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There are some health recommendations we are actually doing wrong. We live in a society where concerns over health are a priority for many people. For this reason, we hear new health recommendations and tips every day. However, despite this intense focus on optimal wellness, as a society, we are getting sicker and sicker. Case in point: since 1980, worldwide obesity has doubled,…
Washing chicken could be harmful to your health, according to science. In modern times, when the running water is a luxury of every home, we often tend to wash all the food we prepare before cooking. Somehow we think that by washing the food before cooking, we make a double percussion in regards to hygiene. This especially stands for meat. No matter if we bought…
Hippocrates, the Father of Medicine, shared these cancer prevention guidelines thousands of years ago. The prevention and even treatment of cancer have been available to us for 2500 years now. It was given to humanity by the father of medicine, the ancient Greek physician Hippocrates. Hippocrates was born on the Greek island of Kos. He was a pioneer in detailed observation for many…
There is no doubt that Japanese women are eye candy. Slender, demure and attractive, the turn heads wherever they go. They are not only slim but also hold the secret keys to longevity. Moreover, women in Japan are some of the longest living on Earth. Just what are their secrets to having slender figures and living long lives? 10 Must-Share Secrets of Japanese…
The Amish people are associated with the notions of simplicity and convention. The community is synonymous with the unwillingness to conform to mainstream society. You may believe their insular policy compromises their health. Get ready for a surprise because the Amish community is one of the healthiest around. A look at some facts and figures shows that illness is rare among Amish folk. …
Emotional overeating is craving for food when you have to deal with negative emotions. Did you ever ask yourself why you indulge in a lot of food after a bad day? Definitely, it’s a way of distraction from the problem that concerns. The problem which is created is double. First, the relief is only temporary. Second, we consumed an excessive amount of calories…
While we usually put honey in tea, a new study reveals putting natural honey in coffee could have its own unique benefits. It’s no secret that the sugar we add to our coffee isn’t so great for our health. It contains empty calories, and consuming too much of it may contribute to weight gain and cavities. Some people switch to artificial sweeteners, which…
One more beneficial property of eating garlic is added to our knowledge. Now scientists are investigating garlic further. The role of garlic and onion in cancer prevention was previously studied extensively in China. These studies have shown a great connection between cancer prevention and garlic. In China, garlic consumption is much higher than in Western countries. For this reason, there were doubts about…