High cholesterol is an issue affecting lots of people, mostly the elderly, and its cause is poor nutrition and the lack of physical exercise: though genetics also play a key role here. Keep reading if you want to know how to treat high cholesterol naturally, without taking medications. You can find lots of beneficial plants…
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How To Predict A Stroke: Early Warning Symptoms
Given that 90% of strokes is preventable, it is essential to recognize the warning signs and seek for immediate medical help, in order to limit the damage and save the life of the person affected. Continue reading to learn how to predict a stroke by identifying some of the most common early warning symptoms. …
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…
High Cholesterol Diet: Best Foods To Eat And Foods To Avoid
There is no such thing as a high cholesterol diet suitable for everybody, though there are some foods to eat and some to definitely avoid in order to keep cholesterol levels in check. The best way to lower cholesterol levels is following a well-balanced nutrient-rich diet and having a healthy lifestyle. Now let’s try…
Types Of Teas: Health Benefits And Differences
Tea has now become much more than just a beverage. For so many people it is something they can’t do fine without, and in this article, we are going to deal with the different types of teas, highlighting the health benefits and the differences among them. Tea originates from China and in time has…
Which Are The Healthiest Oils Or Fats To Eat And To Cook With?
There is a huge number of cooking oils and fats, each one of them with distinct features and different nutritional values. In this post I am going to try to classify the healthiest oils and fats to eat and to cook with. The most used oils for cooking are: vegetable oils (olive, sunflower, peanut,…
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…
Fatty Acids Omega-6 Vs. Omega-3: Difference, Health And Weight Loss Benefits, Ratios And Foods
We’ve all heard about them, but what exactly is the difference between the fatty acids Omega-6 and Omega-3? What are their health and weight loss benefits, daily ratios and which foods contain the most of each? Right, you want to be in a good shape again! It is time to adjust your diet – abstain…