Juicing is the new, healthy diet “trend” and for a good reason. Statistics from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) show that only 33% of American adults eat enough fruit and only 27% take in the recommended amount of vegetables. So, why not go the easy route and just throw some kale, strawberries, […]
It is no secret that being overweight brings with it a laundry list of health problems, and impaired fertility surely makes the list. However, to improve fertility outcomes, don’t just keep an eye on your own waist, but also that of your male partner. And, though we know that making dietary changes is essential to […]
If you are health conscious you try to avoid all types of fats. After all, fat is bad, right? It damages your waistline, heart, and overall health. But you should not fear fat. Not all fats are created equal nor are they necessarily “evil.” In fact, when it comes to in vitro fertilization (IVF) treatment success, […]
We’ve been told that to lose weight, we’d better have a healthy, balanced diet, eat fewer calories than we burn, and exercise regularly. And somewhere we read something about also managing stress to keep the pounds from piling up. However, other than the standard recommendations, not many people connect losing stubborn pounds with sleep habits. Indeed, […]
To many women’s surprise, Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) – a health condition in which sex hormones are out of balance, disrupting normal menstrual cycles, increasing infertility risks, and disturbing insulin and blood glucose patterns – does not discriminate over how much you weigh. Although PCOS is most common in women who are overweight or obese, you can […]
More often than not, we look at the woman’s health side when discussing fertility issues. But men need to be part of the conversation too. One major topic of discussion: low vitamin D levels. Chances are you have heard about the benefits of adequate vitamin D – from heart health to diabetes to decreased belly fat. But does […]
You eat a giant bagel and wash it down with an extra large coffee mixed with plenty of cream and sugar. Then you spend the next 6-plus hours stuck at your computer to make a pressing deadline. Your regular workout? There is no time. And when the day finally ends, you unwind by staying up […]
Actresses, athletes, and not so famous people swear their weight loss, improved mood, joint pain relief, and any other ailment cure is the result of a gluten free diet—avoiding foods made with wheat, rye, and barley. Certainly, if you are among the 1% of the American who suffer from celiac disease (a condition in which you cannot […]
Have you realized how many pills may you take daily without notice? After your workout you feel your muscles burn and automatically reach out for acetaminophen. At breakfast, you may take a multi vitamin with some “added benefit claim.” And maybe at night an Ambien pill is your best friend for a good night sleep. […]
You know that you have to bump up your diet with plenty of vegetables, fruits, fish, and other healthy food staples. But there is a problem—you can’t tolerate the taste! So how do you still enjoy the nutrients these superfoods provide to your waist and overall health, without having to eat them? There’s no way […]
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