People who eat processed food are depressed!

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 [...]

Here’s a way to reduce tartar buildup by up to 60 percent.

According to the September 2010 issue of First magazine, the key to this is to Dry-brush your teeth. Brush your teeth without toothpaste or water for 1 minute daily to reduce tartar buildup by 60 percent and cut your risk of gum disease. (Follow up with a fluoride toothpaste for fresh breath and cavity protection.)

Hey guys, want to know how can an “attitude of gratitude” help your relationship?

According to the September 201o issue of Men’s Health magazine.
An Attitude of Gratitude
The next time your girlfriend springs for dinner, take note of your reactions. Partners who feel grateful for each other’s kind actions have stronger bonds than those who don’t, according to a study from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. “Gratitude [...]

Why Floss?

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.

To Turn Your Emotions into Energy: Spin Your Situation

This is from the article “Boost Your Energy” from the June 2010 issue of Health magazine. I want to put this out there because it’s a great example of two coaching tips that I’ve discussed before. The first is the idea of gratitude. As corny as it sounds, thinking about what you’re grateful for (writing [...]

Celebrity Trainers Share Tips for a Better Beach Body.

According to the May 31, 2010 issue of OK magazine:
Score a Six-Pack - Get in three sets of 25 crunches every day, says trainer Kathy Kaehler, who works with Julia Roberts. “Don’t skip a day. Over the summer, you will see how consistency equals results.”
De-Stress and Detox - “Spending time in a sauna aids relaxation [...]

Low-Fat, Hight-Protein Diets Best For Weight Maintenance

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 [...]

Foods That Protect Against Skin Cancer.

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 [...]

Six Easy, Natural Mood Lifters. (Raise your Spirits without Meds.)

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 [...]

The 10 Best Natural Energy Boosters

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 [...]