1. Lose Weight 2. Take More Exercise 3. Eat sensibly, with a well balanced diet. 4. Look after your heart and it will look after you. 5. Increase your energy by speeding up your metabolism. 6. Be kind to yourself. Make time for you. 7. Be positive. Your thoughts are what make you [...]
Barry Sears, M.D., author of the “Zone” book series,
describes in his book, “The Anti Inflammation Zone,”
how avoidable internal inflammation is at the root
of most major degenerative diseases.
Doctor Sears is not the only authority to write about
the hazards of internal inflammation.
Floyd H. Chilton, Ph.D., has a good book on this
subject, titled [...]
Have you heard of omega-3s? Probably. Today you see them everywhere on all kinds of food products advertising ?rich in omega-3s?. What are omega-3s anyway, and do you really need them? The answer to the second part of that question is, ABOLUTELY. But why do we hear about omega-3s all the time? The answer to [...]
Despite what we have been led to believe about sunlight, the right amount of responsible sun bathing can make you happier and healthier. Considering the sun as a friend by using it responsibly can be very beneficial as long as we avoid the damaging effects of chronic exposure.
Make sure you understand the risks of skin [...]
Foods to Avoid
You need to make sure that the calcium to phosphorus ratio in any of the foods you eat is as low as possible ? this is because excess phosphorus will increase the loss of calcium from the body and worsen the condition. The more phosphorous-containing foods you eat, the more you need to [...]
Essential fatty acids are fatty acids which are required in the diet. They are required in the diet because the body cannot produce them so they must be obtained by food or supplement intake. The essential fatty acids consist of the Omega 3 and the Omega 6 essential fatty acids. Omega 9 is needed by [...]
The National Institutes of Health (NIH) describes the condition as “an immune system disorder that affects the skin, and occasionally the eyes, nails, and joints.” Psoriasis is characterised by dry red scales called ?plaques? that are both painful and unattractive ? a sometimes heartbreaking condition.
The opinion of our health experts is that the immune system [...]
THE FAT TYPES AND THEIR EFFECTS
High consumption of fat or of the combination fat and carbohydrates causes obesity, heart disease and other health problems. However the different types of fat have very different effects on the health. Here is a survey of the different fat categories and their effects:
Mono-unsaturated fat - This type of fat [...]
Summer is about to be in full swing, and it’s that time when
everyone wants to look impressive in their “lack” of clothing.
While I can’t promise you that you’ll achieve a fitness model
body, I can at least give you some simple but important tips in
achieving a leaner physique. Listen up! Behavioral changes
[...]
According to renowned research scientist Dr. Barry Sears, Medical Research is focusing more and more on the health benefits of high dose fish oil, which has long been considered by doctors around the world to be one of the most effective remedies for improving physical performance, treating depression and arthritis, and improving concentration and memory. [...]
