Check out any day’s headlines and the truth is in black print: America’s obesity epidemic is at an all-time high. But fad diets are out. The newest craze in weight loss is not “eat this, not that” but “show me what you’re eating”. That’s correct: Social media (both for shaming and praising) has been proven to help people lessen the pounds around their mid-sections, receive immediate acclaim for putting in treadmill time, and excessive emoticons for “smart, clean eating”. Forget privacy concerns. Americans from all...
read moreBy about three o’clock on any given workday it is often the time that you may be crashing from fatigue. Other times you may feel tired for no apparent reason wondering how it could be possible given you got your six to eight shuteye hours. Then there are other factors such as being overworked, stressed, worried or chronically fatigued which, in some cases, may be a sign of something serious. Always check with your doctor if you are continually tired and once you are clear of any real concern then you may want to try some simple fatigue fixes....
read morePhysicians have long touted the important health benefits of the Mediterranean diet — one abundant in fruits and vegetables as well as proteins like omega-rich fatty fish and olive oil — but another component of that diet is lycopene, a compound found largely in tomatoes, yet another Mediterranean staple. Lycopene, a non-provitamin-A carotenoid also known as rhodopurpurin, is an antioxidant compound that gives fleshy, ripe tomatoes their bold red hue. It is also responsible for the yellow and orange color in other fruits, such as apricots,...
read moreWith the weather heating up, runners need to make sure that they put their health first to avoid dehydration and injury. If you live in an area that experiences the cold and warm weather seasons, you should allow your body at least a week to get used to hot weather runs. Start by doing shorter runs to build up your endurance in the heat and humidity. What is dehydration? The biggest health concern for those who run under the sun is dehydration. Dehydration is the loss of fluids that is a result of not drinking enough water, or excessively...
read moreSynonyms for ginger — verve, vim, and vigor among them — evoke the very essence of the healthful benefits of ingesting the root in its many forms, be it served raw, as a powder in your favorite recipe, or even infused in a tea. (It is easiest to buy fresh and use quickly, though it freezes well, too, and can be shaved in an instant from the root while frozen for a fast, fresh pick-me-up to almost any meal.) Ginger, or more accurately the rhizome of the plant Zingiber officinale, has been known and used widely for medicinal purposes for...
read moreThe immune system is the body’s security system—it uses white blood cells to fight disease and illness. When someone suffers from an autoimmune disease it’s because they have an illness that is causing their white blood cells to attack healthy tissue, instead of sick tissue. There are more than 80 types of autoimmune diseases. Some common autoimmune diseases include: Type 1 Diabetes Celiac Disease Multiple Sclerosis Psoriasis Rheumatoid arthritis Lupus While these are not the only autoimmune diseases, they are some of the most known....
read moreYou may have heard of acupuncture but might not know much about it. In fact, not many do. It is one of the most mysterious alternative therapies that seems to have been gaining traction ever since being touted by President Nixon on a trip to China. At the same time, it was written about by New York Times reporter James Reston who was traveling with the president after he personally experienced the healing power of acupuncture for sudden back pain. The History Although the mechanism of acupuncture still eludes scientists its history is alleged...
read moreGreen tea has been praised for its laundry list of health benefits before, but a new study found answers to explain how exactly the beverage reduces the risk of cancer. Previous studies have found that the antioxidant epigallocatechin-3 gallate (EGCG) in green tea reduces the risk of cardiovascular diseases, prevents rheumatoid arthritis, and aids in cancer prevention and treatment. However, the new research published in the journal Metabolomics studied the effect of EGCG and found that the antioxidant changed the metabolism of pancreatic...
read moreWhile protein is important to the health of the human body, and should be eaten regularly by everyone, some people are concerned about eating too much animal-based product. Contrary to popular belief, a healthy diet can be maintained without the consumption of animals or animal by-products. The right amount of recommended daily protein intake can be reached even without eating meats, cheeses, and eggs. While there is a lot to what protein does in the human body, its uses not only keep the cells, organs, muscles, and bones healthy, but it is...
read moreAnti-aging is a loaded term. It seems to get slapped on every cream, oil, pill, herb and so much more yet most do not know what it really means. If you ask someone to describe the term they will often cite a skin serum or just released secret ingredient lotion. Everyone knows you can’t hold off the inevitable but so many seem to still expect miracles from any product that promises less wrinkles, less bags, or less spots while still living a toxic life. The real deal when it comes to anti-aging is more of a broader spectrum than wrinkle creams...
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