Archive for September, 2009

Hermione’s Biggest Recommendations

Thursday, September 17th, 2009

We all know that Hermione is the most responsible and sensible of the characters in J.K. Rowling’s best selling series of novels. And if she had to recommend diet and weight loss tips to anyone she would definitely recommend the following things. First and foremost, she would recommend a healthy and sensible diet. You can’t be healthy if you do not eat right. You need to make sure that you are eating a balanced meal and that your portions aren’t too big. If you have problems with diets, you might try the Mediterranean diet.  It’s relatively easy because the meal come to you pre-packaged and virtually ready to eat.

In addition to dieting, Hermione would recommend the proper amount of exercise. Starting your own at home gym is a great way to get in exercise even when you’re on the go. Getting your own at home treadmill or other pieces of workout equipment including ab machines and more. If you would prefer to get a gym membership than sign up for 24 Hour Fitness so you can workout any time you want! But no matter what, think like Hermione and take care of your health the responsible way.

Harry Potter’s Magical Health Treatment

Thursday, September 10th, 2009

Harry Potter does many things in the Harry Potter series, but one thing he never does is take vitamins or concern himself with his health, aside from trying to stay alive or regrow his bones! But that doesn’t mean that vitamins aren’t good and healthy for the rest of us living in the human world! Vitamins come in a variety of shapes, sizes, and uses. There are several vitamins that are formulated especially for healthy immune systems which is really important during this season of swine flu! There are also vitamins formulated specially for energy and reduce tiredness.  There are vitamins for children, for women, for adults, for teenagers, and even for the elderly. Swanson Vitamins is one such manufacturer of a variety of different vitamins and they are a  great place to start.

In addition, there are vitamins that focus on a specific type of vitamin like A, B, C, D, Iron, Riboflavin, Zinc, and others.  You can also check the vitamin shoppe for a variety of different vitamins to help you do a variety of different things. We are not wizards and can’t magically make ourselves healthy, but we can take daily vitamins which do help!