Keeping Resolutions: If they can, you can too!


BY: FITZ-GEORGE RATTRAY You knew how important it was to lose the extra weight, you started a program, did the work, perhaps even exercised regularly and took the weight off. Now slowly but surely the weight has come or is coming back on. Even when you believe you are doing your best, the weight just…
It should seem obvious that a high calorie, high caffeine synthetic processed drink may have adverse effects on human health. But it seems instead, that the marketing, social popularity, acceptance and convenience of these products have all but masked the ill effects. We have seen repeatedly that common consumer items, from alcohol, to processed foods…
BY: FITZ-GEORGE RATTRAY Do low calorie diets work or is it a bad health trend? This is a question worth sinking our teeth into. It is beyond a shadow of a doubt, the only way to lose extra body fat is to create a negative calorie balance. That is, to expend more calories than you…
BY: FITZ-GEORGE RATTRAY You have just gotten up and after a day of being diligent with your new weight loss lifestyle, with great anticipation you head to the scale and jump on. The scale greets you with a sudden increase in weight. Now you are concerned and demotivated. Well if this happened during your period,…
BY: FITZ-GEORGE RATTRAY With all the Mental Health Month activities — celebrities talking about their own challenges — talk shows discussing related issues, there is definitely increased awareness. Unfortunately, it is likely that a very large part of the combined 25 percent of people suffering from depressive episodes and anxiety (World Health Organization, National Institute…
If you are separated from your wellness goals it is very likely that you have developed bad habits. We are all aware of the existence of good and bad habits and their management is integral not only to wellness but also any pursuit of a quality of life. However, for many people the managing…