More Than Heartburn
Frequent heartburn may be an indication that you’ve got more than heartburn. It may be gastroesophageal reflux disease. Here’s what you need to know about GERD. Ever lie down to go to bed and feel a burning sensation in your chest or throat? Likely the cause of your big, spicy dinner, heartburn can be an […]
Lowering Blood Fat
What to eat and not to eat to lower your triglycerides. You know you need to keep your blood pressure and cholesterol levels in a normal range, but you also need to monitor your triglyceride levels. Triglycerides are a kind of fat that’s found in your blood and used by the body for energy. Calories […]
Cool Farewell to Fat
Have stubborn areas of fat you can’t lose? You may want to try CoolSculpting. Diet after diet, workout after workout, and you still have fat. Maybe it’s belly fat, love handles, or fat on your hips that just won’t seem to go away. You’re not alone. More and more people are turning to what’s called […]
Off-Limit Fat
There’s good fat and then there’s bad fat. Trans fat, however, is the worst. Not long ago, all dietary fat was considered the enemy as fat was thought to be the cause of weight gain. Thankfully, we now know that certain types of fat are an essential part of a healthy diet. Unsaturated fats such […]
Running on Empty
Seven things you shouldn’t do when you’re tired. Your eyes feel heavy, you have no energy, and you constantly yawn. Maybe you stayed up too late watching movies, studying for an exam, or caring for a sick child. The five cups of coffee aren’t doing the trick, and you’re counting down the minutes until bedtime. […]
Have You Reached Ketosis?
What you need to know about the ketogenic diet. Low-carb diets have been around for a while. Chances are you’ve tried going low-carb yourself. Since simple, refined carbs are a leading cause of weight gain, it makes sense that cutting out carbs will help you lose weight. Two of the most popular low-carb diets are […]