"Lordy, lordy, look who's forty!" The big 4-0—it's a milestone for sure, signaling a time of transition from young adulthood to middle-age. This is an important decade for preventing health problems such as diabetes, heart disease and many types of cancer later in life. So, if you've been making healthy lifestyle
Month: September 2015
DIET FOR FLAWLESSLY GLOWING SKIN
The expression “you are what you eat” may be more accurate than you think. There are many factors that contribute to the clear, glowing, blemish-free skin everyone strives for (including genetics). Some foods—depending on their vitamin, mineral, and antioxidant content—can actually help promote healthy skin. We searched the web for meals that contain two
HEALTHY DIET LEADS TO HEALTHY HAIRS
Lustrous, beautiful and healthy hair is a result of a healthy body and a healthy diet. Any nutritional deficiencies can lead to problems like dryness, brittleness, dandruff and ultimately hair loss. On the other end, there are certain foods that make your hair healthy and strong. Hair like other tissue is
BLOOD, A CONNECTIVE TISSUE & YOUR WELLNESS
In the human body, one of the most important connective tissues is blood. Blood is considered a connective tissue because it consists of a non-living fluid in which living cells are suspended. The blood matrix surrounding the cells is known as plasma, which accounts for about 55% of our blood volume. There are
PREGNANCY & YOUR WELLNESS
LIVER FUNCTIONS & YOUR WELLNESS
A large lobed glandular organ in the abdomen of vertebrates, involved in many metabolic processes. It filters and processes blood as it circulates through the body. It metabolizes nutrients, detoxifies harmful substances, makes blood clotting proteins, and performs many other vital functions. The cells in the liver contain proteins called enzymes that drive these chemical reactions. MAJOR FUNCTIONS
SKIN AGING AND YOUR WELLNESS
Skin changes are among the most visible signs of aging. Evidence of increasing age includes wrinkles and sagging skin. Whitening or graying of the hair is another obvious sign of aging. Your skin does many things. And it contains them are as follows: Contains nerve receptors that allow you to feel touch, pain,
CHOOSE HIGH-FIBER DIET WHEN SUFFERING FROM DIABETES
Carbohydrates have a big impact on your blood sugar levels—more so than fats and proteins—but you don’t have to avoid them. You just need to be smart about what types of carbs you eat. Choosing carbs that are packed with fiber (and don’t spike your blood sugar) Instead of… Try these high-fiber options… White
POLYCYSTIC OVARY SYNDROME & YOUR WELLNESS
STRESS CAUSES CARDIAC PROBLEMS
STRESS CAUSES CARIAC PROBLEMS: If stress itself is a risk factor for heart disease, it could be because chronic stress exposes your body to unhealthy, persistently elevated levels of stress hormones like adrenaline and cortisol. Studies also link stress to changes in the way blood clots, which increases the risk