It is believed that dieticians can be nutritionists but all nutritionists cannot be classified as dieticians. There is a slight difference between the two.It is the role of the nutritionist to provide advice on food and the impact of proper nutrition on health. The nutritionist lays emphasis on the importance of nutrition in terms to [...]

Happy New Year! The holiday excitement is over and now we can move into the stillness of the winter season. It’s a perfect time to become more introspective, set new goals, and nourish your entire being according to the principles of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM).

By Dr. John Lombardozzi Each year like clockwork around the holidays we see patients suffering from health issues, including back pain, gastrointestinal problems, gallbladder attacks and depression. Many of these ailments are related to patterns of eating and lack of exercise. For many people, overeating and under-exercising are year-round problems that are amplified over the [...]

According to the results of a large-scale Dutch population study, consumption of black tea (Camellia sinensis [L.] Kuntze, Theaceae) may decrease the risk of developing atherosclerosis, a hardening and narrowing of the coronary arteries that can contribute to heart attack, stroke, and other serious cardiovascular disease. The study showed that people who drank one to [...]

By Marijana Gucunski (www.honeydrop.com) Tis’ The Sneezing, Sniffling Season Here’s 10 Easy Ways to Fight Off Winter Colds: · Rest: Having a slightly less hectic day just won’t cut it. Your body needs lots of rest. Drop the laptop, skip the happy hour and forget the chores. Save your energy so your body can fight [...]

By LifeFitness Winter is approaching and it’s that time of year when people head indoors to escape the cold – and too often escape their workouts! Eating more at holiday parties and skipping exercise can be a recipe for disaster. Instead of having a lot to overcome when the New Year arrives, follow these tips [...]

One of the main reasons so many people are switching to natural deodorants is the fact that many commercial deodorant and antiperspirant products contain the heavy metal aluminum.  This metal can be ground down to very fine particles, and when it is added to deodorants, it works as somewhat of a perspiration deterrent. This is [...]

As winter sets in, most of us are probably not as active as we usually are during warmer months. Winter is a time of stillness, reflection and rest. However, we still need to exercise, even if it’s at a slower pace. Walking offers us a chance to move our bodies, keeping our systems running smoothly [...]

By Sarah Stone We’re well into October, which means that a gaggle of witches, ghosts, vampires, and more are about to descend on neighborhoods around the country. For kids, Halloween is a dream come true: the chance to dress up, stay out late, and—best of all—fill their bellies with candy. For parents, though, Halloween can [...]

By Sarah Stone If you’re the parent of an overweight child, you probably feel like you’re stuck between a rock and a hard place. On one hand, you know that your child’s health is in jeopardy and that you should take the lead in addressing this problem. But on the other hand, bringing up this [...]