Probiotics can help your tummy feel better, but can they slim your stomach too? A new study suggests they might.

Would you be surprised to learn that many diet and nutrition books targeted to women are actually based on research conducted on men?

Losing just seven percent body weight (10-15 pounds for many overweight people) can prevent type-2 diabetes and in some cases even reverse its course.

The Sea Buckthorn plant has an unusual concentration of the essential omega-7 fatty acid. Some nutritionists even believe it's the best source of Omega-7 fat that exists.

But why is this important to you?

Well, for starters, omega-7 helps your body maintain itself in a variety of ways, including counteracting weight gain. The discovery of this fact has obviously produced a great amount of interest among medical researchers, and initial surprising research has many predicting that omega-7 may ultimately become a powerful tool in the weight loss battle.

Below, we'll explore the details.

Not everyone can look like a supermodel, but you sure can train like one. There are no exercises they do that you can't do as well.

Ready to punch out stubborn belly fat and build the stronger, more streamlined body you've always wanted? Leave the machines behind and SLEEKIFY.

Why do people tend to eat more in the winter months? And is there anything you can do to change the pattern?

You do NOT need to do math at the dinner table to avoid obesity. Counting calories is dying trend... so what's the right way to assess what you eat?

February is American Heart Month and Dr. Bob, "The Drugless Doctor," shares how to keep your heart happy and healthy by picking the right foods.

You probably have some idea of what causes you to gain a few pounds here and there. But could the bigger problem be FatFlammation?

Can exercise truly replace depression medications? What steps do you need to take to make this transition safely?

Have you had your Oprah moment? That moment you said to yourself... "I simply have to make changes for my health."

Being honest with yourself is essential for making healthy behavior changes and setting attainable goals.

Juicing, cleansing, blending: you've heard it all but have no idea how to maximize these health benefits.

Studies show that tea can help you lose weight, fight cancer and stay heart healthy.

Feeling good may be the best elixir for looking good. Walking is a major part of that miracle medicine.

Ice skating may sound like a cold, hard sport. But it can be a great workout and a fun way for your family to get healthy together.

New research reveals chocolate's fat burning potential.

A hormone imbalance can leave you feeling depressed, sick or tired... or just plain crappy all over. What's the solution?

Traveling? Bringing your own food with you wherever you go can help you stick to your diet.

Paleo is also known as the caveman diet, hunter-gather diet, and the stone-age diet... but what makes it so popular?

Colorado is the leanest state in the nation. Why? It’s where diet, activity, and environment seem to perfectly intersect.

Discover the habits of people who manage to achieve what we all want: sustained weight loss.

True or false: you can only get protein from animal products.

What if you could shed fat and boost strength and stamina in as few as 24 days? One doctor says it's entirely within your reach.

It is a popular misconception that you have to starve yourself and abandon any notion of enjoying food in order to lose weight.

Becoming a fat-burning machine doesn't happen overnight; but it can happen relatively quickly if you restore youthful metabolism.

One state is bucking the trend in regards to the obesity epidemic. Learn why people from Colorado are the leanest in the nation (and how you can join them).

People classify alcoholism as a real addiction, but when it comes to obesity, it's assumed that people should just eat less (or better) and exercise more.

Bring this simple guide to the supermarket to help you interpret food labels like a pro.

Has your man lost his sex drive or energy level? Dr. John La Puma provides a great program that can help lose the "man boobs" and get him back to his old self in no time.

Brad Gruno, founder of Brad's Raw Foods, explains how it's never too late to add raw food to your diet and make those important (and life-saving) changes.

This is the year to get yourself on the road to better health; you don't even have to give up burgers, pizza or chocolate.

Discover the hidden dangers in the foods you eat and why they could be responsible for making you sick and tired.

Which weight loss supplements are safe and actually work? Dr. Mike has created a ranking system for popular weight loss products – did yours rank well?

There is no need to get fancy with your exercise. You just need to get back to basics for the best results.

The new year is here. Are you finally ready to start that exercise program? Here are the basics you need to know for fitness success.

Back problems are one of the leading causes of missed work in this country. Are you becoming a statistic?

There are over 100 million dieters in the U.S., and these dieters will make at least 4-5 attempts per year to change their unhealthy habits. Are you one of them?

Learn why loving your body is the most crucial element in your overall health.

Holding yourself accountable for everything you eat makes a huge impact on your weight loss success. And now technology makes it even easier.

How many times have you heard a woman say, "I don't want to lift weights because I'll bulk up too much"? Actually, the opposite is true.

You're back! Glad to know I didn't scare you away with Part 1 of my turmoil and trouble with ED. And if you're joining me for the first time, ED = Eating Disorder, not Erectile Dysfunction... I'll save that topic for the experts (see Part 1 of the blog here).

When I last left you, I was talking about all the ways an eating disorder can envelop you, taking you to the deepest, darkest places of your soul. It's a sickness – and it really IS a sickness, mentally and physically – that seeps into every pore of your being. It becomes the absolute most important thing in your life and does not care who (or what) is sacrificed in the process whether it's friends or family members... or husbands, marriages.

A positive? You get really good at math. In the good old days of my eating disorder, I was constantly calculating calories consumed vs. calories burned in my mind, figuring out just how many hours of exercise I would need to burn off that apple I had for dinner. To be honest, I still do this to some extent; I'm just eating a more "acceptable" amount of food.

An eating disorder never gives you a rest. It consumes every second, every minute of your day, from the moment you wake until you fall asleep. I even dream about it.

Suppress your appetite and stop cheating on your diet by taking white kidney bean extract.

Ditch your unhealthy eating habits and build a foundation for wholesome eating that will lead to permanent weight loss.

Dr. Lori Shemek returns to Naturally Savvy with surefire tricks to help you meet your New Year's resolutions this year and every year.

Learn how you can eat healthy-yet-delicious foods that will allow you to lose weight and keep it off permanently.

Is your workout getting to be a bore? Dance away the workout blues with "America's Favorite Fitness Expert," Denise Austin.

Not a fan of working out? Learn how to completely tone your body in a simple 30-minute walking workout.

I was going to wait until "Eating Disorder Awareness Month" came around to write this blog, but the truth is we should be "aware" of eating disorders every single day.

If you've never been affected by an eating disorder, or you have never known anyone with an eating disorder, you may be thinking, "So what? What do I care? There's a whole month devoted to people who want to be skinny???" For those of us who DO suffer, most of us would probably answer: we honestly hope you don't care.

Contrary to some beliefs, eating disorders – and the physical symptoms that often follow – are NOT always a way to garner attention. In fact, many people suffering from an eating disorder would rather you just leave them and their eating habits (or in some cases, non-eating habits) alone.

My family and some of my friends (the ones I trust) have come to accept this about me. They know I will not be partaking in family or holiday dinners. I will gladly invite people out to eat, but I will not eat with them. My mom has learned to simply not set a plate for me. I'm not offended; I actually love this about her. My husband knows I will never join him in ordering at dinner. He "eats for two," as I often explain it. And I love him for it as well. The servers at our favorite restaurant know that I may take something to-go, but I will never eat in the confines of the establishment.

Weird? Yes. But bear with me a bit.