Hair can be quite changeable. For many these tips will help to wash your hair better. Sometimes it looks so nice while sometimes it can be extremely messy. Of course, everyone wants their hair to be soft when they run their fingers through the hair, but when they have dry hair or dandruff, this can … Read more
You’ve probably been told that salt is bad for you and that you need to watch your sodium levels. Salt is actually an essential nutrient that our bodies require for transporting nutrients into and out of our cells, regulating blood pressure, exchanging ions and much more. The problem isn’t necessarily salt, but what salt to … Read more
Keeping your blood sugar levels in check is an essential element of weight loss. Depending on the food you eat, blood sugar levels increase more or less after a meal. When your blood sugar levels are increased, your body releases more insulin, which transports glucose, to cells so it can be used for energy. It … Read more
Everything that you eat or drink impacts your liver in some way. Foods can have either a positive or a negative impact. Considering its value to your health in so many ways, what you consume is crucial for keeping your liver running in top form. It is the filter of your body- too much gunk … Read more
Black tea may promote weight loss and provide other health benefits by changing bacteria in the gut. Scientists showed that the tea alters energy metabolism in the liver by changing gut metabolites. Both black and green tea changed the ratio of intestinal bacteria in the animals: The percentage of bacteria associated with obesity decreased, while … Read more
Research is revealing that mosquitos are downright picky when choosing who to bite. It turns out there are many reasons why a mosquito targets certain people over others. Scientists believe that 85 percent of your overall attractiveness to mosquitos is based on your genetics. Unfortunately, you can’t change your genes. But, you can arm yourself with knowledge. … Read more
We are constantly advised to consume foods with more nutrients, but we end up eating more, and still lack those important ingredients into our bodies. Therefore, we need to learn which foods are rich in minerals, vitamins, and antioxidants, and increase their intake on a daily basis. Also, we need to try and get the most … Read more
When you love someone with dementia, you want to give them the best life possible. It can often be difficult to know what to do for the best, and, nowadays, more and more people are looking to holistic care to help people with dementia live healthy and meaningful lives. If that’s something you’re considering, here … Read more
Seeds are some of the most powerful foods you can consume. The list of their health benefits is endless. One of these benefits is lowering cholesterol. Like nuts, most seeds are rich in: protein, healthy fats, and fibre minerals (such as magnesium, potassium, calcium, plant iron and zinc), vitamins B1, B2, B3 and vitamin E. Oily varieties … Read more
You have heard of “An apple a day keeps the doctor away” but maybe it should be “One teaspoon of turmeric a day keeps the doctor away!” It’s true. Turmeric is one of the oldest superfoods on the planet that’s been used for 2500 years. Various cultures have experienced its remedying benefits, but now we … Read more