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6 Supplements for Healthier, Stronger Bones
Posted on November 30, 2011
It’s not just about calcium. Learn what supplements to take in addition to calcium—ones that can help slow the rate of bone loss, increase bone density, and prevent osteoporosis. From What the Drug Companies Won’t Tell You and Your Doctor Doesn’t Know: The Alternative Treatments That May Change Your Life—and the Prescriptions That Could Harm You by Michael T. Murray, N.D.
The 5 Best Anti-PMS Supplements
Posted on June 2, 2011
Plagued by PMS? These supplements, available at health food stores, have been shown to decrease and often prevent many premenstrual problems. Learn more from Uzzi Reiss, M.D./O.B.-GYN and Martin Zucker, authors of Natural Hormone Balance for Women: Look Younger, Feel Stronger, and Live Life With Exuberance.
The Truth About Supplements
Posted on March 10, 2011
Changing your diet? Looking to build muscle or lose weight? Vitamins can help you with these and other fitness programs. But there are a few things you should know about supplements first. Terrell Owens, Buddy Primm, and Courtney Parker, authors of T.O.’s Finding Fitness, give you the facts about supplements.
6 Things to Avoid When Trying to Lose Weight
Posted on February 3, 2011
The most commonly advertised weight-loss supplements are unfortunately the ones that are to be avoided. They are not supported by scientific evidence, and in some cases they can be dangerous. They are not diet solutions — they are No-lutions and should not be a part of your diet. By Dr. James Beckerman, author of The Flex Diet: Design Your Own Weight-Loss Plan.
Top 10 Ways to Green Your Life
Posted on July 6, 2010
Deirdre Imus shares ten tips to detox your diet, your body, and your life. From her bestselling book, The Essential Green You!
Protect Those Baby Blues
Posted on June 22, 2010Whether you consider your eyes to be the window to your soul or not, we can all agree on at least one thing: Those squishy little orbs are just about as precious as a three-week-old puppy. Here are some methods to safeguard your sight, from how to find the best sunglasses to foods you should eat. From YOU: Staying Young — The Owner’s Manual for Extending Your Warranty by Drs. Michael F. Roizen and Mehmet C. Oz.
If You Sleep More, Will You Weigh Less?
Posted on January 19, 2010
Sleep could be just as important to maintaining ideal weight as what you eat and how much you exercise. Brenda Watson, C.N.C., author of The Fiber35 Diet, explains why getting eight hours is critical to maintaining your metabolism and offers tips on natural sleep aids.
5 Chinese Herbs for Heart Health
Posted on December 24, 2009
Many midlife women develop plaque buildup in their arteries, this traditional Chinese formula may help, from Second Spring by Dr. Maoshing Ni
Dietary Supplements That Work
Posted on December 4, 2009For help maximizing your body’s physical potential, try these simple, healthful supplements to a balanced diet. From two-time Olympic Gold Medalist swimmer Megan Quann Kendrick, author of Get Wet, Get Fit: The Complete Guide to Getting a Swimmer’s Body
6 Tips for Building the Strongest Bones Your Body Can Have
Posted on November 25, 2009Fifty percent of American women will be afflicted with osteoporosis. One out of four women has osteopenia, a stage of bone loss before true osteoporosis sets in. Here, from Dr. Maoshing Ni, author of Second Spring, are six ways to nurture your bones and ward off bone loss.
