Sheila Amir

Nutrition & Health Writer. Loves bringing you all things health, wellness, nutrition & food.

6 Things You Can Do Right Now To Be Healthy For The Rest Of Your Life

Our health has always been important, but with possibly limited access to health care for women, minorities and, well, anyone but the upper crust, it's becoming more and more apparent how vital taking care of ourselves truly is. Preventative care is…

7 Surprising Secrets To Clear, Sexy And Healthy Skin

Beauty is skin deep, and skin health is a big deal. Your skin is your largest organ and helps your body rid itself of toxins. The health of your skin on the outside is a good indicator of your health on the inside. Everyone genuinely likes to look…

5 Thoughts You Need To Let Go Of To Reach Your Weight-Loss Goals

If you're struggling to find success in any area of your life, it's key to ask yourself, “What can I do differently?” Because what you're doing clearly isn't working out for you. This could mean going back and re-evaluating your definition of…

If Holiday Season Makes You Feel Depressed, Don't Overlook These 8 Things

Perhaps it's the sight of the Christmas décor that snuck its way in the back corner of the stores before the Halloween candy went on sale. Maybe it's the patronizing luxury car commercials reminding you of your slim wallet and hopes at finding a…

Here's How Long It Actually Takes For A Supplement To Kick In

How long does it take a supplement to start working? This is one of the top searches on most health websites, which only makes sense as you purchased a supplement in hopes of feeling better and would like to know exactly when this "feeling better"…

10 Things You Should Be Eating To Boost Your Mood, As Told By A Nutritionist

Mental illness is a nasty beast. It's a giant, burdensome, invisible beast our culture doesn't like to discuss. It's our very own “Fight Club,” if you will. The number one rule is, “We don't talk about mental illness.” But we are talking about it.…

11 Lifestyle Tweaks That Will Stop Migraines From Taking Over Your Life

Work is work, and paying your dues in order to get to the top is grueling enough as it is. If you're stuck getting headaches every day, you're more apt to make mistakes and do the bare minimum in order to get things done. Both of these things…

6 All-Natural Ways To Detox Your Body That Are Easier Than A Juice Cleanse

Perhaps the biggest load of bullsh*t out there is that it takes a lot of time, money and a near-death experience to change your life for the better. You do not have to wait for your millions to roll in or for a falling piano to miss you by inches to…

7 Reasons You're Still Not Losing Weight, As Told By A Nutritionist

Most people don't realize how great your body is designed to feel. They get used to the poor quality sleep, the chronic mild aches and pains, the groggy thought process and feelings of irritability. Then there's the adult acne, constantly upset…

9 Diet And Lifestyle Tweaks That Will Help Ease Period Pain

Recently, a British company created a “period policy” -- otherwise known as menstrual leave -- that allows women to take days off work during their period. This has women across America thinking, “Hey, I didn’t throw any damn tea in the harbor. I’m…

If You're Scared Of Fake Parmesan Cheese, These Are Other Additives To Avoid

Last week, sh*t really hit the fan when people found out that many brands of shredded parmesan cheese contain large amounts of cellulose, which is essentially a bunch of shredded wood. Castle Cheese hit it out of the ballpark by having parmesan…

Why I'm Hopeful UPS Will Stop Shipping Prize Carcasses

To every human being employed at United Parcel Service, I’ve come to understand that as far as paid employment goes, we all have the same end goal: to bring a paycheck home to our families. Regardless of job title, description or pay, this is why we…

7 Ways To Move On And Fully Recover From An All-Consuming Love

It happens to the best of us. You instantly vibe with a person, and next thing you know, your entire world revolves around him or her. The relationship flies from Grey Goose to serious city in no time. Every decision, conversation and breath you…

Beyond The Scale: 10 Things You Must Lose Before You Shed Pounds

You’ve tried repeatedly to lose weight. Often, you’ve been "that friend" who can’t have anything off the menu because you’re giving up this, that or the other on your diet. How is that working out for you? It’s not boosting your ego, supporting your…

10 Everyday Decisions That Could Be Negatively Affecting Your Penis

The hard fact is, penises are awesome. You spend a lot of time thinking about your penis: length, width, whether it's big enough, normal, how’s it hanging, what you’re going to do with him later today — the list goes on. But, have you ever taken a…

6 Ways Body Shaming Can End With Britney, Bitch

By the time Britney Spears returned to the stage on April 15, 2015 to kick off another round of her Vegas show, “Britney: Piece of Me,” the show had already earned $45 million in just a little over a year. These figures prove Spears is practicing…

32 Weight Loss Products To Invest In That Are Actually Worth It

Americans spend more than $60 billion a year on weight loss products, yet, as a nation, we are a very obese, sick, emotionally drained and financially struggling group. The desire to lose weight for a better life is there, but the correct…

7 Ways To Pull Yourself Out Of Any Slump Like A Boss

So, things didn't go as planned — again. You keep setting goals and not following through. It’s a frustrating feeling, and that same frustration in turn fuels the behavior. A viscous defeated cycle is well underway. Continually, there is another…

5 Surprising Conversations You Need To Have With Your Nutritionist

Honestly, most people have no idea what to expect the first time they meet with a nutritionist. I’ve found that most clients are as nervous meeting with a nutritionist as they are with any healthcare provider. They think they may be judged, or may…

20 Life Lessons You Can Only Learn From Branching Out On Your Own

Earlier this year, I found myself getting rid of nearly everything and moving to a far away place. This was a calculated decision nearly months in the making. Two years ago on a blistery, January Wyoming morning, in a moment like any other in that…