New study says garlic does not lower cholesterol
NEW YORK: This bit of news is going to be unwelcome to advocates of garlic. A recent study has questioned the properties of the pungent bulb, especially its raw form’s capabilities of lowering bad LDL …Comment (more…)
The Main Benefits of Endermologie
Cellulite. Those trapped pockets of fat near the surface of the skin that make your skin look bumpy and puckered. Unappealing to most, it appears in problematic areas such as the upper thighs, buttocks, and stomach where many fibrous bands exist to trap fat. Since these areas are slow to react to the benefits of exercise, once cellulite appears, it is often difficult and impossible for those affected to eliminate it. Unfortunately, it is a common occurrence in women even if they do exercise on a regular basis. (more…)
Experts Issue New Heart Disease Guidelines for Women (Healthday)
The American Heart Association has updated and sharpened its guidelines for preventing heart disease in women. (more…)
Bariatric Surgery Things You Should Be Aware Of
When all other measures fail to control morbid obesity, weight loss surgery is a source of hope to the overweight. American doctors perform weight loss surgery over 140,000 times a year.
The oldest form of weight loss surgery is the most familiar, stomach stapling. In this 30-year-old procedure, most of the stomach is sliced and then stapled shut. (more…)
When And What To Eat Is Key For Diabetics
People always associate sugar with diabetes. Perhaps it is partly because of the fact that patients with diabetes are monitored with regular measurement of their blood sugar. As you know, diabetes causes one?s body not to produce or properly use insulin. Insulin is a hormone needed to convert sugar, starches and other food into energy needed for daily life.
Oscar- winning actress Halle Berry has been living with diabetes for more than 15 years. In 1989, Miss Berry was diagnosed with diabetes and has since then been active in raising awareness about the disease. She admits that she is very strict with her diet - chicken, fish, vegetables, brown rice, and tabbouleh (a Middle Eastern salad of wheat, parsley and tomatoes). In addition, she exercises regularly, and it is this combination that really keeps her healthy. To have diabetes under control, it is also important to know what and when you eat. (more…)
I?ve Rediscovered My Waist
After many years my waist has finally emerged from under all the flab. I’ve got some shape back and I’m thrilled. The combination of sensible eating and regular exercise has been the secret.
My fitness regime is made up of walking 40 minutes three of four times a week, strength training twice a week and a […] (more…)