six-and-a-half years to your life, say UCLA researchers. Flossing helps prevent periodontal infections, which can spread through the bloodstream and trigger chronic tissue-damaging inflammation.

This is from Yahoo.
Exercise immediately improves your ability to learn.
Fact.
It sounds unbelievable, but it’s true. In a study at the University of Muenster in Germany, participants who ran sprints learned new words 20 percent faster than those who did nothing. Other research has tied physical activity to improve attention and memory as well.
“Exercise is the [...]

I heard something on Cosmo radio (Sirius) today when I was listening to “Wake Up with Taylor” this morning that inspired this post. They said that you can get a natural tan by eating orange and green fruits and vegetables such as spinach, cantaloup, carrots, and apricots. The best way to eat them is to [...]

According to the June 2010 issue of Firtness Rx magazine:
High-protein diets are popular for weight loss and weight maintenance. These diets are often high in fats, so many nutritionists fear adverse health effects and poor weight maintenance.
A study from Masstricht University in the Netherlands showed that diets low in fat and hgih in either casein [...]

This information is from the June issue of Fitness Rx magazine.
Most people know that sunblocks within SPS factor of 15 or more protect the skin against caner-producing UV rays. Many foods are protective, too. Niva Shapira from Tel Aviv University in Israel suggested nutritional techniques to protect the skin against the sun’s rays. Antioxidants such [...]

I saw this in a circular from  health food market called Wild By Nature. I think it’s the perfect summer juice or smoothie. Ingredients (Buy all organic)
cucumber, celery, lemon, apples   Â
They didn’t specify quanitities. Try 1 of each.

Last week I went for a facial. My skin was just acting strange. It was dry and it was breaking out at the same time. For some reason, the dead skin was just sitting there. The aesthetician asked me what kind of exfoliator I use. I don’t use an exfoliator regularly (embarrassing but true). I [...]

This one is from the May 2010 issue of Self Magazine. These are 6 everyday remedies to raise your spirits without meds.
(1) Sweat to smile. Exercise may be as effective at relieving mild to moderate depression as the antidepressant Zoloft, reveals a study from Duke University in Durham, North Carolina. “Physical activity stimulates the feel [...]

This information from a copy of a magazine article that my boyfriend gave me. He picked it up in the hosptial he works at. I think it’s from Natural Health magazine (possibly the February issue) but I’m not positive. Here’s what it says.:
1. Let the Sun Shine- Not only does vitamin D fight colds and even [...]