Various traditional cultures have always known that food can be medicine if used wisely. Chinese and East Indian cuisine, for example, is full of heavenly spices that not only taste good, but are also good for many common diseases. In addition, science now suggests that these very spices can prevent many chronic diseases, as well as possibly some...
New mothers need to recover from childbirth and then build and sustain their strength for the important months and years of motherhood ahead. A good, nutritious diet is very important to achieve this. While most of the attention will be focused on this wonderful new little person in your life, it is very important that you develop a good r...
I've recently read hundreds of examples of people taking a 90 day challenge to improve their physical fitness and I love it! What better way to get in shape physically than working with a community of like-minded people? With all this focus on a physical challenge, don't people miss two other key aspects of fitness - the mental and the spiritual?...
Feeding bearded dragons is fairly simple and easy, but you want to make sure you're feeding your bearded dragon the right types of insects and greens. Owners should also ensure that bearded dragons are getting adequate amounts of calcium and other nutrients to keep them strong bones and not suffering from mineral or nutrient deficiencies....
If you're losing weight, trying to lose weight, or feel like you need to lose weight, you're probably just as sick as I am of these "easy" and "quick" diet tips that NEVER work! The following tips are neither quick nor easy. They're tough, uncomfortable, and demanding (but they work). Not eating. In the long run, of course,...
Some studies have shown that genetic mechanisms contribute to the development of autism; In addition, some (unidentified) environmental factors may also likely play a role. (autism speaks). The standards that determine the diagnosis of autism vary. In addition, the variation in symptoms between patients is so great that to date there is no way...
With obesity, heart disease, diabetes, and a host of other ailments on the rise, it's no wonder there are tons of synthetically formulated concoctions out there claiming to help us lose fat, build muscle, boost the immune system, and strengthen the respiratory system efficiency and so on. But with such a quest for healthy bodies, why are so many o...
Dates are the fruit of the date palm tree, which is a food with high nutritional value. They are used abundantly during the month of Ramadan when Muslims fast from dawn to dusk. The sweetness of the date reduces hunger and this is another reason why fasting is opened with dates. This prevents a person from overeating after opening their fast. D...
Beans are affordable and versatile, making them a great addition to salads. They are also very nutritious! Beans are an excellent source of antioxidants, B vitamins, minerals like copper, iron, magnesium, potassium and zinc, as well as fiber and protein. Regular consumption of beans also lowers the risk of many health problems such as diabetes a...
Detoxification is an important aspect of healing, prevention and well-being. Detoxification is important to remove heavy metals, chemicals, and candida from the body. We take in so many heavy metals, chemicals and other toxins that get lodged in the cells of the body. These toxins are stored in the body cells and need to be flushed out through d...
