Catch some zzz’s, lose the pounds
Catch some Zzz’s, Lose the Pounds March 3-10, 2013 is National Sleep Awareness Week™. Most of us are aware of the importance of adequate and effective sleep to health and overall…
Vitamin D and the Winter Blues
Vitamin D and the Winter Blues. Known in the medical field as Season Affective Disorder (SAD), winter depression is a mental condition in which people experience depressed mood during the same…
Staying Healthy At Any Age
This year, resolve to a proactive approach. Our bodies are constantly changing and maintaining good health is an ongoing process. Taking care of your body and being proactive about your healthcare…
Losing weight after the holidays – 7 diet considerations
The holidays are over. It's time to begin making New Year’s resolutions. If you are like many Americans, you may be vowing to finally shed those unwanted pounds. But how should…
Put an end to heavy, painful periods
Approximately 10 million women in the United States suffer from heavy, irregular menstrual bleeding. This is one of the most common complaints in contemporary gynecology. Many women begin to experience the…
Skin Care Regimen – Don’t Miss These 4 Steps
As the largest organ of our body, skin is important to our overall health. Skin protects us from dangerous UV exposure, free radicals and other pollutants and toxins. Your skin’s appearance…
The Low Down on Low-Carb Diets
The Low Down on Low-Carb Diets. Each decade brings with it new variations in weight loss trends: low fat diets, high-fiber diets, vegan diets, raw food diets, and the infamous low-carb…
Grand Opening – Wednesday, December 5th – 5 to 8 p.m.
Grand Opening Celebration Wed, Dec. 5th - 5 to 8 p.m. Enter to win great prizes (up to $900 in value!) and take advantage of big discounts including 20% off all…
OXYTOCIN – The New Cuddle, Love, and Bonding Hormone
That’s right, OXYTOCIN, the hormone in pregnancy which stimulates contractions in labor and aids in induction of labor is now being considered the libido drug of the century! I said the…
Weight! Pay Attention to your body composition, too!
Did you know that it is possible to be “normal” weight, but still be overfat? How is this possible? It all depends on a person’s body composition, or how much of…