Thunder god vine (Tripterygium wilfordii) is a plant that has long been used in traditional Chinese medicine. It is also referred to as "lei gong teng." This herb has recently been investigated as a treatment option for a variety of disorders including rheumatoid arthritis, cancer, chronic hepatitis, chronic nephritis, ankylosing spondylitis, polycystic kidney disease, and … [Read more...]
Non Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease: Are You At Risk?
Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is a condition where an excessive accumulation of fats (such as triglycerides) build up in the liver cells known as hepatocytes. The biochemical processes in our body that provide fuel generate toxic by-products. The liver is responsible for filtering and detoxifying these byproducts along with other harmful substances that enter the … [Read more...]
Anti-Obesity Benefits Of Fish Oil
Not all fats are bad and some are essential for your body and weight loss, like omega 3 fish oils. According to a study on Anti-obesity effect of fish oil and fish oil-fenofibrate combination in female KK mice, fish oil inhibited body weight gain and exhibited an anti-obesity effect through the inhibition of lipid synthesis in female KK mice. Furthermore, fenofibrate … [Read more...]
Saxenda: More About The “Blockbuster” Obesity Drug
People who injected Saxenda (liraglutide) every day for a year lost an average of 18.5 pounds, compared with an average of 6 pounds for those taking a placebo, researchers found. What is this Saxenda? It’s a higher dose of Victoza, which has been available in the US since 2010 for the treatment of type 2 diabetes. Liraglutide is a glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) … [Read more...]
Bariatric Surgery: Benefits Beyond Slimming Down
A new study following severely obese participants out to six years after gastric-bypass surgery shows that they had higher rates of diabetes remission and a lower incidence of developing diabetes, compared with nonsurgical controls. More than 500 million people worldwide are obese, according to the World Health Organization. Other research in the journal found that children … [Read more...]
GLP-1: An Alternative Treatment For Obesity
Glucagon-like peptide 1 or GLP-1 is a hormone produced in the gut and released in response to food. It causes reduced appetite and the release of insulin. At present, bariatric surgery is the only truly successful treatment of severe obesity. Mimicking one of the effects of bariatric surgery, namely the increased secretion of glucagon-like peptide (GLP)-1, by artificially … [Read more...]
Obesity – Cancer Link Uncovered!
Nearly five per cent of all cancers in women aged 50 - 64 were connected to obesity. The World Cancer Research Fund found a link to obesity in six types of cancers. Women who were overweight were four times more likely to develop cancer of the uterine lining while obesity boosts the risk by six-fold. Obese women also are at greater risk of breast and colon cancer. Excess … [Read more...]
Diet & Exercise Tips For Your Zodiac Sign
Though it might sound strange, astrology seems to provide us with an understanding and insight, how to manage weight loss problems. Each sun sign of the zodiac speaks a particular truth; a part of the 'whole' that it needs to express. But the weight picture in your horoscope is based on more than just your sun sign. The other planets, particularly the Moon, Venus, Jupiter, and … [Read more...]
Iron Deficiency & Hair Loss
One of the most common causes of hair loss in pre-menopausal women is not hormones, but a nutritional deficiency, with depleted iron stores being one of the most important factor. Iron deficiency is defined as having a ferritin level of under 40ng/ml or iron percent saturation under 20%. Iron is found mainly in the blood, and according to Dr Michael Sharon, author of … [Read more...]
Enemies of Healthy Hair
Healthy strands boast tightly closed cuticle layers. If hair is in good condition, it shines, swings, feels good when touched, and has no "candyfloss" ends or split strands. If you want to keep your hair healthy, you have to avoid the enemies of healthy hair; too much sun, vitamin deficiencies, illness or other stresses, certain drugs like sulfa drugs and birth control … [Read more...]
Doing Away With Dry Scalp
Dry scalp is one common issue that women face, especially in winter where you are moving in and out of heated areas frequently. The skin of the scalp becomes tight and itchy and tiny flakes of dead skin are showered by combing and brushing. Dry scalp conditions are often misidentified as dandruff. Dry scalp occurs when the hair strand exiting the scalp is not being lubricated … [Read more...]
Shingles: Symptoms, Cause & Treatment
Shingles is a skin rash caused by the same virus that causes chickenpox. The virus responsible for these conditions is called Varicella zoster. After an individual has chickenpox, this virus lives in the nerves and is never fully cleared from the body. Under certain circumstances, such as emotional stress, immune deficiency (from AIDS or chemotherapy) or with cancer, the virus … [Read more...]
Scalp Tenderness: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
Pain occurring on and around the scalp might be triggered by various factors, which may be physical (ultraviolet radiation, heat, cold, and wind), chemical (cosmetics, soap, water, and pollution), psychogenic (stress), or hormonal (menstrual cycle) Common Causes Some of the possible common medical causes of Scalp tenderness may include: Giant cell arteritis: … [Read more...]
Avoiding Fashion Blunders!
Although there are no hard-and-fast rules of fashion, there are ways to avoid looking outdated and tacky. The most important rule of fashion does not involve the clothes you wear, but it does influence the image you portray and carry yourself. When you display a positive image, then you will look more attractive and self-confident regardless of your fashions. Here are a … [Read more...]
How To Become Insta-Famous – Gabrielle Epstein!
Australian Instagram sensation Gabrielle Epstein whose bikini shots have earned her more than 1.5 million followers. She has also served as an ambassador for Women's Best fitness products and worked with brands like Young & Reckless. Instagram Sensation and Model Gabrielle Epstein reveals her fitness and fashion secrets in conversation with Namita Nayyar, President Women … [Read more...]
A Complete Body Workout For Pregnant Women-II
This is the concluding part of complete body workout for pregnant women comprising of Lower Body workout aiming to workout the pelvic floor, stomach, legs, hips and thighs. A warm-up and stretching needs to be an essential part of your workout regime. Remember, your body is more flexible during pregnancy due to the joints and ligaments loosening, and this makes you even more … [Read more...]
A Complete Body Workout For Pregnant Women-I
At no point in a woman's life is general fitness more important than during pregnancy. The advantages of having a regular exercise routine during pregnancy are almost endless. Exercising will give you more energy, help you remain flexible and carry your baby with ease. It will help protect against back pain and improve muscle tone, which in turn will give you greater control … [Read more...]
Pregnant Women Should Eat Dark Chocolate. Why?
The seeds of the tropical Theobroma cacao tree having an intense bitter taste, are fermented to develop the cocoa flavor. After fermentation, the beans (seeds) are dried, cleaned, and then roasted, and the shell is removed to produce cacao nibs. The nibs are then ground to cocoa mass, pure chocolate in rough form. This cocoa mass usually is liquefied then molded with or without … [Read more...]
Building Lean Body Mass
Chiseled abs, shapely legs, toned arms - these can be yours when you increase your lean body mass and decrease your body fat percentage. Rev up your metabolism, improve your stamina and create the lean body you want by following these steps. Consider eating meals with higher protein and lowfat content to lose weight and build muscle: Lean beef, skinless chicken, and … [Read more...]
Infant Feeding Pattern: If Not Checked Could Lead To Obesity
The BYU (Brigham Young University) researchers analyzed data from more than 8,000 families and found that babies predominantly fed formula were 2.5 times more likely to become obese toddlers than babies who were breastfed for the first six months. When a child is full and pushes away, stop! Don’t encourage them to finish the whole bottle. Feeding Patterns Likely to … [Read more...]
Depression: The Silent Epidemic
Depression in its clinical form, is a mood disorder in which the individual may feel sad, helpless, hopeless, as if life is just too overwhelming and burdensome. Every one of us experiences depressed feelings from time to time; no one can escape the hurtful things in life. Its how we react that matters in the face of adversity. Question that often arises is- Can I overcome … [Read more...]
New Guidelines For Baby Care With Heart Problems In The Womb
Fetal heart experts working with the American Heart Association have developed guidelines to help healthcare providers care for unborn babies with heart problems, as well as their families. With advanced imaging technologies, such as high-resolution ultrasound and three- and four-dimensional echocardiography, magnetic resonance imaging, fetal electrocardiography and … [Read more...]
Attending To Your Baby’s Needs
Once you have made the major purchases, you can start to attend to your baby's more personal needs and do some advance planning. Before you rush out to buy lots of baby clothes, a roomful of toys, and several packs of diapers, ask friends and family if they have any baby clothes or toys they can pass on to you, and which diapers they recommend. Now is also the time to think … [Read more...]
Solid Food Options For Your Little One
Introduction of baby to solid foods, is often called weaning on to foods. By the age of 4-6 months, most babies are ready to begin eating solid foods as a complement to breast-feeding or formula-feeding. It's during this time that babies typically stop using their tongues to push food out of their mouths and begin to develop the coordination to move solid food from the front … [Read more...]
‘Cut the Crap,’ Get Back To Nutritional Basics: Says Heart & Stroke Foundation
The Heart and Stroke Foundation convened a panel of experts to review the evidence on saturated fat and gave a straightforward advice. The group released its new position statement 'Eating fat makes you fat', idea debunked: Fat is not our ENEMY, what's more important is to focus on the type of fat we consume. Choose heart-healthy fats such as monounsaturated fats and … [Read more...]
The Portfolio Diet: Watch Your Cholesterol
The Portfolio Diet is nothing but a style of eating which combines a group of foods (a portfolio of foods) which have been shown in studies to help to lower bad cholesterol in our blood. Each one is healthy and has blood cholesterol lowering effects on its own, but when you put the foods together and eat them everyday, this effect is even greater. David J.A. Jenkins, MD, … [Read more...]
Testing For HIV
National HIV Testing Day (NHTD) is an annual campaign produced by the National Association of People with AIDS (NAPWA-US) to encourage at-risk individuals to receive voluntary HIV counseling and testing. Why test for HIV? When it comes to HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) disease, knowledge is power. HIV disease commonly involves a lengthy period - as long as a decade - … [Read more...]
The Health Benefits Of Tai Chi
Tai Chi is an ancient Chinese system of slowly flowing movements and shifts of balance that strengthens the legs while conditioning the tendons and ligaments of the ankles, knees, and hips, increasing their range of motion and making them more resilient, less prone to injury. The continuous flowing movements of Tai Chi are based on the principle that running water never … [Read more...]
Managing A Perfect Diet Over the Holidays
Whenever I visit my mom she is out & out to see that I eat (overeat) well. I tell you nothing convinces her that I am not on a diet. She'll have cooked my orite pizza (with lots of cheese), vegetable bake (in white sauce), ending up with ice-creams. Let me tell you, as a fitness trainer, I have a lot of discipline. But when that cheese topped pizza is sitting on the table … [Read more...]
How To Eat Without Gaining Weight?
It is quite difficult to maintain harmony and not gain extra kilos in the modern pace of life. However, in order not to gain weight, it is not necessary to sit on a rigid diet and give up your favorite food. It turns out that it is enough to observe a few simple rules of a healthy and balanced diet to feel yourself great and do not gain weight. Here is a simple … [Read more...]
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