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Signs You Are Consuming Too Much Coffee

Signs You Are Consuming Too Much Coffee

Coffee is a popular drink among many people all over the world. Many people can’t seem to get through the day without having a cup or two. But there are also many times when coffee consumption can be a bit too much. Certain signs can accompany your overconsumption of coffee on a daily basis. Here […]

Common Causes Of Food Poisoning

Common Causes Of Food Poisoning

At one time or the other, people may have experienced some bouts of food poisoning. Most of the time, the main cause may not always be identified. Some food poisoning may be considered mild that they can just fade away in a day or two. But it is also important to know the common causes […]

Ten Steps to Flush Toxins Out of Our Bodies

Ten Steps to Flush Toxins Out of Our Bodies

You may not realize it, but no matter how clean you try to be, we are all exposed to billions of toxins every day from the bad air we breathe to the mercury we eat from fish, which is why it is very important to not only clean our bodies from the outside but also […]

Risks and Benefits of Weight Loss Surgery

Risks and Benefits of Weight Loss Surgery

More and more people are turning to weight loss surgery to treat their weight problems. Statistics report that over 60 million Americans who are considered obese are turning to surgery when diets and exercise fail them. Surgery is therefore, beneficial- even lifesaving for them. Weight loss surgery however, is not for all. According to the National Institutes of Health, weight loss surgery is for you if you meet the first or second of the following criteria, and the third, fourth, and fifth crit…

The Best Vitamins for Women

The Best Vitamins for Women

In the hustle and bustle of daily life, women sometimes fail to get the nutrients their bodies need to stay healthy. Fortunately multivitamins were invented. The question is which vitamin is the best for women, and how much of it is in your multivitamin.   Vitamin A2,500 IU (50% DV), 20% as beta-carotene. The 100% DV of 5,000 IU is too much for women with fairly healthy diets. This is why some multivitamins like One-A-Day Women’s cut that dosage in half. Most multivitamins load up on vitamin; so…

6 Rules for a Healthy Postpartum Slim-Down

6 Rules for a Healthy Postpartum Slim-Down

Unless you’re a celebrity, slimming down after giving weight is not easy. But, losing your baby-weight is not impossible either. As with any weight loss program, the key to losing postpartum weight is a combination of healthy-eating habits and regular exercise. But unlike other dieters, your body needs certain nutrients to keep yourself – and your baby healthy. That said, Health.com recommends the consuming foods that will boost your energy and trim you down, all while caring for your newborn. P…

BRAT Diet

BRAT Diet

There are several diets that actually began as a health treatment.  One example is the BRAT Diet, which has been prescribed by doctors for people who are recovering from diarrhea, upset stomach, and stomach infections. The gistThe BRAT Diet is an acronym of the foods you are limited to eat while you are having stomach problems:  Bananas, Rice, Applesauce, Toast.  These foods may be bland and low in fiber, but they are easily digested and may help recovering from diarrhea, while those who easily …

10 Belly-Bloating Foods to Avoid

10 Belly-Bloating Foods to Avoid

For those who want a flatter stomach, the Flat Belly Diet’s 4-day Jumpstart aims to reduce belly bloat and start flattening the belly right away. The Jumpstart is created specifically to reducer water retention, eliminate heavy solids, and relieve gas so you will quickly look and feel lighter.”  Flat Belly Diet’s offers some tips on which foods causes belly-bloating and thus, you should avoid.  SaltWater is attracted to sodium, explains the Flat Belly Diet. Thus, you must avoid salty foods, salt…

What's The Right Weight for Your Height

What's The Right Weight for Your Height

People have different body types. Some people who appear rather heavy, may actually weigh just right for their height. On the other hand some thin people are surprised to find that they weigh more than they appear to be. Knowing the right weight for one’s height is especially difficult to tell in teens. This is because people develop at a different rate. It is possible to determine a healthy weight range for your height, though. PubertyTeens go through a period when they grow much faster – puber…

Understanding Importance of Water and Dehydration

Understanding Importance of Water and Dehydration

On a really hot day and you’ve been sweating, you get thirsty. Thirst is one of the first signs of dehydration. Dehydration is your body’s way of saying it’s low on water. Your body loses water when you sweat, pee, and when you have diarrhea or when you throw up. Water is important to keep the body working properly, which is only natural since the body is 60-70% water. When your body loses water, you can usually replenish your water supply by drinking plenty of liquids. You can also get water fr…