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Stay Cool When it's Hot Outside
Created on 6/29/2012
Things are getting hot in Charlotte...
and I'm not referring to our local politics or sports teams - I'm talking temperature!
Over the next few days it's expected to be 100 degrees or more outdoors.
Summer is definitely here, and it's important to keep the following basic health precautions in mind when it's this hot outside.
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Newly Diagnosed with Diabetes - What to Eat?
Created on 6/19/2012
Diabetes is very common in our society.
If you have diabetes or are at risk for diabetes, whether type 1 or type 2, small changes in your diet can make for big health benefits.
And your meals can still be satisfying and tasty.
But, you really should exercise, too.
Remember, you can have diabetes and still be healthy!!
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Omega-3s - From Nuts and Seeds?
Created on 6/12/2012
Omega-3 fats are generally healthy for you.
But what if you don't enjoy eating fish very much? Where will you get your omega-3s?
While a variety of foods contain some omega-3 fats, these essential fats really are best obtained from fish oil.
Eating some walnuts and ground flax seed will help, but if you don't eat fish it might be best for you to consider taking a fish oil supplement.
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Weight Loss - Taking the First Step
Created on 6/8/2012
It seems everyone is trying to lose weight these days.
And it's often not very easy to do in a healthy and successful way.
With all the information / misinformation out there about how best to lose weight, what is the best way to get started?
The first step in weight loss is to take that first step - literally. A simple exercise regimen can contribute to healthy weight management -
as well as a happy mood and healthy heart.
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Vitamin D - How Much is Too Much?
Created on 6/1/2012
The sunshine vitamin (vitamin D) is pretty natural, right?
So there shouldn't be any reason to fear taking too much of it, right?
Um - wrong!
Even though vitamins and minerals may naturally appear in our foods and, specifically in the case of vitamin D, be created in our skin getting too much of them can be dangerous.
Read on to figure out how much vitamin D you should take, if any.
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