By Linda Ritchie, PhD It is estimated that over 45 million Americans will go on a diet this year. Also, Americans spend over $33 billion (that’s right, billions of dollar) on weight loss products. And still, nearly two-thirds of us are overweight or obese. If you are…

One key to avoiding holiday weight gain is planning ahead to establish a game plan.  Some specific strategies might include: If you have parties to attend, do NOT starve yourself before the event in order to “save up calories”.  Arriving at a party hungry, increases…

One way to maintain your mental ability as you age is to eat a proper diet.  Just like the rest of our bodies, the brain reacts negatively to a constant intake of high fat and junk foods and prefers to be nourished by a well-balanced…

By Linda Ritchie, PhD According to recent Gallup poles, two-thirds of Americans consider themselves over their ideal weight and approximately 35 percent of Americans are trying to lose weight at any given time. It is estimated that Americans spend roughly $60 billion a year in their…

By Linda G. Ritchie, Ph.D.   “Hypnosis is an exercise program for your brain.’   Americans spend roughly $60 billion a year in their attempts to lose weight.  The reality is that being overweight takes away many of life’s pleasures and can cause serious health…

By Linda Ritchie, PhD The annual revenue of the U.S. weight-loss industry, including diet books, diet drugs and weight-loss surgeries is 20 Billion dollars. Bariatric surgery is an operation on the stomach and/or intestines that helps patients with extreme obesity to lose weight. This surgery is…