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Some parts of the body are hard to tone. These areas include the upper back. In women, back fat becomes prominent when using an ill-fitting bra or tops that are one or two sizes too small. To tone this area, you want to choose targeted exercises. Targeted exercises help engage the smaller muscles under the armpits. It also eliminates fat …

For some who do not want or can’t afford to exercise, dieting is the next best thing to lose weight. And there’s nothing wrong with making healthy food choices or watching what you eat. Dieting becomes dangerous when you start starving yourself. Surprisingly, starving one’s self isn’t an effective weight loss method. You just can’t stop eating because it’s not …

Whether you’re trying to lose weight or simply want to live healthy, it’s important to determine the fructose content of the foods you eat. By definition, fructose is fruit sugar. It’s a simple ketonic monosaccharide found in plant-based sources. When fructose binds with glucose, it turns to disaccharide sucrose. Commercially, fructose is extracted from sugar beets, sugar cane, and corn …

Pagophagia refers to an intense craving for eating and chewing ice. This condition is part of the medical term “pica.” Pica describes the craving and chewing of substances with zero nutritional value. These substances include paper, chalk – and even clay and soil. Pica is often triggered by underlying emotional problems. Usually, those with obsessive-compulsive disorder or developmental disorders develop …

To stay fit, you have to exercise. A fitness routine coupled with low-calorie diet is the most effective way to lose weight. But not a lot of people can afford to exercise daily. If you don’t have the time or budget to exercise, you can still lose weight. In today’s post, we are giving you tips on how to shed …

The Paleo diet- also known as Caveman diet – is a diet program that “normalizes the system” by eating foods that complement your genetic ancestry. This way, you avoid all the diseases associated with the modern diet.  Dr. Loren Cordain developed the Caveman diet and wrote the “The Paleo Diet.” He is one of the world’s leading experts on Paleolithic …

For some who have no time to work out, there is nothing wrong with dieting. Obesity has reached pandemic proportions. 34.9% of American adults are obese. Obesity-related diseases like cardiovascular diseases; cancer and type 2 diabetes are on the rise. It affects any age group and race. In short, obesity kills. Dieting is highly encouraged because it reduces the risk …

Fruits and vegetables are part of a healthy diet. But because they come in so many varieties, it’s hard to know which ones will benefit you the most. The fact is, some fruits and veggies are high in sugar or carbohydrates. If you’re on a special diet, you will avoid certain types of foods. To take the guesswork out of …

Hypothyroidism or Hashimoto’s disease occurs when the thyroid gland is under-active. The thyroid is an organ that sits near the thyroid cartilage. An overactive immune system will react to the thyroid, inhibiting the gland from releasing the thyroid hormone. The thyroid is the largest organ in the endocrine system. It’s instrumental in the body’s metabolic rate. When it’s no longer …

Cholesterol refers to a lipid molecule. It’s an essential structural component of animal cell membranes. HDL cholesterol is beneficial to the health. It helps in the biosynthesis of bile acids, vitamin D, and steroid hormones. Because HDL cholesterol maintains its liquid form, it does not clog the arteries. It even grabs on to cholesterol in solid form and eliminate it …