Tai Chi, a low impact martial art, has been associated with reduced stress, anxiety and depression, and enhanced mood, in both healthy people and those with chronic conditions. A systematic review of the subject, published in the open access journal BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine, found that although Tai Chi does appear to have positive… Continue reading
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Our friends antioxidants
Definition Antioxidants are molecules that prevent oxygen molecules from interacting with other molecules in a process called oxidation. In the body, antioxidants combine with potentially damaging molecules called free radicals to prevent the free radicals from causing damage to cell membranes, DNA, and proteins in the cell. Common antioxidants important to human health are vitamins… Continue reading
Health benefits of vinegar
Vinegar is made from fermented wine and is a sour tasting liquid. Generally used to flavor foods, vinegar is available in a range of colors including white, red and brown. Vinegar contains acetic acid in a diluted form and it has antiseptic and antibiotic properties, allowing it to be used in variety of ways, other… Continue reading
Sauna and its benefits on immune system and anti-aging
As the body ages, joints stiffen, age spots appear on the skin, neck and back pain becomes commonplace, problems with insomnia arise, and colds and flues occur more frequently. Is it possible to treat all of these accumulating conditions? How can individuals slow down the aging process, realistically? There are the exact health benefits of… Continue reading
Some yoga poses for beginners
So Many Yoga Poses, So Much Time Don’t feel overwhelmed by the number of yoga poses. Hopefully, your yoga practice will be a lifelong pursuit, giving you plenty time to learn scores of poses. As your practice progresses, you will feel comfortable taking on more challenging poses. But when you are just beginning, keep it… Continue reading
Sweet apples and nutritional facts about it
Sweet apple history We owe a debt of gratitude to the ancient Roman horticulturists. Without their efforts, the apple would still be a virtually inedible wild fruit. During the 7th century BC, apples were so rare and expensive that newlyweds were required to share one apple on their wedding night. Sweet apple varieties The quest… Continue reading
Some basics benefits of regular physical activity
You know exercise is good for you — but do you know how good? From boosting your mood to improving your sex life, find out how exercise can improve your life. Want to feel better, have more energy and perhaps even live longer? Look no further than old-fashioned exercise. The merits of regular physical activity… Continue reading
Beneficial Weight Loss Herbs
There are certain herbs that affect digestion, metabolism and appetite, and in this way they impact weight loss. However, the FDA warns that some of these herbs and herbal substances should be avoided because they may cause serious and even fatal side effects. Among them are ephedra and senna. But, as we mentioned before, not… Continue reading