In recent years the Health Promotion Board has developed dietary guidelines for children and adolescents as well as adults. However, older adults have different nutritional requirements and require a separate set of guidelines. While there is much advice on nutrition available through magazines and new media channels, not all of these are science-based and accurate. […]
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There are some obvious and some not-so-obvious changes in your body as you age. The not so obvious ones are things like muscles that have lost their strength and mass and flexibility, and your reaction time diminishes. You may begin to move slower, take shorter steps when walking, and be extra careful so you don’t […]
You may have tried different stop smoking methods, both traditional and herbal, but if you are still smoking after all your efforts, why not try some non-medicinal natural therapies? Here are a few natural therapies that will help you in your journey towards finally quitting your smoking habit. Hypnosis Hypnosis is one method that has […]
Ideally, a diabetic diet consists of a high intake of lean meats, lots of vegetables and whole grains. Additionally, it is low in sugar, low in salt, and low in simple carbohydrates. Just because you have diabetes does not mean that you have to sacrifice your love of all richly-flavored and delicious foods. Many of […]
When you are working on losing a few extra pounds, it can be hard to figure out what to eat, or what not to eat. After all, weight loss is about 80% diet and 20% physical activity. This means you should be focusing on what you are eating before anything else. The trick is to […]
Being on a budget and eating healthy might not sound like they go hand-in-hand, but they still can. If you are trying to switch to a cleaner diet with less processed and packaged foods, here are some tips for doing that while also sticking to your food budget. Avoid Processed and Packaged Food As you […]
The question, ‘can we reverse the aging process’ is touted by many beauty product sellers as a big yes, providing we use their products. However, is it truly possible? Are there things we can do ourselves to reverse the damage and subsequent signs of aging that may have already occurred in our body? Science is […]
There are many ways to naturally boost our immune system. One great way to strengthen it is to include any, some, or better still, all of the following herb into your diet. Echinacea Hundreds of studies provide evidence to prove the efficacy of Echinacea. From simple colds to serious infections, Echinacea does a good job […]
Although we all tend to view inflammation negatively, inflammation serves as our body’s way of responding to injury. It is during the inflammation process that the body’s defense mechanism becomes active, in part by making sure that the immune cells are being sent to the affected area. In addition to the immune cells being sent […]
In this day and age, there seem to be pills for just about everything. People everywhere are striving to improve health so they can look and feel better, but what about their digestive health? It happens to be a fact that digestion is such an essential part of health that it can even affect your […]