Cilantro Cauli-Rice Recipe

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Try this delicious, low-carb Cilantro Cauli-Rice. A great substitute for cilantro rice! 1 head of cauliflower, 1 T olive oil, 1/4 cup fresh cilantro (finely chopped), Juice of 1/2 fresh lime (to taste), Sea salt and black pepper (to taste) Remove the outer leaves and stem of the cauliflower. With the head of the cauliflower […]

The Mind-Body Connection to Weight Loss

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Anyone who has ever reached for chocolate when they are feeling blue knows that there is a definite mind-body connection to making food choices. For most people, eating behaviors are shaped by thoughts and emotions. Your thoughts affect your emotions which in turn affect your body chemistry to create distinct physical responses.  So, the question […]

Is Inflammation Keeping you From Losing Weight?

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The presence of chronic, uncontrolled low-grade inflammation in the body is an underlying factor in many common disease states: cardiovascular disease, arthritis, lupus, psoriasis, allergies, cancer, certain autoimmune diseases, diabetes, and obesity to name a few.   While short-term inflammation is an important body process that helps us fight off infection and injuries, the chronic inflammation […]

Hormonal changes affect men too

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What is Andropause and what can you do about it? Men, there comes a time when we start hearing age-related comments like “you’re just getting older,” or “you’re not as young as you used to be.”  Issues of masculinity can be a sensitive topic and no man wants to hear that he’s losing testosterone, the […]

Chronic Pelvic Pain

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CHRONIC PELVIC PAIN is pain that occurs below the belly button and has lasted longer than six months in duration. As one of the most common medical problems affecting women, it is estimated that as many as one out of every five women age 18-50 has chronic pelvic pain that has lasted longer than a year. […]

Can Dropping Weight Drop Your Blood Pressure?

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Can Dropping Weight Drop Your Blood Pressure? High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, is a major health problem in the United States, affecting more than 50 million people across the country.  Hypertension is a state in which the pressure of blood in the arteries is elevated and requires the heart to work harder than normal […]

hCG Diets: Weighing the Facts

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hCG Diets: Weighing the Facts.  We are often asked about hCG diets. There is much confusion about hCG, what it is, and whether it’s effective. We caution anyone considering hCG to fully understand the facts … and the risks. The history of hCG In the 1950’s, a British physician Albert Simeons proposed that a hormone […]

7 Simple Tips to Lose Weight

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7 Simple Tips to Lose Weight Keep track of what you’re eating. The most important rule for anyone dieting is to write down everything you eat every day. Not only does this provide the accountability you need to stay on track, but also helps you to examine what you’re eating so that you can make adjustments to your […]

Hot Flashes, Fatigue & Depression

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Are you suffering from symptoms of hormonal imbalance caused by perimenopause or menopause? Are you experiencing hot flashes, sleep disturbances, mood swings, memory problems, or loss of libido, among other symptoms? Many women recognize that ‘hot flashes’ may be the first obvious symptom of their bodies beginning to experience perimenopause and menopause. Though hot flashes are […]

Catch some zzz’s, lose the pounds

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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 well-being.  Lack of sleep or poor sleep quality can make you tired and sluggish, but did you know that it can also lead to […]