The term “love handles” applies to the layer of fat a person experiences around the midsection of the body.  The pesky fat associated with love handles is particularly visible on the sides of the body over the abdominal external oblique muscles.  The term first became popular in the 1960’s and both men and women experience love handles which can lead to a negative body image.  While there have been many products t ...

It is that time again when all the little ghosts and goblins come out.  Of course I’m talking about Halloween and the trick-or-treaters that ring the doorbell hoping for candy to fill up their bags.  Halloween is a perfect opportunity to try to spread health by giving kids a healthy treat instead of a sugary treat.  It sounds good in theory but what kind of healthy treat can you give that kids will actually enjoy?  Here ...

Acne vulgaris is more commonly known as acne and is a common skin condition marked by non-inflammatory follicular papules, inflammatory papules, pustules and nodules in more severe forms.  Acne most commonly affects areas of skin that contain dense sebaceous follicles including; the face, upper portion of the chest and back.  Other names which refer to acne are pimples, spots, blemishes or zits. What Causes Acne? As a result of fo ...

People all over the world want to shed some weight, with skyrocketing obesity rates and the accompanying health complications it is important to maintain a healthy body weight.  There are healthy and unhealthy ways in which to go about losing weight, but statistics show that a diet high in fruits and vegetables, low in fat and refined sugar, coupled with regular exercise will allow a person can lose the extra weight and keep it off permanent ...

A ketogenic diet requires a person to consume a high amount of fat and low carbohydrates, coupled with adequate amounts of protein.  The diet is used by certain healthcare practitioners as a way to control and treat a medical condition called epilepsy (a neurological condition which is marked by abnormal activity in the human brain) in young children and adults. A person on a ketogenic diet will burn fats more quickly than carbohydrates, ...