Pre-Workout: To Eat or Not to Eat?

Pre-Workout: To Eat or Not to Eat?

Diet & Fitness / Diet Tips

Some people prefer to work out on an empty stomach; some like a pre-workout snack. Which burns more calories, and which has the most impact on your performance? It depends. While exercising on an empty stomach may burn a few extra fat calories, research shows that total calorie burn is…

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The Value of an Astrology Birth Chart

The Value of an Astrology Birth Chart

Horoscope / Astrology

An Astrology birth chart is something meant for predicting your future. Whether you believe it or not, there is a grain of truth in all these talk about birth signs and horoscopes. I wasnt a believer until recently, when some strange events happened to show me that actually my horoscope…

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What Sign Is Your Soul Mate?

What Sign Is Your Soul Mate?

Horoscope / Astrology

One of the most popular reasons for someone to check their horoscope is to discover their best love match — their soul mate. Everyone at one time or another is curious to see what the stars say about the person who might complement them above all others. Some sun signs…

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Hair Removal Options

Hair Removal Options

Style & Beauty / Beauty

Let’s face it, girls. When it comes to our legs, underarms and bikini lines, the hairy look is out. While it may be a preference for some, those of us who opt for smooth legs and baby soft underarms may try our darndest but can never completely get rid of…

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The UltraSimple Diet

The UltraSimple Diet

Diet Reviews / Other

Over the last decade, inflammation has become a household word. While the condition was virtually unheard of some years ago, that’s all changed. Researchers pinpoint inflammation as the root of almost all health problems – from headaches to heartaches. Dr. Mark Hyman, author of the bestselling book UltraMetabolism and editor…

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Natural Peanut Butters

Natural Peanut Butters

Food & Recipes / Food Product Reviews

In the old days, peanut butter was made by simply grinding peanuts and perhaps adding a dash of salt. The only problem with this approach is that the natural oils in the fresh ground peanuts separated and formed a pool of peanut oil on top that had to be stirred…

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The Sleep and Weight-Loss Connection

The Sleep and Weight-Loss Connection

Diet & Fitness / Diet Tips

Sleeping your way to weight loss sounds like a gimmick, but there is a correlation between how much sleep you get and how lean you are. One study shows that lack of sleep disturbs metabolic and hormonal process, increasing hunger and making it harder to drop those extra pounds. Lack…

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Make Errands Teachable Moments

Make Errands Teachable Moments

Moms / Mom Tips

If you’re a mom who dreads taking the kids when you run errands, then there are ways to keep them occupied and perhaps make those mundane trips learning experiences for them. For example, a grocery store excursion could become a way for them to learn about nutrition. Make comparisons among…

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