Do you want to make more time to exercise? Do you want to cut out the excess sugar and sodium in your diet? Do you wish you had more energy throughout the day? If you answered yes to any of these questions, then you are on the right path to… Read more...

Chances are, you’ve experienced digestive issues at some point in your life. From common problems like gas and bloating to more serious conditions like ulcers and gallstones. These ailments can run the gamut from being uncomfortable to downright painful. The good news is you can alleviate (and often eliminate) these… Read more...

As a TV personality, motivational speaker, author and family man, Dr. Oz is always on the go. Through each of these platforms, his mission is consistent: to help improve people’s health. Whether he’s speaking at events, helping to pen the best-selling O You! book series or hosting a variety of… Read more...

According to the American Diabetes Association, 25.8 million children and adults in the United States have diabetes. Approximately $116 billion are spent on direct medical costs, not to mention indirect costs such as disability and premature death. “Diabetes has far-reaching health implications, including heart disease, nerve damage, kidney failure, amputation,… Read more...

Download our 2011 Best Self Atlanta Spa Guide! There is no doubt that the word “spa” can conjure up images of seaside resorts that give massages by the ocean, aromatic fragrances of flower blossoms enveloping your senses and skin care treatments that make your face glow and leave you feeling… Read more...

Click here for our 2011 Atlanta Women's Health Directory. No matter what your age, having a clean bill of health is one of the most important things you can attain. Each stage of life presents different health issues for women, but as long as you are aware of your current… Read more...

For some people, choosing what to eat is as simple as deciding what tastes good; however, individuals who suffer from food allergies don’t have that luxury. The wrong food choice can sometimes mean the difference between life and death. If you’ve never experienced an allergic reaction to food, then consider… Read more...

Sometimes we can take every day movement for granted.  Walking in the park, going up and down stairs or simply sitting in your car can turn into a difficult experience if you are afflicted with joint pain. Although most common in elderly persons, joint pain is non-discriminating: it can affect… Read more...

When we asked our readers to nominate the companies they thought embodied the spirit of health for their employees for Best Self’s Healthiest Companies Contest, we were excited by the response. It was wonderful to see so many local companies who truly care about fostering an environment of support when… Read more...

According to commercials for K-Y Jelly His & Hers lubricant, sex is pleasurable and convenient, with both participants on even playing fields (or equal sides of the bed, at least). If only sex was that simple, right? What the advertisements fail to show are children demanding all of ‘his and… Read more...