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Losing weight can be difficult at the best of times and can make you frustrated if the results don't reflect the effort you put in it. People around the world, from the Europeans to the Asians, have maintained lower amounts of obesity by sticking to their tried and true diets.

Ever go on a diet to lose weight and the scale doesn't budge? Working out, eating sensibly not working? Here are our top reasons why the battle of the bulge is being lost:

Having beautiful clear skin is something that most of us aspire to.  However, it can be easier said than done.  Despite expensive creams, cleansers and lotions, if you are not feeding your skin from the inside out than you can say goodbye to that natural glow.  Even whe

While many people dealing with increasingly busy schedules have come to rely on prepackaged and ready made dinner options, there are some hidden dangers in these preparations that go beyond their nutritional (or lack thereof) content.  Not only are harmful additives such as MSG often covered up by the generically labeled ‘spice’ on the back of the label, but the packaging of some of these

Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) are the fastest growing disorders of children in the United States today.  An amazing nine to ten percent of all school-aged children are being diagnosed with this disorder.

Carrying a few extra pounds is a problem faced by many of us. There are remedies that anyone can use to lose 10-20 pounds without devoting time to strict diets where food must be weighed or points endlessly computed. A few simple changes in your daily routine can lead to a sleeker body profile in just a few weeks. Some simple suggestions:

The Aloe Vera plant has long been known for its healing effects.  Treating cuts, burns, stings, welts and other skin disorders with the plant has been a home remedy for centuries.  The plant has incredible healing abilities.  And while most people are aware of the many uses for this miracle plant externally, that is in topical application, few are aware of the many benefits that

Ever more people are now suffering from the effects of anxiety and depression.  These two disorders are often part of the same mood disorder and both states can lead to a great deal of upset in the sufferer’s life.  While serious clinical depression and anxiety disorders often require medical intervention, inclu

 

When you factor in sucrose, dextrose and fructose corn syrup, the average American consumes 2-3 pounds of sugar a week. In the last 20 years, sugar consumption for the average American has grown from 26 pounds to 135 pounds of sugar a year. Surely, this is a ticking time bomb and must be reversed.

With New Years resolution time at hand, one important thing to consider is how to improve your health in the coming year.  While many people ramp up for a new diet and fitness regime, there are also some less radical ways to dramatically improve your health.  Avoiding the worst culprits in the food and beverage industry will give you a head start on all of your fitness resolutions.&nb

It may sound counterintuitive but eating more often often leads to weight loss. Say goodbye to crash diets and say hello to snacking. Sounds like a dream come true but if you're looking at losing weight, you'll need to fuel yourself properly to increase your metabolism.

When you think of bacteria you probably cringe. Contrary to popular belief, certain kinds of bacteria are actually very good for you. There are actually thousands of types of bacteria which are essential for good health and many of the functions in our body rely on these bacteria.

It is important to know your blood type for various reasons. In the event of an emergency you should know or have an emergency card on you with vital information such as your blood type. Also, if you know your blood type you will be able to develop a diet that is centred around the specific type.

Unless you are superman (or superwoman), supplements are essential for optimum health. Many people don’t feel like they need supplements if they eat a balanced diet but in fact they do. It is next to impossible to get all of the vitamins and minerals that you need from your diet alone.

Making a simple dish that involves minimal ingredients, tastes great, is healthy and low in calories isn’t a simple task. We tend to get stuck in a diet rut, especially when trying to lose weight. Instead of eating salad day after day, try the following three easy recipes that are delicious, nutritious and will help you get and stay slim:

Thinking about having a baby? Although it sounds pretty easy – have sex and get pregnant right? The reality is that most women under 35 will not have a problem getting pregnant. In fact, about 84% of women trying to concieve will within the first year.

Stress is a dangerous thing - high levels of it have been linked to muscle cramps, headaches, anxiety, tension, nervousness and even disease. Fortunately, new studies have shown that boosting your magnesium intake can relieve stress significantly.

Having trouble sleeping? There are certain changes you can make to your diet that will help you get and stay asleep.   Certain foods when eaten at particular times can actually hinder or help your sleeping patterns. Here are three ways to use your diet to promote better sleep:

Eating clean is a simple approach to nutrition, health and weight loss that produces positive effects on your physical and mental health. It is focusing on food that is organic, whole and naturally nutritious and simplifying your diet.

If you goal is not only to lose weight, but to eat to ensure that you optimize your health, the anti-inflammatory diet is a smart decision. It is a practical eating guide that anyone and everyone can (and should) use as a means of being as healthy as they can possibly be.

If you are looking for ways to lose weight in a healthy way, then a flexitarian diet may be for you. A flexitarian diet is one that is centred around vegetables, fruits and plant based products with very little meat. The idea is to eat whole and natural foods while only eating meat once in a while.

No matter if you have any vacation time or not, there is a high probability that you will be sipping an alcohol drink at one point or another this summer.  With the endless BBQ’s, beach nights, and pool parties there is no way to avoid the summer drinks. Unfortunately, it is easy to pack on the pounds due to the massive amounts of calories contained in most of these drinks.

There are many reasons why people struggle with staying or getting thin – not enough time, not enough motivation, lack of knowledge, the list goes on and on. By far the most common reason that people cannot stick to their diet is that they feel deprived and give up. This can create a viscious cycle of yo yo dieting alternating with gaining weight.

Children dealing with the oftentimes excruciating pain of kidney stones are becoming increasingly more common around the world.  There have been some reports showing an increase of 500 percent in the United States over the past several years.

Very few people are actually satisfied with their weight - even those that have lost a significant amount usually have those “last ten pounds” to lose. Those last ten pounds or last five pounds (for those really skinny people) are the hardest to lose for multiple reasons. Before overexerting yourself to work those pounds off, there are a few things to consider.

When it comes to weight loss different approaches work for different people. Some find that exercise is key and others lose or maintain a healthy weight by following a strict diet. What does work for both health and weight loss for everyone is a raw food diet.