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What is real About Weight Loss and what isn’t! (Part II)
What is real About Weight Loss and what isn’t!...
Don't blame your genes and don't go on a diet. Here's why.
Sep 11, 2013
By Alan Freishtat
What is Real About Weight Loss and What Isn’t! (Part I)
What is Real About Weight Loss and What Isn’t!...
Next to smoking, excess weight due to poor eating habits and a sedentary lifestyle has a greater effect on everything from your major organs and body systems, to your hormones, bones,...
Aug 26, 2013
By Alan Freishtat
A Time for Change—Get Inspired!
A Time for Change—Get Inspired!
It begins with small but consistent steps that eventually turn into a new existence. Everyone can make a small change here and there in order to change their quality of...
Aug 20, 2013
By Alan Freishtat
How Sweet it isn’t!  Another Look at Artificial Sweeteners
How Sweet it isn’t! Another Look at Artificial...
How artificial sweetners can actually be worse for your health than natural sugars.
Aug 12, 2013
By Alan Freishtat
Coffee’s Undeserved Bad Rap
Coffee’s Undeserved Bad Rap
Recent studies have revealed that your morning cup o' joe preventing Alzheimer's, Parkinsons and Diabetes.
Jul 29, 2013
By Alan Freishtat
A Calorie is a Calorie is a Calorie—or is it?
A Calorie is a Calorie is a Calorie—or is...
Shouldn’t the whole-wheat slice be a healthier option, and therefore have fewer calories? How your caloric intake affects your overall health.
Jul 22, 2013
By Alan Freishtat
Get Back on Track
Get Back on Track
The difference between succseful dieters and unscuecesful ones is not what happens when they "slip up" but rather what happens after they "slip up" on their weight loss plan.
Jul 15, 2013
By Alan Freishtat
The Stress-Exercise Connection: How Does This Work?
The Stress-Exercise Connection: How Does This Work?
There is no shortage of stressors in our daily lives.  Between health, chinuch, shalom bayis, finances, and more it can be tough to stay at a relaxed level.  Sometimes when things...
Jul 8, 2013
By Alan Freishtat
Overweight But Healthy?
Overweight But Healthy?
Recent research suggests that being overweight and being unhealthy aren't necessarily as exclusive to each other as once thought.
Jul 1, 2013
By Alan Freishtat
The Negative to Positive Effect: Part Two
The Negative to Positive Effect: Part Two
Part two in our series about losing weight and keeping unwanted pounds off for good.
Jun 24, 2013
By Alan Freishtat

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