With the rising living costs and sky-rocketing food prices, it is still possible to eat healthily without breaking the bank. Here’s how. Money is tight and we’re all trying our best to save around every corner. With the rising living costs and sky-rocketing food prices it seems increasingly difficult to eat healthily. Though many people …
There are ten vital steps to managing your own health, take charge with these easy tips. 1. Have a PERF-ect day Essentially, there are four things you should monitor every day to make sure you are living healthily: the amount of fresh fruit and vegetables you ate that day (Produce); whether you walked and were …
Experts give clarity on what ‘superfoods’ are and how we can ensure we get our recommended daily dose. The term ‘superfood’ has become a common concept in our everyday conversations. What makes a super food so super, and do we have to eat these magical foods to stay healthy? Can we eat a variety of …
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Strenuous exercise can harm heart tissue, causing inflammation and other problems, particularly among runners who have lower fitness levels and less training. The thousands of runners who will take part in the New York City Marathon on Sunday most likely believe they are strengthening theirheart by participating. But new research suggests the strain of a 26.2 …
While some people see great weight loss results when changing their diet and exercise plans, many struggle to attain – and then maintain – their ideal body weight, no matter what they try. Studies find that genes may be to blame. If you are one of those people that struggle toshed those extra kilos, you …
Fast- paced modern life is not for sissies. With continual social and work demands, 24/7 connectivity and media overload from videos, billboards, the internet and even cell phone spam, we shouldn’t be surprised when our nervous system gets out of whack. Modern life, explains Johannesburg-based clinical psychologist Dr Colinda Linde, has resulted in “a near …
Children who participate in high-level sports need a diet that will support this intense training. Children who participate in high-level sports need a diet that will support this intense training. Insufficient energy and nutrient intakes may cause growth and maturation may be delayed. A healthy child’s diet should provide adequate energy and nutrients to support …
Colds and flu can strike at any time, but with autumn in the air, your chances of getting one of these viral infections might increase. Take colds, for instance, which are the most common viral infections of the nose and throat. There are nearly 100 rhinoviruses that cause more than half of colds, says Dr …
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The importance of a healthy diet in the maintenance of the brain and nervous system should not be underestimated. Read DietDoc’s comments. The brain and nervous system are probably the most complex and sensitive physiological structures in the human body. The importance of a healthy diet in the maintenance of these structures should not be …
Acting as your body’s main control structure, your nervous system keeps you informed about the world outside and inside. It controls and monitors your every tissue, every muscle and physical sensation. Nature has equipped you with a mega-sophisticated computer that processes information, makes critical decisions and acts in a fraction of a millisecond – known …
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