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There are thousands of fad diets hitting the market every month. These diets come in various forms, all promising a gorgeous figure in half the time. Unfortunately, not all of these diet fads are proven effective. Worse, some are downright dangerous to the health! If you tried a diet fad in the past, you know how underwhelming the results could …

Reflexology and meridian therapy are a part of alternative healing methods in Traditional Chinese Medicine. Both therapies are closely related because reflexology and meridian therapy activate the meridian of the body. Meridians are channels wherein the life force or qi flows. These channels are directly linked to major organs. The body remains healthy as long as the qi flows uninterrupted …

Gene therapy is a type of alternative healing technique that uses a patient’s own genes to treat or prevent a certain disease. According to medical experts, if the technology is perfected, gene therapy could one day make drugs and surgeries obsolete. How does Gene Therapy work? Gene therapy works in many ways. A doctor could replace a mutated gene that’s …

You might not know it, but your nails take on daily abuse, leaving them brittle, dry and prone to breakage. And to keep your nails healthy, you have to care for them every day! Good thing caring for your nails is a straightforward affair, no expensive products needed. In today’s post, we are listing down effective yet practical nail care …

The human chorionic gonadotropin or HCG diet is a type of weight loss program that utilizes hormones to shed unwanted weight. The HCG hormone is typically used to boost fertility and pregnancy. This hormone is produced by the pituitary gland and is present in men and women.  The hormone works by re-distributing stored fat to other parts of the body. …

Tabata training is a four-minute type of High-Intensity Internal Training or HIIT. This fitness program was developed by Japanese scientist Dr. Izumi Tabata and a team of researchers from the National Institute of Fitness and Sports in Tokyo. The idea behind Tabata training is to improve an individual’s aerobic system significantly within minutes. How Tabata Training Works This routine requires …

Retinol is a type of anti-aging ingredient derived from vitamin A. It was first developed in the 70s as an acne-fighting drug. Eventually, retinol has been used to treat a wide range of skin issues including warts, psoriasis, damaged skin, and yes, aged, wrinkly skin. Regular application of retinol will even out the skin tone, refine the skin texture and …

Did you know that physically active individuals tend to be more flexible than those who live a sedentary lifestyle? A person who’s inactive tends to have weaker, less flexible muscles. And when you don’t exercise regularly, the muscles lose flexibility and size even further! Apart from boosting muscle strength and mobility, flexibility also builds core strength. Curious about the link …

Let’s face it, there are thousands of weight loss options on the market right now that it’s hard to tell which ones work and which ones don’t. Weight loss hypnosis seems like a wacky concept, but practitioners swear by it. The process involved tapping into the subconscious and re-shaping thoughts about food to boost weight loss. Sounds interesting enough but …

The body is comprised of various bodily systems that work together as one to support life. Some of the most popular bodily systems include the nervous system, the cardiovascular system, and the digestive system. Each of these systems has specific functions needed for the body to work normally, healthily. But every day, the human body reveals its many secrets to …