A seaweed-based fiber supplement, taken daily before meals, helped people lose weight in a newstudy funded by a Danish Company. The supplement is based on the seaweed extractalginate, a thickening agent and a common ingredient in foods like soups and jellies. Seaweed is a wonder crop, with notable health benefits. For ages, the Asians have eaten foods wrapped in dried seaweed. … [Read more...]
Weighing the Benefits of Natural Birth
The number of c-section (A cesarean section, also called a c-section, is a surgical procedure performed when a vaginal delivery is not possible or safe, or when the health of the mother or the baby is at risk. During this procedure, the baby is delivered through surgical incisions made in the abdomen and the uterus.) deliveries has increased steeply from 4.5 percent of all … [Read more...]
Omega-3 Fatty Acids and Macular Degeneration
A meta-analysis published in the June 2008 issue of Archives of Ophthalmology found that consumption of foods high in omega-3 fatty acids, such as fish and flax, is linked to a reduction in the risk of age-related macular degeneration(AMD) - a common eye disease. Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is the leading cause of severe vision loss among elderly people. There … [Read more...]
Training While Sick
Nothing can bring progress to a halt more than when you are sick. We are often asked the question, should I train while I am sick? The answer to that question really depends on what you mean by sick. Is it a cold? The flu? Allergies? Most people confuse the common cold for the flu. However, these are different types of illnesses. The flu is caused by viruses known as Influenza … [Read more...]
5 Things You Can Do Right Now To Feel More Positive
Everybody feels negative now and then. In a society where the media is constantly pushing unobtainable norms upon us about how we are meant to look and the lives we are meant to lead, it is not surprising that we may sometimes feel down about our lives and circumstances. What most people don’t know is that negative thinking is actually a survival strategy our bodies have … [Read more...]
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