Category Archives: Health and Medical
7 Secrets to Avoid Holiday Pounds
If you’re like most people, the holidays are a time of mixed emotions. You’re excited and anxious to spend time with family, and you’re dreading the extra weight that you know you’re bound to gain. Are these holiday pounds inevitable? Lean in close to catch these seven secret ways to help you fend off extra weight through the holidays. And […]
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Going Into Cold & Flu Season, You Should Clean These Items More Often
As we head into cold and flu season, good hygiene is crucial. Viruses and bacteria can breed and multiply in the most unusual places. Staving off sickness this winter could be as simple as cleaning the following items a little more often. Share This ArticleFacebookTwitterPinterestLinkedinemail
Read moreEat These 7 Snacks to Slim Down
Close your eyes and imagine a world in where your snacks give you the upper hand in fat loss. It sounds like a dream, but if you pay attention to the snacks you keep on hand, you can actually use them to get leaner. Share This ArticleFacebookTwitterPinterestLinkedinemail
Read more15 Essential Fat Loss Tips
If you’re on a mission to slim down and tone up then it’s really important to hone your fat loss rather than simply weight loss. Losing pounds feels good, but if those pounds are precious muscle, then you’re actually hurting your overall ability for fat loss. In order to ensure that the weight you’re losing is FAT and not MUSCLE […]
Read more“Affordable Care”: Higher Premiums, Higher Deductibles, Worse Healthcare
Aside from one necessary clarification (see far below), it would be difficult to improve on what the New York Times, the Boston Globe, and the enrollees they interview have to say about ObamaCare. Share This ArticleFacebookTwitterPinterestLinkedinemail
Read moreObamacare Isn’t a Revolution, It’s Merely Evolution of What The States Were Already Doing
The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act focused the attention of Americans on government regulation as few issues have. However, they should have paid attention decades earlier because states have been eating away like termites at freedom in the healthcare insurance market for decades. Share This ArticleFacebookTwitterPinterestLinkedinemail
Read moreNew “Balloon Pill” Could Help Those Struggling With Weight Loss
Many people are familiar with the stomach surgeries to help people lose weight and, chances are, you probably know someone who has had one. Things like gastric bypass, gastric sleeve, lap band, etc. But, these surgeries can and often do come with side effects. But, now there is a new procedure that is coming onto the scene that doesn’t require […]
Read more“You’re not you when you’re hungry.” The science behind “hanger” may surprise you.
“You’re not you when you’re hungry.” Has someone ever told you this? When we don’t eat often enough it’s harder for our brain to control our aggressive impulses. Surprisingly, hangry isn’t just millennial slang. It’s actual science. Share This ArticleFacebookTwitterPinterestLinkedinemail
Read moreDrug Shortages, Price Gouging, and Our Broken Health Care System
The shaming campaign that followed last week’s news of two generic drug prices somersaulting into the stratosphere after being acquired by private companies is not too surprising. The idea that a drug which cost $13.50 one day can cost $750 the next, seemingly on the whim of greedy Wall Street investors and pharma start-ups, is fodder for the outrage machine. […]
Read moreWhat is the Healthiest Sweetener?
“Can I still add Sweet’N Low to my tea and lose weight? “Are agave and honey really healthier alternatives compared to artificial -sweeteners?” Chances are, you’ve probably asked yourself these questions while trying to decide between Splenda and Equal, or if you’re more of an au naturel fan, with agave or honey. Whether you’re attempting to boost fat loss, maintain […]
Read moreTop 10 Low Calorie Foods
Sadly, there aren’t actually foods that burn more calories than they contain. But that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t keep your eyes open for foods that offer very low amounts of calories that will do your diet good. Ready to hunt down some of the best low-calorie foods available? Here are 10 of them. Share This ArticleFacebookTwitterPinterestLinkedinemail
Read moreMark MacDonald Helps Kickoff Sealy Pound-4-Pound Challenge [VIDEO]
The Sealy Pound-4-Pound Challenge started last night with a motivational lecture/teaching session with Mark MacDonald, founder of Venice Nutrition. MacDonald is author of the New York Times Bestseller Body Confidence. He is also currently the host of the HLN news segment Transformation Tuesdays and has been featured as a health expert on The Dr. Oz Show, CNN, Access Hollywood, Chelsey Lately and HLN. Share […]
Read moreThe Computer Will See You Now. Could Technology Replace Doctors?
It’s true. Health care technology is transforming at record speeds, almost at pace with Apple’s release of a new iPhone. A digitally globalized world means more power than ever is in the hands of the patient. Around one in 10 Americans wear some form of technology on a daily basis, whether it’s a smart-phone or a device to track medical […]
Read moreThe 7 Worst Items in Your Kitchen
Sure, you consider yourself to be a healthy person, but do you really have healthy food in your kitchen? You’d be surprised how many fattening foods you’re still buying and eating. Keep reading to learn the 7 Worst Items inside your kitchen cabinets and refrigerator. Share This ArticleFacebookTwitterPinterestLinkedinemail
Read moreCan Stem Cells Cause And Cure Cancer?
Simply put, cancer is caused by mutations to genes within a cell that lead to abnormal cell growth. Finding out what causes that genetic mutation has been the holy grail of medical science for decades. Researchers at the Texas A&M Health Science Center Institute of Biosciences and Technology believe they may have found one of the reasons why these genes […]
Read moreHow Capitalism Can Fix Health Care [AUDIO]
The cost savings and improvements in health-care quality that can be realized when a physician escapes the crazy system we have now, which people mistakenly think is a free market, are staggering. Share This ArticleFacebookTwitterPinterestLinkedinemail
Read moreIt’s Only Your Life…Getting And Staying Fit Is All About Boundaries
I’m going to let you in on a little secret…it’s not hard to get and stay fit. It’s not about hard work and deprivation. It’s all about boundaries. Let me explain… Share This ArticleFacebookTwitterPinterestLinkedinemail
Read more5 Stupid Habits of Healthy People
You aren’t a stupid person –not by any means. In fact, I believe that you’re healthier than most. You exercise regularly. You watch what you eat. You keep up-to-date on the latest health concerns. You don’t binge on sugar. And you never – ever – eat fast food. Well, almost never. But you do have a few unhealthy skeletons in […]
Read moreOver 100 Years of Medical Robbery
On June 11-13, 2004 the American Medical Association (AMA) celebrated its 100th anniversary of its Council on Medical Education. The medical establishment understandably sees the formation of the Council as a good thing. However, some patients aren’t ready to celebrate yet, and their instincts may be good. History The American Medical Association (AMA) was founded in 1847 around two propositions: one, […]
Read moreHospital of Cards
The US healthcare system is a huge bubble fueled by misguided policies that are sustained by the government’s ability to borrow money at artificially low interest rates. When either the policies change or the flow of credit to the US government stops, the bubble will burst. Share This ArticleFacebookTwitterPinterestLinkedinemail
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