If you were to take a look at the health advice available everywhere from magazines to official government websites, you’d be forgiven for thinking that humans are basically incapable of making any kind of decision about their own diet without having the rules of healthy eating explained to them in great detail. Now, it’s true […]
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1. You can’t do anything without enough energy. One of the first things you should think about before starting any task is how you can fuel up appropriately. 2. For humans, our main source of energy is carbohydrates. Yes, a lot of diet plans warn you about the dangers of carbs, but that doesn’t mean
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Why do people go on vacation? Do they want a break from their everyday lives? Do they want to explore a new and exciting culture? Or do they just want to get away from the rain to find somewhere where they can rest in the sun? For some people, sunbathing is the most relaxing way
1. Hormones are the body’s chemical messengers. They help us grow or respond to changing circumstances. They impact our mood. There’s pretty much nothing, physical, mental or emotional that isn’t affected by hormones, so don’t underestimate their importance. 2. Most hormonal problems can, broadly speaking, be divided into two categories. Your body is producing a
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1. The purpose of supplements is indicated by the name: they’re supplemental. They add something extra if you’re short of a certain nutrient or need a certain effect. They’re not meant to replace a balanced diet. 2. Sometimes, you need supplements of certain vitamins or minerals because, for whatever reason, your body can’t get them
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It’s all very well saying that problems in the adrenal glands can make you ill, but sometimes you need to be more specific. One of the most prominent conditions linked to hormones produced in the adrenal glands (and therefore possibly influenced by their malfunctioning) is Cushing’s syndrome. Cushing’s syndrome isn’t always caused by adrenal problems.
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It’s a widely held fact that people who do a lot of exercise and are particularly fit have lower blood pressure than the general population. Unfortunately, like a lot of widely held facts, it’s not actually that simple. During strenuous exercise, it’s likely that your blood pressure will temporarily increase, as will your heart rate.
1. Nutrition is one of the most fundamental aspects of health. It can seem complicated, but the underlying principle is that you need to consume a balance of all the nutrients your body needs. 2. When it comes to “unhealthy” foods, most are only harmful if you eat it to excess. With moderation, you can
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If you’re looking to increase your nutrient intake and find what does what, you’ll probably see that carbohydrates are what give us energy (with a bit more coming from fat), and protein is what allows us to grow, build muscle and repair injury. This is all true, but what you might not realize is that
It’s all very well talking about the different products and techniques you can use to make your skin look its best, but most of that advice won’t do a lot of good if you suffer from sensitive skin. If you have the kind of skin that breaks out in a rash just from being in
