Belly fat is typically regarded as an unsightly inconvenience, but extra fat around the midsection poses greater risks than simply interfering with the fit of your clothes. Excess visceral fat in the abdominal region is the most dangerous type of fat you can carry on your body. As opposed to subcutaneous fat, which is located directly under the skin, visceral fat surrounds the internal organs, and can increase the risk of serious health issues such …
Reduce visible signs of aging with Venus Freeze
Are you concerned about visible signs of aging? Venus Freeze™ may be the solution! The Venus Freeze treatment helps reduce visible signs of skin aging and can be used on any area of the body, including the face. Venus Freeze has received national media attention due to its advanced technology that allows for long-lasting results with no downtime, pain, or worrisome side effects. What is Venus Freeze? Venus Freeze is a non-invasive treatment used to …
Hormones and weight: imbalances that can cause weight gain
The key to losing excess weight isn’t as simple as eating fewer calories or exercising more. If that were true, everyone who tried to lose weight with these measures would be successful. Unfortunately, many people find that their most diligent efforts to shed pounds simply don’t work, and more often than not, they have no idea why. One important factor in weight loss that is often overlooked is hormone levels. Hormones and weight are closely …
11 collagen-boosting foods you should be eating
Collagen has made a name for itself as an anti-aging powerhouse. In fact, collagen isn’t just the latest skin care fad — it’s been consumed for hundreds of years and is essential to the proper function of the human body. The presence of collagen in the skin keeps it youthful, supple, and bouncy. You may see collagen advertised in skin care products or as a supplement that can be mixed with food or taken in …
5 healthy lunch tips for when you’re in a hurry
When it comes to healthy eating goals, many people fall short at lunchtime. Packing a healthy lunch takes time and forethought. If you’re in a rush or haven’t prepared anything in advance, you may resort to fast food or hitting the vending machine, which usually means you’ll consume far more calories than you planned and probably won’t get the healthy nutrients you need. Having a healthy lunch each day means you need to plan in …
10 healthy fats you should be eating more of
Many people cringe when they see a big number in the “total fat” column on a nutrition label. But, don’t shy away from high-fat foods based on that number alone. Fats are necessary for many processes throughout the body — just make sure you’re choosing healthy fats like unsaturated fats, and avoiding dangerous fats, particularly trans fat. Many high-fat foods are not only good for you, but they’re essential if you’re trying to lose weight …
From the doc: 4 evidence-based benefits of omega-3 fatty acids
For many years, dietary fats had a bad reputation. Low-fat diets promised weight loss, and people were told that eating fat would make them gain weight. But fats are actually necessary for several processes throughout the body, and certain kinds may even help you lose weight. You’ve probably heard of omega-3 fatty acids, but are you getting enough of them in your diet? Fats aren’t necessarily bad for you; in fact, some are actually good …
The top 3 evidence-based weight-loss tips
Have you tried to lose weight in the past, only to become confused and frustrated by all the weight-loss tips out there? There’s a reason that so much weight-loss advice seems to be contradictory: Not everyone responds to different foods and exercises the same way. Your health, and the likelihood of your to body to hang on to excess weight, is largely influenced by your unique genetic makeup. That said, there are some tried-and-true, evidence-based …
Is your sleep position affecting your health?
We all know that getting enough sleep is necessary to look and feel your best, and that quality of sleep matters also. But did you know that how you sleep is also important? Your preferred sleep position may have more of an impact on your overall health than you realize. Your body does amazing things while you sleep. We all know that a good night’s slumber is the only way to feel truly refreshed and …
Botox for men: Why Brotox is on the rise
The days of assuming that women are the only ones who get aesthetic procedures are long over. In fact, the number of men getting minimally invasive cosmetic enhancements like BotoxⓇ — a trend known as Brotox — are higher than ever. After all, a great-looking face shouldn’t be reserved for women only. Those creases between the eyebrows, wrinkles on the forehead, and crow’s feet affect men and women alike — and can be quickly fixed …
