Posted June 14th, 2010 by John C. Oconnor 
You don’t need a magic pill to boost your metabolic rate. It takes just seven minor adjustments to turn your body into a calorie-burning machine.
1. Graze Like a Sheep
You’ve probably heard that six small meals a day are better than three larger ones, but Ben Greenfield, author of 100 Ways to Boost Your Metabolism, takes it a step further and suggests eating 10 times a day. If you eat frequently, he says, you maintain a higher metabolic rate because the physical act of digestion raises your metabolism. Read the rest of this entry »
Posted June 7th, 2010 by John C. Oconnor 
About a year ago, I stumbled across a YouTube video showing two guys and a girl holding up signs that said “Free Hugs” in the middle of a crowded downtown street. I’ll admit, my initial reaction was, “What if they have bed bugs?!” (Sadly, that’s what happens when you live in a city with an infestation problem.) But the more I watched, the more I wished I was on that street getting some hug action. Everyone on the receiving end, even those who approached tentatively, walked away with big, grateful smiles. Read the rest of this entry »
Posted May 31st, 2010 by John C. Oconnor 
Diabetes type 2 is among the most common form of diabetes. Lots of Americans have already been identified as having diabetes type 2 symptoms, and many more are unaware they’re at high risk. Some groups have a higher risk for developing type 2 diabetes than others. Type 2 diabetes is much more common in African Americans, Latinos, Indigenous Americans, and Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians together with other Pacific Islanders, along with the aged population. Read the rest of this entry »
Posted May 27th, 2010 by John C. Oconnor 
When Hippocrates wrote, “Let food be thy medicine, and medicine be thy food,” he was probably worrying about the pesky plague epidemic of 430 BC—not thinking about how a handful of almonds might ward off a girl’s pre-period headaches or how green tea might give her thicker, lusher hair. But those things may in fact be true, and scientists are beginning to figure out how food helps the body run smoothly inside and out. “People absolutely underestimate the importance of nutrition when it comes to appearance,” says Michael Roizen, M.D., chief of the Cleveland Clinic’s Wellness Center and coauthor of YOU: Being Beautiful. The prescription is simple—and mercifully easy to swallow. Read on, dig in, repeat as necessary. Read the rest of this entry »
Posted May 17th, 2010 by John C. Oconnor 
To build muscle and lose fat, you need lots of healthy foods. Proteins to build & maintain muscle. Carbs for energy. Fruits & veggies for vitamins, minerals and fiber. Water for hydration & recovery. And healthy fats to help fat loss.
Unfortunately, the rising food prices make it hard to eat healthy. Your paycheck is most likely not rising as fast. Worst case you’re student which makes it even harder. These 20 tips will help you eat healthy on a budget. Read the rest of this entry »
Posted April 29th, 2010 by John C. Oconnor 
Water Therapy has magical effects in curing diseases. Everybody has experienced a positive change in their health after implementing water therapy in their daily routine. You can never believe it before practicing.
How To Do Water Therapy?
Early morning, after you get up from bed, (without even brushing your teeth) drink 1.50 liters of water i.e. 5 to 6 glasses. You may wash your face thereafter. This is called water therapy. Read the rest of this entry »
