Fiber can help you overcome constipation, which is why it’s often at the core of jokes. Unlike its fellow macronutrient, protein, which is associated with muscles and strength, it’s associated with pooh. Even if that were all fiber did for your body, it would be beneficial, but it does so much more. It’s important for […]
If you think that the only way salt affects weight loss is from water retention that too much salt can cause, you’d be wrong. It’s true, salt can cause added water weight due to the sodium it contains. Sodium regulates the balance of water in the body. If you consume too much, your body needs […]
The Keto diet may be on many of the latest internet blogs and vlogs, but it isn’t new. In fact, it’s rather old. For hundreds of years there was no treatment for seizures, except to control them by fasting. You simply couldn’t fast forever, so it wasn’t very efficient. In the 1920s the Mayo clinic […]
One goal often found on people’s fitness goals is to lose belly fat and losing it fast would be just icing on the cake. What is belly fat? It’s called visceral fat and the most dangerous type of fat for your health. It wraps around organs and causes pressure, is linked to serious diseases like […]
Inflammation is the body’s response to threats from injury, foreign bodies and microbes. It’s beneficial in most cases. However, chronic inflammation can lead to health issues, such as heart disease, COPD, cancer and autoimmune diseases, such as lupus. How do you reduce inflammation? What you eat does make a difference. There are foods that aggravate […]
What is a digital detox? Simply put, it’s getting off the phone or computer for an extended period or reducing the amount of time spent in front of a TV or computer screen to enjoy the world around you. There are many reasons to do that, which include the potential health issues that overuse can […]
There was a time when an aloe vera plant in the windowsill and macrame curtains were the decorative touches to every kitchen. While that’s not necessarily true today, aloe vera is still a very popular plant to add greenery in the home. The reason is the health benefits of aloe vera. Whether it’s emergency treatment […]
Your scales can lie. They can tell you that you aren’t making progress, when in reality you are or make you jubilant, even though you’re not sticking with the program and losing ground. It may be time to start a no scale lifestyle. Weighing in can cause a lot of deception and occupy too much […]
If you’re like most people, you’ve made quite a few promises to yourself to start living healthier, but then life happened and you became distracted. Nothing is as important as your health. If you’re healthy, you have the energy to conquer the challenges life has to offer. It’s time to take the challenge and start […]
You read about those super moms who seem to have it all under control. They whip up healthy meals at the same time they’re exercising, cleaning house and tending to the children. Most people aren’t super moms or dads, so settling for a healthy-ish mom life is often a step up from normal. You have […]