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Photo: Shannon Fagan Supplements containing green tea extract are the subject of many reports of liver toxicity. Several cases of liver toxicity have also association with green tea "infusions." There is only one reported case of liver toxicity from drinking brewed green tea. A number of reports suggest kava, often taken for anxiety or insomnia, …
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Sugar plays a huge role in a modern life. It is added to multiple food products, not only sweets, but also dairy, bakery, meat and seasonings. You can easily find it even in pharmaceutical drugs and infants’ food. Although it has neither nutritional value nor health benefits, we spoil ourselves, our friends and kids with …
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Here is the highly requested recipe for my currently favorite bread. I pay attention to my digestion and commercial wheat bread with addictives often makes my guts upaset, as well as I notice weight gain when I eat regular bread regularly. On the other hand, baking is not my favorite thing. I needed a compromise …
In the previous article we had learned that carbohydrates are not only these “bad sugars” we used to think about. They are an integral part of a healthy and balanced diet we should follow to give our bodies maximum nutrition. Today, let’s focus on each carbohydrates group to better understand their role in meal composition. …
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Here are some questions you might have about carbohydrates: Are carbs bad for me? Are carbs unhealthy for my body? Do carbs make me fat? Well, maybe that will surprise you but… carbs are not evil. Seriously! Theory facts to start with - education helps you choose smarter, so spend a minute to learn about …
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Photo: @SteeleMatthews1 Social health can be defined as our ability to interact and form meaningful relationships with others. It also relates to how comfortably we can adapt in social situations. Social relationships have an impact on our mental health, physical health and mortality risk. (1) Social health is defined as. … An example of social …
Running is a highly technical physical activity, demanding a prior training, which includes technique improvement, core and legs strength development, as well as mobility and corrective exercises.Physical training for running is especially needed for people who spend more than 3 hours daily in a sitting position or are involved in a repetitive movement (cashier, gardener, …
Insulin resistance Causes, symptoms, treatment, and diet for glycemic disorders Insulin resistance is a condition in which cells have a reduced sensitivity to insulin. Insulin is a hormone responsible, among others, for regulating blood glucose levels. The consequence of insulin resistance is abnormal shift in blood and intracellular sugar level, impaired metabolism, and increased insulin …
You are having a meal. How do you know you are full? Leptin, also called a satiety hormone, is responsible for informing the brain about the available energy resources, it is also called the satiety hormone. The increase in its level due to food intake is a signal to the brain structure, called hypothalamus, that …
Photo by Snapwire on Pexels.com Is it only Monday and you already feel tired? Your adrenals may use some support. Disclaimer: this article is for educational purposes only. Prior to introducing any changes to your diet please consult it with a physician or dietitian. Ashwagandha is classified as an adaptogen, meaning that it may be …
