Category: Diet & Fitness

This one is for all you workout warriors. We’re talking about those who partake in the hottest workout on the planet. The fitness folk who don’t think of burpees as a four-letter word. These elite fitness enthusiasts have mastered pullups, kettle bell swings, planks, and deadlifts and more. They speak in their own language that…

Binge eating is more than the occasional overindulgence in food. Instead, binge eating is defined as uncontrollable eating to excess and discomfort. Binges can happen at any time of day, and sufferers usually experience shame or guilt. Mental illnesses like low self-esteem, poor body image, stress and other conditions may accompany binge eating disorder. Bingeing…

The word yoga, a Sanskrit word that means “union,” is defined as a Hindu spiritual discipline that includes methods of breathing control, meditation, and using specific body postures to achieve improved health and relaxation. Even though the practice has one collective name and an overall set of core principles, there are many different types of…

Detox diets have been making the rounds on social media as the latest fads in healthy body cleansing. Unfortunately, many detox diets are not only all hype, but they can be downright dangerous. Science has shown that while a detox diet may help you shed a few pounds if you have an upcoming event, a…

We often think about food poisoning when it comes to restaurants. But what about food poisoning when it comes to our own homes? According to foodsafety.gov, one in six Americans may get food poisoning this year. That translates to nearly 48 million people. And food poisoning sends more than 100,000 Americans to the hospital every…

Just finished a big meal and now you are chilling out in front of the TV with your favorite beverage. You feel an uncharacteristic rumbling in your stomach, and sense a bit of nausea around the edges. You start feeling bloated and now comes the abdominal pain. There are plenty of circumstances that encourage development…

There are all kinds of foods that will make your stomach burn — ghost pepper sauces, sugar-free gum, hard ciders, Thai food. Of course, once the food is digested, and out of your system, no harm, no foul. But if your symptoms of a burning stomach or abdomen last well beyond your digestive cycle, you…

Do you have the 411 on BPAs? If the answer is “no,” it’s time to get educated. The ubiquitous chemical with proven toxic effects is not only in what we consume, but also what we touch, like paper receipts. Found in plastic bottles and canned food, BPAs may have dire effects, not just on you,…

Many of us boast our exercise accomplishments like badges of merit. But believe it or not, some of the trendiest workout regimens are not worthy. Really. As it so happens, certain activities can do more harm than good.  The Department of Health and Human Services recommends at least 150 minutes a week of moderate aerobic…

Bariatric surgery (sometimes called gastric bypass or Roux-en-Y gastric bypass) is an operation designed to help a patient lose weight by changing the dimensions of the stomach and changing the routing of food through the small intestine. The overall idea is to make the stomach smaller so you will feel satiated after eating less food.…