Healthy Journey

The Sonoma Diet Celebrates Food and Flavor

Barbara Holbrook — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 17:00:35 +0000

What comes to mind when you hear the word diet? Boring food? Flavorless snacks? The end of eating as you now know it? For people who love food, the Sonoma Diet may be the answer to the dieting dilemma.

The Sonoma Diet is a celebration of flavor that places an emphasis on enjoying your food. Created by registered dietician Connie Guttersen, the program is named for California’s Sonoma Valley — a region renowned for fine food and wine. The Somoma Diet is similar to the way people eat in the Mediterranean. The recipes focus on flavor, the lifestyle on savoring every bite, and the diet is flexible enough to include wine. (...)

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Raw Food Diet: Get Back to Basics With a Simple Food Plan

Barbara Holbrook — Mon, 16 Jan 2012 17:00:56 +0000

Eating healthy in the modern world is harder than it was when our grandparents were growing up. Processed food is everywhere and the effects can be seen in every corner of our society. In the face of so much manufactured food, a movement is taking place and many people are actively choosing to simplify their eating plan. One of these “back-to-basics” approach to food is the Raw Food Diet.

It may sound impossible to eat only raw foods, however there is evidence that a raw food diet can cure many of the ailments caused by unhealthy eating. (...)

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Is Dr. Seigal’s Cookie Diet Right For You?

Barbara Holbrook — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 17:00:34 +0000

Have you ever wished that that plate of chocolate chip cookies was your key to weight loss? Chances are, it’s not. But, if you’re looking for a structured weight loss plan, then there is one type of cookie that could help. Dr. Siegal’s Cookie Diet.

Florida physician Dr. Seigal created the now-famous weight loss cookie and has used them in his medical practice for more than a quarter of a century. Using a proprietary-blend of nutrients, Dr. Seigal’s cookies are designed for appetite control — and because they are cookies dieters don’t feel deprived either.

Check out these revolutionary cookies to see if they’re a good fit for your weight loss program. (...)

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The Denise Austin Diet and Fitness Plan

Barbara Holbrook — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 17:00:29 +0000

You may already know Denise Austin as a fitness guru, her dynamic personality has been featured in videos and on tv for years. Still fit and fabulous over 40, her approach to fitness is personal and direct. She promotes exercises that anyone can do regardless of their current fitness levels. And, most importantly, her program gets results.

Being healthy requires a combination of diet and exercise. Denise Austin’s program is based on the same concept — that when you eat right and get fit, you also feel great. This Diet and Workout program uses a three-pronged approach, blending food, fitness and motivational tools to help you reach your goal. (...)

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The Biggest Loser Diet Plan

Barbara Holbrook — Mon, 09 Jan 2012 17:00:21 +0000

Have you ever watched NBC’s popular weightloss reality show The Biggest Loser? Each season, contestants who want to lose weight are invited to “The Ranch” where they receive intense fitness training, custom eating plans, health education and round the clock support. It’s a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity that many dieters wish they could have for themselves.

It’s not The Biggest Loser Ranch, but folks can access many of the same tips, education and guidelines used by contestants on the show. The show now offers a book which outlines the basics of the diet and exercise program as well as an online program to get support every step of the way. (...)

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The Best Life Diet Plan from Bob Greene

Barbara Holbrook — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 17:00:06 +0000

It wasn’t that long ago that weightloss diets focused mainly on restricting calories and food. The problem with this type of restrictive eating plan is that they are not sustainstaible in the long run. Nowadays, most diets take a different approach that focuses on lifestyle changes and building healthy eating habits.

In addition to weight loss, building a healthy lifestyle is the main idea behind Bob Greene’s Best Life Diet. The Best Life Diet teaches you how to avoid the yo-yo syndrome by replacing it with stable weight loss that stays off. (...)

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Anti-Aging Diet: Lifestyle Changes to Grow Young

Barbara Holbrook — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 17:00:10 +0000

When talking about diets, most folks think of weight loss, but really, a diet is simply a way of eating. While many people go on a diet to lose weight, it’s not the only reason. A specialized diet can help one to lower bloodpressure, reduce the symptons of diabetes, or even turn back the clock on your “real age.”

Just as eating an unhealthy diet can make us feel lethargic, run down or old, an anti-aging diet is designed to increase energy, revitalize the body’s cells and make you feel young again. The anti-aging diet is a strategic plan of diet and lifestyle changes that offers a holistic view of health and fitness. (...)

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The 90/10 Diet by Joy Bauer

Barbara Holbrook — Tue, 03 Jan 2012 17:00:25 +0000

We’ve all heard the saying “Everything in moderation.” It’s a smart guideline for dieters who are looking for maximum flexibilty in their eating plan. Some people do much better on their diet when they don’t have to worry about “being good” all the time. The 90/10 Diet is a plan that gives folks the tools they need to eat healthy without requiring absolute adherence — “cheating” is built right into the diet! In moderation, of course.

Joy Bauer, best known for her perky brand of nutrition and the helpful health advice she offers to viewers of The Today Show, designed this diet to guide those who want to lose weight safely and learn to eat healthy. (...)

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Bad Posture Causes Back Pain! Here’s How to Fix it.

editor — Sun, 01 Jan 2012 06:37:03 +0000

We’ve all watched those old TV shows or movies where girls are sent to finishing school to get ” refined.” They walk around with books on their head while a woman with a tight chignon and even tighter pursed lips follows behind with a conductor’s wand. Those books perched on the head were meant to improve the debutant’s posture.

Because poor posture could be causing your back pain, are these old “posture perfect” methods worth a second look? Perhaps.

The spine has a natural curve in it, designed to help us move and bend and flex. Muscles support the spine, allowing us to do all that moving and bending and flexing with ease.

It is interesting that most of us don’t know what proper posture really is. When we stand in line, we will lean to one side or back against the wall. At work, we are hunched over the computer or have the telephone pinched between our neck and shoulder. And, let’s not get started with how we sleep. Proper posture or ” alignment” is largely forgotten or was never known by many people. (...)

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Smoking: Metabolic damage and the Risk of Diabetes

editor — Sat, 31 Dec 2011 06:19:38 +0000

Smoking used to be socially acceptable. Remember the Marlboro Man? Smoking was thought of as cool, rugged, and sexy. Virginia Slims won their campaign and made smoking cigarettes fashionable for women, as well.

In reality, smoking has always been detrimental to our health. It’s now common knowledge that smoking damages the lungs, but the effects of smoking on the body’s metabolic process is something less well understood. What is clear is that this metabolic damage can lead to diabetes Type 2. (...)

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Social phobia: Symptoms and Treatment of Social Anxiety Disorder

editor — Fri, 30 Dec 2011 06:04:25 +0000

Do you know anyone that becomes overwhelmingly anxious, and quite self-conscious and everyday in ordinary social settings? Do they seem as if they never become comfortable in any setting, no matter how hard you may try to make them feel comfortable?

Whether you realize it or not many people suffer from a condition known as social phobia or social anxiety disorder.

Social Anxiety Disorder

Social anxiety disorder causes an extreme and senseless fear of embarrassment or judgment in public. People who suffer from social anxiety disorder, feel very anxious about being in any type of a social situation whatsoever. They may appear as socially awkward or odd when out in public. Often, this individual may be afraid that they will be embarrassed or somehow look silly in front of other people. This fear may be exacerbated by a lack of experience in social situations or social skills overall.

As a consequence, this fear can build into a full-blown panic attack. (...)

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Understanding the Symptoms of Silent migraines

editor — Thu, 29 Dec 2011 05:38:00 +0000

Have you ever heard of silent migraines before? If not, you are not alone. Many people don’t even know that there is such a disorder as silent migraines. Let’s take a closer look at silent migraines and what they are.

Silent migraine is a mysterious disorder. People with migraines usually have some type of pain involved in their headache symptoms. Not so, with silent migraines. simply defined silent migraines have no pains associated with it.

In order to better understand silent migraines, you should know the 4 descriptive stages of regular migraines. (...)

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Sleep Disorders: What is Hypersomnia?

editor — Wed, 28 Dec 2011 05:24:45 +0000

While most people are familiar with insomnia far fewer understand its counterpart, hypersomnia. What is hypersomnia?

Hypersomnia is a condition where the afflicted individual finds it hard to resist sleep in the daytime. Those afflicted with hypersomnia may drift to sleep at any hour of the day. This means they could fall asleep at work or even while operating a motor vehicle. They can also have other sleep-related problems such as trouble focusing and low energy.

Studies conclude that about forty percent of all people exhibit some signs of hypersomnia at some time in their life. (...)

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Microwave Radiation—Should You Be Worried?

editor — Tue, 27 Dec 2011 04:58:50 +0000

A “microwave” is a wave of electromagnetic radiation. These waves are shorter than radio waves, and, besides their use in microwaves ovens, are used in radar and transmitting data. In a microwave oven, these waves pass through the food, which is heated via dielectric heating. This basically means that the molecules in the food are agitated in order to align themselves with the frequency of the microwaves.

But do the microwaves stay in the oven, or do they radiate throughout the room? Should you be concerned about exposure to microwave radiation? (...)

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What is Childhood Obesity? How do we Measure the Rising Weight of Children?

editor — Mon, 26 Dec 2011 04:00:23 +0000

Baby fat can be cute, for a while. Unfortunately, some parents use this as a way to deny what’s really happening to their youngster. We, as parents, need to face up to facts when we see our children gaining weight that is unexplained and out of control. We need to ask for help and look for solutions to solve this serious health problem.

When it comes to adults, there are ways to readily determine obesity. For instance, in adults we can look at a person and tell if their weight fits their height and body style. Then, we have the dreaded scale. Standing on it at the doctor’s office is often emotionally painful, but as a measurement tool, it is crucial to determine if you are at the right weight for your height as well as your age. This information forms the all important BMI or Body Mass Index which is the true measurement as it relates to obesity.

For children, it’s not that easy. Simply looking at a child will not help you determine if they are overweight. (...)

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Sleep Better with Aromatherapy

editor — Sun, 25 Dec 2011 03:44:56 +0000

Can aromatherapy help you get better sleep? Many people think so. In fact, even in today’s modern world lots of folks are using this ancient tradition to let loose the stresses of daily life and get better sleep.

Aromatherapy has been used for wellness and health for thousands of years. It’s therapeutic properties are used to heal illnesses, prevent disease, meditation and relaxation practices. It’s these latter uses that make aromatherapy such a useful tool for getting a better sleep. (...)

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Getting Help for Obese Children

editor — Sat, 24 Dec 2011 03:17:20 +0000

Very often the treatment for children who are obese lies in changing habits and learned behaviors. Of course, the sooner in life that these changes are made, the faster the results can occur. Some of these steps towards a healthier life are immediate, while others are a lifetime commitment. You, as a parent, may not be able to go it alone. Let’s look at what you can do for your child and what other support you may need on this road to recovery.

How Can I Help My Child if They are Obese?

With any program to get your body healthy, there are things that you, and the people around you, need to do to make the program a success. Here is a short list of the steps you need to take to help your child: (...)

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Natural Methods for Controlling Asthma

editor — Fri, 23 Dec 2011 02:53:38 +0000

With all of the potions and homeopathic medicines out there, many may wonder or hear about natural cures for asthma. But is there really a natural cure for asthma? Unfortunately, there are no natural cures for asthma.

While there may not be a cure for asthma, natural or not, but there are non-medical treatments that can be used to manage the disease and lessen the symptoms of asthma.

For example, emotional stress triggers asthma attacks in many sufferers. But a simple—and all-natural—method of relaxing such as deep breathing or meditation may aid in relieving tension, and prevent stress triggered asthma attacks from starting.

Among other natural remedies used to manage asthma, are eating habits and dietary changes. (...)

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The Diabetes Diet

editor — Thu, 22 Dec 2011 02:08:19 +0000

To be clear, there is not one official diabetes diet. Instead, a “diabetic diet” is actually a series of guidelines set by the American Diabetes Association to help diabetics get control of their blood sugar, whether they take insulin or not. This diet also induces weight loss at the same time for diabetics who are overweight.

Before proceeding with any diet consult your doctor. He or she is a starting player on your diabetes management team, and can help you map a plan for success. Because it is a set of guidelines, rather than hard and fast rules, the diabetic diet is a little bit different for each person. (...)

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Treating Lung Cancer with Surgery

editor — Wed, 21 Dec 2011 01:07:47 +0000

There are many ways to treat lung cancer. Combination chemotherapy, surgical procedures, and radiation are all included in treatments of lung cancer. When these procedures are practiced along with early detection of lung cancer, the lung cancer can be cured and prevented from further occurrence. Your doctor will determine which is the best lung cancer treatment to use, based on the type of lung cancer that you have.

In most cases, lung cancer treatment is done by performing surgery. If the lung cancer can be removed efficiently, there is an enormous chance that the patient will live one year at the least. Also, there is a fifty percent or greater chance of five or more years of life span. The only difficult problem is discovering lung cancer before it progresses to where surgery is not possible.

Whether or not surgery can be performed is dependent on three things: (...)

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