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Chronic Cough? Vitamin Deficiency Could Be the Culprit
A recent report from scientists at Italy's University of Turin and Mauriziano Hospital revealed a strong correlation between vitamin B12 deficiency and otherwise unexplained chronic cough. The study examined more than 300 Italian patients with chronic cough.
Two Reasons Why You Are Going to Fail at Losing Weight
I've been trying to lose weight since I was a small child, however, most of my attempts failed pretty miserably, now, I am a trim person, I weight 80kg and I enjoy a great health ...
The Nutritional Value of Four Common Fruits
Mango has a high nutritional value. Every 100 grams of fresh mango contains 56 mg of vitamin C and 11% of sugar.
Radish Nutritional Benefits
Radishs make a very satisfying crop because they grow really fast. It is a member of the mustard family and is related to cabbage, horseradish and turnips.
Losing Weight But Afraid Of The Scale?
This article explains the emotional power we can allow the 'dreaded' bathroom scale hold over us in our weight loss journey - and how to avoid it!
Some Thoughts Regarding The Endless Debate Between Tap And Bottled Water
It is often a matter of personal preference whether someone goes for bottled water or tap water, though there might be some information here that could sway the argument either way. There's just a lot of bottled water types to pick, all with different sizes and amounts to pick from. Some people
Warm Up to Wellness This Winter
There are plenty of things to enjoy over the cooler months of the year... cosy fires, warm slippers, snowboarding and mulled wine are a few things that spring to mind for me! Here's some great suggestions for how you can keep yourself warm and well with some top nutrition choices this winter.
Acai Berry Dieting Plans
Obesity is spreading its wings far and wide these days. Among other factors, fast food and unhealthy eating habits have taken a toll on the young and the old. People are searching for ways to lose the
Rapid Fat Loss
You're about to discover the REAL secret to rapid fat loss using a 'little known' clinical formula that is vastly differently in approach to ALL these 'fad' diets, pills and
Buying a Wheatgrass Juicer
Juicers make juice that is not only good for you, but they are also relatively easy to use. Most juicers are equipped with a feed shoot, and the process is quite simple. All you need to do is start the motor and feed the fruits and vegetables into the chute pressing them down with the pusher that is
Identifying Unhealthy Foods to Avoid
Everyone knows the importance of eating a healthy diet. Among other things, it prevents obesity, keeps the heart healthy, and fosters an overall sense of well being. However, to maintain a healthy diet, one needs to be aware of unhealthy foods to avoid. Lurking out there is a myriad of foods that wi
Is Acesulfame Potassium Safe During Pregnancy?
Sugar-free, zero calorie, fat free, you must have encountered many times. They are basically and artificial sweeteners. Acesulfame potassium, one of these sweeteners. However, what is acesulfame potas
Hydrilla Verticillata: A True Superfood Plant
Hydrilla Verticillata is an aquatic plant that grows in fresh water bodies throughout the Americas. This little-known nutritional powerhouse is a true green superfood in every sense of the word. Just one tablespoon (4.75g) contains 624mg Calcium (62.4% DV) and 475 mcg B-12 (7,750% DV) making Hydrill
Healthy Foods To Eat Post Workout
What you eat is very important and has an excellent influence on your health. Daily activities burn your calories but additionally cause damage to your health as well. To avert this damage, you need t
Balanced Nutrition: Our Suggestions
'Balanced Nutrition': Main feature of a 'healthy life style'. It helps us to prevent nearly all chronic illnesses (including arthritis, cancer, diabetes, cardiovascular diseases). Proper balanced nutrition requires giving our body the right dietary nutrients in quality and quanti
Are You on the Deja Vu Diet?
Have you gone on diet after diet, only to end up at the same weight or even a little heavier? Welcome to the deja vu diet. It is the most popular diet ever invented. Want to get off?
What is Wheatgrass and What Are the Benefits?
Wheatgrass sprouts come from wheat berries that have been grown outside or in trays indoors. They are small grass sprouts that can grow anywhere from a couple inches tall to over a foot if you let it.
Spring Cleaning the Body
In many countries and cultures throughout the world (especially the cold ones), spring was seen as a time of re-birth and renewal of the land around us. Many cultures also had a tradition of using spring tonics to cleanse and detoxify the body after a winter of bad food: too much starch and meat and
Christmas Eating Tips
Tis the season to fall into the holiday trap. Lots of parties, drinking, and eating those wonderful treats. Now I don't mean to sound like Scrooge but this isn't the time to lose control of your eating habits. The key is that everything is in moderation.
Is Stevia Healthier Than Aspartame?
Numerous studies have been conducted in recent decades since artificial and synthetic sweeteners have swept over the diet industry. These studies have indeed proven that the substitute sweeteners that