Improper digestion is usually the cause of most weight problems. Poor digestion leads to the build up of toxins, which in turn causes low energy levels, lethargy etc. People with poor digestion usually suffer from gas, foul breath, body odour, white coating on the tongue etc.
Diets rich in selenium have been linked to a lower risk of death from lung, colon and prostate cancers, and a better chance of avoiding nonmelanoma skin cancers, according to the National Institutes of Health.
The high-protein Atkins diet has caused a “life-threatening complication” for a woman who strictly followed the diet, say US doctors.
Worried about sugary drinks rotting your teeth? A new study suggests the acid in popular refreshments can cause dental damage, too.
Women who have habitually low levels of calcium in their diet undergo significant changes in bone calcium turnover during pregnancy and lactation, according to the results of a new study.
Levels of unhealthy blood pressure are on the decline worldwide, a new study shows, but experts aren’t sure why.
Breast-fed babies, so the prevailing wisdom goes, are less likely to have weight problems later in life. Introducing solid foods later — at about four or six months — is also thought to reduce the risk of being overweight later in childhood.
The Food and Drug Administration approved Emsam (selegiline), the first skin (transdermal) patch for use in treating major depression. The once a day patch works by delivering selegiline, a monoamine oxidase inhibitor or MAOI, through the skin and into the bloodstream. At its lowest strength, Emsam can be used without the dietary restrictions that are needed for all oral MAO inhibitors that are approved for treating major depression.
To minimize microbial food safety hazards common to the processing of most fresh-cut fruits and vegetables sold to consumers in a ready-to-eat form, The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) published a draft guidance document for producers of fresh-cut produce entitled “Guide to Minimize Microbial Food Safety Hazards of Fresh-cut Fruits and Vegetables.”
Once you have made up your mind to lose weight, you should make the commitment and go into it with a positive attitude. We all know that losing weight can be quite a challenge. In fact, for some, it can be downright tough. It takes time, practice and support to change lifetime habits. But it’s a process you must learn in order to succeed. You and you alone are the one who has the power to lose unwanted pounds.