Nearly everyone has experienced the unpleasant sensation of feeling overly full or having an upset stomach at bedtime. This is particularly a possibility if the evening meal has been heavy or rich in nature. This poor bedtime digestion can lead to a number of problems, including reflux, heartburn or interrupted sleep. Fortunately, there are ways … Read more
It really isn’t hard to change the way you lose weight and boost metabolism. A few simple changes to your lifestyle will help make your fitness goals a reality. Eat More Protein Protein is essential in building and maintaining muscle. The more lean muscle you have, the more calories your body expends. It also takes … Read more
Ginger has been used as both food and medicine for thousands of years. Native to southeastern Asia, ginger has been a common ingredient in these parts of the world and has long been prized for its aromatic, culinary and medicinal properties. Recent research has found it can fight cancer. This underground stem, which is used … Read more
Okay, so we’re always hearing about this metabolism thing and how you need to boost it to lose weight, or keep weight off, or eat more tasty food but not get any chubbier. But what is metabolism? Metabolism is the breakdown of chemical reactions in your body. In other words, it’s what happens to your … Read more
With the holidays fast approaching, one thing that I can’t wait for and always look forward to is the food. I know, I know, being with family is what the holidays are all about. And I love that, I really do. But the holidays are also an excuse to create these wonderful dishes that are … Read more
Acne scars can be common in individuals who suffer from acne, most often in their adolescence but sometimes adults can be affected as well. Acne scars are often the product of an inflamed lesion, like a papule, pustule, or cyst. Inflamed blemishes occur when the follicle, or pore, fills with bacteria, excess oil, or dead … Read more
More than a third of the population is not getting enough sleep. And being drained and fatigued throughout the day is not good for your health. Craving caffeinated beverages and sugar rushes are certainly way too common because we don’t get enough sleep. Unfortunately, fatigue has been accepted as a part of western life. Now, … Read more
It can be quite a shock for most people to discover swollen lymph nodes in the neck. It is quite common to find lymph nodes in the neck, around the head, the armpit area, and groin. Swollen lymph nodes can also create a lump behind the ear. But—what are lymph nodes? They are a vital … Read more
Did you know there are foods that can help promote liver regeneration? Did you also know the liver is the only organ in the body which can regenerate? It’s true. You may have heard that a starfish can grow back a missing limb, and lizards can grow back their tails; similarly, if a part of … Read more
Metabolism is a term used to describe all chemical reactions involved in maintaining the living state of the cells and the organism. What does that mean to you? It means that a slow acting metabolism is often the cause of unwanted weight gain. Scientists have shown that a fast acting metabolism can be linked to … Read more