Organic products are cited to be better for a variety of reasons according to the info graphic, but probably one of the more common reasons are the issue about pesticides on produce. These pesticides and growth hormones affect humans negatively, but even if we switch to organic now, we already have large amounts of of
As we can see in the picture, the brain is fragile and we must do everything we can to prevent the aging and degenerative processes of our brain. One of the factors that negatively impacts the brain and which is somewhat out of our control is hypertension (high blood pressure). One way to remedy this
Obesity is a growing concern worldwide, and it’s not just a weight problem, but a health problem. When you are overweight your chances of diseases like diabetes, cardiovascular disease and kidney failure increases, and these are just to name a few. To address your weight problem various chances need to be made, including changing your
If you’re getting over being under the weather, it can be tempting to put the pedal to the metal on the road to recovery. But if you really want to feel better, proceed with caution. Here’s how to bounce back without risking a relapse. 1. Rest up. Resist staying up past prime time when you’re
If you rely on coffee or cola to make it through the day, it’s time to change up your routine. Sure, you’ll get an instant buzz, but by the time your hands stop shaking, you’ll discover that you’re even more exhausted than before.So put down that mug, step away from the vending machine and give these
If you’re trying to lose weight, you will know how difficult it can be to stick to your diet when surrounded by kilojoule-laden temptations. Follow these eating-out tips for slimmers, taken from The Brain Surgeon’s Diet, and you will be able to enjoy a good night out without the extra guilt or weight in the morning. Fast
South Africans weigh in as the third fattest nation on earth, according to food services company Compass Group Southern Africa. According to a survey by Glaxo SmithKline in 2010, 61% of the South African population are overweight or morbidly obese. This echoes a study done by the Medical Research Council in 2007 found that 56% of adult women
The kitchen is where we find the greatest abundance of nature’s gift in our homes, and so it should come as no surprise that not only will you find the ingredients for the most luxurious body treatments; the craftiest repellent for pests or the toughest solutions for cleaning in your kitchen but that all sorts
Here’s a list of the top 10 foods that is good for your heart: Pilchards Avocado Olive Oil Flaxseed
The Dash diet has been voted the best overall diet by the US World and News Report. It beat out 19 other contenders, including the Atkins, Jenny Craig and Slim-Fast diets. The heart-smart Mediterranean diet came in second place. Developed in the USA, Dash is the acronym for Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension, and has proved so healthy that it’s