Know the Signs and Symptoms to Better Counsel Female Patients Samantha considered herself a master of deception. At the age of 13, she was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes shortly after experiencing the telltale symptoms: increased thirst, frequent urination, blurry vision, a ravenous appet…
Pulled pork If you want an easy, uncomplicated life, why not start in the kitchen? Not only is this hearty, root beer pulled pork bursting with flavor, but it’s also as low maintenance as you are. What You’ll Need • 2 lbs pork tenderloin • 12 ounces root beer • 18 ounces BBQ sauce • 8 ha…
Healthy dieting and weight loss tip first: Avoid common pitfalls Diets, especially fad diets or “quick-fix” pills and plans, often set you up for failure because: You feel deprived. Diets that cut out entire groups of food, such as carbs or fat, are simply impractical, not to …
Body fat scales use a technique called Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis ... or BIA for short. Very simply... A small and completely harmless electrical current is passed through your body. The electrical current passes more quickly through fat free tissue like muscle than it does thr…
F unctional foods—those providing health benefits beyond basic vitamins and minerals—are increasingly popular as consumers look for ways to improve their heart health, reduce their risk of developing cancer or diabetes, and enjoy continued good health while aging. Phytosterols, a compone…
One of the stars of the new ABC Family series Jane by Design , Andie MacDowell has always had strikingly natural good looks. She began her career as an Elite model after dropping out of college. Despite being challenged as a young actress by her South Carolina accent, MacDowell landed a r…
1. Eat an overall heart-healthy diet that includes low-fat sources of protein, whole grains, legumes, fat-free dairy products, and a minimum of five servings of fruit and vegetables per day. 2. Limit daily cholesterol intake to no more than 200 milligrams. 3. Replace saturated fats with m…
Many people focus on cardio when trying to lose body fat, but that approach will not help you achieve your goals. You want to lose body fat, not calorie burning muscle tissue, right? So what do you need to do in your workouts to lose the fat? Strength training is your magic bullet when …