The more I talk to people about health and what they do to stay healthy, the more I realise how everybody is different. How everybody has a different belief of what being healthy means. When some people talk about being healthy, they mostly talk about the food they eat. The foods they think are healthy. …
Chronic diseases are the leading cause of ill health in developed countries and a major public health issue. They affect almost 30% of the US population and are the cause of 76% of all healthcare costs incurred by elderly adults and their families. Indeed, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention classifies obesity as an …
by Adeel Akhter We all have suffered some sort of pain multiple times in our lives. Sometimes it’s just a crick in the neck, sometimes it’s lower or upper back pain or headaches. According to statistics, more Americans suffer from pain than suffer from diabetes, coronary heart disease, or cancer. Pain is the most frequent reason …
by Karl Burton Having a little extra weight on can work against your mental state in a big way. The never-ending circle of weight gain, depression, and inability to lose the weight can really take a toll on your mind. Want a tip to combat this? Meditation. That’s right, meditation can actually help someone not …
Matcha green tea is a healthy drink commonly consumed in China and Japan that has also become popular in other parts of the world due to its many health benefits. Although reputed to relieve digestive symptoms, little is still known about matcha’s possible side effects on the digestive system. In this post, we will investigate …
CBD, which stands for cannabidiol, is an active ingredient of the cannabis plant that is being used by over 500 million people across the globe. When it was discovered in the early 19th century, it became a rage across the world. Currently, CBD is enjoyed in many households across the globe in different forms. Traditionally, …
by Clarissa Caouette The ability to bring life into the world is a beautiful thing. Women’s bodies are uniquely designed to do just that. From the external body parts to the internal body parts, the body and shape of a woman is the way it is for reproduction purposes. Now, that’s not to say that …
If you have nut allergies and cannot drink nut milks that are loved by vegans and dairy-free folks, then you could try drinking seed milk instead. The only problem is that this type of vegan ‘milk’ is not commonly found in the shops and online so your best bet is to make it home. Luckily, …
by Charles Wood If you’ve ever found yourself tossing and turning in the early hours of the morning for no apparent reason, then you’ll completely understand the frustration this brings, especially if it happens regularly. You’re also not alone — in fact, one-third of Britons now sleep for just five to six hours per night, …
by Ellie Campbell Are you the kind of person who can’t stomach those little yoghurt drinks that are advertised as having good bacteria? Or do you ever wonder if drinking soda has any impact at all on your digestive system? Well without putting too much fear in you (sugar-sweetened soft drinks are associated with deaths …