Healthy Living

Belly Fat Research and Natural Solutions

It has long been recognized that people who carry their excess weight around their middles -- those who are apple-shaped instead of pear-shaped -- have a higher risk for heart attacks and strokes.

Recent research also suggests a link between belly fat and a range of other diseases, including diabetes, some cancers, and even age-related dementias. Researchers used two measures of abdominal obesity -- waist circumference and waist-to-hip ratio -- in their attempt to better understand the role of belly fat in early death.

Specifically:

Men and women with the largest waists (more than 40 inches for men and 35 inches for women) had roughly double the risk of premature death as men and women with the smallest waists (less than 34 inches for men and 28 for women).

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Rita Canada, our official Natural Health/Weight Management for Executives and Entrepreneurs Expert

Take Care Of Your Body

Well, the first days of summer have begun, and now more than ever we all want to look our best!

If you are not 100% happy with the look, shape and feel of your body, food can become a source of discomfort, confusion and consequences rather than a vehicle for nourishment and enjoyment.

“When you have a poor body image, you may be driven to diet, have difficulty enjoying food and restrict your food intake in unhealthy ways,” says Susan Albers, PsyD, a clinical psychologist at the Cleveland Clinic and author of Eating Mindfully: How to End Mindless Eating and Enjoy a Balanced Relationship with Food.

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Rita Canada, our official Natural Health/Weight Management for Executives and Entrepreneurs Expert

The Four Stages of Stress

Whether it's the upcoming summer activities for your kids, tax season, or everyday work worries ailing you, springtime is stress season. And that can bring imbalance to our health if we are not careful!.

Stress can cause a host of immediate physical symptoms, from headaches and indigestion to fatigue and weight gain. Stress is also the number one enemy of your immune system. Learning to manage our stress load is critical to our mental and physical wellbeing.

Fortunately, you can track your stress levels by familiarizing yourself with the signs of stress cycles. Knowing when you are in a productive state and when you need to take a few minutes to relax is key to keeping your stress levels under control.

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Rita Canada, our official Natural Health/Weight Management for Executives and Entrepreneur Expert

A Parent's Right to Choose Natural Healthcare for Their Child

Each one of us has been affected by cancer in one way or another. Nurse, Margaret Turley, has written a compelling reality fiction novel, Save the Child based on true events in the news dealing with family/parent rights in making decisions for their children's healthcare. Save the Child is about choice - about being able to choose the type of healthcare you want for your child.

The book is part of an upcoming silent auction: Authors for Cancer Research Benefit. All the money raised beyond cost to put on the event will be donated to Cancer Research. Half of the proceeds from the Goodfellow Author book sales at the event will be donated to Cancer Research.

To listen to a recent interview Author's Roost conducted with Margaret Turley, go here.

5 Easy Ways to Bring your Health Back into Focus

Here are five easy ways to bring your mental and physical health back into focus!

Eat well. Chemical additives, unhealthy fats and sugar stress you out on a nutritional level. Choose fresh fruits and vegetables, 100% whole grains, lean meats and healthy fats, including nuts and seeds.

Drink water. Soda pop, sugary juice drinks, teas and “power” drinks with artificial sweeteners and synthetic vitamins barely hydrate you, let alone provide any true value. Drink eight to ten glasses of filtered water each day instead.

Exercise. Regular exercise not only relieves stress, it also releases feel-good hormones and increases your energy level.

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Rita Canada, our official Natural Health/Weight Management for Executives and Entrepreneurs Expert

Jump Start 2010 with a Detox Program!

If you are really ready to make some positive changes in your life and overall health in 2010, start with a great detoxification program! As toxins play a huge role in overall health and disease, it is critical before embarking on any New Year's plan to "blitz" your body and give it a clean slate! (If your body is already in ill health, make sure your adrenals are well supported and check with your doctor in advance.)

There are many great detoxification protocols you can follow, but the best incorporate many techniques including some kind of infection control, immune system building, foot baths, sauna treatments and internal cleansing. We are currently reviewing several detoxification protocols and products, and will keep you posted on our best recommendations.

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Rita Canada, our official Natural Health/Weight Management for Executives and Entrepreneurs Expert

Alternative Fat and Cellulite Loss Treatments

It seems that everywhere you turn now there is a great new bodysculpting or anti aging technique offered to attract the person who wants fast fat loss results without invasive surgical procedures! It is important for anyone who is considering such a procedure to be well informed before making a decision.

One of the very best things anyone can do to assist in overall fat and cellulite loss is to eat whole, natural foods, keep active and drink plenty of water! Having said that, not everyone feels they have the time or ability to do that (although with some simple changes it can become a part of your every day lifestyle).

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How to Minimize Stress during the Holidays

The Holidays are such a wonderful time of year to be thankful for our many blessings and celebrate with our family and friends. At the same time, many of us may be dealing with stressors concerning our jobs, business, economy or personal relationships. Especially at this time of the year, it is important that we take extra measures to minimize stressors and maximize potential!

The following simple truths speak to a natural way to better health and coping with stress that we CAN control:

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Top Thermogenic Foods

Eating frequently is not only important for metabolism, it is important for maintaining your lean muscle. The breaking down of food requires energy! If you are not eating enough, your body still needs to get this energy.

Muscle contains vast stores of glucose, if you don’t consume it, it will consume you.

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Eat MORE to Lose Inches.

That’s Right...food can be your friend! When, how often and what you eat can rev up your metablolic engine. It is physically impossible to shed body fat when you are starving yourself, so choosing nutritionally balanced and healthy meals is fundamental to fat loss.

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Rita Canada, our official Natural Health/Weight Management for Executives and Entrepreneurs Expert