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Did you know there are foods that can help you burn fat? The secret is to eat foods that take a lot of energy to digest. That way, more of the food’s calories are used in digesting it and you don’t have to “work off” all the calories.

Here is a partial list of some of the better-known fat-burning foods:

Low-Fat Dairy Products

Foods like low-fat yogurt (without added sugar), reduced-fat cheese, and skim milk are reputed to help you burn fat. Studies have shown that those who eat low-fat dairy products not only tend to lose weight, but they also tend not to gain weight over time. So low-fat dairy products may be helpful in preventing weight gain, too. Continue reading

How Reflexology Works for InsomniaA good night’s sleep is important for you to function appropriately in your job, relationships and all other areas of your life. If you’ve tried other sleep-inducing methods that haven’t worked for you, give reflexology a chance.

Reflexology is the study of how reflex points on the hands and feet can help reduce stress on other areas of the body that might be causing pain, sleeplessness and other problems. Reflexology stimulates the body so that it takes care of its own healing process.

In reflexology treatments, pressure is applied by the thumb and other finger pressure to certain reflex areas on the patient’s hands and feet. According to reflexologists, this stimulation causes misplaced energy to rebalance itself and help the associated body parts to heal. Continue reading

The Benefit of Organic Cleaning ProductsEveryone wants a clean living or work environment, but cleaning can be hazardous to your health if you use cleaners with harmful toxins. Exposure to the harmful toxins found in cleaning products can worsen asthma and cause allergic reactions.

You may not even be aware that you’re polluting your home when you clean. But if you’ll check the ingredients posted on the side or back of regular cleaners, you’ll see many allergy and cancer causing ingredients listed. You can research these chemicals and see the harmful health effects they’ve been linked to.

Using organic cleaning products offers many benefits that chemical based ones do not. By using organic cleaners, you can rid your home of chemical cleaner toxins. Organic cleaning products don’t contain harsh chemicals that will not only damage your skin but can affect your lungs if you breathe in the vapors. Continue reading