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- The neuroactive potential of the human gut microbiota in quality of life and depression - by Submitted on Jun 18, 2020 from Soli SethiIf you suffer from depression, you can probably see some traces of it in your gut. New research published in Nature highlights how the gut microbiota is intertwined in cases of depression. The relationship between gut microbial metabolism and mental health is one of the most intriguing and ...
Views: 589 - Acai, Small Fruit, Huge Benefits - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2011 from Ryan JessicaWhat does it actually mean to stay young forever? Are we thinking of perfect, glowing skin without wrinkles? Or maybe a fit and toned body? What about having lots of energy? Staying healthy is also an important factor. A satisfying and exciting sex life is without question also something we ...
Views: 588 - Cholesterol reducing foods will keep you healthy and fit - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2011 from Good HealthToday, most people suffer from high cholesterol levels because of their hectic lifestyle. This is due to a rising trend in fast food consumption. Most of these foods lack nutritional value and are usually high in cholesterol. Consuming cholesterol reducing foods will not only keep you healthy, ...
Views: 588 - Vitamin D & K Supplementation for Celiac Sufferers - by Submitted on Jan 04, 2012 from Kevin AgrawalThe amount of people being diagnosed with celiac disease is on the rise and in tandem, the need for condition-specific nutritional supplements for celiac suffers. Marked by a compromised digestive system, those people suffering from celiac disease are at high risk of nutritional deficiencies, ...
Views: 588 - Ayurveda Food For the type of Kapha, Pitta and Vata - by Submitted on Aug 10, 2011 from Lisa BeverleyAre you one of many healthy eaters? If so, then you will be pleased to learn in a more healthy eating. How? It is through the consumption of Ayurveda. Before going into the details of this diet, the former is Ayurveda? Ayurveda means "science of life", says the balance between the basic ...
Views: 587 - Basil - King Of All Herbs A Healthy And Tasty Herb For All - by Submitted on Jun 07, 2008 from Sacha TarkovskyThe herb basil is used in cooking universally, and also for medicinal purposes. It’s a great herb and one everyone should consider using in their diet. Lets look at why in greater detail. Basil or ocimum basilicum is a member of the mint family, and is most likely a native of India. ...
Views: 587 - Chia Recipes – Beneficial For Our Health - by Submitted on Oct 22, 2012 from peter morgenWe have been including Chia seed into quite a few dishes recently. Its generous vitamin and mineral content, plus its ample Omega-3 and 6 fatty acid provision, make it a desirable nutrition booster for many meals. It is also a small seed with a pleasant crunch, which adds interest to smooth or ...
Views: 587(1 vote) - Eating Healthy For Vegetarians - by Submitted on Apr 01, 2010 from evan tan[...] The vegetarian way of eating can be a very healthy style of eating. The rules still apply with healthy eating, although you should add variety, balance, and moderation. A vegetarian is someone who avoids all types of meat, whether it be hamburgers, hotdogs, chicken, or even fish. ...
Views: 587(4 votes) - Healthy Tips to Boost for Healthy Living - by Submitted on Jun 29, 2011 from Kanchan Kumar VaidyaThis article highlights the role of health clinic center and its significant contribution to millions of patients in this nation. Diet is very important for your healthy body. But unnecessary junk foods like chips, candy and soda can not make strong your body. You should increase your protein ...
Views: 587 - Nine Great Foods And Drinks For Weight Loss! - by Submitted on Oct 06, 2013 from Alvin ChuaThere are many times of foods which are good for weight loss purposes. The following are the best nine foods or drinks. Firstly, seaweed is good for fat loss purposes. Besides being rich in vitamin A, B1 and B2, there is rich cellulose and minerals in seaweed that can help discharge the ...
Views: 587(1 vote) - Avoid Bad Eating Habits - by Submitted on Jul 27, 2019 from narian balchandaniAvoid Bad Eating Habits 1. Sugary Drinks: Added sugar is the single worst ingredient in the modern diet. Sugary drinks are the absolute worst. When people drink sugar calories, the brain doesn't "register" them as food. 2. Avoid Pizzas: Most commercially prepared pizzas are made with ...
Views: 586 - Calcium -- The Best Ways to Get it in Your Diet - by Submitted on Jul 02, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsCalcium is a tricky beast: -- If you get over 250% of your recommended daily allowance, your body can OD on it. -- If you don't get enough, your bones, teeth and muscles will suffer. -- You can only absorb up to 60% of your recommended daily allowance at a time -- You need Vitamin D to ...
Views: 586(1 vote) - Dealing with Gluten Intolerance - by Submitted on Nov 25, 2008 from Janet GomezIf you suffer from gluten intolerance, your digestive system suffers and you feel tired. You know you have to give up a lot of foods you enjoy. So what can you do? Let me share with you an outline of the system I use with clients to help them deal with gluten intolerance and have more ...
Views: 586 - Living with Asthma - 10 things to help cope with the disease - by Submitted on Sep 09, 2011 from Lisa BeverleyIf you've been living with asthma, you may be familiar with how the respiratory disease can affect your life and affect quality of life. In fact, asthma can be fatal, but nevertheless can do things to help you deal with it. Read on for some tips you may find useful. 1. Know your triggers. ...
Views: 586 - Losing weight - by Submitted on May 11, 2010 from Dr.Shawni GroezingerLosing weight is not difficult if you have the determination and know the right ways to fight it. There are many people who loose weight every year by exercising regularly and following a healthy diet. A fat person often becomes a matter of laughter everywhere he goes. They are unable to control ...
Views: 586 - The Glycemic Index of Foods List - by Submitted on Feb 15, 2011 from Jonathan EdwardsThe glycemic index of food list is a system that ranks foods according to how fast they raise the blood sugar level. Food that has a lower carbohydrate density has a score of lesser than 55. The advantage of eating food with low carbohydrate is that it raises the glucose level in the body ...
Views: 586 - 5 Effective Ways to Ensure Health and Safety for New Mothers - by Submitted on Jul 23, 2019 from Rahul SinghModern technologies have developed solutions for almost every problem. The introduction of Painless Delivery Hospitals has created a safe space for women as pregnancy and childbirth are stressful events in a woman's life. Post Natal Care Post-Partum or Post-Natal period begins immediately ...
Views: 585 - Genetic Impact on your Caffeine Consumption - by Submitted on Jul 28, 2020 from Sushant KumarA warm cup of coffee is a part of daily routine for most people across the world. As daylight saving fights with our sleeping patterns, most of the folks in the U.S run to grab a cup of coffee to kill that drowsiness. However, in case of some individuals, even a small amount of caffeine is ...
Views: 585(1 vote) - Health at Every Age - by Submitted on May 19, 2012 from deepa mukharjeeOver the years due to stress, pollution, unhealthy lifestyle and irregular sleep patterns people are no longer healthy after the age of 30. Cases of hear attacks are now being reported where patients are as young as 26. Knee and back problems have become a common feature amongst the working ...
Views: 585 - Kapha - Are You Getting Enough Sleep? - by Submitted on Dec 10, 2008 from Janet GomezWith the days getting shorter and the nights longer we are moving into a period of the year when we feel even more the qualities of Kapha - heaviness, slowness. Yet we want to carry on at our normal rhythm, especially during the holiday season. Did you also know that the evening is the Kapha ...
Views: 585 - Healthy Living With Pure Acai Berry Nutrition Products - by Submitted on Jan 10, 2011 from Jonathon GreensAcai berry has become a popular fruit and is in high demand throughout the world due to its nutrition factors. This fruit resembles a grape in shape & color and is mostly grown in the thick jungles of Amazon. Acai berry fruit is made up of various rich sources of nutritious components. They are ...
Views: 584 - Keto vs Paleo - by Submitted on Mar 13, 2021 from Emily WatsonWhen it comes to nutrition and diet, there are many options and plans to choose from. In recent years, interest has grown in understanding how we eat and food affects our body. The bottom line is to look beyond the fad aspects of diets, and instead, we must learn to eat well to feel good. Keto ...
Views: 584 - Discover The Health Benefits Omega 3 Fish Oil Provides For a Longer and Much Healthier Life - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2011 from Ric HawkinsThe main health benefits of omega 3 are quite well known today, helping you to maintain excellent heart and brain health like no other natural substance can. However, there are many more health benefits to be had from omega 3 and careful selection of the right oil will enable you to reap the ...
Views: 583 - How you can Gain Muscle Fast - Are There Any Secrets? - by Submitted on Nov 18, 2011 from Adams LoisIf you want to discover ways to gain muscle rapidly don't look too far for the solution. There is certainly no big secret to it; just like getting a genius, it's merely 1% inspiration and 99% perspiration. Using the correct frame of mind and sticking for your program faithfully, there's no ...
Views: 583 - Protein Supplements Promote Effective Muscle Growth - by Submitted on Jan 04, 2012 from David BluntProtein is crucial for every human being as most of the body parts contain protein such as muscles, hair and skin so to consume the required amount of this useful nutrient is mandatory for good health. Most of the benefits that can be obtained by consuming the required protein are mentioned ...
Views: 583 - 6 Simple Ways To Invest In Amazing Health - by Submitted on Sep 30, 2011 from Drew Scott"Let thy Food be thy Medicine and thy Medicine be thy Food" – Hippocrates What is the greatest investment you ever made? If real estate, stocks and bonds come to mind, you are not alone. Most people think in terms of “financial” wealth when they think investing. But what about your health? ...
Views: 582 - A Proper Nutrition Diet | Holistic Health | Functional Medicine New York - by Submitted on May 07, 2019 from Soli SethiFood is the fuel that regulates your energy and mood, both of which can significantly affect your focus. Just as you shouldn’t put olive oil into your car to make it run, you shouldn’t put chocolate syrup into your body to make you run. Food has the incredible ability to affect your mental ...
Views: 582 - Blueberries: A Powerful Source of Antioxidants in Such a Little Berry! - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2008 from Sharon SullivanEach summer we anticipate their arrival – those little blueberries that we can eat straight from a bowl like chips or popcorn. They are sweet, full of Vitamins A and C, low in sodium and are a great source of fiber. If this isn’t enough, it is also a low glycemic fruit which is ...
Views: 582 - Healthy Eating And The Facts - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2011 from Karyn DaviesIt's very had to wade through all the contridictions when it comes to healthy eating at the present. How can we tell who is telling us the facts and who to take with a grain of salt? The diet gurus of the world make us believe that there are literally thousands of different healthy foods and ...
Views: 582(1 vote) - How to Cure and Avoid candida and Yeast Infection - by Submitted on Jun 04, 2013 from Victoria TylerHealthy bacteria in the human gut are the organisms that protect us humans from illness caused by the rapid growth of yeast. These bacteria also help to protect from infections that are caused by parasites. One of the main symptoms and causes of candida infection is the wiping out of these good ...
Views: 582 - This oil is worse for you than sugar - by Submitted on Aug 26, 2015 from Victor MarchioneSugar has a bad reputation, and for good reason. Not only can sugar contribute to type 2 diabetes, but it has been linked to many other health complications. The verdict is in and sugar is definitely out. But new research suggests this oil is worse for you than sugar. So what’s the biggest food ...
Views: 582 - What are corporate wellness programs? - by Submitted on Aug 15, 2023 from Arati ShahAn employee is an invaluable asset to any company. Happy & healthy employees bring in a range of benefits to the company they work for including increased productivity and thus more business. It is rightly said that “A healthy environment makes a healthy YOU”. Corporate wellness programs or ...
Views: 582 - How to Cure Diabetes? - by Submitted on Jan 25, 2011 from Mary VargheseDiabetes should be treated at the initial stage itself. You can control the problems associated with diabetes only if it is in its initial stage. Severe diabetes problems are very difficult to manage and cure. To have to control your diet if you wish to reduce your problems related to ...
Views: 581 - Anti Inflammatory Fruits and Joint Pain Remedies - by Submitted on Mar 07, 2016 from Josef BichlerIf you are suffering from any type of condition that involves inflammation and you do not like to take prescription drugs or over the counter medications, you are not alone. Since there are so many different adverse side effects of these medicines, people who are afraid of the harm that they can ...
Views: 581 - Is your child getting the right nutrition? | Modasta - by Submitted on Nov 09, 2016 from Modasta HealthNutrients from foods are required to stay healthy and for the proper functioning of the body. A healthy diet is essential for children’s growth and their development. Eating healthy foods prevents weight-related diseases including obesity and its related diseases as well. All of us, including ...
Views: 581 - Low cost Foods to Shed Weight - by Submitted on Mar 27, 2011 from Regina SetzlertNoticeably, many diet programs are not adopted by many men and women. Almost certainly, the cause lays not the question of its efficiency but on prices of the menu it calls for. To be effective, these diet program plans demands specified food as well as other ingredients that are too ...
Views: 581(1 vote) - The Rule of Thumb on Bee Pollen Dosage - by Submitted on May 16, 2011 from Lang KnowI know what you are thinking, and I would be thinking it too if I were new to taking bee pollen. Bee pollen is natural and it’s safe to take, but with anything new added to your diet it’s important to understand how much is enough upfront, and how much it can be increased by over time to give ...
Views: 581(1 vote) - Health supplements can bring back the lost nutrition - by Submitted on Aug 23, 2012 from Jenny JonsonNutrition is pivotal to build a health exterior as well as interior. Health is elementary feature for a strong body but to maintain a healthy body in the current scenario is a tough thing to do. The reason being, fast foods are cheaper than its healthy counterparts. With the economical ...
Views: 580 - Nutrition Claims: Reading Between the Lines - by Submitted on Mar 17, 2009 from Nara DemieWe often see claims such as "zero trans fat" and "reduced in calories" on the front of food packages highlighting a product's nutrition features. They are a quick and easy way to get information about a food, but these eye-catching statements do not tell the whole story. For example, a food free ...
Views: 580 - Optimum Sports Nutrition for Improved Athletic Performance - by Submitted on Dec 01, 2011 from David BluntMany people believe that a healthy and nutritious diet is enough to suffice the body requirements when it comes to do intense workouts and sports activities. Although, a healthy diet that consists of nutrients and vitamins is necessary to attain optimum nutrition but to do intense workouts and ...
Views: 580 - The gaining popularity of nutrition products in India - by Submitted on Jul 05, 2012 from Jenny JonsonHealth and sanctity is like the roots of the plant that needs to be nourished and nurtured to help the plant grow into a mighty tree with strength to sustain even the most dreaded storm. But if these roots are drained and not properly taken care of, then downfall is guaranteed. Our body is like ...
Views: 580 - Are You Living With Stomach Pain? - by Submitted on Dec 13, 2010 from Kathy RuizAs we mature from children to adults, there are bound to be times when we have to deal with stomach pain. Short term illnesses like the flu and some viral infections can leave us feeling cramps or stomach nausea, while some injuries can also lead to severe stomach pain. The most important thing ...
Views: 579 - Numerous Wheatgrass Health Benefits - by Submitted on Feb 11, 2011 from Goran KenigThere are countless resources all over the internet concerning wheatgrass health benefits, its nutrients and ways it can be used. It’s no wonder; wheatgrass popularity is on the rise since people are starting to include it as an inexpensive, yet powerful diet supplement. Here’s a little ...
Views: 579(1 vote) - Using the Carbohydrates Glycemic Index - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2011 from Jonathan EdwardsCarbohydrate glycemic index categorized the foods based on how fast they can raise the glucose level in the blood. Many people thought that carbohydrates are good for health. It is true that carbohydrate is good for the health but eating too much can cause you to become obese. Carbohydrate is ...
Views: 578(1 vote) - What Vitamins Are Good for Erectile Dysfunction - by Submitted on Sep 18, 2020 from Shubham SardaSexuality is a very complex area of human relationships. It must be a pleasant experience, in which the two people agree and feel desires. Sometimes, the rhythm of life, monotony, stress,and anxiety can affect your sexual performance. For instance, if you have erectile dysfunction, it can ...
Views: 578(1 vote) - Fuel your weight loss with a high protein diet - by Submitted on Sep 13, 2012 from Sydney NelsonWhen you think about losing weight, it’s really quite simple- eat less, exercise more. But of course, that’s easier said than done. How do you find a diet that is nutritious, enjoyable, effective and easy to manage with the daily demands of a job, home and family? You might be amazed at what a ...
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