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Reasons Why You Can’t Lose Weight

You're doing all the right things and tried "everything" but the scale won't budge. You're frustrated and ready to give up. So what's going on?

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Weight Loss, Energy, and Mood: The Thyroid Connection

If you were to ask a group of adults about their health complaints, the vast majority would identify weight gain, lack of energy, and mood. These are not just health concerns, but diminish quality of life.

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Intermittent Fasting

Short-term fasting is gaining popularity as a route to not just weight control but to potentially living a longer, healthier life.

Abs

A Holistic Approach to Flat Abs

Who doesn't want a toned midsection? Between infomercials promising fast results and sales of home gyms to over 25 million American households, flat abs seem like a national obsession. While it's...

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Green & Lean

When it comes to weight loss, dietary supplements can also lend a hand. Green tea is one of the safest, best researched, and most effective options.

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Natural Thyroid Health

The thyroid serves as the body's thermostat for regulating metabolism. Sometimes it pumps out high or inadequate amounts of hormones; both scenarios are problematic.