Watch Your Food Portion Sizes at Meal Time

You know that you've to eat less fatty food and move more in order to lose weight. And, one critical step in eating a healthy balanced diet is to know what is a healthy portion size of a particular food. Read More

How to Kill Germs and Sanitize Your Toothbrush

Let me ask a simple question – is your toothbrush clean? You'd probably answer "YES" without even thinking but the fact is, your toothbrush can be home to various potentially harmful germs even after being rinsed. It can become contaminated with bacteria, blood, saliva, oral debris and toothpaste. Read More

8 Reasons Why Dancing Benefits You

Dancing has always been a part of my life. It's not only relaxing, but also a great way to stay physically active, no matter your age or size. If you find it very hard to fit an exercise routine into your busy and hectic lifestyle or if you're looking for a fun way to stay fit, why not take up dancing and dance your way to good health? Dancing offers a host of attractive health benefits – physical, mental and social – that's simply hard to refuse. Read More

Vitamin D – Benefits, Deficiency and Food Sources

The sun offers you more than just a tan. It also gives you Vitamin D, an important nutrient which is often overlooked. Emerging research suggests that vitamin D with its widespread health benefits, may be one of the best vitamins of all for your body. Read More

6 Reasons Why Your Boyfriend Is Making You Fat

Love makes you feel special but it can also make you fat. If you've always suspected that your new relationship is expanding your waistline, you can now blame your paunch on your boyfriend. Here are 6 reasons why having a boyfriend makes you gain weight and what you can do about it Read More

6 Natural Home Remedies to Treat Depression

Many people feel that medication is the way to treat depression. In fact, antidepressant is not a favorable remedy and emerging research suggests that certain natural home remedies may be effective in treating depression. Let's take a closer look at a few of these natural depression treatments. Read More

What Do Cholesterol Numbers Mean

You see them on your lab report but do you know what cholesterol numbers mean? Your cholesterol level is shown in several different numbers to indicate levels of different types of cholesterol – total cholesterol, LDL (bad) cholesterol, HDL (good) cholesterol and triglycerides. Read More

What Is the Best Milk to Drink

You've probably been told by your doctor to get about 1200 mg of calcium a day, especially if you're a woman. Getting enough calcium is important; it's supposed to increase bone density and help prevent osteoporosis. So, what is the best milk to drink – cow's milk, soy milk, raw milk, fermented milk (kefir), or raw almond milk? Read More

How to Get Skinny Legs

Summer time calls for short skirts and shorts. Super short outfits call for skinny legs. If your legs are not as slim as you want them to be, and you're wondering how to get skinny legs fast, then listen up. These tips are sure to get you ready to flaunt your hot looking skinny legs in those micro-minis. Read More

Top 10 Aphrodisiac Foods to Make Your Love Life Sizzle

Aphrodisiacs are believed to arouse sexual desire and improve sexual performance. Interestingly, the word aphrodisiac derives from the name Aphrodite in Greek mythology. She is the Greek goddess of love who rose from the sea on an oyster and then gave birth to Eros. Read More

How to Reduce Salt Intake

Like it or not, eating too much salt is bad for you. Sodium in excess has been associated with increased risk of stomach cancer, high blood pressure and heart disease. The recommended safe daily amount is about 1500 mg, with a maximum of 2400 mg. However, the majority of us are consuming amounts much higher than that, up to a whopping 6000 mg a day! Read More

Cure Sleep Apnea Naturally with Home Remedies

Sleep apnea, also known as obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), is a common disorder that affects more than 18 million Americans. A majority of these people may not even know that they have sleep apnea because they are normally unaware of the surroundings whilst they sleep. It is usually the bed partner or room mates who point out the disorder. Although sleep apnea generally does not pose an immediate problem, it is still considered to be a serious condition. If left untreated, sleep apnea can cause medical problems such as high blood pressure and other cardiovascular disease. Read More

Bad Breath Home Remedies

Everyone has bad breath now and again. While most cases of bad breath or halitosis are not serious, it can be socially embarrassing. There are many ways to check for bad breath. Most people cup their hands over their mouth and nose, breathe into them and then quickly sniff their breath. However, it is not an effective method. We can't smell our own breath because we become accustomed to it. Read More

Plants as Natural Air Fresheners

We're inundated with advertisements, convincing us that we need a multitude of air fresheners to make the air "cleaner" and smell "fresher". Air fresheners available in the market contain chemicals – petroleum distillates, p-dichlorobenzene, formaldehyde, and aerosol propellants – which can be toxic and may increase the incidence of many health problems. Health risks from regular exposure to chemicals found in air fresheners may include headache, earache, irregular heart beat, depression, respiratory problems and diarrhea in babies. Read More

Coffee Health Benefits

If it wasn't for the coffee, I'd have problems staying awake at my desk. I'm sure many of you who start the day clutching a cup of coffee can relate. But you're worried. Is coffee bad for you? Believe it or not, coffee actually offers more than giving you a boost in the morning. Recent studies show that there are more health benefits that coffee brings than the risks. Read on to learn more about what coffee can do for you and your body. Read More

The Warrior Diet for Weight Loss

Skinny as a beanpole for thirty-odd years, I've never been particularly concerned with my weight and the way I eat. But right after the birth of my fourth child, I gained almost 50 pounds. I've tried several diets to lose weight; some worked but only for a while and others did not. Read More

Health Benefits of Turmeric

There is something really good about turmeric that many people are unaware. Turmeric, the yellow-orange spice, commonly used in Asian cooking offers a host of impressive health benefits. Read More

Choosing the Best Colon Cleanser

Your colon needs as much care and monitoring as your heart. The colon is like a sponge, absorbing a large amount of toxins in a given time. Chemicals from food or other sources, sugar, caffeine, alcohol and drugs all add to increased toxicity. If you don't get rid of toxic materials from your colon, it could lead to more serious health consequences such as constipation, blood poisoning and malfunction of the immune system. Read More

Reverse (Backwards) Diet Review

The Reverse Diet, also known as Backwards Diet, is based on the old adage "breakfast like a king, lunch like a prince, dine like a pauper". Its founder, Tricia Cunningham, successfully lost 172 pounds in just 9 months, only by eating her meals in reverse order. Read More

Herbs for Hair Growth and Hair Loss Treatment

Across the globe, men and women who suffer from hair loss problems are relentless in their search for the most effective hair growth remedy. Although, there are a wide array of hair loss products and medications available in the market, most people find it difficult to choose one that suit them best. Read More

How to Quit Smoking Cigarettes

Smoking is a harmful and addictive habit that claims millions of lives every year. In fact, WHO estimates that smoking cigarettes kills one person every 10 seconds. Quitting smoking is difficult; you need will power to quit smoking. And, when will power is not enough, you should know the various ways in which you can stop smoking. Read More

Jet Leg Remedies

Jet lag, in simple terms, is the disruption of your body's internal clock. Your body reacts with the sudden change of time by developing symptoms such as indigestion, disorientation, irritability, insomnia and even constipation. How long the jet lag lasts depends on how many time zones you travel. A rule of thumb is that the number of time zones you travel is the number of days it will take you to completely recover. If you don't want to spend the first day of your vacation, feeling irritated and lousy, these tips will help you cure jet lag and feel refreshed after a long flight. Read More

Allergic Reactions to Wedding Rings – Cure Wedding Band Dermatitis

Wearing wedding rings may sometimes cause irritation and allergic reactions in some people. The skin underneath the wedding band may become red, bumpy, and itchy. Wedding band dermatitis may happen the day after you first wear it, or a few years down the road. Read More

Cure Headaches Without Medicine

Headache is a common problem experienced by most people. Generally speaking, there are 3 main types of headaches – tension headache, migraine headache and cluster headache. Tension-type headaches are by far the most common and are caused by some triggers such as stress, depression, eye strain, menstruation, tobacco, alcohol, hunger, dehydration or sensitivity to certain foods. Although you can get rid of a headache using medication, painkillers or drugs, they often have potential side effects. Hence, it is better to use natural home remedies to cure headaches. Read More

Eat Oatmeal to Lower 'Bad' Cholesterol

If you have high cholesterol levels, it is extremely important that you adopt healthy eating and lifestyle habits. There are many different types of food that are known to lower cholesterol and studies have found that oatmeal has cholesterol-reducing properties due to the rich source of water-soluble dietary fiber, particularly beta glucan. Read More