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Weight a Minute! – The Power of Protein

Current Weight: 258.8 (Total weight loss: 15.2 pounds) I haven’t been contributing to the weight loss blog lately because, to be honest, I didn’t feel I had a lot to say. Sure, I know how to talk the talk, but I haven’t known how to walk the walk – how to make that jump between knowing and doing. My lack of confidence was compounded by the fact that since I injured my foot, exercise had become a thing of the past for me. I solved the exercise problem by heading to our local gym, where my husband gets a discounted … Continue reading →

Let’s Talk About Safe Herb Usage in Pregnancy

Many women use herbs during pregnancy in a supplemental way, as well as to prevent mild complications such as edema (swelling due to fluid retention). It is important to understand that the quality of your herbs depends on two things: Freshness and Source. The source of your herbs should be reliable, which involves doing research not only on the herb itself, but the manufacturer as well. Freshness is obvious: the fresher the herb, the better the quality. Which is why growing your own herbs is always the freshest option (and then you will also know the source). Here I would … Continue reading →

Let’s Talk About Herbs to Avoid During Pregnancy

There are two types of herbs when it comes to pregnancy: Those you can use, and those you can’t. Within the can-use category, herbs can be broken down by trimester. Some herbs are very safe for your entire pregnancy, and others shouldn’t be used until the third trimester. For a full comprehensive list you can visit your library or do an internet search, but I will touch on some of the more popular herbs here. Let’s start with the herbs you should AVOID, especially in early pregnancy. Many herbs should never be used during pregnancy. Those containing high quantities of … Continue reading →

Best Supplements for Losing Weight

With the United States in a serous obesity epidemic, researchers have found that intervention is essential. As you probably know, excessive weight not only makes a person feel sluggish and self-conscious, it also increases potential health risks such as high blood pressure, heart disease, diabetes, osteoporosis, and more. Therefore, if you are carrying around too much weight, you definitely want to take measures to get into a healthy weight zone for your body structure, age, and height. Many of the diet supplements you find on the market focus on one of two things – appetite suppression and fat loss. Although … Continue reading →

What Is Hoodia?

The latest miracle pill in the news when it comes to weight loss is hoodia. Check your junk e-mail folder — it may be full of hoodia offers. But what is hoodia? Is it really a miracle for your weight loss efforts? Some people believe that it is. Hoodia is a kind of succulent cactus that grows in semi-desert areas. For hundreds of thousands of years, desert residents in South Africa and Namibia have eaten the cactus to fight hunger and thirst during long trips through the harsh terrain. The cactus first came to international attention in the 1930s, but … Continue reading →

The Amazing Power of Garlic

You may eat garlic all the time. I know I do! And that tasty little bulb is more than just good seasoning for your pasta sauce… garlic has some pretty amazing health powers. Garlic is known to be a powerful antibacterial. Studies done in the 1950s found that garlic’s bacteria fighting powers are just as good as penicillin’s — and without the side effects that the antibiotic drug can bring. Garlic can help your body fight internal infections, including strep and pneumonia! On the outside, you can count on garlic to help kill ringworm, parasites, and even yeast infections. But … Continue reading →

Safely Save on Prescription Drugs, Part II

When it comes to purchasing prescription drugs, safety is every bit as important as savings. Do not Split Pills Never take it upon yourself to split pills. First, this is not a viable option when it comes to many time release medications, and it is also never wise to split pills in an attempt to make your medicine stretch further. Your doctor prescribes a particular dosage for a reason. Some resources advise you to ask your healthcare for larger dose pills because they can be split for a lower cost per dosage. You should only do this if there is … Continue reading →

Frugal Ways to Lose Weight

Weight loss has become a lucrative industry with all the books, tips, foods, supplements, and aids offered today. If you are trying to lose weight, but are also trying to save money, you have likely noticed that most weight loss products are fairly pricey. Here are some money saving weight loss tips: Drink More Water Drinking water has been proven to help people lose more weight and everyone has access to water. Drinking water before meals will help you feel fuller, so you won’t eat as much, which will save you money on groceries (not to mention saving you calories). … Continue reading →

What are Antioxidants?

It is a very popular word in health these days: antioxidants. But do you know what they are and what they do for your body? Before sitting down to write this, I just knew they were supposed to be good for you. Antioxidants are organic stuff. That’s a good start. They come from a group of organic compounds that helps plants have color. Vitamin C, Vitamin E, and Vitamin A are all antioxidants. You’ve heard of beta-carotene? Maybe you heard it in a vitamin commercial — more complete from A to Zinc? Without beta-carotene, carrots wouldn’t be orange. Antioxidants do … Continue reading →