Understanding the balance between the energy intake, the energy expenditure, and how the body stores energy can help us develop strategies to reduce obesity and maintain a healthy weight. And one thing is sure: excessive weight gain can be defeated by reducing the calorie...
What is psoriasis ? Psoriasis is a skin condition that is chronic but not contagious. It is characterized usually by itchy, raised and red patches of dry skin also referred to as plaque. Psoriasis can also look like flaky scales that are usually white to...
“When it comes to getting our waistlines in order, soup is simply a miracle in a bowl.” Fiona Kirk, ‘Soup Can Make You Thin’ In theory, soup is a complete dish, which can successfully combine all the groups of foods from the food pyramid,...
The actor Christian Bale used this diet to lose 63 pounds in four months. The diet consists of one can of tuna and/or one apple per day. In The Machinist (2004), Christian Bale plays the role of Trevor Reznik, a machinist with severe insomnia. The...
As a male ages, the body is going to naturally create less testosterone. Many males don’t realize this is what has occurred for them. Increasing Testosterone Levels Naturally Testosterone is the male sex hormone, so a reduced libido is very common for males that don’t...
Considered one of the healthiest diets, Prasouda diet is in fact more than a diet: it is a way of healthy living. The Prasouda diet, also known as the Mediterranean diet, originates from Greece, Italy, and Spain. The name of the diet actually comes from...
Ever since a child is born, the parents do their best to create for him/her life experiences as pleasant as possible. But how much will the child remember over the years? It is a true fact that most adults cannot remember things that happened in...
Created as a mind-body practice, Tai Chi has its origins in China as an ancient martial art tradition. Being developed originally for self-defense, it has grown and evolved into a graceful exercise form. Tai Chi is known today for its capacity of reducing stress and...
Young children are not ‘just naturally active’. The parents, and especially the mothers, have strong influence on the activity levels of the children. A new study from the University of Cambridge suggests that, when it comes to levels of physical activity of a child,...
Pectin is a structural heteropolysaccharide (soluble fiber) present in most primary cell walls and in the non-woody parts of terrestrial plants. It is mainly extracted from citrus peels (lemons, oranges, and grapefruits), apples, carrots, cherries etc. Typical levels of pectin in these plants are: Apples: ...
