Many people suffer from weight loss and weight management. Both are influenced by the body metabolism which extracts calories from consumed food and combines it with oxygen to produce energy. This energy enables the body to carry out its functions like blood circulation, breathing, digestion, generating and repairing cells, and maintaining hormonal balance. The metabolic …
Spa treatments can help to bring a holistic balance and calm into people’s lives along with relaxation and a relieving of stress. They have the capability to rejuvenate mind, body, and spirit and current research indicates that the connection between all three has a direct impact on overall health and well-being and well known authorities …
There are many home recipes for warming beverages which are much in demand during winter. But there are some with excellent health benefits with the added bonus of being tasty and keeping people warm. Here are a few recipes for our readers to try out. Hot Water And Lemon Ingredients: 1 to 1 1/2 cups …
Nature is abundant with plants and herbs which are natural painkillers and can be used to ease different types of pain ranging from burns, toothaches, backaches, arthritis, and headaches. They offer a safe and efficacious alternative to pharmaceutical painkillers which can suppress the pain but cause harmful and dangerous side effects in the process. Good …
Losing weight involves a positive attitude and making a commitment to adopting a healthier lifestyle. Weight loss involves either eating fewer calories and/or burning more than you need. A balanced approach includes doing both. Very low calorie diets are not the answer as they often make you lose muscle rather than weight. They also may …
Psoriatic arthritis (PsA) is a condition that occurs when the immune system becomes overactive. It often affects people suffering from psoriasis, a skin disease also related to the immune system. It can commonly be mistaken for rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, and gout and can range from a mild outbreak to being severely disabling. If not treated …
The U.S. has the highest coffee consumption in the world followed by Brazil which is the world’s leading coffee producer. Coffee represents a fairly large portion of Americans’ weekly spending at an average of $21.32 on coffee per week. A recent Penn State study revealed that 85% of the U.S. population consume at least on …
It has been recently discovered that Metformin, an inexpensive drug used for the treatment of Type 2 diabetes, may prove effective for treating cancer as well. Metformin treats diabetes by helping the body to use insulin more effectively and it also lowers glucose production in the liver. Studies have found that people taking it are …
In an office environment, standing up and waking around can help mitigate the harmful effects of sitting down for extended periods of time. A study from Glasgow University (UK) suggests that it is not just the amount of time you spend standing but the number of times you stand up as well. The study revealed …
Keeping your skin radiant and hydrated can be challenging during winters with the cold, lack of sunlight, dehydrating central heat, comfort eating, and lower exercise levels. There are certain tips that help your skin to look at its best during this season. A proper diet is in fact one of the most important factors when …