What better way to enjoy the cool wind of the fall than a brisk walk that keeps your heart healthy and your body in shape? For those who want to slowly get into the activity groove without breaking their back, here are a few tips: Ask your doctor before engaging in the activity.  This is [...]

Autumn can be the best season yet for you to get back in shape.  Beach parties may be over, but the fall brings delicious fruits that satisfy your sweet tooth, while providing nutrients & fiber.  Get a pick of the harvest of these fruits this month: Apples have anti-oxidant elements that also slow down the [...]

  Drink your eight glasses of water a day, and add a few more every time you exercise.  Do that without fail and you just might find yourself losing a few unwanted pounds every month.  Water is a huge factor in our weight loss because it increases our metabolism, burning our calories and our fats.  [...]

Q:  “I run on adrenaline because I work 18-hour days in a high-pressured job.  I can’t seem to quit drinking caffeine, soda, and those energy drinks.  Because the moment I do, my energy levels dip, which is bad for my body and my job.  Any ideas on what I can substitute?  They’d also have to [...]

Mature female doctor examining her patient. Your thyroid is part of your first line of defense against illness. Those harmful oxidants that creep into your body, and those small but significant elements that slow your metabolism will be lurking everywhere as we get into the holiday season. Don’t let its tender-looking butterfly shape [...]