
I’m not just the Always Sick Chick. I’m also always tired. I have little energy or focus as a result. At the beginning of the year, I resolved to get more sleep to improve my health, prevent sleep deprivation and its numerous negative health effects, and to increase energy. Just like a New Year’s Resolution more
If you suffer from depression you’ve got a lot on your plate. And strong evidence suggests that what you’re putting on that plate—along with other depression-related factors—can put you at greater risk for developing type 2 diabetes. But before you get even more depressed, you’ll be glad to know that by adopting certain healthy habits more
If you’re a health buff, you probably already know that smoking is never a good idea. In fact it is one of the worst ideas as it never contributes anything, PERIOD. Studies have shown that a glass of wine or a bottle of beer a day is okay and can even be beneficial, but I’m more
by Brian of ThisGlutenFreeLife.com I think it was around the end of 2009 when I first noticed I wasn’t feeling like I used to. I was having some slight side pains. digestive issues, and just an overall sluggish feeling. I went to the doctor, but he could not pinpoint what was causing the problems. These more
March is National Nutrition Month and How to Live Better & Longer illustrates different ways to stay healthy and happy this month. The top three causes of death in America (heart disease, cancer, and stroke) can all be prevented by adopting a healthier lifestyle. Below you’ll find tips on ways to improve your diet, career, more
I’ve heard a lot of theories on weight loss: counting calories; avoiding grains and complex carbohydrates; calculating fat content, sugar content, and measuring carbs against fiber. However, counting the number of bites you take per day was a new weight loss idea to me. Furthermore, the idea of quantity, no matter what you’re eating, definitely more
I have been wonderfully spoiled by EnjoyLife Foods in the past, but this one topped them all. Why? Because they sent us our favorite of all of their items: the food we purchase at every trip to the grocery store as our on-the-go snack. The EnjoyLife Chewy Bars are a staple in our house. Gluten more
If you’re using Twitter and could use some support for your mental illness, depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, postpartum depression or any other mental health issue, you may want to consider joining a couple of helpful hash-tag chats to connect with others who understand. Twitter is a great way to connect with people who have similar more
Q: I eat healthy and exercise regularly, but I’m still always sick! Why? A: Well, I’m not doctor, so you should probably go see a medical professional to run some tests to see what’s happening that you can’t see. Oh, also, you might be kidding yourself about your healthy lifestyle. Just because you eat healthy more
As someone who is always sick and tired, the intensity of a hardcore workout usually doesn’t work out so well for me. I mess up my back or neck, make myself sick to my stomach, or simply collapse and fall asleep. But, I have to tell you, I sometimes wish I could be a bad-ass more