Medications play a vital role in managing various health conditions, alleviating symptoms, and improving overall well-being. However, it’s important to be aware that even commonly used medications can have side effects – good, bad, and ugly. In this article, we will explore some popular medications and their potential side effects, including positive effects, negative effects,...

In a twist of fate, a wildfire that caused so much destruction and pain in his homestead may have been what saved his life.  Tony Busset from Alberta, Canada, was deeply ashamed of all the weight he had gained when he required two seats on an evacuation flight from the Fort McMurray wildfire in 2016...

Sugar often gets a bad rap, yet despite the negative press and consistent studies bashing it, it remains a fundamental source of energy for our bodies. While natural sugars found in fruits and dairy products are less concerning due to the accompanying fiber and nutrients, refined sugars, like the ones in processed foods, pose significant...

We’ve heard all about the benefits of lemon water—it’s a natural detox, it flushes out your system, and it helps with weight loss and digestion. But how much of this is myth and how much is fact? With so many claims and misinformation out there, it’s sometimes hard to separate fact from fiction. We’re here...

All this talk about increasing metabolism…Is a metabolism boost even possible? And if so, ‘How do I get some of that?’ says everyone who wants to drop a few pounds. Hey, I’m Shawna Kaminski – over 40 female fitness and fat loss expert and all my experience and studies say ‘YES! You can most definitely...

Since as long as anyone can remember, weight loss has been the number one topic in news, magazines, on TV, and now the internet and social media. This is especially so for women, who are constantly bombarded with messages telling them that they need to be thin and beautiful in order to be valued by...

Dieting has become so normalized that it walks the line of unhealthy food restrictions and often eating disorders without anyone noticing. Many people have experienced some version of the following: Whether they want to slim down for an event or become tired of carrying excess weight, they join one of the many diet regimes, which...

Fasting is becoming increasingly popular as a way to boost health. But it can be confusing to figure out how much of the hype is backed by evidence. This article discusses the different types of fasting, including intermittent fasting, along with some of their main benefits. What Is Fasting? Fasting is a period of time...

Hormones play a crucial role in regulating various processes in our body, including our weight. When these hormones are imbalanced, it can significantly impact our overall health and well-being. Understanding how hormones affect our weight and learning how to improve their balance is essential for maintaining a healthy lifestyle. These are the nine hormones that...

Mama didn’t come out to play! I’m over 45 years younger and I can’t even boast of a body like that. 75-year-old Joan MacDonald from Ontario, Canada was tired of her quality of life at 198 pounds and size 22. She’d been fairly active her entire life but her weight reached its peak when she...

The fashion industry isn’t the most body-positive industry out there; they aren’t really generous to anyone over a size 2. In fact, several brands use the term ‘plus-size’ to describe anyone over a size 6, which seems ridiculous. Magazines will have you thinking dressing as a plus-size woman is a competitive sport, with the amount...

Chances are, if you’ve considered weight loss, you’ve been tempted to try diet pills. Marketed as “the easy way” to lose fat, diet pills can seem like a good solution for someone busy with kids or work. While not all diet pills are as fatally dangerous as the one in this story, always remember that...