Wine and Health Benefits Wondering if wine is healthy? Well…yes and no. There are many chemical components to wine that benefit the human body like: Protecting blood vessels – Polyphenol compounds in wine help to prevent damage of the protective tissue around blood vessels. Preventing arterial plaque build up – The anti-oxidants in wine help to prevent…
How to Simply Feel Beautiful Ever had a day where you know you look the same as the day before, but for some reason you just don’t feel beautiful? Here are some things you can do to feel gorgeous again. We’ve all had those days when we’ve woken up on the wrong side of the…
Lose Weight The Healthy Way I always encourage my patients to tackle their weight issues with a one-two punch of diet and exercise, and a 1500 calorie diet plan reinforces this approach. This type of plan allows for a reasonable amount of food, and it generally leads to a healthy rate of weight loss in…
An even tone indicates good skin health There are many different tests that we can take to determine heart health, brain health and overall health. But what about skin health? The last time you went in for your annual checkup, did your doctor give you an update on the overall health of your skin? Probably…
Cycling Is A Highly Effective Form Of Exercise If you want to burn calories, build muscle or improve your overall cardiovascular fitness, cycling is a highly effective form of exercise. It’s one that you can work into your daily commute, enjoy on the weekends or do at the gym anytime. Whether you choose to ride…
Zika Virus Complications The Zika virus (ZIKV) is a mosquito-borne disease, transmitted by bites from some species of Aedes mosquito, particularly Aedes aegypti. These mosquitoes bite in the day, particularly around dawn and dusk. There are often no symptoms, but in around one fifth of cases the infection can cause an illness with fever, rash,…
A balanced exercise routine Getting in some cardio exercise each week is essential for your heart health. However, quite often people get stuck in a routine that they don’t enjoy. As a result, they start skipping this essential part of a balanced exercise routine. Cardiovascular exercise doesn’t have to be tedious or boring, because there…
Water is critical to healthy digestion If you’re like many people, healthy digestion might be more top of mind than it used to be. Part of this renewed interest in digestive health may have to do with an abundance of emerging science on the importance of maintaining a healthy “gut microbiome” – the collection of…
Stay Fit When You Travel Don’t wait until the day of, or even the day before, you travel to pack your bag. Pack a few days in advance so you can save the day before you leave to squeeze in a workout. I find packing the most stressful part of business travel, so getting this…
The healthiest skin is always the most beautiful If you’re interested in treating acne and blemishes, remember to use products formulated and labeled as anti-acne products. Remember that the healthiest skin is always the most beautiful. When it comes to achieving clean and healthy looking skin, following a daily regimen is key, but there are…
