Fermented foods generally bring to mind foods like kimchi or sauerkraut. In fact, many people do not know there are many more fermented foods available. They may also not know there are different types of fermented foods out there. In other words, you don’t have to be limited to cabbage fermentation. Here are a few […]
Women are often dismayed to go through years of what would be considered “normal” periods, only to find at some point that their period has become heavy and rather unmanageable. Heavy periods, also called menorrhagia, are characterized by blood loss of more than eight teaspoons per period (it’s not easy to know exactly how many […]
Do you know what your metabolism is? Many people think it’s just to do with weight gain or weight loss, but it is far more complex than that. The dictionary meaning is, “Your metabolism is the way that chemical processes in your body cause food to be used in an efficient way, for example to […]
Metabolism and weight management go hand in hand, whether you are overweight, underweight or currently enjoy an ideal body weight. In addition to directly influencing how much you weigh, your metabolism also has a say-so in how healthy your cardiovascular and respiratory processes are. The metabolic process in all living organisms is very complex, and […]
If your metabolism is not running as efficiently as it could, then you are at risk of gaining weight, which in turn puts you at risk of developing other diseases. ‘Boosting your metabolism’ is a bit of a buzz-phrase, and most people are aware that if they ‘boost’ their metabolism they can help reduce body […]
If your metabolism is slower than it should be, you can give it a boost with certain foods. Diet controls our health in so many ways and it is easy to fix many a problem just by eating the right foods at the right time. Here are a few foods you can add to your […]
People often think about detoxing including a juice cleanse or another detox with food, but there are also detoxes of the body. One popular type of detox is called a foot detox. Here are some things to know about this type of detox. Choose a Method For the Foot Detox Generally, you will want to […]
If you are looking for a way to start fresh and feel your best, you might want to consider doing a bath detox. This is when you take a bath with certain ingredients that cleanse your skin for a natural beauty detox but can also have other health benefits as well. Here are some different […]
When you are serious about living a healthier lifestyle, it all starts with your body. This means not only working out but eating as cleanly as possible. A food detox often involves adding in as many veggies and fruits as you can, which is easy to do with the following salads. Grapefruit and Kale Salad […]
If you plan to do a detox diet that revolves around having only healthy, whole, and fresh foods, this shopping list is for you! Fresh Produce To start with, gathering your fresh produce and herbs is always a must. The reason is that these apply to just about every detox diet plan out there. You […]