Archive for December, 2008

Colonoscopy Best at Finding Cancer on Left Side of Colon

The Washington Post reports that the colonoscopy is much better at detecting colorectal cancer on the left side of the colon than the right.

The procedure does a good job of detecting early signs of disease on the left side of the colon, or large intestine, but is not as effective at spotting pot…

Baskin-Robbins New Lighter Line of Ice Cream

At a date when many citizens are resolving to eat less ice cream, Baskin-Robbins has introduced its new line of more diet-friendly treats under the umbrella name BRight Choices. The new choice includes a variety of flavors of light, fat-free, dairy-free, and no-sugar-added ice cream, frozen yogurt, …

Gear Review: Devi Mats

For some of you, one of your New Year’s resolutions may be to try yoga. Aside from the motivation to go to lesson, you’ll plus need your very own yoga mat. While looking for a mat, you may realize that they have one thing in common — they’re all one solid boring color. So whether you want a mat wi…

Speak Up: Did You Keep Your 2008 Resolutions?

Resolutions aren’t for everyone, but they’ve obviously caught on with many of us who consider the new year a perfect duration to set goals. whether you’re someone who does ride the resolution train, the best way to ensure your goals will stick is to invent them realistic and specific.
While you’re …

Ring in the New Year With These Low-Cal Drinks

We’re all looking forward to de-stressing from the holidays by kicking back with some friends that New Year’s Eve. For many, that plus means wining and dining. Those liquid calories from specialty drinks such as chocolate martinis and fruity cocktails can do some serious damage to all the tough work…

Your Favorite Olympic Moment of 2008

It may not be fairly as exciting as winning eight gold medals, but Michael Phelps has won again — in FitSugar’s best Olympic moment of 2008 poll. Though he was bested in the favorite Olympian poll by Shawn Johnson, his record-breaking moment garnered 40 percent of your votes, and the thrill of his…

DVD Review: Flexxation With Amy Cheryl

Yoga is an infinitely flexible (pun intended) profile of exercise and many fitness enthusiasts are capitalizing on that fact and combining yoga with other disciplines like Pilates or strength training. I just tried a new DVD by Amy Cheryl that combines elements of Latin dance grooves, yoga, and stre…

Healthy Start to 2009: Hash Brown Strata

Since having kids, my New Year’s Eve celebrations have become considerably toned down. Although I do manage to stay up until midnight. Instead of partying all night, I host a New Year’s Day brunch followed by a hike. You know me and fitness!
Every year I compose a strata, a kind of savory bread pudd…

Lifting Tip: Eat a Protein-Rich Snack After Strength Training

Cardio helps burn calories to melt absent fat, but whether you want to build up your muscles and get chiseled lines, you need to strength train. When you lift weights, use resistance bands, do crunches, squats, or push-ups, it causes slight tears in your muscle fibers. that is essential in order to …

Which Herb Will Treat Your Cold?

To feel full of vitality your body needs to be in a state of balance. When its systems are by or under-stimulated, your health will suffer.
Here are three health complaints that we are most commonly asked to treat at The biological Pharmacy…
Colds and Flu
A cold is a viral infection in the upp…

What Is the No. 1 New Year’s Resolution For ‘09?

I’ve asked you all to share your New Year’s Resolutions for 2009, and interestingly abundant many of you have similar goals for the upcoming year. I am wondering whether you can narrow it down and tell me what is your number one New Year’s Resolution for 2009. Which of the following New Year’s Reso…

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