High levels of LDL Cholesterol, or ‘bad’ cholesterol, may lead to heart disease and stroke; therefore, it is important to maintain your cholesterol levels. One way to maintain low levels of LDL cholesterol and high levels of HDL, or good cholesterol levels, is by following a low cholesterol diet. (Taking a cholesterol lowering treatment like [...]
any people suffer from very severe forms of acne that cannot be treated with conventional medications and creams. Using the wrong products to treat severe acne may cause irritation, infections and scaring. In these cases, it is recommended to consult your dermatologist about a variety of prescription medications available to clear severe acne. There are [...]
Natural herbs and botanicals are used in almost every product we use today, even skin care products. Skin care products have been trying to treat acne with different means, in order to eliminate this ongoing problem among adolescence and adults. One of the methods is using herbal supplements.
Before trying herbal treatments it is important to [...]
There’s probably no one out there reading this blog right now who is not aware of the many benefits of the Mediterranean diet and its heart healthy basis—which is olive oil. This “liquid gold” has long been hailed for its ability to increase the good HDL cholesterol in your blood, protecting you against heart diseases. Now, scientists seem to have figured out what constituent of olive oil gives us this greatest protection from heart attack and stroke. In a study of the major...
I have some important news for you folks–all of the dieting in the world will never be maximized to your advantage if you’re not getting enough vitamins and minerals, which are essential to regulating how your body responds to protein, carbohydrates and fats—and key to losing fat. Here are a couple of key...
If you suffer from Celiac disease or are sensitive to gluten, then you have probably already heard about Teff and if you haven’t, get ready to learn about a nutritional powerhouse of a grain you should seriously consider adding to your diet. Teff is the main ingredient in the Ethiopian and Eritrean engera, which is a flat sour-like fermented pancake that is used with “wot”, a stew made with spices, meats,...
The world of diets is downright confusing, isn’t it? I myself have dabbled with Atkins (high fat, low carbohydrate), Dean Ornish (low fat, high carbohydrate), the acai berry diet, and even South Beach, but which one is truly best has always really...
A study recently published in the most recent issue of the British Journal of Nutrition has shown that boosting calcium consumption spurs weight loss (who needs those diet pills anyway?!), but only in people whose diets are deficient in the mineral. The 15-week weight loss program was conducted on obese women and the participants consumed an average of less than 600 mg of calcium per day, (the recommended daily intake is 1000 mg). The...
We have all heard of the Mediterranean diet which is supported by scientific data showing that people living in countries bordering the Mediterranean have lower levels of cardiovascular disease, obesity and some types of cancer. The diet is rich in large amounts of vegetables, nuts, bread and fish, making the
Just to refresh your memory, amino acids are the building blocks of proteins and our bodies get most essential amino acids from the protein we ingest. Arginine is one of those essential amino acids that is only essential on a conditional basis, meaning we need arginine at a certain age and only under certain circumstances. As adults, we get most of our arginine from dairy products and most meats including beef, poultry, seafood and wild game. If you’re vegetarian, you get most of...
Many mistakenly think that the agave is a kind of cactus but agaves are actually closely related to the lily and amaryllis families. Though this post is about the use of agave as a sweetener, I think the other uses of agave are interesting too. Way before the days of antibiotics, the Aztecs used to use a mixture of agave nectar and salt as a dressing for wounds and a balm for skin infections, and modern research has since confirmed the...
This blog is all about healthy and effective diets and related subjects but it turns out there is an extreme form of everything, including the desire to be healthy. It seems like everyone I know is increasingly aware of the importance of a healthier diet and exercise, though everyone implements these changes in their own way and most are far from extreme in their lifestyle changes. But Dr. Steven Bratman has discovered a new and dangerous condition in which people pursue health to the...
For those of us with a major sweet tooth, like me, you’ll try any new sugar substitute that comes out on the market, but end up disappointed by the aftertaste, or even worse, suspicious about its contents and effect on your body. But I have found true happiness in Stevia, especially now that the FDA is lifting its harsh stance and even companies like Coca Cola are considering Stevia for use in soft drinks and diet sodas. Since artificial sweeteners...
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