Your risk for many diseases and health conditions is influenced by your family medical history. But how much do you really know about your parents, grandparents, and plethora of aunts and uncles? Making a family health history (or what some call family health tree) will help not just you but your children. You are gathering vital information that can help you take charge of … [Read more...] about How to research on your family health history
Habits that can ruin your diet
They say God is in the details...and so is weight loss. While we make all sorts of big plans ('Join a gym! Quit junkfood! Never even look at a chocolate cake again!') we forgot about those little habits that can sneak in 300, 500, even 1,000 calories without us even noticing. The good news is that if we conquer these habits, we shed pounds faster and even easier. Go through … [Read more...] about Habits that can ruin your diet
Is your job making you fat?
Gaining weight? Blame your job. No, I'm not going to preach on the perils of a sedentary lifestyle, or the burgers you wolf down during lunch hour. This is about work stress: how the pressures of meeting deadlines, or dealing with your crazy boss, could be the affecting your weight. Find out how job stress affects your body, and more importantly, how to get it under control. … [Read more...] about Is your job making you fat?
How to do bikram yoga at home
It's always best to take your first bikram yoga or hot yoga classes under supervision of a trained and experienced instructor. This helps you become more familiar with the movements, and practice proper form. But once you get the hang of it, it's possible to do hot yoga or bikram yoga at home (saving yourself a lot of money in the process). Here are some tips on how to do that. … [Read more...] about How to do bikram yoga at home
Detox diets: when to do it, what you need
You can't eat junkfood for 360 days a year, and then 'make up or it' by taking a short detox diet. But, health experts say, a short and well-planned detox diet can be like spring-cleaning your body. You get rid of some toxins, and jump-start a more holistic and realistic diet. It can also help you feel more energetic. Here are some things to help you decide whether or not you … [Read more...] about Detox diets: when to do it, what you need