There are plenty of weight loss lies out there! Many people want to believe them so they do! Some are looking for quick and easy fixes to their weight problem. Some don’t know what to believe about weight loss.

With the ongoing health care debate raging across the US, it’s good to know that we lived slightly longer in 2007 than in 2006. According to a report released on August 19th by the Center for Disease Control’s National Center for Health Statistics, Americans reached a new peak in lifespan: 77.9 years. In fact, the last decade has given us a 1.4 year increase in our age at death. Yep, US citizens are living longer than they were just a few years ago, but they still aren’t living as long as almost any other developed country. How can we be getting better but still be lagging behind?

I don't think I have to cite statistics to prove North Americans are getting heavier. But in case you're unconvinced by words and numbers, a map might help.  Take this illustration of obesity trends (your web browser has to be set up to display animated images) taken from maps at the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Ah, summer paradise.  Close your eyes and imagine a light breeze gently gliding past your face, wisping away the sunscreen drenched beads of sweat that have accumulated.  The smell of salt water tickling your nose and the relaxing sounds of summer dancing in your ear, suddenly your tummy gurgles.  Whether you are just awakening with the morning sun, or have been laying out in the sand all day, your body is telling you it is time to eat.  As you slowly open your eyelids to the beauty around you, you reach for the perfect snack companion to this summer dream.  A nice refreshing......

Approximately 75% of Americans report back pain at some point in their life, resulting in one of the top ten reasons that patients visit an emergency room or family physician.

Many back problems are associated with poor lifting techniques, especially in the workplace, and weak back muscles.