Because eating the right diet is always better than loading up on supplements. The Immune System does a remarkable job of keeping us healthy, fit and happy. But very often, amongst the pressures of our lives we forget to take care of it as well as we should. Understanding the Immune System Making sure…
Vitamin C is a vitamin that can’t be produced by our bodies, nor can it be stored. Yet due to the varied functions and processes it’s involved in, it’s absolutely vital we are able to consume sufficient amounts of it. Some of the many critical roles vitamin C plays are It is a potent…
When we consume alcohol, there are numerous underlying processes that are altered in our body. That’s the reason hangovers are hard to get rid of. The unfortunate thing is, currently, there is no one food or drink known to science that can completely erase the effects of a hangover. But the good bit is,…
Runners need two specific things from their diet – firstly, to help fuel up for the run and second, foods to help in quick, efficient recovery. There are also different objectives sought from meals at different times of the day. For instance, for long-distance runners, a pre-run meal a couple of hours before a run…
Our digestive habits can be just as important as our diets in ensuring healthy digestion and overall well-being. Proper digestive habits help our bodies extract maximum nutrients from the food we put in ourselves. Many of us also deal with digestive issues such as gas, bloat and heartburn on a consistent basis. Read on…
While people generally think losing weight is hard, it’s equally important to realise that gaining weight doesn’t come easy to a lot of people either. Some of us who have been underweight have also dealt with health issues and self-esteem issues in the same way people who are overweight have. The grass may always…
All of us feel tired or exhausted at times. But for some of us, being tired almost ends up being a way of life – you tend to feel exhausted more often than not. If you find that sleep or rest doesn’t seem to make you feel much better, it’s time to consult your…
In our multi-part series on acne, so far we’ve covered: understanding the root causes of acne (and how to identify the signs of each), and the things we should try to include in our diet to heal ourselves and our skin from within. Next, in this article we see the things we should immediately remove from…
I think it’s safe to say most of us look for ways we can make our skin healthy, flawless and glowing. The best and the most long-term way to do this is by making basic changes to your diet. Making what we eat into a lifestyle has wonderful consequences for our health as well…
Finding a solution to something starts with figuring out the root causes behind it. That’s exactly how it goes with our bodies too. Many of us have suffered (and continue to, now and then) with adult acne for years. The only way we can really figure out a solution is by really understanding what…
