Think Healthier: because you need to!

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…

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…

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…

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…

Is your not-so-friendly scale telling you it’s time to drop some pounds? It’s no secret that America is struggling with a weight problem. And this weight problem is a huge issue. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), more than one-third of Americans are obese. That’s 78.6 million American adults. Not only…

It’s been the worst week of your life. Your husband is being a total jerk. Your boss dumped excess work on you. And your daughter’s teacher just called to say she’s been written up for texting during a test. Really, you don’t know how to deal. As a result, you’ve reached for every comfort food…

Yoga has been practiced for more than 5,000 years, making it the world’s oldest exercise program. In its purest form, it is a mind-body makeover that combines strengthening, stretching, meditation, relaxation and deep breathing, all with the goal of strength, flexibility and a sense of peace. Although it is typically listed as an alternative and…

It seems like the perfect way to get ripped. Work out hard and double your results by taking a pill, shot, shake, protein powder or other supplement. Rock-hard abs are just a few sips or an injection away. There’s just one problem. Not all fitness supplements are safe. Because the supplements industry is largely unregulated,…

No pain, no gain. It’s one of the maxims of the gym. But exercise experts almost universally decry the notion that getting fit should produce agony, and they are increasingly focusing on one of the most popular gym programs in the world as a promoter of that outdated idea. CrossFit is a global success story,…

The ironically named author Linda Bacon wrote a book called “Health at Every Size: The Surprising Truth About Your Weight.”  The book caused a sensation with its claims that plus-sized people who ate healthy and did enjoyable physical activity could live well without dieting and weight loss. Bacon wrote, “Let’s face facts: We’ve lost the…