If you think that you have IBS, the first thing that you should do is consult your doctor. It might be embarrassing, true, but that is really the best course of action to take. However, if you are like some people who would avoid going to the doctor at all costs, there are some things that you could do to alleviate your IBS symptoms. (Still, I am strongly suggesting that you seek professional help.) For your sake, though, here are some ways you can ...

My colleagues and I have our differences but we definitely agree on one thing – we have all gained weight over the past year. Perhaps it is due to the nature of the job – we lead sedentary lives. More probably, it is due to the fact that we all love to eat together and we do so a lot. In any case, I realized that the weight gain has affected some more than others. There is this woman who is a good friend and she really has gained a ...

These are the words that I have been yearning to hear for the longest time now – keep on eating! If my doctor told me to keep on eating, I’d keep seeing that doctor forever. Context is everything though – these words are quite real and applicable, but to specific circumstances. I ran across an article on iVillage, which details the findings of a new study: You may no longer need to remember whether it's "starve a cold, feed a fever" or vice versa. New research suggests you should just eat. A study ...

The first quarter of the year is almost over – have you worked on any of your New Year’s Resolutions yet? To be honest, I have not thought much about these in the past 3 months! Thanks to Katie Hartsough of Finding Dulcinea, I was reminded yet again of what I promised myself several months back. They have this article called Recommit to Your New Year’s Resolution. In it, they encourage individuals to make resolutions and, more than that, offers ways on how to stick to them. Of ...

Most of us have known this for a while – especially those who have a liking for this wonderful concoction. Yet do you really know why chocolate is good for you? Since it is Easter tomorrow and you will probably eat more chocolate than you normally do, I thought it would be nice to post something about these delightful treats today. So, how is chocolate good for the health? The most common fact that people know about is that it contains antioxidants. Of course, antioxidants keep ...

Given that the liver can be prone to specific problems, there are ways by which you can avoid these problems. Here are some of those ways to keep your liver healthy. Drink in moderation Remember my friend? He has stopped drinking – not totally but he does not go out every night anymore and when he does drink, he stops at a couple of bottles of beer instead of the 6 to 10 that he used to drink at a time. Studies show that even just a drink or two can ...

I have always liked vegetables – that is something that our mother made sure of. Even as children, we would not feel that a meal is complete without some sort of vegetable to go with the meat. Now, as an adult, I still have this craving for at least a small portion of veggies when eating. With health being in the forefront of personal issues these days, it is not a surprise that you see people eating salads with their meals more often. Indeed, I have noticed that a ...

Have you been watching TV lately? Or maybe reading magazines and the proliferation of print ads? If you have been paying any attention, you probably would have noticed the prevalence of ads relating to yoghurt and its health benefits. Yet is yoghurt all that they claim it to be? Perhaps the most popular brand that sells yoghurt these days is Dannon. Their main product is Activia, which is part of the DanActive line of yoghurt products. The selling point is the fact that these products contain probiotics. ...

If you are hosting parties or gatherings at home during the holidays, the chances are that you will be spending a lot of time in the kitchen. This could be both a good thing and a bad thing. The good part is that you will have more control over what you serve. You can choose healthier food which will help you – and your guests – maintain a healthier lifestyle during the holidays. On the other hand, spending a lot of time in the kitchen can be a bad thing ...

In the previous post, I ended with the tantalizing idea that you just maintain your current weight instead of trying to shed more pounds during the holiday season. Yet how exactly do you do this? There are many ways and means, really. I think, however, that there should be a basic rule that you should follow – eat only what your stomach can hold, chew your food slowly, and do not rush eating. More so, do not make the food the focal point of parties and other gatherings. After ...