31 August 2010
It takes time to exercise, and as our lives get busier and busier it becomes ever harder to get the exercise we need. This article therefore considers a few ways in which we can sneak some exercise into our busy lives by incorporating exercise into our daily activities.
31 August 2010
If
you smoke, you can decrease your chance of getting lung cancer by
eating a variety of fruits and vegetables, according to new research
released this week.
30 August 2010
Getting a proper reading light is very important for your health because insufficient lighting can cause eye strain and headaches. Furthermore, bad lighting or noisy lighting can result in even worse symptoms over the long-run.
30 August 2010
Coconut
water is all the rage amongst the yogis and fitness enthusiasts these
days. It’s been touted as nature’s sports drink that is significantly
better at hydrating and replenishing electrolytes lost when sweating.
27 August 2010
Stress is a complicated phenomenon which has conflicting characteristics. On the one hand, it is an absolutely crucial tendency built into us genetically because it often forces us to action. When impending disaster awaits humans rightly become anxious, it is this anxiety which drives us to prepare for the future and worry about the consequences of our actions and decisions.
27 August 2010
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26 August 2010
The inevitable consequences of aging leave many people, particular women, yearning to be in better shape and wanting to restore themselves to their earlier vibrant selves. Although there is no magic cure for aging, there are many exercises that older people can do to keep themselves in better shape and looking sharp.
25 August 2010
People often suffer certain symptoms or conditions of which they do not know the cause. It can be frustrating to consistently not feel your best, sometimes people suffer certain nagging symptoms for so long they don’t even know what it would be like to be without them.
25 August 2010
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24 August 2010
Scars are understandably a frustration for many people and can range from simply annoying to downright debilitating. Scars on the face are particularly distressing because they are so visible and consequently drive some to low self esteem and can even create a sense of shame.
23 August 2010
Himalayan salt is nothing more than salt that’s been mined from the foothills of the Himalayas, but has been shown to reap massive benefits for the body. The salt is mined from mines that are located in one of the largest salt ranges in the world, they date back to over a quarter of a billion years ago and have been squeezed under extremely high pressure this entire time.
20 August 2010
Vertigo is a rather unpleasant sensation of dizziness; it feels as though the world is spinning around you. The primary cause for this persistent dizziness has something to do with the inner ear where there are many sensitive balance mechanisms. Inside our ears are very small calcium stones which move around as we move around.
19 August 2010
Hair care is a vital part of any beauty regime, but many of us fail to pay due attention to our coif. Even if you’ve spent a good size portion on a great cut, fabulous stylist and expensive shampoos and conditioners you may be missing some of the most important steps to great hair.
19 August 2010
Is
male menopause real or just a medical condition that’s been created to
push more pharmaceutical drugs? Can male menopause be diagnosed by a
physician or can you self-diagnose yourself from reading a Q and A from
GQ?
18 August 2010
Sore throats are not only painful but can be exceedingly annoying. Although they obviously aren’t a symptom severe enough to merit immediate medical attention, they can have a very negative effect on your daily life. There are numerous causes of sore throat, including viruses, bacteria, cigarette smoke, sinus drainage, allergies, and sudden changes in temperature.
18 August 2010
BioPerine
is a standardized extract from the Piper nigrum L (black pepper) fruit
and contains 95% piperine, a patented ingredient used in the
nutraceutical industry to increase the bioavailability of nutrition
supplements.
17 August 2010
Stevia, also known as sweet leaf, sugar plant, or sugar leaf, is an herb which grows natively in tropical and subtropical South America, but is currently grown all over the world. The plant grows like a shrub, only reaching a height of about four feet, and can be cultivated rather easily because of its natural insect repelling qualities.
17 August 2010
Green
tea is a popular source of polyphenols - powerful antioxidant compounds
that offer better antioxidant protection than vitamin C. Polyphenols block the formation of abnormal cell growth, suppresses carcinogens,
can destroy cancer-causing agents and reduce inflammation associated
with disease.
16 August 2010
Ok so now that summer is officially in full swing it may be time to actually take some time to pamper those little puppies walking around in flip-flops and going bare in the sand. Not only are your feet much more visible than they are in other seasons during the hot summer months, but they can also suffer more from increased walking and from less than supportive footwear. This being
16 August 2010
Common
fruits and vegetables are often waxed which protects the food from
bruising, extends shelf life, increases the shine and prevents loss of
moisture.
13 August 2010
It is an unfortunate yet highly predictable consequence of aging that the mind’s memory begins to deteriorate; almost everyone has experienced this phenomenon with elderly people who they spend time with. The inevitability of memory loss is what is particularly startling about the phenomenon.
13 August 2010
Sprouting
involves the practice of soaking, draining and rinsing, legumes and
nuts until they germinate or sprout. Sprouting greatly increases the
nutritional value of the food by more than 20% by releasing enzyme
inhibitors that are meant to protect the dormant seed or nut.
12 August 2010
As many people may have suspected, commonly used chemical compounds have now been decidedly linked to ADHD, or Attention Deficit and Hyperactivity Disorder, in children. According to a study conducted by the Boston University School of Public Health, industrial compounds such as polyfluroaky
12 August 2010
Quinoa
is a seed that is rich in amino acids and protein that has a fluffy
texture and nutty flavour when cooked. Though not a common household
food item, quinoa is becoming more and more popular as it gains
prominence as a “superfood.”
11 August 2010
Back pain is probably one of the most common afflictions that people face, it can be irritating and debilitating. Back pain can strike any time and very suddenly, with varying degrees of pain. Sometimes the pain arises from an injury sustained the day before, sometimes it is a result of long and sustained strain on the back.
11 August 2010
Blueberries
literally burst with flavour and wholesome goodness and is the blue ribbon winner in
nutrition. They are low in calories and take the top prize in the Tufts
University analysis of 60 fruits and vegetables for their antioxidant
capacity.
10 August 2010
Bipolar disorder is a tragic mental illness that affects people of all ages. Some of the most tragic cases of the disease are when it afflicts teenagers due to the pivotal nature of that time in their life and the difficulties involved in both being a teenager and dealing with a teenager. About one in every hundred and fifty people has the disease, seven percent of those being teenagers.
10 August 2010
Vitamin
Water, which is owned by Coca-Cola Entreprises, touts itself as a
distilled water drink that contains no sodium and is packed full of
herbs, vitamins, minerals, electrolytes
9 August 2010
A hernia occurs when the mass of muscles and tissues known as the fascia of an organ burst out of the cavity which contains them. Hernias most commonly occur in the lower torso, when the fascia protrudes the abdominal cavity.
9 August 2010
Keep
your brain healthy and optimized at peak levels throughout your whole
life by focusing on the A’s, B’s and D’s - three key vitamins identified
in healthy brain functioning. The
human brain is the most important organ that requires many nutrients to
work properly.
6 August 2010
One of the easiest ways to diet and consume less calories is to strategically skew your diet towards foods which make your feel full faster. You’ll begin to eat a lot less but you’ll never feel hungry, and since these foods are so good for you you’ll probably feel much better overall as your body reaps the benefits of a more nutritionally balanced diet.
5 August 2010
Headaches are an all-too-common symptom, especially in modern times with the amount of stress, tension and urgency which unfortunately characterize our urban lifestyles. Headaches are extremely disruptive because they simply shut you down and hamper your ability to think straight and communicate with others.
4 August 2010
Evolutionarily speaking, human beings are designed to consume a much more nutritional diet than the vast majority of modern humans enjoy. This should lead us to wonder what we might be missing out on, what aspects of our body’s normal functioning aren’t operating as they should be?
4 August 2010
Summer
brings an abundance of colorful and seasonal foods that make eating
more joyful. Fruits and veggies are found in every imaginable color
while fields and orchards are overflowing with abundance.
3 August 2010
Diets are a legitimate and often necessary method for losing weight and getting into healthier shape. However diets can and often do have a negative influence on health as well, dieters must be extremely careful to maintain a healthy and balanced diet.
3 August 2010
If
you’re looking for a rich source of vegetarian protein, you may want to
consider tofu - a highly nutritious, protein-dense food made from the
curds of soybean milk. Tofu was first popularized in China over 2000
years ago between AD 25-220 and is now a staple food in all countries of the
orient.
2 August 2010
Antioxidants have always been around, but have become a craze in the nutritional industry in recent years. You’ve undoubtedly heard something about them, probably some product boasting about the large quantity of antioxidants it contains.
