Eating Disorders: Common signs and symptoms.

Eating disorders affect millions of people in this country.  The onset of an eating disorder usually occurs in adolescence or in the early years of adulthood.  Eating disorders most frequently affect females, but males can also be afflicted.  An eating disorder is an illness that is characterized by a compulsion to eat in a manner […]

Is Red Wine really beneficial for your health?

Red wine contains a substantial amount of the antioxidant flavonoid phenolics.  This antioxidant is found in grape skins and seeds.  Flavonoids are known to prevent blood clots and the formation of plaque in the arteries.  Because red wine contains this beneficial […]

The effect of stress on your health and ways to manage it.

Stress is a part of our ever day lives. Stress is both a physical and psychological response to events in life that disturbs your equilibrium. Anytime you are presented with a situation that compels you to make adjustments, […]

How to choose healthy options from school lunches?

Question:  I’m in high-school now, but during the summer I lost a lot of weight. Given what high schools usually serve at lunch (chicken ranchero wraps, pasta salads, Lasagna, enchiladas, etc…), what are some good choices? 
Answer: School lunches are federally funded and regulated.  The lunches are required to meet nutritional standards set by federal law […]

Should you consider keeping an exercise log?

Exercise is always performed with a specific goal in mind.  Each individual hopes to achieve an explicit result.  In order to attain that goal, the individual must continuously increase the intensity of the work-outs and adjust the exercises based on the observable outcome.  You may need to adjust your exercise program to include additional exercises […]

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