A detox after Christmas is essential, as the body- and especially the belly- carry the signs of Christmas holidays excesses. Stomach bloating is one of the typical consequences of a period of eating excesses like Christmas time, though a well-balanced diet, rich in detox foods, will help your health get back on track! So now,…
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Berberine benefits and side effects
Berberine Berberine is an alkaloid substance extracted from the roots of a few plants belonging to the Berberidaceae family, like barberry (berberis vulgaris) and mahonia (mahonia aquifolium), which is an ornamental shrub, and plants like yellowroot (hydrastis canadensis) which is a perennial herbaceous plant, and huang lian (coptis chinensis) one of the 50 essential herbs…
What is spirulina for: 10 health benefits you should be aware of
Over the last years you probably have been hearing of superfoods, as foods with extraordinary nutritious properties. Among these superfoods you find spirulina, an alga which is recommended not only to those people who want to lose weight, but also to whoever wants to stay fit. So what is spirulina for? In this article I…
Panax Ginseng Benefits and Side Effects
The therapeutic use of Panax ginseng tracks back to 4000 years ago, when the Chinese emperor Shen demanded further studies on the plant which showed to have beneficial and therapeutic properties. Let’s see in detail now, Panax ginseng benefits and side effects. Ginseng refers to eleven different varieties of a short, slow-growing plant with fleshy…
3 Diet Foods that Undermine Your Weight Loss Efforts and Health
Thinking about going on a diet and have stocked up on diet foods? Don’t let them fool you! Keep on reading this article, to understand how these foods may undermine your weight loss efforts and overall health. No matter what the season is, whether it is summer, winter or autumn, we always want to be…
How to Lose Stubborn Fat and Cellulite with Silk’n Lipo? A Detailed Review.
A review of the Silk’n Lipo targeted fat reduction device. In this post you will learn about how to lose stubborn fat and cellulite with Silk’n Lipo and, most importantly, does it really work? Losing weight isn’t always easy. Sometimes it’s a tormented journey, generating feeling of frustration and defeat. It may happen that, even…
What Is a Water Diet? 5 Ways Water Helps You Lose Weight
A water diet is now one of the most Googled words by people who wish to lose weight fast and get ready for swimsuit season. What is a water diet exactly and, most importantly, how much water do we have to drink, when and how should we drink water in order to lose weight? Let’s…
How to Lose Weight Fast with the 2 Week Diet? Does it Really Work?
The summer has just begun, and now how to lose weight fast in order to get ready for swimsuit season? Have you ever heard of a new diet, which promises you are going to lose up to 16 pounds in just 14 days? The question is: does this 2 Week Diet really work? Let’s see…
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…