Deprivation

The Psychology of Deprivation

I always cringe when I hear about people attempting to lose weight through deprivation strategies. It’s in part the food lover in me that hates to see people deprive themselves unnecessarily, but it’s also the registered dietitian who has seen this method destroy the metabolic health of too many people. Sure, everyone knows someone who’s […]

Iron and Hair

Iron and Your Hair

If you have noticed that you are losing more hair than you should, iron could be a factor to consider. Many medical professionals believe that there is a relationship between low iron and thinning hair. Some believe iron supplements can reduce or reverse the problem. While we are sharing information on iron, before you start […]

Body Composition

How to Optimize Exercise for Better Body Composition

Transforming your body is no easy task. The food shopping, meal prep, meal timing and food tracking can be more tiresome than the workouts for many – not to mention the right supplements, strict sleep habits, and careful avoidance of tempting social pressures.  But what about those workouts?  Raise your hand if you’re exercising regularly […]

Antioxidants

Anti-Aging Treatment – Anti-Oxidants

The most common and readily available antioxidant though is Vitamin C and Vitamin E. Many of these types come from plants in the form of sterols and enzymes such as superoxide dismutase, catalase and other peroxides.

Vitamin D

Vitamin D and Skin

In reality, the amount of time that a person has to spend in the sun to receive a sufficient dose of the D vitamin is extremely small and just a few minutes a day will be sufficient and not have any adverse effects from the amount of ultra-violet light received.

Bad Hair Days

Why Women Experience Hair Loss?

There are many reasons why women experience hair loss, which range from vitamin deficiencies to physical and emotional stress. For most cases, there are different treatment options for hair loss, depending on what is causing it.

30 Days 30 Health Experiments

30 Days – 30 Healthy Experiments

Major health change happens with 1000 modest efforts. While the “big basics” (e.g. the Healthy Way of Eating, resistance training, ample movement, quality sleep, etc.) universally hold, you’d be surprised at how much license you have to “play” on the path to good health. Viewing our journeys through the lens of experimentation can underscore the […]