Sugar is confusing. Some say sugar is bad while others say it’s okay. In this article Dr. Carla Hightower, M.D. debunks 3 myths about sugar, so you can make the right choices and care for your health. Myth #1: Sugar [...]
Often the reason we don’t reach our health goals is that our problems don't feel important enough. If we don’t think our problems are serious, we're not going to take action and get well. Even when we know something is important, [...]
Diets typically fail in the long term. Most people find themselves gaining all their weight back within a year or two. Fortunately, there is a better way for you to get the results you desire. When you optimize your nutrition, you’ll improve your health, lose weight, and keep it off. 1. Avoid Popular Weight Loss Program `Weight loss programs are designed to provide quick, short term results. [...]
If you’re making a New Year’s resolution to improve your health, focus on what you’re eating for breakfast. Avoid high fat, sugary coffee and choose low-fat, whole food, plant-based foods to kickstart your health.
Do holidays feel stressful or leave you worrying about your health? Not anymore! This article takes you through a few tips on how to stay healthy and well during the holidays. Follow these simple healthy holiday tips and enjoy the [...]
Healthy lifestyle changes you can adopt to improve your health and empower your body to heal.
There are several reasons why the holidays pose a health risk for you.Namely, heart attacks are more prevalent during the holidays.Modify your lifestyle habits during the holiday season to reduce your risk
Overeating for some is a hard habit to break. Are you one of those who asks yourself why it is so hard to stop overeating again and again?When diets don’t work, and you want to get control over your health, know that there are actually ways to start working on yourself, your eating, and your lifestyle today. Start by understanding overeating and what you can do about it
During the holidays, it is really hard to eat healthy foods. If you’re going out to a holiday party or family gathering, you need to know how to have fun and stay well. Here are some effective strategies to help you eat [...]
People experiencing diabetes can take steps to reverse diabetes and restore their health rather than slowly watching their health decline. Instead of just managing the disease, it is possible to prevent and reverse insulin resistance (characteristic of type 2 diabetes) [...]