When Oprah Winfrey tried the fad diet Optifast in July 1988, she had tried just about every diet known at the time. Sadly, her plan was to use a liquid diet. I know I know, “What was she thinking?!” But remember it was 1988 and she was desperate. She set a goal to get into an old pair of Calvin Klein jeans in her closet.  For four months, she was on this liquid diet, not eating a single morsel of food. When she started Optifast in July 1988, she weighed 212 pounds. By the end of the four months, she weighed 145 pounds. She slid into those … [Read more...]

‘Back in the old days’, our foremothers were practical-minded people. They combined folk remedies from centuries earlier in other lands, with herbal formulas borrowed from the Native Americans. Since then, even more has been discovered about physiology and nutrition with the help of modern science to support healthy living and weight loss goals. Obesity cures and can be made at home from natural ingredients such as fruits, vegetables, herbs. These are catching a lot of attention due to its very nature of cure: simple, no side effects, no … [Read more...]

Olive Oil Cook with it, pamper your skin, and revitalize your hair…Whatever the use, olive oil is the best oil to consume. It is high in disease-fighting antioxidants and is composed of the good fat that helps lower your cholesterol and lose weight. Olive Oil Labeling “…The different names for olive oil indicate the degree of processing the oil has undergone as well as the quality of the oil. Extra-virgin olive oil is the highest grade available, followed by virgin olive oil.  The word "virgin" indicates that the olives have been … [Read more...]

5 Deadly White Foods and 5 Black Superfoods Science acknowledged that some particular “superfoods” can be used therapeutically to treat common problems such as depression, insomnia, hyperactivity, chronic pain and carbohydrate cravings. There are many “superfoods”. To start you on the path to eating better and living a longer, healthier life, start with 5  black “superfoods”. Additional, postings will expand on other superfoods. The 5 Deadly Whites Stop including “the 5 Deadly Whites” in your diet. These foods contribute to … [Read more...]

Before you begin working on the exercises outlined below, make sure you check out part one of this series to get a deeper understanding on what is happening to your body when on the pill as well as when your cycle begins. These combined exercises with proper hydration should help against the discomfort and pains caused by PMS. DAYS WHAT TO DO WEIGHTS DIET ALERT *1 – 12 Menstrual phase                  (*First day of period) Speedier cardio exercises. Spinning will feel … [Read more...]

 Having trouble gaining muscle or losing weight and you are on the pill? Birth control pill might be to blame according to a recent study. Seventy-three women were given a 10-week today body workout program to follow. The group was divided into those who took oral contraceptives and those who did not. When all was said and done, those not taking contraceptives gained 60% more mass than those taking the pill. Side effects Estrogen in the Pill can expand fat cells in the adipose layer. The number of fat cells doesn’t increase. However, … [Read more...]

Did you know that certain types of plants can create a healthy workspace in many ways? Here are three (3) key ways plants help: Plants have been proven to remove airborne harmful contaminants. Because the modern internal environment is virtually hermetically sealed and the construction materials used, modern synthetic furnishings, computers, electrical equipment produce harmful substances that are trapped inside the building. The simple addition of interior plants is a natural way to help remove these pollutants significantly. Humidity is … [Read more...]