Green tea has most likely been a part of the human diet for thousands and thousands of years; dating to prehistoric times. While it has traditionally been enjoyed by people in Asia, it is becoming more and more popular in the West. There is little question that one of the reasons for this boost in popularity is due to the health effects of green tea. Herbalists and those practicing alternative …
Read More »Gout Diet May Help You Lose Weight
Gout, while not deadly, is a very painful condition. If it is left untreated it can cause serious tissue damage. Gout is a form of arthritis. The cause of gout is buildup of small crystals in your joints. These crystals are comprised of uric acid. When there is a buildup of these uric acid crystals, there can be intense pain, swelling, inflammation, and redness. Usually the kidneys regulate the levels …
Read More »Detox Diet ~ The Key to a Healthy Lifestyle
Detox, short for detoxification, is the body’s natural, ongoing process of neutralizing or eliminating toxins from the body. Toxins are chemically changed into less harmful compounds and flushed out of the body through stools or urine. Detox diet is the method of taking in certain food and drinks with the end purpose of getting rid of toxins from the body for finest health. In short, it is a diet which …
Read More »Reasons for a Detox Diet
Maybe you have read a lot of articles discussing detox diets, its efficiency as well as its drawbacks. And because of the many write ups that you have read about it, you are now confused as to whether or not you should try this regimen. Some articles may have written that it is very effective and with just a few days, you will lose several pounds. Some articles, on the …
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