Category: Health

Seeing so many food labels marked with “gluten-free” can make pretty much anyone suspect that gluten, a harmless protein composite found in wheat, barley, and rye, is hiding some dark secrets that negatively affect our health. Sadly, these products were created for the not-so-fortunate people with celiac disease or gluten sensitivity. Celiac disease triggers an…

Allergic reactions vary in both causes and severity. Still, one thing is sure: many of them can diminish our work productivity and learning efficiency, as well as other issues such as lack of rest or simply missing out on life altogether. Some allergic symptoms, such as a mild rash or runny nose, can be very…

Of the three main classes of macronutrients, carbohydrates are banned from many diets, and even nutritionists and health organizations consider them one of the major causes of obesity. Despite the bad reputation that carbs managed to earn, there are multiple types of carbohydrates, and not all have the same effect on the human organism. What…

Diets, pills, superfoods, workout routines, special shoes, and clothing…..every day, we hear some new miraculous discovery that will help us lose weight quickly, easily, and for good. The sad part is that even though we know it sounds too good to be true, a tiny bit of hope remains in our brains, encouraging us to…

Ginger’s rich yet versatile flavor made it so appreciated for spicing our foods, desserts, and beverages. But there’s more to ginger than culinary pleasure.  This amazing root contains valuable nutrients capable of relieving several symptoms but also preventing and even treating many diseases. That is why ginger is used in traditional medicine of many countries…

Many people, including doctors, nutritionists, and vegetarians, are highlighting the undesirable health effects of meat consumption. But can it be the meat alone that’s not healthy? Or do we have to take other factors into account, such as its quality and quantity, how it’s cooked, other popular foods we choose to eat, the foods we…

Not knowing the symptoms of a cold and flu can make you mistake one disease for another, leading to incorrect treatments and complications that can cause serious health problems. While these two diseases have some common ground, they also have several different symptoms that can help you identify them. Is it a cold or the…

White sugar has acquired a bad reputation as it provides empty calories and is associated with obesity, tooth decay, diabetes, cardiovascular diseases, and other health issues. As a result, raw unrefined sugar is used by an increasing number of people to replace its processed counterpart because of the assumption that it’s healthier and more nutritious…

Consumed in moderate amounts, coffee provides several health benefits, such as the detoxifying function through its diuretic effect, preventing type 2 diabetes and several types of cancer, and improving brain function. The only problem is that many people drink more than just 1 cup daily, and too much coffee also has negative side effects. Some…

Parsley is widely used as an herb, spice or vegetable in European, American, and Middle Eastern cooking. Still, many people are not aware of the valuable nutritional properties of this amazing plant. Moreover, leaf and root parsley have their own benefits and are used for cooking and as treatments. The benefits of parsley in your…

Lately, we are always advised to drink at least 2 liters of fluid daily, whether we’re on a diet or not. The truth is hydration helps us in many aspects, such as weight loss, skin, digestion, detoxification, and so on. Normally, the human body gets rid of excess water through sweat and urine, but water…

The wide array of sauna health benefits is well known for quite some time now. Originally invented by the Finnish, sauna facilities have become standard equipment in gyms, sports centers and swimming pools from all over the world. If you consider turning the sauna into one of your regular habits, it is best to make…

Cellulite affects the physical aspect of an increasing number of people and is not related to age, gender or weight. The hard truth is you can be thin and still have cellulite. Fighting it can even be more difficult than trying to lose weight, but if you plan on doing it, you should at least…