Prediabetes and type 2 diabetes Prediabetes, as well as full-blown type 2 diabetes, are on the rise, so much so that in 2010 the World Health Organization (WHO) issued a mandate for all nations to take action to combat the spread. In 2015, the International Diabetes Federation reported that more than 400 million people they lived with diabetes. Experts predict […]
Intermittent fasting (IF) refers to dietary eating patterns that involve not eating or severely restricting calories for an extended period of time. There are many different subgroups of intermittent fasting, each with individual variation in the duration of the fast; some by the hour, others by the day(s). This has become an extremely popular topic in the scientific community due […]
Gout in iguanas is a condition that causes foot pain and swelling. It affects the joints and can cause severe arthritic symptoms. You may be wondering what could cause such a condition. Causes Most iguanas suffer from this disease because they have been fed too much animal protein. These lizards cannot digest animal protein very well. Uric acid, a byproduct […]
Move over quinoa, your little cousin from Peru is the newest power food to hit the market. Kiwicha, also known as amaranth, is a tiny whole grain that does not contain gluten. This miniature version of the popular quinoa is known for its dense nutritional content. About the size of a poppy seed, it has been a staple food in […]
If you’ve just started learning to cook or recently bought a crock pot, you’ll want to start with the easiest and most basic dishes. Once you master these recipes, you can try cooking more complicated ones and add your own twist to them. The good news is that preparing meals with a slow cooker makes cooking even easier, especially for […]
Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) considers that eating locally and according to seasonal influence is not something new or trendy, but rather essential for good health. Essentially, when in doubt, try to eat whatever is plentiful and locally grown because this is essentially what nature intended for your body at the time. Also, in general, try not to eat cold or […]
The Paleo diet is key to health and performance. Whether it’s reversing disease, extending life, maximizing performance, or any other amazing benefit, it’s all about consistency. We all know how hard it can be to stick to a diet, especially if it’s vastly different from what we ate before. That’s why the following 5 tips will go a long way […]
Tummy tuck surgery or abdominoplasty is an efficient body reshaping surgery. In tummy tuck surgery, fat and skin are removed from the midsection and lower abdominal area. This will cause your muscles to contract and your abdomen will be firmer and appear slimmer. Abdominoplasty is a famous surgery for women with loose skin and abdominal muscles due to numerous pregnancies. […]
With obesity predicted to affect more than 50 percent of the population in the next 40 years, the reign of ‘celebrity diets’ and ‘quick weight loss schemes’ has become more popular than ever. From the Apple Cider Diet to the Zone Diet to the 5 Factor Diet, each and every one of these weight loss fads claims to help you […]
You would often hear the phrase “muscle building food” from people who are trying to build their muscles. Actually, this is not the type of food that actually builds muscle, rather it is the food that helps build muscle. These types of foods are often used in conjunction with a rigorous weight training program. Typically, muscle building food contains high […]
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