MENOPAUSAL SYMPTOMS: IN DEPTH

Menopause is a transition into a life phase where you no longer menstruate. It occurs when you have not menstruated for 12 consecutive months, and it isn’t due to pregnancy or illness. Menopause is a normal part of aging. And it happens because the female sex...

WHY DO YOU NEED A HEALTH AND WELLNESS COACH

The growing understanding of the importance of focusing on overall wellness makes many people turn to various experts to help them achieve their health goals. One of such experts in the health and wellness coach.

Just as a sports coach helps an athlete...

AUTOIMMUNE DISEASES

Your immune system naturally protects you against harmful foreign invaders like bacteria, viruses, and toxins. When your immune system detects any of these invaders, it releases fighter cells – known as antibodies – to attack and eliminate the invaders to protect...

WHY IS FIBER GOOD FOR YOU?

You’ve probably heard “eat more fiber” a lot of times. But what is the fuss all about?

What Is Fiber?

Dietary fiber, also known as roughage, is a type of carbohydrate found in some foods that your body cannot digest. Instead, it passes through your...

SUN PROTECTION FOR YOUR SKIN IN SUMMER.

There is no denying that summer feels terrific, especially after a harsh winter. The weather just makes you want to spend time outdoors soaking up the sun. While some sun exposure can benefit you by helping you produce vitamin D, improving your mood, and...

How to Find Motivation on Your Health Journey

Your health journey is a personalized one where you make sustainable and healthy changes to your lifestyle. This can range from better eating and sleeping habits to more physical activity. It can even be as simple as doing more of those things that...

WEIGHT DOESN’T EQUAL HEALTH

We live in a society obsessed with weight, with a widespread concept of “ideal body weight” or “ideal body shape.” This explains why:

• You will find a weighing scale in almost any bathroom.
• The weight loss industry makes billions every...

SOME HEALING FOODS THAT TASTE GREAT

There is no denying that many health issues require medications or other medical interventions. But the foods you eat when you’re recovering from an illness, injury, or surgery can either support or hinder your recovery. Many foods have been shown to...

EFFECTS OF MINERAL DEFICIENCY ON YOUR HEALTH

Minerals are one of the many nutrients that your body needs for disease prevention and overall wellbeing. Your body does not produce minerals, so you have to get them from your diet.

Your body only needs tiny amounts of minerals. But inadequate...

UNIQUE NUTRITIONAL NEEDS FOR WOMEN’S HEALTH

Boys and girls typically have similar dietary needs until they hit puberty. Though a balanced diet is the bedrock of healthy living for both genders, women develop unique nutritional requirements after puberty.  While men generally need more...

Losing Weight for You – Because You Are Worth It!

Why would you like to lose weight? Is it because you want to look good for a special day? Perhaps you have a family event or class reunion to attend this year; the reasons could be many.

However, rather than losing weight for...

Summary:

The more we restrict, the more likely we are to fail. We found that conventional commercial diets bear no relationship to long-term health and weight management. In fact, there have been studies that actually show dieting is a predictor of weight gain, not loss. So why is that, exactly?...