Jupiterimages/Brand X Pictures/Getty Images Exercise and a healthy diet are the best (non-surgical) ways to keep you looking years — or decades — younger. But certain foods possess qualities that will improve your skin, boost your energy, and even fight of disease. Add these options to your diet, suggested by Chris Mohr, Ph.D., owner of [...]
For the cookie base: 4 ounces (1 cup) whole-wheat pastry flour 2 ounces (1/2 cup) all-purpose flour 1/4 teaspoon salt 2 tablespoons organic sugar or raw brown sugar 3 ounces (6 tablespoons) cold unsalted butter, cut into pieces 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 2 to 3 teaspoons ice water For the filling: 2 ounces (4 tablespoons) [...]
Overview You may have heard that spitting up is a sign of acid reflux in your baby, and if you’re interested in trying to avoid pharmaceutical treatments, might want to try to use herbal remedies. Acid reflux can be hard to diagnose, however, and there aren’t herbal treatments known to be effective in infants. Acid [...]
Overview Healthy eating, regular exercise and controlling your weight can increase your quality of life and even help you to live longer. There are certain aspects to eating that a healthy diet requires including emphasizing certain foods and limiting others. Exercise is only useful when done regularly and if done right can increase your well-being and reduce [...]
Overview Your body makes cholesterol and some of the food you eat may contain cholesterol. Dietary cholesterol can accumulate in your arteries, restricting blood flow that could lead to heart disease. You should restrict the amount of cholesterol you eat each day. Nutrition labels can help you make intelligent choices about the food you eat. “No-cholesterol foods” [...]
Video Transcript In my last clip I covered homeopathic teething tablets, in this clip I’m going to talk about, other types of homeopathic relief for babies, from teething. The first one I’m going to start with is the homeopathic teething gel. This one’s different, from the other ones, on the market, because it doesn’t necessarily [...]
Overview Water is crucial for survival. Human beings need to drink several glasses of water each day to keep their body working properly. MayoClinic.com reports that the human body is made of 60 percent water so drinking adequate amounts is important. Your child needs access to clean drinking water throughout the day to help maintain [...]
Overview Establishing patterns of healthy eating and exercise through both structured programs and recreational activities builds the foundation for a healthy and disease-free life for the generations of tomorrow. An estimated 1 in 3 children are overweight, and 1 in 6 are obese, according to the American Psychological Association. These statistics are tracking children as [...]
Overview Opioids, or narcotics, are among the most commonly prescribed analgesic medications in America. They are effective painkillers, but they possess side effects that can significantly impact your quality of life. The risks of habituation and addiction from long-term use of narcotics are well-known and highly publicized, but other, more mundane problems are more likely [...]
Overview Constipation is defined as infrequent or difficult bowel movements. Regular movements vary among individuals. For some, bowel movements are daily; for others, they may be three to four times per week. According to MayoClinic.com, fewer than three bowel movements per week may require treatment. Constipation can result from poor diet, inadequate water consumption and [...]
