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Have you ever tried kombucha? No?... you should.This fizzy fermented tea drink offers a plethora of health benefits. And now, you’re thinking… How much kombucha should I drink? First things first. First of all... ...you get the benefits of tea. Depending on the exact type, this can include a high level of antioxidants. Aside from the power of antioxidants, kombucha is a great source...
A high-fat, low-carbohydrate diet like the Keto regimen has its fans, but influenza apparently isn't one of them. Ways the Keto Diet can help combat the flu virus:Can the Keto Diet Keto Diet can help combat the flu virus?How the Keto Diet WorksUnderstanding Keto's Influence on Flu VirusThe Flu Shot is still the best protection. In a recent Yale University laboratory study, mice fed a ketogenic diet were better able to combat the flu virus than...
Obesity is now being called an epidemic in the health community. In fact, it will soon be the leading cause of preventable death in the United States, even ahead of cigarette smoking. Obesity leads to type two diabetes, high blood pressure, heart disease or stroke, and even an increased risk of cancer. With all of these health risks, as well as the general improvement in the quality of life that can occur, losing weight is one of the best...
Recently, one of my friends was asking me questions about weight loss. I was telling her about leptin resistance, which makes weight loss difficult. Her first response? She was wondering if there were a supplement she could take that would help. She had undoubtedly seen one on shelves before and immediately made that association. In short order... ...I directed her to this piece I did on leptin. Unfortunately, as detailed within, supplements...
What’s the most important piece of health advice you’ve ever gotten? It might differ from the piece of advice you get the most - to drink more water. It seems we don’t discuss a single topic pertaining to our health without the reminder to drink plenty of water. But how much do we really need? Is it better if we drink more, more, and more still? Take five liters, for instance - what are the benefits of drinking 5 liters of...
It has long been known that certain foods can help relieve stress. These foods include oysters, green leafy vegetables, and oatmeal. However, the question remains: to manage stress with food, which foods provide the best stress relief? Read on to learn more about these foods. You can even find some great recipes for your next meal. Try out these tips to relieve stress with food! Just don't forget to check out our other articles to learn about...
It’s that time of year again. Leaves are falling from the trees, there’s pumpkin spice everything, and the ubiquitous candy displays are doing nothing for your diet. But there’s one colorful display that you probably pass right on by with your shopping cart—squash! Whenever I ask people about winter squash, they inevitably reply with something along the lines of “those pretty fall decorations?” Well, sort of . . . but not what I was going for....
The Sirtfood diet has been around for a long time, previously known primarily as the Cabbage Soup Diet. However, recently it has become more popular due to celebrity Adele's significant weight loss to which she has lost almost 100 lbs. So what is sirtfood, you ask? Sirtfood is a food high in sirtuin activators, which is a type of protein that protect the cells in our bodies from inflammation. Some research has shown that they can help regulate...
There are many apps for meditation and mindfulness, but what are the best ones? For many people, the smartphone is the perfect place to practice. Because smartphones are everywhere we go, it's easy to pull them out when we need to practice mindfulness. The app can guide us through meditation with various landscapes and sounds. Here are three apps that are popular among users. All are free. Read on to learn more about them. Best Meditation and...
Health Benefits of Ginger and Turmeric Tea How much tea do you drink? The many health benefits of ginger and turmeric tea. When my water intake dips lower than I’d like, I augment my fluid intake with tea. Herbal blends, in particular, have many medicinal benefits and give my system a good flush. The problem is, sometimes I brew a bag and it tastes kind of weak, or stale. Then, I wonder how long that box was sitting on a shelf before I bought...
Unless you are already an equipment expert, this article will help you choose wisely so that you can get the best for less. After making the commitment to begin a diet and fitness program, the first step many people take is to purchase of some sort of exercise equipment. If you do this, it will also be your first big obstacle, simply because the overwhelming selection makes it extremely difficult to know where to begin. Be careful! This is...
For most of us, the #1 challenge in the quest to stay in shape and/or lose weight is not exercising itself but being able to actually fit an exercise program into our busy schedules. So how do you do it? How do you balance the demands of family, career, important errands, relationships, organizational responsibilities, and working out? I have found that there are five keys that will help you to be able to fit a consistent workout plan into your...
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