There's no shortage of pharmaceutical products that promise to help curb excessive activity in children, but they may not be right for your child. If you balk at the idea of giving your active child a prescription medication every day, an alternative, natural remedy may be the perfect solution.
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Are you or aren't you? When you're trying to conceive, waiting for signs of pregnancy can be agonizing. Pregnancy tests can detect pregnancy before a missed period, but listening to and carefully monitoring your body can also give you an answer.
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Working late nights frequently interferes with the body's natural rhythms, causing gastrointestinal problems, appetite changes and significant weight loss or gain. The key to healthy eating in a late-night job is to establish a meal schedule that fits your "day," whatever the hours.
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If you're a teen who thinks you need an expensive gym membership or access to your school's weight room to get in shape, think again. You likely have all the equipment you need right in your own home. Save time and skip the treadmill with an at-home fitness routine you can do any time of day.
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Breakfast might be the most important meal of the day, but it's only one of several that everyone needs to function at peak levels. Skipping most of the day's nutrition can and will have myriad adverse effects, not just on your health, but also on your job or school performance.
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All the cardio and crunches in the world won't give you the best abs you can get unless you combine them with a healthy eating plan. If a toned stomach is your goal, stick to high-fiber foods, healthy fats, lean protein and complex carbohydrates. These foods help you feel full longer and digest easily.
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