Buyer beware: There are many health-related scams online — everything from "Fad Diets" (that don't actually work) — to eBooks that don't provide any real value — to phoney weight loss supplements.

Tip: See Online For Reviews About The Product. If a product is legitimate, helpful, or even ground-breaking ... You should be able to find reviews from other customers and users who recommend it.

(Similarly if the product is questionable, there should be "negative" reviews etc.) So do your research.

Here's what to look out for:

#1: "Over-Promising" — Particularly In Advertising ... You need to assess whether the "promises" associated with the product you are looking at are realistic or if they are overhyped.

For example a diet that promises you'll lose several pounds a day — with little effort — is something to be sceptical of as it's likely a exaggeration. If it seems "too good to be true", it probably is.

#2: eBooks That Make "Bold Claims" ... If the claims aren't substantiated, or the author doesn't provide any proven examples, then be cautious. There are a lot of unethical "marketers" out there who don't provide any real value.

4. Be A "Picky" Diner ... Don't be afraid to ask for modifications to menu items when dining out at restaurants ... If you order vegetables, ask that they be cooked in olive oil, not butter. There are tons of "calorie traps" at restaurants — but if you're smart — you can work your way around them.

#1. Fish Or Flax ... These foods provide essential fatty acids, which are tin substances that are wonderful for reducing inflammation in the body a common cause for illness.

#2. Yogurt ... Yogurt contains ingredients called probiotics that help balance the flora in the digestive tract. When the flora in the body becomes uncontrolled, diseases like yeast infections become common.

#3. Fresh Fruits ... Especially blueberries, strawberries and bananas — all of which contain powerful ingredients to bolster the immune system and help the body fight back against disease.

#4. Herbs ... These are powerful substances anyone can use to flavor dishes and combat disease. There are certain herbs like cumin, cayenne, and cilantro that may help bolster circulation and improve one's immunity.

#5. Green Tea ... This tea — like many other teas — is a powerhouse of antioxidants. Black tea also contains many beneficial antioxidants, but studies suggest green tea is best.

#6. Water ... Many people mistake thirst for hunger and overeat. Water, pure, filtered and clean water is one of the best substances you can drink if you want to stay well or get better faster.

#7. Garlic And Onion ... Fresh garlic has many immune-boosting properties. If you get fresh garlic and fry it or add it to favorite foods including sauces, you will give your immune system a power boost.

Here are several benefits of exercise — and how it can improve several areas of your life.

Benefit #1: Getting the most obvious benefit out of the way, being active is a great way to reduce weight or maintain a healthy weight. Why? Moving burns calories ... Even the most casual type of movement burns calories.

Benefit #2. Regular physical activity will help you mange — or greatly reduce — the risk of contracting various health conditions and diseases. Including: Type 2 diabetes, depression, heart disease, certain types of cancer, osteoporosis, stroke, and arthritis.

Benefit #3. As mentioned above, exercising is a form of treatment for depression. It also helps to get you feeling happier and more relaxed. Various brain chemicals are released by exercise that lifts your spirit and gives you a more positive outlook.

Benefit #4. Once you get over the fact that you don't always feel like you have the energy to be active, you can embrace the reality that after exercising — especially when providing your body with the appropriate fuel — you will feel more energetic.

Benefit #5. Have trouble sleeping? Exercise to the rescue getting active regularly promotes a quicker and deeper sleep when completed at least 4-5 hours before bedtime.

1. Chromium Picolinate — This supplement is often used to treat chromium deficiency and to accelerate weight loss. It is used not only by those looking to quickly shed pounds but also by people who want to improve their energy efficiency (such as athletes) and by diabetics.

2. Glucomannan — Another popular choice ... Like chromium picolinate, this supplement works primarily on insulin levels. It fairs slightly better in studies on those with normal insulin though, so you might prefer this one or to try the two together.

3. Bitter Orange — This supplement is found in some fat burners and is one of the better ingredients. It's more effective than some of the other ingredients because of its ability to work on the beta-3 adrenergic receptors. And is proven fairly effective in studies and can increase fat breakdown (when combined with a workout regime).

4. Green Tea Extract — As well as being an antioxidant, green tea extract contains a combination of different xanthines and amino acids including caffeine, l'theanine, and theobromine. Even better drinking green tea contains vitamin C manganese, potassium and zinc.

5. Hoodia — This is a herbal supplement that is said to help suppress appetite. This can be very effective when combating weight gain. As with many of these supplements, the effect seems small — but everything you do can help.

There's nothing more peaceful than knowing that you're living your life the way you were designed to. So here are 5 points that will help you live a life of purpose and meaning:

#1: Have Faith In Your Personal Power ... This can be to one's faith in a specific religion — however faith is not necessarily limited to religion. Believe that you have been given certain qualities and that there is a "Universal Source" that connects one to all ... And believe that you are capable of doing great and satisfying things — and that you'll get through all those ups and downs in life.

#2: Have Patience In Your Wait For The Right Things At The Right Time ... Patience is a virtue and not easily come by, which makes for lots of opportunities to grow in this area. We want things right when we think of them. Instant gratification is mainstream in society and it seems that it should be that way in our Spiritual life ... However we're not here to make the rules, we're here to discover the good life.

#3: Generate Love Continuously And About Everything ... To love under any circumstances really is the greatest achievement of all and it's really not that hard once you have a few years of practice under your belt ... Love does make the World work right and feeling love in difficult situations will make your inner World a much happier place:

#4: Develop Prayer Practice ... Don't worry about all those rules out there about how to pray. You just need to have the intention to connect with your Creator — and be aware of what you're thankful for, what you'd like in your life, and what you'd like for others. Say it out loud, think it, or even write it down in your very own prayer journal.

#5: Be Aware Of Creation ... Nature is all around us, providing, nurturing, and sharing. Take time to spend quiet moments in natural surroundings and be aware of how perfectly nature lives ...

You'll soon strengthen your faith in the gifts and abilities that have been given to you to live a truly blessed life.