Chronic stress can have a negative effect on everything from your ability to lose weight to your risk factor for contracting cancer later in life. As such, making lifestyle choices that play an active role in fighting stress, such as exercising regularly and eating right, are not just a … [Read more...]
Archives for February 3, 2016
A Five-Point Plan on How to Lead a Healthier Lifestyle
Moving from an inactive lifestyle and poor diet to one that revolves around physical activity and a nutritious diet isn’t easy. However, if you use the five-point strategy outlined in this Mayo Clinic article, you may find that your fitness goals are not as impossible to achieve as you … [Read more...]
Too Much Sodium Is Bad, but so Is Too Little Sodium
While it is true the excess consumption of salt can have the effect of raising your blood pressure to unhealthy levels, it’s not a really good idea to remove all sodium from your diet. As this Authority Nutrition post points out, not having enough sodium in your diet can increase a … [Read more...]
One Simple Household Spice Can Lower Your Blood Sugar
High blood sugar can be very dangerous and threatening to your life. The concerns that come with having more blood sugar than needed can harm your body over time but there is one household spice that can help you out. You can use cinnamon bark to help you keep your blood sugar levels from being too … [Read more...]