A poor diet, hormonal changes or a sedentary lifestyle can cause you to retain water, but is there anything you can do about it to get your belly looking flatter fast? Start eating. That’s right – filling your belly with the right foods can help beat the bloat of water…
by Marjorie Geiser Friends, colleagues and clients often ask me about Reiki (pronounced “ray-kee”), as it is gaining such popularity as an alternative medicine. According to NCCAM, (National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine), Reiki is an energy medicine practice that originated in Japan. In Reiki, the practitioner places his…
When new moms-to-be are filling out their baby registry or shopping for everyday infant must-haves, they often overlook a very important item: the portable playpen. It’s hard to look at a helpless, wrinkled newborn and understand that within a matter of a few months, she’ll start to roll over, which…
Unlike many programs, The Hollywood Trainer Weight-Loss Plan is a holistic approach that focuses not just on the diet and fitness aspects of getting in tip-top shape, but the spiritual components that are also necessary to get yourself in a better place, both physically and mentally. Designed with the busy…
Experiencing constipation is uncomfortable, whether it’s bloating, cramping or pain when using the bathroom. Obvious causes include not eating enough fiber, not drinking enough water or a lack of exercise. But what else could be stopping you up? Some of the answers might surprise you. First, check your medicine cabinet….
Summer means hot weather, and heat means not wanting to fire up the oven and sweat out a meal. But if you can’t stand the heat, then there’s no reason to stay out of the kitchen. Just change the way you make meals. You might think the slow cooker is…
Diet & Fitness / Healthy Eating
Forget all the fancy claims on the front of the package – “Lite,” “Low Sodium,” “Reduced Fat” — they tell you nothing. What you need is a direct means of comparison between products, and this is found in a little box on the bottom or back simply labeled “Nutrition Facts.”…
Sure, it’s probably best to celebrate all your flaws and embrace yourself as you are, but for those who are dead-set on making a change to their appearance, there is nothing more permanent than cosmetic surgery. And as frequently as it’s done these days, there are still life-threatening risks involved…
Everyone has a preference for certain fragrances, like musks, florals and citrus – all common notes in the perfumes you find in department stores and drugstores. But some might want to make a more unique choice and break from all the Calvin Kleins and Estee Lauders of the fragrance world….
When you attend a theme park or a ball game, it’s easy to fall prey to concession stands offering hot dogs, sodas, cheese nachos and other high-calorie favorites. Instead of buying into fattening fare, pack your own cooler. Bring along bottled water, cold cuts, fresh fruit, pretzels and other convenient…