At one time or another, all of us have struggled with what to eat when we get the urge to nosh.  Sometimes cravings can cause you to dive into a bag of chips or a vat of ice cream for satisfaction. Although it felt good at the time, an hour later you’re stuck facing the inevitable, [...]

Gearing up to release a new Zone diet book later this year called Toxic Fat Syndrome, Dr. Sears is planning a Zone cruise to Alaska where he will lecture passengers on what he calls “the perfect nutritional storm,” a combination of dietary forces creating a world-wide health epidemic, Toxic Fat Syndrome.  From September 15-22, Lucky cruisers will dine on [...]

Often plaguing both women and men their entire lives, dieting is a frustrating, vicious cycle.? Finding the perfect way to lose weight is not an easy task, but Dr. Berry Sears is here to help.? As the creator of The Zone Diet, Dr. Sears offers a whole new way of thinking about food that is [...]

With the nations growing interest in and need for greater health consciousness spa-ing is about more than just pampering these days, but rather an integral element in maintaining a healthy lifestyle. ?That is the mantra of C&R Media as they launch into the fourth installation of the New York Spa Week franchise with national sponsor [...]

Staying fit, healthy and, most importantly, young, has become a way of life.? We exercise regularly (or at least try), we take a variety of vitamins and supplements and we have a wealth of nutritional information at our fingertips.? Anti-aging clinics are sprouting up everywhere, promising a more youthful appearance almost instantly. But when it [...]

A great tasting, healthy alternative to soft drinks, TeaZazz Sparkling Tea is the perfect marriage of “better-for-you” tea with the sparkling fun of soda. Offering a diet-friendly 20-25 calories per serving, TeaZazz delivers the health benefits associated with antioxidants found in tea with exceptional taste that does not rely on the high fructose corn syrup [...]

I normally don’t place products here in the features column, but I felt this was such an important product and information, I wanted?it to be prevalent.?Silent inflammation is no minor matter. It is the condition behind all diseases. It starts with your body’s eicosanoids, hormones that under normal conditions induce protective swelling at injury sites [...]

The beauty and spa industry has reached new levels of technological advancement and growth in recent years.The latest cosmetics treatments, products and trends were on display at the 2007 Spa & Resort and Medical Spa Expo and Conference – the nation?s premier spa event for professionals,?where the?latest spa treatments met the?latest?in medical procedures. The Expo [...]

In accordance with the nation?s growing health-consciousness the 2007 Natural Products Expo West trade show made its appearance at the Anaheim Convention Center March 8-11.? Named one of the 50 fastest growing trade shows in the country by TradeShow Weekly the expo featured retailers, manufacturers and leaders in the natural, organic and healthy products industries, [...]

It is not hard to walk down the streets of Hollywood or Beverly Hills and notice all of the people who look like “they have had work done”. It is an unfortunate consequence of today’s technological advancements and over-ambitious surgeons. However, lucky for Los Angeles residents one of the leading facial plastic surgeons in the [...]

Dr. Sears’s Zone Diet has simplified the quest for ideal health, body weight, and vitality for millions of followers, but even with this program, there’s room for improvement. ZoneChefs bridges the gap between the diet plan and the meals. ZoneChefs not only prepares healthy, delicious Zone Diet-approved meals, the service will deliver them daily to [...]

Many mothers know that healthy eating habits start at a very early age.? However, there are currently very few options when it comes to preparing a healthy meal for your young child, aside from spending hours chopping, mashing, and pureeing your own baby food.? Now, mothers all over finally have another option thanks to Gigi [...]

FACT: Quick fix fad type diets do not work when it comes to getting long term RESULTS!  There are several ‘quick fix’ type supplement companies being sued right now for this very reason.  BE AWARE:  A lot of these supplements are down right scary and can be harmful to your health! These quick fix ‘diets’ [...]

In this scientifically-advanced age, no one has to look old anymore. Anti-aging clinics are sprouting up everywhere, promising more youthful appearance almost instantly.? But these procedures alter the outside only. True anti-aging must come from the inside. That is where Dr. Gary London comes in. Author of the book on health and hormones, ?Thank you [...]

MenScience has released a new line in their ?Advanced? nutritional supplement series that will aid in the body?s overall health and well-being.? The first available will be Advanced Antioxidants, which helps support the body?s defense against free radicals that we are exposed to on a daily basis.? Free radicals are known to damage cells in [...]

You no longer have to worry if with glass of wine you had with dinner last night is being feed to your baby for breakfast the next morning. The ingenious Milkscreen is the first ever at-home breast milk test that analyzes for the presence of alcohol. In less than two-minutes, the test provides mothers with [...]

Organic is the new hot word of the 21st century.? We walk into grocery stores and the word is stamped on stickers on fruit and vegetables, hangs above one main aisle where all the products are ?certified? organic, and even the butcher has a specific section of organic meats.? As consumers this intriguing word has [...]

They really should call it a Spaaaahhhhh, because a long contented sigh is the only way to describe how I felt after my treatment at Demalogica on Montana Ave. in Santa Monica. Having never been to Dermalogica, I didn’t know what to expect of my Thermal Back Treatment, but the whole experience was thoroughly satisfying, [...]

For the first time ever, you can host doctors Deepak Chopra, M.D., Dean Ornish, M.D. and Andrew Weil, M.D. under your own roof, so to speak. With the Healing Rhythms whole-body wellness program, you can access these experts’ knowledge as your busy schedule allows. In addition to sustaining your mind and body, Healing Rhythms also [...]

At the beginning of a new year, many people focus their attention to their weight issues. In fact, it is America?s number one New Year?s resolution – to lose weight. And no wonder -obesity is up from 11.6% of the population in 1990 to nearly 25% today.?One would think with all the highly marketed??fad? diets [...]

The #1 New Year’s Resolution across America is to build a better body & improve ones quality of life (lose fat, build muscle & strength, tone and sculpt, increase energy, decrease stress, etc.). Only 1 out of 10 people that set out to achieve this goal lasts 3 or more months; 9 out of those [...]

If you don’t have your health, you don’t have anything. If you are not enjoying life as much as you could because of back pain or low energy, this is the year to turn it around. Yoga can heal the body. What better gift than something that can turn someone’s life around and make them energetic, give them [...]

Counter-balance all those cakes, cookies and pies your family will be ingesting over the holidays with these healthy gifts to help get them back into fighting-form. Brazilian Slim Don’t let yourself or your family members be one of the numerous Americans who will gain extra pounds this holiday season. Let Brazilian Slim be the answer [...]

The Holidays are upon us and we all know what it means. Holiday parties, great times & lots of tasty food with family & friends! It can also mean HIGH STRESS for a lot of us, which can lead to overeating ‘or’ under eating. This in turn can breakdown our immune systems and our ability [...]

We’ve all been there: lounging in lethargic bliss after more than a month of turkey, ham, cookies, pies and pastries. The Holidays can wreak havoc on our waistlines and diets quicker than a Thanksgiving dinner with the in-laws can turn awkward! Fear not, for the timeless tradition of the New Year’s Resolution bring hope for [...]