Obesity, and diabetes are now reaching epidemic proportions in prevalence. Here’s a look at why: The Obesity Epidemic Started When The Low-Fat Guidelines Were Published Source: National Center for Health Statistics (US). Health, United States, 2008: With Special Feature on the Health of Young Adults. 2009 Mar. Chartbook. In the 20th century, scientists believed fat, especially saturated fat, to be the main dietary cause of heart disease (although this has since been disproven). This
Mother Nature is incredibly generous in the way she provides – offering a bounty of fruits and vegetables rich in vitamins, minerals and nutrients to nourish your body so you can enjoy a long healthy life. One fruit in particular – the coconut – is so abundant in its healing properties it’s referred to as “the tree of life.” The coconut is a “functional food” rich in vitamins, minerals and fiber – the essential nutritional
Dr. Stephen Sinatra. Every year around this time I get many questions about the best natural cold and flu treatments. This season, I’m trotting out an old remedy: chicken soup. However, it’s not your regular chicken soup. This “souped-up” chicken soup is loaded with hot spices to support your immune system and to help thin and expel mucus. People with upper respiratory viruses, asthma, and bronchitis usually produce excess mucus, which eventually gets into the
How Can I Fit in Exercise at Work? Fortunately, the way to cure sitting disease is simple: Wake up your muscles (especially the big ones in your legs, butt and core) with just two minutes of movement every 30 minutes! Here are 10 ways to integrate a little stand-up into your workday and at home: Set a timer. Use the alarm clock on your phone to remind you it’s time to rise up. Set it,
Many people falsely believe that weight gain (and loss) is all about calories and willpower. The fact is, there are biological forces in play. 1. Sugar is a drug. And it’s not just a figure of speech. It has been proven scientifically that sugar has the same negative effects like heroin, cigarettes or alcohol. Even though people who are obese or overweight have an intense desire to lose weight , they just can’t stop because