The alkaline diet (acid alkaline diet) is based on the idea that all the foods that we eat, after being digested, absorbed, and metabolized, release either an acid or an alkaline base into blood. Since our blood is slightly alkaline, with a normal pH level between 7.35 and 7.45, what we eat should reflect this pH...
“Hormones dictate every aspect of weight loss, from appetite cravings to how well you burn and where you store fat”. “Balancing their levels is the secret to losing weight, sleeping, being more energized, stress-free and feeling better, says Dr. Natasha Turner, the author of “The Hormone Diet”, a book based on her successful clinical approach for...
The Zone Diet was created by Dr. Barry Spears based on the idea that even if the human race has evolved over time, our genes are still those of the hunter-gatherer. Our ancestors gathered fruits and vegetables and occasionally catch some animals to feed themselves. They did it for such a long time that we are...
Although the summer, for many of us, may now be winding down and drawing to a conclusion, that doesn’t mean we have to revert back to poor dietary and lifestyle habits which result in us gaining weight and looking and feeling far unhealthier than we have for a long time. Whilst many people use the colder...
Since there are hundreds, maybe thousands of weight-loss diets, it may be very difficult for you to decide which one to follow. First of all, to be sure that you are choosing the right option, you should ask for professional advice. Your personal doctor or a nutritionist can evaluate correctly and objective your medical condition and...
A warm shower after a long tiresome working day can simply be a source of pleasure if your skin is not too sensitive. A warm shower is the demand of the day to many people out there. A hot shower under a tolerable water temperature not only feels good but also a storehouse of some amazing...
If you are to believe all the hype and promotions by some of your favorite celebrities on Instagram then you would think the #flattummytea is the best thing since slice bread. Want to drop a few pounds really fast – Flat tummy tea to the rescue. Or is it? Unfortunately it is not so and in...
Your head is throbbing. You can feel pain and pressure starting to form around your temples–you reach for a painkiller. While you don’t like the idea of depending on pharmaceutical drugs, this headache gives you no choice. Or does it? What if the best cure for a throbbing migraine or insufferable headache was sex? A team...
Since the Easter Fast (Great Lent) is about to begin, we should think about fast and fasting. In Christianism, fasting denies the natural desires of the flesh, to create the opportunity of a fellowship with God. On a physical level, fasting means abstinence from food, while on the spiritual level is an act of humility before...
Dr Peter D’Adamo, naturopath and creator of the Blood Type Diet, believes that the blood group determines how the human body deals with different nutrients. In his opinion, each blood group has its own unique antigen and this marker reacts badly with certain foods, leading to all sorts of potential health problems. If people eat according...
The apple cleansing diet is a type of cleansing program which revitalizes the body by helping to flush out toxins and giving the digestive system a rest. Why apples? The apple is the star of this diet, due to its valuable nutritional properties. A medium size apple has around 80 calories and is a great source...
The “3-day Diet” or the “Military Diet” is a short term eating plan which promises to help you lose 10 lbs. This diet is suitable for those who want to look perfect for an event and they do not have enough time left to follow a lifestyle changing diet. It is also good for the extremely...
