[Last Updated: November 21st, 2012] These foods are considered as mood-boosters: Chocolates for their antioxidants Eggs for their Vitamin B12 and D Walnuts for their Omega-3 and Magnesium Whole wheat breads for their fiber Bananas for their magnesium Fish for its omega-3 Spinach for folic acid Milk for it’s calcium, vitamins and minerals and orange […]
What Happens When You Lose Fat Here is what happens when we lose fat. See the extensive benefits of losing fat in different areas of body:
Coconut Natural Body Scrub [Last updated: March 27th 2013] Prepare a mixture of coconut oil and sugar (and honey is optional) and rub it over your skin! After 15-30 minutes rinse it off and see how soft and refreshed your skin becomes.
There is nothing more frustrating than following your eating and exercise plan and seeing no changes on the scale for a week, or 2 weeks, or even 3… Take a deep breath, it could just be some minor tweaks are needed. 1) When was the last time you changed your cardio exercise? Your body will
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Ladies! When the prince of your fairytale turns into the jerk of the story, it’s time to grab a pen, change the end and move on.
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This is so true: The Dog’s Diary 8:00 am – Dog food! My favorite thing! 9:30 am – A car ride! My favorite thing! 9:40 am – A walk in the park! My favorite thing! 10:30 am – Got rubbed and petted! My favorite thing! 12:00 pm – Milk bones! My favorite thing! 1:00 pm
Fruits and veggies are the best sources of vitamins, minerals and antioxidants. These substances may help us to have a healthier body and protect us against many diseases and aging. Blueberries are excellent sources of fiber, which helps to maintain gastrointestinal health. Also blueberries help to strength the cardiovascular system. Interestingly, blueberries lower cholesterol and
While we need to sleep 7-9 hours per day, almost 40% of us sleep less than the minimum amount. As an example parents of a newborn child sleep 450-700 hours in their first year of parenting. Watch this amazing video to learn more about sleep: REM sleep occurs in bursts totalling about 2 hours a
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If you like to have a beautiful skin, you should know what are the friends of your skin and what are the enemies of your skin. The major enemies of your skin health are as following: 1- Stress: Stress is one of the major causes of premature aging in your skin. 2- Dehydration: Skin needs
Dan Hawthorne talks about his weght-loss journey with South Hagerstown High School students. “Hello. I believe our story can help many. I was over 600 lbs 11 months ago. I had fallen into a very bad place both mentally and physically. I was angry, depressed and very embarrassed at what I had become. I thought
Spicy foods, such as those foods you may have tried in Indian, Mexican or Korean restaurants, infused with curry and different peppers, have been shown to fight heart disease — the number one cause of death in the western world. Capsaicin, the compound that is responsible for the hot taste of spicy foods has been
Raspberries are famous for their substantial amount of vitamin C and antioxidants. But recent studies have shown that raspberries are also very strong fat-burners. Researchers in Japan were looking for natural fat-burning substitutes for capsaicin– a compound in peppers that causes its burning and spicy taste and has strong fat-burning properties- and they found out
The Essentrics Workout is all about stretching and strengthening at the same time. It combines many forms of exercise into one to help users emerge with a toned and well-balanced body. Throughout the years, this workout has helped professional and even Olympic-level athletes excel and beat injuries. One great side effect of the stretching exercises,
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Alzheimer’s disease is a degenerative disease causing memory loss, mood swings and eventually proves fatal. Those who have a senior in the family should always look for the Alzheimers disease warning signs. While it has been seen in people as young as 33 (When Alzheimer’s disease occurs in a person under the age of 65, it is called as
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Contrary to popular belief, it is actually important to stay physically fit when you’re pregnant. Exercising will not only help you to feel better, but also prepare you for labor. As your doctor may have told you, workout during pregnancy may depend on your fitness level, your trimester, and of course, on how you’re feeling.
Various studies suggest there is a link between drinking soda and heart disease. The latest study from Harvard School of Public Health suggest that sodas are associated with 20% increased risk of coronary heart disease (CHD) as well as some adverse changes in lipids, inflammatory factors, and leptin. “Even a moderate amount of sugary beverage
What You Say Is What You Are! “Death and life are in the power of the tongue, and those who love its use will eat its fruit.” Proverbs 18:21 Kids say the darndest things, don’t they? When I was a child there was a particular retort we would fling to other kids after they sent
Researches in Japan indicated that the consumption of soy and other beans may decrease the risk of lung cancer in non-smokers. Although these beans don’t show this benefit on smokers. Soybean and other beans contain isoflavone, a form of antioxidants which is also a well-known breast cancer fighter. These are a class of flavonoids that
