For those who don’t know, each heart beat pumps blood around the body to deliver oxygen. In order to keep the blood flowing, you need pressure which pushes against your artery walls. Doctors measure blood pressure by combining the strength of the pushing as well as the resistance from the walls. When you have high blood pressure, your heart has to pump harder and harder, … [Read more...] about Picking the Right Recipes to Lower High Blood Pressure
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The Pros and Cons of Liquid Vitamins
Our bodies need a constant supply of vitamins and minerals each and every day in order to function properly. Without them, we can become tired, unable to focus, irritable, and put ourselves at risk of various illnesses and diseases.Due to the standard western diet, multivitamins are becoming both more prevalent and more necessary. Items like junk food, white bread, candy, … [Read more...] about The Pros and Cons of Liquid Vitamins
The Spell of Witch Hazel: 10 Magical Benefits of this Amazing Plant
Witch Hazel is slowly gaining popularity in the beauty world for its ability to enhance your features whilst being a completely all natural chemical that’s completely free of astringents. Many people have reported their skin appears more youthful, soft, and smooth after continued application, but the best bit is that it comes at just a fraction of the price as normal beauty … [Read more...] about The Spell of Witch Hazel: 10 Magical Benefits of this Amazing Plant
Rumble in the Jungle: the Fiber Faceoff
Everyone knows that in order to maintain good health, you need to eat a substantial amount of fiber each day. The daily recommended dose in the U.S. by the American Heart Association is set to 25 to 30 grams, but the current average consumption is only about 15 grams. Many health and fitness professionals also believe this recommendation is on the low side, meaning that most … [Read more...] about Rumble in the Jungle: the Fiber Faceoff
Could Obesogens be the True Cause of Obesity?
It’s common knowledge that if you eat more energy than you burn, then you’re going to gain weight. Though there have been a variety of diets claiming it’s the quality of the calories and not the amount of calories, such as paleo and Atkins, the theory of energy balance (calories in vs calories out/CICO) has remained constant.Yet, new information may suggest that there’s a … [Read more...] about Could Obesogens be the True Cause of Obesity?