Health Archive

Where alcohol consumption is concerned just about everyone has an opinion. While the majority of people probably believe that drinking a moderate amount of alcohol is the best course of action, there are extremes on both ends of the spectrum. There are …

Did you think that supplements are only meant for our physical health? There are a number of vitamins and minerals that are needed to keep our brains and minds healthy and functioning properly. An imbalance of these supplements can adversely affect the …

Eating at a fast food restaurant while on a low-carb diet is no doubt a daunting task. In fact, if you’re trying to lose weight, it’s always preferable that you prepare your own meals at home, where you can choose your ingredients …

Conditions that may have once been dismissed as just “nervousness” or being “high strung,” are now being recognized as genuine disorders, and many people who suffer from anxiety disorders are not even aware of it and are getting no help as a …

Even though modern food production has given us the ability to enjoy the safest food in the history of mankind, in some ways, big food manufacturers are also introducing new hazards into our food supply. Thankfully, labeling regulations force food manufacturers to …

Everyone at some point in their life has experienced some sort of anxiety attack. It’s human nature to panic when things go wrong and worry about things that are not even real. If you give it time, then anxiety passes away and …

Currently standing as the fifth cause of death in the United States and claiming the lives of 6.2 million people every year worldwide, strokes ought to be considered a health hazard of the first magnitude. Unfortunately, most of us either lack the information to …

When was the last time you heard a terrible piece of nutritional advice that made no sense at all? There are several old wives tales about food and nutrition that are usually harmless, useless or both. Sometimes they can end up damaging …

Regardless of the particular diet you choose to follow, careful consideration of the level of protein intake should always be paramount. For one, this nutrient is a key element in the body’s mechanisms for building and repairing muscle.  But also, increasing the consumption of …

Weight loss seems to have a privileged place in our culture these days. Unfortunately, this concept is usually linked to aesthetics alone. Health and wellness seem to have lost their place to the dreadful fear of not fitting in. Caught in this …

Periods are hated by all women because of their unwanted and painful symptoms of a stomach cramp, bloating, fatigue and many more. During these three to seven days its important to be careful about what you eat, as even a small amount …

With nearly a third of the World’s population being overweight and type 2 diabetes reaching pandemic status, the need for effective exercise is a necessity. However, the pace of modern life doesn’t always make it easy to have enough time at our …