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5 Habits That Foster Weight Loss
Losing weight is about changing habits.

Acidic Foods
Read on to find out why we need to balance acidic and alkaline foods.

Acupuncture and Weight Loss
Weight loss is a concern for many people, and something that can be difficult to achieve. Acupuncture is one treatment that can be used in weight loss.

Advantages Of Infrared Saunas
Using Infrared heaters, these saunas emit radiant heat which is absorbed directly into the body, whereas traditional saunas transmit heat indirectly via steam.

Alkaline Foods
Alkaline foods are vital for helping the body to maintain its natural pH balance. Read on to find out more about why this balance needs to be maintained and to learn more about alkaline foods.

Apple Cider Vinegar
Apple cider vinegar is an old remedy that has been credited with fixing just about anything.

Arthritis
Arthritis is a joint disease which usually affects the knees, wrists, fingers or part of the spinal column. It is common in older people as joint diseases tend to develop gradually either as osteoarthritis or rheumatoid arthritis.

Artificial Sweeteners
Xylitol, sorbitol, and mannitol are all artificial sweeteners that are called sugar alcohols or polyols. They are helpful for those trying to control the amount of calories in their diet and also for diabetics. Read on to learn more about these art...

Best Weight Loss Workouts
Every diet needs a good exercise routine for you to lose weight and keep it off permanently. Diet pills and crash diets may seem to work in the short term but these methods may do your body more harm than good.

Binge Eating
Everyone has overeaten at some point or another but binge eating is different to overeating from time to time. Learn more about this disorder and find out some strategies to help overcome it.

Blood Sugar Levels
The levels of sugar in the blood are tightly controlled by the body and it is important that they are stable in order to achieve optimal wellbeing. But why is it so important to control blood sugar levels? Read on to learn more.

Body Mass Index
Body mass index is a statistical standard used to determine the amount of body fat that you may have using your height and weight.

Caprylic Acid
While you may already have heard of the amazing benefits that the essential fatty acids (EFAs) like Omega-3 and Omega-6 can do to your health, another fatty acid like caprylic acid can also do wonders to those who suffer from an overgrowth of Candida...

Coenzyme Q10
Coenzyme Q10 is a substance that has been getting a lot of press lately due to the benefits that it has on our health. But what exactly is it and what does it do?

Dairy
We look at both sides of the dairy debate in order to provide a balanced overview of its nutritional benefits.

Detox for Summer
Our bodies are continually loaded with toxins and detoxing helps the body to remove those toxins, helping you to lose weight, feel healthier and recover from any lingering health problems.

Fat Burning Foods
A good diet and exercise are always part of the equation if you are looking to lose weight, but did you know that there are some fat burning foods that can help you along the long way? Read on to discover what they are.

Fertility and Fitness
Exercise is an essential part of a healthy lifestyle. It assists in weight loss and maintenance, tones the body, clears the mind and reduces overall stress levels. In an ideal world, we should all be doing a cardiovascular workout, 45 minutes at a ti...

Fitness Goals
Every person should have fitness goals regardless of one’s current weight and state of health. While choosing the right kinds of foods is crucial to your health, your body needs regular physical activity to strengthen itself.

Food Intolerances
Understand about food intolerances being a reaction to a specific food or ingredient

Foods to Lower Weight Loss
Are there certain foods that can actually support weight loss?

Gastrointestinal System
The gastrointestinal system is your body’s well coordinated system consisting of organs and components that work together to break down the food that you eat into simple molecules like amino acids, fatty acids and sugars so that these may be absorbed...

Goji Berries and Goji Juice
What makes Goji juice so great

Green Tea - Why its Good for You
Discover the reasons why you should drink green tea and how it is produced

Guarana
Guarana (paullinia cupana) is a plant that is naturally found in Venezuela and northern Brazil and is known for its small, bright red fruits that contain natural energy boosters.

Heart Disease
Heart disease is a concern for many people but exactly how much do you know about it? Read on to find out what you need to know.

Heartburn
Heartburn is an uncomfortable condition that has afflicted most people at one time or another. However, there is no need to rely on antacids or other medication to deal with it. There are some great natural remedies and prevention methods that will...

High Intensity Training
High intensity training refers to exercise that is usually of short duration but performed with a high level of effort. This exercise routine is based on the idea that high intensity repetitions stimulate the body to increase muscular strength and si...

How to Break Your Sugar Habit.
Research shows that a diet which is high in sugar is the cause of many illnesses. Here are some suggestions to help you break the sugar habit:

How to Control Food Cravings
Food cravings refer to an intense desire to eat a certain food. Unlike hunger pangs which are driven by mainly physiological needs, food cravings evoke a powerful emotion of longing for a specific food item.

Insulin and Weight Loss
Insulin is a natural hormone made by the body that is necessary for converting carbohydrates into fuel and fat. By understanding how insulin works to create fat, you can then use this information to help you in your weight loss goals.

Lowering Cholesterol
Not all cholesterol is bad. Cholesterol is a fatty, wax-like substance which is essential for building healthy cells and some important hormones.

Lowering Your Hunger Levels
Maintaining a healthy diet is essential to weight loss, disease prevention and general wellness. A major obstacle to following a weight loss plan is the problem of dealing with hunger levels that cause one to fall off a diet and eat unhealthy food.

Maximise your metabolism
A buzzword among weight watchers is metabolism. Slender women who seem to eat anything without gaining excess weight credit such good fortune to a good metabolism. Overweight individuals aim to their increase metabolism in their efforts to shed unwan...

Menopause Naturally
There are conventional treatments available but if you prefer not to use these, there are plenty of natural therapies that are of help

Metabolic Typing
Every person has a unique biochemical makeup, with different nutritional requirements. Metabolic typing acknowledges these differences between people and thus optimises your health. Read on to learn more.

Obesity
Statistics gathered by the World Health Organization (WHO) show that an estimated 2.6 million people die yearly because of obesity. Obesity is best described as the abnormal or excessive accumulation of body fat that poses serious health risks to tho...

Oolong Tea
Oolong tea is being touted for its health benefits, namely its effects in helping with weight loss. But why is oolong tea so good for us?

Probiotics
These bacteria are vital for our health – two of the most well known probiotics are lactobacillus acidophilus and bifidus.

Replenish Your Energy Levels
A modern lifestyle uses up a lot of energy and may leave you feeling tired constantly. While you may not be suffering from any serious disease, having low energy levels may also prevent you from feeling well or from enjoying life in general.

Saturated Fats
Saturated fats are often thought of as the bad fats but you may be surprised to learn that we need a limited amount of them in our diet. Read on to find out more.

Staying Motivated
One of the biggest obstacles to attaining fitness goals is staying motivated. Maintaining a health and fitness plan may be difficult for you if you become bored with your routine or if you fail to see dramatic results immediately.

Steps to Long Term Weight Loss
Following a weight loss diet and a fitness routine may yield satisfactory results but your next challenge is how to keep the excess weight away permanently. Long term weight loss requires consistency, focus and commitment.

Superfoods
Foods that are rich in vitamins and minerals to aid great health

The Body Mass Index
The Body Mass Index (hereby referred to as the BMI) is a common measurement when it comes to weight. What exactly is the BMI and how useful is it when it comes to weight? Read on to learn more.

The Importance of Eating Breakfast
The old phrase breakfast is the most important meal of the day actually has some truth in it. Modern scientific research has shown that low blood sugar experienced on waking can be controlled by early eating, ensuring the metabolism has a good kick o...

The Truth About Artificial Sweeteners
Xylitol, sorbitol, and mannitol are all artificial sweeteners that are called sugar alcohols or polyols. They are helpful for those trying to control the amount of calories in their diet and also for diabetics. Read on to learn more about these art...

Thyroid
Thyroid problems can cause symptoms such as increased allergies, skin problems, fatigue, nervousness, gastrointestinal problems, sleeping too much or too little, gaining or losing weight...

Trans Fatty Acids
How Trans Fatty Acids are created and which foods you'd find them in

Triglycerides
Triglycerides are one of the forms of fat found in the bloodstream. They provide your body with much-needed energy for the cells to function. In normal amounts, triglycerides are essential to life itself.

Veggie Weight Gain
Becoming a vegetarian may not always equate with losing weight. While eliminating beef, pork or chicken from your diet may mean fewer calories from meat sources, you may still put on a few pounds when you consume more vegetables that are loaded with ...

Whole Grains
Whole Grain, what are they, the benefits of eating them and what they can protect you from

Why Drink Water
Water is important to your body as it makes up about 60% of your body’s weight. Every system in your body needs water for proper function. If your body does not have enough water, you can become dehydrated and experience low energy levels.