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10 Oct 2014
7 Carbhydrate Sources for Weight Loss
Since the Adkin’s diet phenomenon, people have been a bit spooked when it comes to consuming carbohydrates, unsure about whether or not they are doing the right thing. The fact is, though, that carbohydrates are what your body needs to provide it with energy and it cannot function without them. However, not all carbs were
10 Oct 2014
Hepatitis C: The Silent Epidemic
Maylin Rodriguez-Paez Hepatitis C is taking our country by surprise. Over three million people are infected with the virus and the numbers are expected to rise. The “baby boomers” are at particular risk.1 The problem is that almost half of the adults who are infected are completely unaware of it.2 In the early stages, hepatitis
10 Oct 2014
7 Best Home Cures For Swollen Feet and Ankles
If you suffer from swollen feet and ankles, there are a number of natural remedies that can help get reduce the swelling. Known as edema, swelling of the feet, ankles and legs are quite common. This swelling comes from too much fluid in the muscles. The fluid buildup can be a result of weight increase,
10 Oct 2014
5 Foods Rich in Healthy Bacteria that are Beneficial to the Gut
If your tummy is causing you trouble it might be because it is lacking healthy bacteria deep within the gut. A lack of healthy bacteria in the gut can lead to inflammatory bowel disease, constipation, diarrhea, stomach gurgling and difficulty digesting meals. The way you can correct these digestive issues naturally is by eating whole
10 Oct 2014
5 Must-See Festivals of India
Indian culture goes back several thousand years, and its customs have remained almost unchanged over the centuries. Celebration is a big part of Indian life, and consequently, the nation’s calendar is filled with a host of festivals. Let’s look at five well-known and popular festivals, namely Holi, Diwali, Mahashivratri, Dussehra and Ganesh Chaturthi in India.
10 Oct 2014
Eating Out While Maintaining a Paleo diet
You have surely heard lately talk about the Paleo diet, one that promises a significant loss of kilos and which can also protect your body against modern illnesses like diabetes, heart disease and even some types of cancer. This diet is based on two major components: foods of animal origin and natural plants, without dairy
10 Oct 2014
Seven Reasons You Should Take a Lunch Break Every Day
Did you ever notice how productive you are after you spending your lunch break in a certain way? I’m not talking about how you feel after returning from lunch after eating a greasy hamburger and French fry lunch, but they type of lunch break that actually benefits both the mind and body. So if you’re
10 Oct 2014
Fluoride in Water and 5 Other Terrifying Places it’s Hiding
What is Fluoride, and Why is it Important? We’ve all heard of it before, right? Fluoride. That stuff that the dentist uses to basically atom bomb the germs in your mouth. Some of us, may have even heard that you can find fluoride in water (Thank you Water Filters!). If you’re like any of my
10 Oct 2014
Warning: These Common Supplement Ingredients Are Slowly Embalming You
Magnesium stearate and microcrystalline cellulose are ingredients found in most supplements. Magnesium stearate is better known by its common name, soap scum. And microcrystalline cellulose is just a fancy term for highly processed wood pulp that is extremely environmentally toxic to produce. Do these sound like they belong in your health supplements? Now you might
10 Oct 2014
4 Ways to Clean Up Your Beauty Care
We’ve all heard by now that our skin is the largest organ of our bodies and that much of what we put on the skin gets absorbed right into the bloodstream. So it’s in our best interest to only use products that are safe and natural when grooming. Cleaning up your beauty routine is an
