Let’s face it; the holidays are a difficult time of year. While we may have had the best intentions of watching portions at the holiday meals or not overdoing it with the Christmas cookies, many of us probably ate a little (or a lot) more than we had planned. There is no better time than […]
Monthly Archives: December 2008
Diet Can Help Manage Gout
Gout is a type of arthritis that is caused by too much uric acid in the body. An attack of gout can be extremely painful and causes sudden stiffness, warmth and swelling within a joint. Much of this pain is caused by crystals that can form in the joints when uric acid levels get high. […]
How To Dress for Winter Workouts
Even though winter doesn’t officially start until December 21st, the winter weather seems to have come early this year. While you know that you can only reap the benefits of exercise if you are consistent and make it part of a year-round routine, the shorter days and cold weather can make it awfully tempting to stay curled […]
Green Tea is Good for Your Teeth
As we all know, sodas and other sugary beverages can lead to tooth decay and cavities, but sugar is not the only substance that harms teeth. Acids, particularly citric acid which is found in many beverages, can also cause dental problems. So, you may be wondering, are there any drinks besides water that don’t hurt […]
Maintaining Motivation to Exercise
Often when people start an exercise program motivation is high. For the first few weeks workouts may feel new and exciting and there is a determination to achieve a goal. But after a few weeks some of that excitement wears off, and workouts can start to feel monotonous and too time consuming. It can become […]