Articles Tagged "Health"

So you have no doubt heard the term GMO. But do you understand the full implications for your health and our food system that genetically modified organisms present? While GMO crops and ingredients abound, the United States does not currently require companies to label which ingredients...

A pantry may be well stocked, but that doesn’t mean it’s healthy! It is often a place where processed junk foods abound, but we can help you boot those unhealthy options out. With a few basic ingredients for cooking and snacking, you can throw together simple and nutritious meals in a...

Qi what? Practioners of this ancient Chinese system of posture, breath and body awareness sell Qigong as restoring your self’s balance on all three levels:” jing” – body, “qi” – mind and “shen” – spirit. From channeling your energy to reducing stress, restoring vitality and increasing...

If you’re constantly feeling sluggish and reaching for that afternoon cup of coffee to get you through the day, it’s possible that your diet is to blame. Between work, stress, medication and difficulty sleeping, fatigue is a common problem, but can often be remedied by what fuel you put...

Along with the increasing interest over the past few years in what we are putting in our bodies is the growing genre of food and health-related documentaries. Concerned with food industry deception, obesity and the rising number of illnesses in the United States, each film seeks to shed...

Next time you are worried about a health problem, consider heading toward the herb and spice section of your local store. Herbs can promote good health in a range of surprising ways. Some, such as turmeric, have incredible antioxidant value, meaning they can reduce inflammation and...

Whether you’re looking for nutritious recipes, healthy advice or new wellness trends, bloggers always seem to have the goods. With summer just around the corner, we’ve enlisted some of our favorite health and fitness bloggers to dish their secrets to getting fit. Here are seven tips to...

Although she is in her 50s, Jackie Silver still gets asked for her ID when buying wine. Maybe that’s because she knows how to “age backwards.” In her latest book “How to Think Yourself Slim, Healthy & Young: Unleash Your Hidden Power of the Mind/Body Connection,” Silver delves into the...

You walk into a drugstore. You stare at the bewildering array of supplements crammed on the shelves. How can you possibly decipher which is right for you? Lucky for you, LadyLUX has assembled a short list of tips to keep in mind when choosing the perfect supplement, with help from...

Race week is finally here! The OC Half Marathon is just two days away and I’m in tapering mode, allowing my body to take a little break from the daily grind. They say when it comes to running, mental toughness and preparation can be just as important as your physical training. “Mind...