It’s three o’clock, you’ve got at least two hours until dinnertime, and you’re famished. Your hunger alarm is ringing so loud you just can’t concentrate so you head to the kitchen, or vending machine, to scare up a snack. Making the right decision now can keep your snack attack from turning into ... Read More ›
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UPDATED:October 1, 2016
UPDATED:September 29, 2016
Q&A: Do negative calorie foods really exist?
Dear Healthier Talk, I’m hoping you can help me settle an argument I’ve been having with my friend. She insists that there are certain foods that you can eat that cost you more calories to eat and digest than are in the foods in the first place. She says you can eat as much of these foods as you ... Read More ›
UPDATED:September 21, 2016
4 tricks to blast away belly fat that REALLY work
Started to notice a little pop over the top of your belt? Don’t worry, it happens to the best of us. But getting rid of those few extra stubborn pounds sure can be tough, especially if you’re approaching middle age (or have left it in your rearview mirror). That’s why I’ve compiled this list of 4 ... Read More ›
UPDATED:September 14, 2016
Slash heart risk with the caveman secret to a “bullet-proof” heart
If we’re being totally honest if I were to be transported back in time and had to set up shop in a cave it likely wouldn’t be long before I’d miss my iPad and air conditioning. But the delicious all-natural diet of our long-ago ancestors would leave me lots of time to miss them, because it turns ... Read More ›
UPDATED:September 1, 2016
Get fit FAST with five 2-minute workouts!
Let’s face it, finding the time to work out is hard. And some days just getting motivated to workout can be even harder. That’s why you’re going to love this news. Experts say short-burst intense exercise—sometimes called interval training—may be just as effective as longer exercise ... Read More ›
UPDATED:August 29, 2016
Q&A: Help, how can I fight middle-age spread?!
Dear Healthier Talk, I celebrated my 50th birthday last year. Although I still don’t feel a day over 30 when I hit that milestone it was like some sort of switch went off and I suddenly started gaining weight. Now, despite trying to eat healthy and exercise, my weight keeps slowly creeping up. I ... Read More ›
UPDATED:August 12, 2016
Consumer Reports launches attack on natural remedies
I couldn’t believe my eyes. Consumer Reports posted a fear-mongering piece attacking natural remedies. Under the headline “15 Supplement Ingredients to Always Avoid,” they needlessly blasted fifteen natural supplements in what looks like little more than an effort to frighten folks. Doubt me? ... Read More ›
UPDATED:August 12, 2016
Weird herb triggers “no-work” weight loss
If you’ve never heard of ashwagandha before don’t feel bad, you’re not alone. In fact, usually when I suggest it to one of my own stressed-out patients they haven’t heard of either. And that’s a shame, because this powerful herb is one of the best natural stress busters around. But let’s face it, ... Read More ›
UPDATED:August 4, 2016
Is light the reason you’re getting heavier?
No, that title’s not just a really bad pun. It’s the result of a new study out of Japan that revealed being exposed to light at the wrong time can cause you to pack on the pounds. What the researchers discovered was that among seniors, staying up late in a well-lit environment -- combined with ... Read More ›
UPDATED:July 19, 2016
Get a fresh start with delicious and refreshing water detox recipes
Whether you’re looking to shed a few bothersome pounds, jump start your digestion, or simply help flush out the toxins that speed aging and make you feel fat, bloated and sick, simple and refreshing detoxifying water drinks are a terrific way to help you get a fresh start. You can use them with a ... Read More ›
