The recent headlines covered news on our very own celebrity chef Jamie Oliver, who is known for tackling bad British diets in schools. However, it came as no surprise to many nutritionists and dieticians that due to commercial aspects led to the production of one of the potentially saltiest pasta sauces in Great Britain. The spokes person for Jamie Oliver claimed that although the team was working hard to create a recipe with lower salt levels it...more
A recent study in Germany has found that exposure to white tea extract of human fat cells appears to reduce the activity of genes which lead to the growth of new fat cells and also to induce the breakdown of fat in them. White tea is the least processed form of the common tea plant and contains the highest amounts of phytochemicals. The researchers believe two substances in particular might be responsible for the reactions found in the...more
Did you know that reflexology can help you detox your body? Reflexology is based on the principle that there are reflex points or zones on the feet which relate to points, organs and systems within the body. By working with these zones or points the practitioner can treat areas of illness, imbalance or weakness.Reflexology has been recorded as far back as Egyptian times and Eunice Ingham documented the practice in the early 1900s. Ingham was a physiotherapist who believed that there were many zones running through and connecting the body. She believed that these could be more easily accessed and worked on in certain parts of the body, i.e. the feet. It was this work that developed into the therapy of reflexology as we know it today.During a reflexology treatment, the client sits or lies on a couch and the practitioner follows a manipulation sequence around each foot, covering every reflex point or zone. The practitioner will require feedback from the client concerning areas of discomfort or pain during the treatment. The practitioner can then 'work' the relevant area to improve the condition.Reflexology practitioners tend to use powders, such as calendula or talcum, to make the...more
Not fond of taking medicine? What about chewable vitamin pills? While vitamins are different from regular medicines that people take to get over a sickness, some people still find it hard to make a daily habit of taking these, most especially children. This is why pharmaceutical companies have started creating chewable versions of common vitamins...more
Starting your own business and being your own boss a goal for tens of thousands of people across this country, and undoubtedly millions throughout the world. Sometimes, these aspirations are based on nothing more than a desperate hope, whereas other times it's the fervent determination of the entrepreneurial drive backed by solid understanding of...more
The holiday season is full of gastronomic temptations which test in a cruel way our sense of self control.But where temptations are present there is also an opportunity to show who we really are. That we are not ready to succumb to the orders of our stomach.During these days take place big dramas that have to do with our figures.Dramas leaving behind them visible consequences for many months.But isn't it a great pity to compromise our long and hard efforts for some passing and elusive satisfaction?The most important thing-by far- is not to associate the holiday season only with the pleasures of eating.This is a small part of the equation.Holiday season is love,fellow-feeling,companionship,review,opportunity etc. How much can mindless eating add to all these true values?So what can we do during these festive days?- we can relax more and train more.We can do it every day,alternating between tough and easy days.Thus it it is easier to respect our hard efforts and not undermine them.- use our tight jeans as a reference point every day- Fast forward our lives 15 days and imagine how weak and frustrated we will feel if we sabotage our efforts by surrendering to our stomach.Sense how...more
While prostate cancer is a treatable disease, recent studies have suggested that many cases can be prevented so long as one makes an effort to stay healthy through proper diet and exercise. Thankfully, there are now supplements available that contain...more
Cefaly is an innovative medical device that has been especially designed to provide drug-free relief for migraine and headache patients. Cefaly makes use of the advanced electrotherapy mechanism to send pleasant stimulations to calm anxiety, soothe...more
Author: Sean JordanTo stay healthy is the goal of many, and rightfully so, because it is the only way that you can achieve the things that you want to do in your life. Only a healthy body can accomplish great things in this world and to do that, we...more
I live a very healthy life.I have been training systematically and my nutrition is almost impeccable.I don't do this having as an objective to live more years .Actually I don't want to live more years than my beloved persons who don't share my...more
If you like eggs but think they have no place in a health and fitness planI am going to show you why that is wrong. In the 80's they were known ascholesterol bombs but later we found out there's good and bad cholesterol and eggs of course have the...more
Author: Mike McCoyWeight Loss: Nutritional Counseling's Role In Creating Lasting Results Achieving natural weight loss can be a challenging thing. Lifestyle habits can be difficult to break. Albert Einstein wisely quoted, "The significant problems we...more