Yoga has some amazing benefits, both physically and mentally. I had read all the articles about those benefits, and wanted to give it a try for years, but could never find a class that fit my schedule. A few weeks ago, my mother came across the Yoga Lily here in Clifton Park and we...
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Are Organic Foods Worth the Cost?
Walk down the produce aisle in just about any grocery store and you will see organic produce sitting right next to the non-organic, usually with a higher price tag. Is it worth the extra cost? What exactly does it mean to be organic? Organic does not necessarily mean healthier. An organic apple has the...
How Sleep (or Lack of It) Affects Weight Loss
Lack of sleep can leave you feeling foggy in the morning and can have a negative impact on your health. But did you know that lack of sleep can also make it harder to lose weight? While the body burns more calories while awake than it does when sleeping, that minor effect is counteracted...
Asthma, Eczema and Hay Fever in Kids
If you have a child who suffers from asthma, eczema, or hay fever, what they eat could be partially to blame. Adding to the potential health impact of processed foods, a recent study showed that kids who ate fast food 3 or more times per week had a 30% higher risk of developing these...
Using your Senses to Lose Weight
Our lives are constantly on the move, running from one activity to another. Many of us are eating on the go, or eating quickly before moving on to our next adventure. This is having an impact on our waistlines. When eating on the go, the mind is focused on what we need to do...
The Importance of Food Diaries
I often have people enlist my help for weight loss because they feel they are doing everything right and still not losing weight. The first question I ask is “How much are you eating?”. And almost every time, I get an answer that begins with “I think”. Rarely does someone with this problem know...
Healthy Diets Don’t Have to be Boring
Happy New Year! You’ve made the resolution to lose weight and eat healthier, but aren’t looking forward to the “diet”. For most, that word conjures up images of boiled chicken, plain vegetables, and plain rice. But just because you’re eating healthy doesn’t mean you need to give up taste! Spices have next to no...
Dealing With Stress
Stress can be a good thing. It gives you an extra push when you need it. It can spur you to action if facing danger. Continued stress, however, can wreak havoc with your health. This time of year can be extremely stressful with the shopping, and dealing with relatives. This year we’ve also had...