People often ask me as to what causes the acid reflux flare ups. In fact, several factors are responsible for it. In this blog, let’s discuss how foods as well as habits can be responsible for it. (more…)

The FDA today warned 17 food makers — including POM and Nestle — that their “misleading” product labels violate federal law. The warning letters say the firms face having their products pulled from grocery shelves if they don’t make changes within 15 days. It’s a new get-tough policy, FDA Commissioner Margaret Hamburg suggested in an open letter to the food industry. (more…)

One of the most common chronic illnesses that affects millions of people worldwide is diabetes. This medical condition is usually categorized into Type 1 or Type 2. With Type 1 diabetes, the body does not produce enough insulin. As for Type 2 diabetes, the body is unable to properly process the insulin it is making. (more…)

“It is a fact that people, who successfully quit the habit of smoking often end up putting on around ten pounds of weight,’ says Trina Ita, Quitline, counseling supervisor for the American Cancer Society. (more…)

Although many people successfully follow the prescribed diet regimen like Jenny Craig, The Zone and the South Beach, these diet plans often do not effectively address the unique eating habits of families, personal preferences and their physical activities. (more…)

You would end up gaining five pounds of weight just by eating 200 calories foods other than your normal diet you need by January. Come to think of it – small helpings of gravy fudge or pecan pie are sufficient to make you obese. (more…)

Hair is an important factor for women and men as it can improve an individual’s personal appearance. By taking the proper care, we can maintain healthy hair. There are so many things in which the hair is related such as our daily lifestyle, food, exercise, care and many other physical factors.

The suitable diet, vitamins and minerals is always helpful for the healthy hair which can give shine, conditioning which can improve the look of the hair. To properly condition your hair you must get to the root of the matter – your hair follicles. Most people lack the proper vitamins and minerals that are needed to stay healthy, this includes the hair. Your hair needs constant nourishment! (more…)

Many of you have eliminated carbohydrates from your diet all together. However carbohydrates play an important role in weight loss. Your muscles need carbohydrates for energy and to rebuild. As your muscles rebuild and grow in size, in other words, gain more volume, you lose more weight by having those larger muscles burn your body’s stored fats. (more…)

Many of us, at times, develop this unusual propensity to be irritated without any reason or rhyme and as we grope for the reason of such irrational behavior unsuccessfully, we often end up becoming more irritated or even depressed. During such times, you may take a look at what you eat. (more…)