Quick Ways to Increase Your Child’s Self-Esteem

 
We all want the best for our children. When they are suffering or struggling, we want so much to pick them up and cradle them in our arms. But, they will have to learn to stand on their own two feet. To ensure that they are prepared to do that, foster their self-esteem so they [...]

Are you doing your part in Combating Childhood Obesity

A common misconception in today’s society is that a chubby baby is a healthy baby. Yes, we all love cute, chubby babies, but the sad reality is that too many of those chubby babies will later turn into unhealthy, chubby adults. As parents, it is our job to ensure we build a good foundation for our children by introducing them to a wide variety of foods, and not let them over indulge on sweet sugary deserts and empty calories.

The Cure For Cancer

[ Note: This article was written by fitness and nutrition author Jon Benson. I have his permission to share it with you. Look for weekly articles from Jon!]
Cancer sucks.
Think that’s a naughty thing to say?
Consider this:
I was speaking at a conference last week when I glanced out into the audience. I saw a muscular dude [...]

Anxiety and insomnia are often related

 
Anxiety and insomnia are often related in that each can be causes of the other which, in turn, leads to a vicious cycle that may seem impossible to break. This is especially true when it is one our young loved ones that dose not seem to be getting a good nights sleep.  These tips will [...]

Nutrition and Strength Training Tips to Stay Healthy

 
It’s important to have the right amount of energy when beginning a fitness regime. The 50- plus nutrients the body needs are the same for sedentary and active people. No single food or supplement can provide everything. A variety of foods are needed every day. But, just as there is more than one way to [...]

FDA Nukes Yet Another B.S. Weight Loss Pill…YES!

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I took a big, huge, massive sigh of relief today.
Finally… the FDA did something right when it comes to bogus “magic” diet-fatburn pills.
A panel of experts reviewed Vivus [...]

3 tricks to suppress your appetite

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Another good article appeared today in the fitness section of MSNBC.
Since you’re busy, I’ll do a quick summary of the article — the good stuff, the bad stuff, [...]

10 Fun Ways To Become More Active – Every Day

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You know you should be getting some sort of exercise, you know of all the health benefits that come with a more active lifestyle. You’ve tried the whole Gym thing, but it just wasn’t for you. The temptation to just sit in front of the TV, to curl up with a good book, or to spend a little extra time at your computer is just too big. Who wants to head to the gym right now anyway?

Engaged!

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Just in case you missed the news… yep, I’m engaged!

My fiancé’s name is Hanna. She’s from Iraq… Baghdad actually. She grew up there and modeled in Lebanon, taught [...]

Why is it important to teach personal mastery to your children?

 
Our children nowadays are the next generation.  They would be facing a future that could hold immense possibilities and opportunities.  But even with this bright future waiting for them, there is also a sad future waiting, a future where uncertainties and materialism can be prevalent.  How can we prepare our children to face this kind [...]