Fibromyalgia is a chronic disorder characterized by widespread pain that is often accompanied by fatigue, depression and sleep disturbance. It can take some time to confirm a fibromyalgia diagnosis, because the symptoms resemble those of other conditions, such as hypothyroidism. These conditions must first be ruled out, before diagnosing fibromyalgia. This blog post deals with…
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What Is Vitamin D For And 14 Low Vitamin D Symptoms
Meeting vitamin D requirements is essential throughout our life. But what is vitamin D for and why is it so important to fix low vitamin D symptoms as soon as they show up? Does anyone remember the “cod liver oil torture” when we were children? Even though it was, by far, the most hated…
What Is Intermittent Fasting For Weight Loss? Pros And Cons.
Lately a new form of weight loss strategy has been presented to us – the so-called intermittent fasting, also known as “on-off diet”, promising quick weight loss. So, what is intermittent fasting for weight loss and what are its pros and cons? I first heard of intermittent fasting from my brother-in-law who, following the…
9 Surprising Reasons for Your Sugar Cravings and How to Stop Craving Sweets
Diet enthusiasts know the term “cravings” very well – the compulsive desire for a certain type of food – and for those who want to lose weight, craving for sweet foods might be an impediment. You might be surprised to know the real reasons for your sugar cravings and how to stop craving sweets. In…
Bacopa Monnieri – Must Know Health Benefits And Side Effects
Bacopa Monnieri benefits have been used to treat memory and brain-related disorders for thousands of years. This plant is thought to be so beneficial to the mind that it’s been a staple of traditional Ayurvedic medicine in India since seemingly forever! What is Bacopa Monnieri? Bacopa Monnieri plant is native to India, where has…
8 signs and symptoms of protein deficiency in your diet
One of the most known symptoms of protein deficiency is hair loss, though there exist other signs and symptoms that may as well show protein deficiency in our diet. In order to better understand what it is all about, we have to make some preliminary remarks: proteins are essential for the growth, functioning, repair…
The 10 best foods for a good brain health
Nutrition is a key factor. Not only does it help to improve and keep our body shape, it is also important for our brain’s health. In this post I am going to show you which are the best foods for a good brain health. Having healthy eating habits is essential in order to…
What are Acai berries? 10 health benefits.
In Brazil this “super fruit” is called “beauty berry”, because the compounds it contains help our body feel better and look better. But what exactly are acai berries and what are their main health benefits? This fruit, looking like blueberry, offers several benefits for our health. There is more protein in 100 gr of Acai…