The month of April always brings out the best in us. The weather turns warmer (sometimes), heavy clothes start to be put away, and lighter summer clothes start to appear on the braver ones. The old cliché, “April showers bring May flowers,” makes us think of the reason why the gardens all look so colorful. Passover and Easter celebrations are … [Read more...]
Setting Goals
I wish I could lose weight, but diets don’t work for me! I need to exercise more, but I can’t find the time! I can’t seem to get started on this paper; I need to get started, but just can’t get moving! We all have heard the previous statements and many others similar to this. Did you notice that each of these goals also have a negative … [Read more...]
What is SAD (Seasonal Affective Disorder)?
Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) is a type of depression that usually occurs in the fall and sometimes lasts all winter. As the days get short, the symptoms increase. One starts to get moody, irritable and anxious. For some reason you start to crave carbohydrates and, of course, start to gain weight. Depression sets in and with it a decrease … [Read more...]
Prescriptions for a Healthy Life
"Why can't I lose weight?" The majority of American's New Year resolutions is to lose weight, but what is the best way to lose weight and keep it off? In my opinion there are four important ways to lose weight, and they all depend on each other. More then 32 percent of the American population currently weigh 20 percent more than their … [Read more...]