Diet and Nutrition

Echinacea includes three species used interchangeably as medicine: Echinacea angustofolia, Echinacea purpurea and Echinacea pallida. The plant is an immune enhancer herb, says herbalist Rosemary Gladstar in her book “Family Herbal–A Guide to Living Life with Energy, Health and Vitality.”…
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Overview Your scale and tape measure can tell you so much more than how your clothes fit. Waist-to-hip ratio and Body Mass Index, also known as BMI, can take simple measurement tools such as these and arm you and your…
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Overview Most people are familiar with the fact that to build and support new muscle growth, resistance training is essential. However, the foods you choose to eat are also critical to success at building and keeping muscle. Your diet should…
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Healthy eating is a balancing act of flavor and fitness, requiring you to juggle appropriate amounts of calories, fat and sodium. When you throw “fast” into the equation, it gets even trickier to produce tasty offerings that tickle the taste…
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There are two main types of energy resources, finite and renewable. Finite resources, including coal, petroleum and natural gas, are limited to how much is available to be mined and refined at any time in order to produce a usable…
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Overview According to a Fitness magazine survey reported in the New York Daily News, as many as 83 percent of brides-to-be hope to lose weight before they walk down the aisle. Being the center of attention on your wedding day…
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Overview Approximately 15 million Americans are morbidly obese—more than 80 to 100 pounds overweight. The number of weight-loss surgeries, known as bariatric surgeries, has climbed steadily in recent years. More than 200,000 of these procedures are performed annually in the…
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Parents often buy sodas for their children because they are less expensive than juice and children love the taste. But, caffeinated sodas hold no nutritional value for your child. In fact, caffeine can have several negative effects on the health…
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The digestive tract, also called the alimentary canal, consists of a group of hollow organs that provide a passageway for food and beverages. These organs function in the process of digestion, the breakdown of food particles to small molecules. The…
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Overview While eating at McDonald’s is quick and convenient for families on the go, keeping those meals healthy can be a challenge. Calorie-dense and nutrient-poor foods such as cheeseburgers and french fries are part of the chain’s standard fare, but…
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Your nervous system performs three vital functions. It first of all senses information about your body and the environment around it. It will then analyze these data in order to make decisions regarding your body’s response to the stimuli. Finally,…
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Healthy eating is no easy task. With so many supermarket shelves lined with alleged diet foods, it’s confusing to know which products are truly nutritious. Fortunately, there are a number of all natural foods that deliver some surprising health benefits….
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It may look oddly brown, but the sediment in apple cider vinegar helps the beverage retain nutrients that are lost in clear vinegar. Apple cider vinegar has been used for centuries for its medicinal purposes. While many of the benefits…
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Many individuals struggle when attempting to lose weight, and trying to lose belly fat is the hardest as the stomach is where all foods are stored and broken down. Belly fat is associated with many different kinds of diseases such…
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Overview The body mass index, or BMI, is a tool that doctors use to determine if a person’s weight is healthy in relation to the person’s height, according to the National Institutes of Health. When a person’s BMI is above…
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Ginseng has been used in traditional herbal remedies for thousands of years to treat a wide range of conditions. It has also been used as a tonic to promote overall health by stimulating the immune system. Three main kinds of…
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Visual impairment can impair your everyday functioning and is not correctable by ordinary contact lenses or eyeglasses. Estimates have visual impairment afflicting 14 million Americans, reports the National Eye Institute. Vitamins will not cure your vision loss, but can help…
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Protein bars are popular alternatives for snacking, pre-workout or for the occasional meal replacement. They are convenient and provided you make the right choice, healthy and satisfying too. Natural, whole food protein bars choices are abundant. Of course, the more…
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In the Western world, toxins are an inevitable part of life. People eat processed foods that contain synthetic, toxic chemicals. Manufacturing facilities release toxins into the air that end up in rain and soil as well as the animals and…
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It’s common for wrestlers to try to lose weight because doing so you means that you can compete in a lower weight class. Competing in a lower weight class would mean that you would go up against smaller wrestlers and…
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Losing weight within a week’s time is best for fitting into that swimsuit or your favorite pair of jeans. There are several methods for losing weight fast, but it is not recommended to use diet pills or related diet fads…
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A vegetarian diet is one which does not allow for the consumption of any beef, pork, chicken, turkey or any other meats. Some types of vegetarians eat fish, although most don’t. Additionally, there are certain types of vegetarians who avoid…
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Panax ginseng, not to be confused with American ginseng, is a herb that is native to northern China and Korea. Used for centuries in traditional Chinese medicine, panax ginseng contains compounds called ginsenosides, which are believed to be responsible its…
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Overview Achy joints cause you pain, restrict your movement, and decrease your quality of life. Joint pain is often caused by one of three types of arthritis: osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, or gout. A definitive therapeutic diet for arthritis does not…
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Sticking to a weight loss regimen or program can be tremendously challenging. According to the National Institutes of Health, more than 66 percent of American adults are overweight or obese. Losing weight and establishing healthier lifestyles is a necessity for…
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Amino acids are the building blocks that form proteins in the body. The 10 essential amino acids are those that cannot be synthesized by your body. You must obtain all 10 essential amino acids for proper protein synthesis. These are…
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Generalized water retention refers to swelling that occurs throughout the body. It is often related to diet, hormones or activity level. Localized water retention is swelling in a specific part of the body. Feet, ankles, legs, hands and arms are…
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Hordeolum, or styes, are infections of the eyelid often caused by staphylococcus aureus bacteria. They are common but usually self-limited conditions. Styes can occur externally or internally on the eyelid, with external more commonly seen. Infection of an eyelash follicle…
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Overview More than one-third of Americans are obese, with millions more overweight, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Being overweight can lead to diabetes, coronary heart disease and a variety of other long-term health problems. Learning to…
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Overview Doctors recommended weights for their patients based on the Metropolitan Life Insurance Company’s weight-for-height tables for decades, according to “Essentials for Health and Wellness.” The tables, which were created in 1943, recommend weight ranges for people with small, medium…
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