The relationship between stress and food is a complex interplay between stress hormones, appetite and psychological factors. For many, stress can trigger emotional eating, where individuals turn to comfort foods do satisfy some emotional needs. Others are too busy to think about food and may even forget that it is mealtime. Find out efficient strategies for each of those stress types to control their relationship with food in a more efficient way.
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Effective Lifestyle Changes for Type II Diabetes
For over 25 years, Calvin and Agatha Thrash had the fortunate experience of being associated with a small lifestyle change center in rural Alabama. Their journey began with a group of patients struggling with type II diabetes, and they were convinced that a radical lifestyle change was the key to a speedy recovery. Inspired by pioneering research, they developed a comprehensive program that has yielded remarkable results. But what exactly is the secret behind their success? Discover the groundbreaking techniques using simple lifestyle changes that have transformed countless lives of diabetics who regained control over their glucose levels again.
How to Nourish Your Brain
Eating healthy is in. Many try to jump on the healthy bandwagon in one way or the other. But it is more than a trend, it is vital for our health. Modern research reveals more and more links between diet and mood. Let’s take a look at how good nutrition can help your brain to function better and contribute to better mental health.
Why Antioxidant Supplements are Not Effective
Antioxidants are a commonly promoted feature of health foods and supplements. They’re portrayed as the good forces that fight free radicals – nasty molecules causing damage thought to hasten aging and cause chronic diseases. The simple logic that antioxidants are “good” and free radicals are “bad”, has led to the idea that simply getting more antioxidants into our bodies, from foods or supplements, can outweigh the impacts of free radicals. Unfortunately, antioxidants from supplements do not always show the same benefits like food sources, and can be even dangerous if used the wrong way. Find out in this article why you should get your antioxidants from food sources instead of pills.
Developing Trust in Relationships to Control Stress
Trust is the bedrock upon which meaningful relationships are built. It’s the invisible thread that weaves together intimacy, security, and happiness. But what happens when this foundation crumbles? When doubt, suspicion, and fear creep into your life, how do you rebuild trust and find peace? It is surely a very stressful experience when the foundations for a stable relationship are crumbling apart. In this article we delve into the complexities of trust, exploring the signs of mistrust, its potential causes, and practical steps toward healing and restoration.
Eggs – Are They All They’re Cracked Up to Be?
Do you remember those delicious days when you could eat fried eggs with a clear conscience? Then there was cholesterol. Over two hundred milligrams per egg. And Fat. Eggs became suspect–a thing suspended, hanging from the political consensus of the American Heart Association. Only three eggs a week, they affirmed. Meanwhile chickens, the plucky birds, were being adapted rapidly to the brave new world of the bottom line. Find out what problems those modern day eggs are bringing to us.
Small Lifestyle Changes Improve Mental Health in Teenagers
With young people struggling to deal with mounting mental health issues, it is crucial to ask what lifestyle factors can influence this trend in a positive or negative way. Find out how teenagers have it in their own hand to shape to a large extent the improvement of their mental health, and what everybody can do to support them in this matter.
Why Your Weight Loss Diets and Calorie Counting Do not Work
If you’ve ever tried to lose weight, there’s a good chance you’ve been told it all comes down to a simple “calories in, calories out” formula: burn more calories than you consume, and the kilos will disappear. We will discuss what is wrong with that paradigm and what you should do instead.
5 Steps for Controlling Your Emotions
Do you have good emotional control or do you lose yourself easily? Do you want to know how to acquire or improve your self-control? Emotional control is a crucial skill that everyone should acquire. Find out the 5 steps that can get you on the right track to develop the skill of emotional control in your life.
Chasteberry for Treating Premenstrual Syndrome
The prevalence of premenstrual syndrome (PMS) in young women is surprisingly high. They are affected regardless of socioeconomic status, race or cultural background. Find out how chasteberry can help in alleviating symptoms of PMS.
Why Teen Depression is Higher in Girls
We’re in the middle of a teen mental health crisis – and girls are at its epicenter. Depression rates almost doubled in Girls in a period of 6 years, and admissions to emergency rooms because of self harm has tripled within 5 years. Is this trend related to social media and smart phone use? Find out the evidence we have and why girls are more affected then boys.
Do You Need to Wash Rice Before Cooking?
Rice is a staple food for billions of people in Asia and Africa. It’s also a versatile ingredient for many iconic dishes from around the world, including dolmades from Greece, risottos from Italy, paella from Spain and rice puddings from the United Kingdom. Despite its universal appeal, the question asked in every kitchen, be it a professional one or your own home, is whether you should pre-wash (or rinse) your rice before cooking. Find out in this article the scientific evidence in relation to washing your rice.