Health & Fitness


SoYouWanna go on the South Beach DietDr. Agatston's South Beach Diet is growing in popularity every day. No one...

SoYouWanna learn pilates?Pilates is a system of exercise focusing on building your core strength....

SoYouWanna know more about prescription drugs?Let's start with a simple definition. Prescription drugs are drugs that can...

SoYouWanna use the withdrawal method for birth control?Withdrawal is exactly what it sounds like: when the man feels that he is...

SoYouWanna use the rhythm method for birth control?The rhythm method involves figuring out when your body is most likely to...

SoYouWanna use Norplant for birth control?Norplant is a commitment. Six thin plastic implants are put under the skin...

SoYouWanna use Depo-provera for birth control?Needle-phobes beware! With Depo-provera treatment, you will get an...

SoYouWanna treat your psoriasis?Psoriasis is a prevalent skin disorder that occurs in as many as 2% of...

SoYouWanna treat serious acne?The American Academy of Dermatology web site will give you a lifetime's...

SoYouWanna tone and flatten your abs?So you want abs like Brad Pitt's in Fight Club, huh? Not a bad idea. After...

SoYouWanna take medicine to treat your hay fever?Get an allergist. Your allergist can take into consideration your...

SoYouWanna take medication to help you overcome your insomnia?Sleeping Pills. Those with short-term sleeping problems get the greatest...

SoYouWanna study tae kwon do?Overview: Tae kwon do, or the "foot hand way," derives from ancient Korean...

SoYouWanna study karate?Overview: Karate is the descendant of very early martial arts styles. In...

SoYouWanna study judo?Overview: Judo, or the "gentle or soft way," is a modernized, more...

SoYouWanna stick to a vegan diet?Be very careful when you order food in restaurants. Some restaurants won't...

SoYouWanna run a marathon?So you're walking home, munching on a bag of chips, when all of a sudden a...

SoYouWanna quit smoking?Okay, friend, the fun's over. No more hacking coughs, no more shelling out...

SoYouWanna quit smoking with the help of medical treatments?There are four types of medical treatments you can seek out if you want to...

SoYouWanna quit smoking cold turkey?Maybe you're fiance refuses to marry you until you quit smoking. Then a ...

SoYouWanna prepare for a yoga class?Turn off your cell phone before entering the room.Wear clothes that are...

SoYouWanna pick a type of laser eye surgery?There are two main kinds of surgery: LASIK and PRK.LASIK is much easier to...

SoYouWanna pick a surgeon for laser eye surgery?The first thing you should do is visit your optometrist (if you need the...

SoYouWanna pick a method of birth control?Believe it or not, everything you know about sex may not be right on target...

SoYouWanna pick a good martial arts school?Some of the factors you'll be looking for in evaluating a martial arts...

SoYouWanna perform a visual breast self-examination?During the first part of the BSE, the visual examination, look for changes...

SoYouWanna perform a testicular self-examination?There are very few physical sensations that match the thunderous pain and...

SoYouWanna perform a tactile breast self-examination?Start by standing in front of a mirror. Use the pads of your fingers (where...

SoYouWanna perform a breast self-examination?You know you've done it... at least if you have two X chromosomes. When you...

SoYouWanna manage your hay fever?Come close, little ones, and hear our bedtime tale . . .Once upon a time,...

SoYouWanna lower your cholesterol?The odds are 1 in 2 that you will die because of too much cholesterol in...

SoYouWanna lose weight?We here at SoYouWanna noticed that nobody has ever written an article or...

SoYouWanna learn the basics of yoga?It's the hot trend: you've heard Madonna talk about it in her quasi-British...

SoYouWanna learn about vitamins and minerals?No one is looking forward to dropping dead. So we fight our terminal fate...

SoYouWanna learn about the different forms of yoga?Strictly speaking, the term "yoga" does not just refer to stretching...

SoYouWanna learn about different types of insomnia?OK, so let's get the definition out of the way: "insomnia" describes any...

SoYouWanna learn about birth control pills?There are many different brands of birth control pills, but there are...

SoYouWanna kow the different ways to detect breast cancer?There are three different approaches you should use, all in conjunction, to...

SoYouWanna know what to expect when getting laser eye surgery?Laser eye surgery is a remarkably simple procedure from the patient's...

SoYouWanna know what kind of medical tests are availanle for detecting breast cancer?If you've just performed a breast self-examination and think that you found...

SoYouWanna know what a vegan is?A person who eats only plant products, eating no meat, honey, dairy...

SoYouWanna know the symptoms of hay fever?Hay fever is medically designated as "allergic rhinitis," an inheritable...

SoYouWanna know the risks of laser eye surgery?Severe complications are extremely rare. There are a few highly...

SoYouWanna know the purposes of studying martial arts?A first purpose of most martial arts training is self-defense, to prepare...

SoYouWanna know the main risk factors for getting breast cancer?There are four main predictors of how likely it is for you to contract...

SoYouWanna know the difference between "good" and "bad" cholesterol?HDL (high-density lipoprotein) cholesterol is considered to be the good...

SoYouWanna know the benefits and drawbacks of using condoms for birth control?The condom is the one birth control method with which men will have to...

SoYouWanna know the benefits and drawbacks of using a female condom for birth control?The female condom is useful for women whose partner who doesn't like...

SoYouWanna know if yoga is right for you?While yoga is for many a fantastic way to exercise, it definitely isn't for...

SoYouWanna know how to use a diaphragm properly?A diaphragm is a soft, rubber dome that fits over the cervix, and it MUST...

SoYouWanna know how to tell if a friend has a drug problem?Three or more of the following must have been experienced or exhibited at...

SoYouWanna know how to put on a condom properly?Both men and women should know how to properly put a condom on. Here are...

SoYouWanna know how to avoid pollen (for sufferers of hay fever)?Find out what the peak pollen season is for your region. Different plants...

SoYouWanna know how often you should wash your face to improve your complexion?You know that you should wash your face "daily," but what does that exactly...

SoYouWanna know how much laser eye surgery costs?Laser eye surgery is not cheap. It costs at least $4,000 (at least, if you...

SoYouWanna know how much it costs to study martial arts?Many universities offer classes for free or at a relatively low cost to...

SoYouWanna know about some special foods for vegans?Tofu: Tofu is high in calcium, is mostly composed of complete protein, and...

SoYouWanna improve your sleeping environment?Make your bed as comfortable as possible. Experiment with what works...

SoYouWanna improve your complexion?Most of us are fairly paranoid about our looks, and for good reason: we all...

SoYouWanna help a friend with a drug problem?When one of your friends starts to get messed up on alcohol or drugs, it...

SoYouWanna help a drug-addicted friend find a treatment center?Alcoholism and drug addiction don't go away by themselves, and few people...

SoYouWanna go rock climbing?We've all seen Mission Impossible 2 (or at least the preview): Tom Cruise...

SoYouWanna give a massage?There's no better way to make a play for someone than to offer him/her a...

SoYouWanna get your vitamins and nutrients while being a vegan?Protein You need to eat a variety of foods that contain different amino...

SoYouWanna get the recipe for vegan tofu scrample?Ingredients 1 pound firm tofu, mashed1/4 cup soy milk or water1/4 cup...

SoYouWanna get the recipe for vegan Thai-style tempeh curry?Ingredients1 teaspoon canola oil1 package (about 2/3 of a pound) of tempeh,...

SoYouWanna get the recipe for vegan spinach and mushroom risotto?Ingredients 2 cups crimini or portobello mushrooms, sliced2 cups vegetable...

SoYouWanna get the recipe for vegan pesto?Ingredients 1/2 cup fresh basil1/2 cup fresh parsley3 tablespoons fresh...

SoYouWanna get the recipe for vegan burritos?Ingredients Large (10-12 inch diameter) flour tortillas (1 or 2 per person...

SoYouWanna get the recipe for vegan burger and fries?Ingredients1 package of four veggie burgersFour large sandwich rolls2...

SoYouWanna get laser eye surgery?Technology has come a long way, baby. Take vision assistance, for instance....

SoYouWanna get allergy shots?Allergen immunotherapy is the last word in hay fever treatment. It can be...

SoYouWanna get a cheap home workout?We know, we know: You want to get more exercise, but you just don't have...

SoYouWanna get a (relatively) safe tan?Thank God it's summer - time to put away those bulky sweaters and whip out...

SoYouWanna find out if you're a good candidate for laser eye surgery?As you would expect, laser eye surgery helps people with certain conditions...

SoYouWanna find a yoga class?We recommend beginning your practice in a class and buying a book afterward...

SoYouWanna exfoliate your skin?The average human generates a new layer of skin every two to four weeks....

SoYouWanna emotionally prepare yourself to quit smoking?Convince yourself that you want to quit. Write out a list of pros and cons...

SoYouWanna develop an excercise plan to lose weight?To lose weight, you have to know how many calories you're eating. You can...

SoYouWanna cure your insomnia?We've all pulled all-nighters - you know how crappy you feel after cramming...

SoYouWanna cure your insomnia by changing your lifestyle?While it would be nice to blame insomnia on things we can't control, stress...

SoYouWanna cure a hangover?Part of being young is being stupid, and anyone who tells you that he or...

SoYouWanna count calories for your diet?In order to eat fewer calories than you need, you have to determine how...

SoYouWanna cleanse your skin properly?To improve your complexion, you need to cleanse your skin every day. But...

SoYouWanna choose a therapist?I'm okay. Are you okay? No? Then let's find a shrink and get your crazy ass...

SoYouWanna be a vegan?So the needless cruelty, environmental devastation, bad karma, heart...

SoYouWanna be a human guinea pig?There are lots of good reasons to rent your body to science: the...