In your quest to blast belly fat once and for all, one thing is certain, you will not be able to fight properly if you don’t know your enemy and where it originates from. There are several causes of belly fat, but most people are not aware of the hidden causes that they wouldn’t even…
Read MoreShould A Christian Practice Yoga?
Yoga and the martial arts are popular forms of recreation, but they often face criticism within the church at large because of their roots in Eastern religions. However, some in Christian circles claim they have changed these practices to promote good health and to glorify Christ at the same time. From a purely physical standpoint,…
Read More5 Healthy Foods That Can Kill You.
Eating a balanced diet of fruits and veggies is one of the best things you can do for your overall health but it’s important to remember the a few that may have some killer side effects. Most everyone admits that they don’t eat enough fruits and vegetables but before you start trying to increase your…
Read MoreSecrets Of Success In 3 minutes By Richard St. John.
Why do people succeed? Is it because they’re smart, or are they just lucky? Analyst Richard St. John condenses years of interviews into an unmissable 3-minute presentation on the real secrets of success. Richard St. John was on his way to the TED conference when a girl on the plane asked him, “What really leads…
Read MoreHave You Tried The Paleo Diet Yet?
The biggest buzz on the fad-diet front is the Paleo diet: Its name is derived from the word “Paleolithic” as a throwback to the Stone Age. Before super-sized chain store supermarkets and Starbucks were on every street corner, hunters and gatherers survived by eating wild plants and animals. The modern Paleo diet maintains the basic hunter-gatherer…
Read MoreEddie Izzard And Darth Vader: Its All About Pasta!
For those aren’t aware, Eddie Izzard is an English stand-up comedian, actor and writer and he is bloody brilliant. To believe me, check out the video below where he enacting the life of Darth Vader in his death star canteen and what all it takes even him or order for a plate of pasta. Its…
Read MoreHow a Sip of Soda Affects Your Health (Image)
Cant do without a daily can of soda? Then this image should act as an eye opener, if you care about your health that is. Content Credit: www.diet-blog.com
Read MoreSmokers Alert! How Smoking Really Screws Up Your System.
A cigarette is not just something you give in to when you and your friends are enjoying a night out – it leaves your body with far more damage than you could ever have imagined. Here are a few ways that smoking damages your body and why you should stay away from it. The Beginning…
Read MoreHealthy Recipe: Simple Goan Chicken Curry.
This mild Indian-style dish is spicy rather than hot and relatively low-fat. Marinate the chicken slowly for more flavour. Ingredients 4 large skinless chicken breasts, cut into chunks 3 tbsp vegetable oil 1 tsp yellow or brown mustard seeds 1 large onion, sliced 3 garlic cloves, finely sliced 1x400ml can coconut milk salt For the…
Read MoreEh, Workout Secrets By Jim Carrey? (Beware: It Might Cause Discomfort)
I came across this video on YouTube and its hilarious! Very typical Jim Carrey hilarious. The video is pretty old and is a from a sketch comedy show that aired on Fox back in the 90’s called “In Living Color”. It’s the show that first made Jim Carrey famous. Enjoy!
Read MoreNo More Cake After Menopause? Why Cutting Out Dessert Is More Effective Than Cutting Calories For Older Women.
Post-menopausal women face a natural decline in energy levels which makes it harder to shed weight Eating fruit and vegetables helps with weight-loss long-term. Losing weight can be especially tricky for post-menopausal women as they face a natural decline in energy levels. Simply reducing the number of calories consumed has poor long-term results as dieters…
Read MoreAttack Of The Poisoned Lettuces! The Dangers Lurking In Pre-Packaged Salad Leaves.
It is there on every packet of salad: ‘wash before eating’. But how many of us will simply rip open the wrapping and empty the contents into a salad bowl, or tear it into a sandwich without a second thought? Doing so could yield unpleasant results, says the Food Standards Agency (FSA), the Government’s advisory…
Read MoreReview: Mosquito Repellant Blanket, Night Knight.
I hate mosquitos. I absolutely loathe them. I despise them so much that the thought of one lurking around is enough to get me annoyed and itchy. To keep my passion for eliminating or keeping myself away from them is so high that that I am always finding ways to banish the little bastards. My…
Read MoreAll The Emotional Eaters Please Stand Up!
One’s personal relationship with food speaks volume about the person itself. So whether the equation is of love, hate or fear the fact remains unshakable that no matter how ones feels about food, it has direct repercussions not only on weight but also on emotions. Eating has never been simply about satisfying hunger. Confront 26…
Read MoreLiver Health Part 2: 3 Scary Liver Damaging Diseases To Look Out For.
With the former Chief Minister of Maharashtra, Vilasrao Dekhmukh, passing away from Liver Cirrhosis, many people have questions in their minds – What damages the liver? Can liver damaging diseases be inherited or are they acquired by an irresponsible lifestyle? What are the most common liver diseases and how serious are they? Let us try…
Read MoreEating Disorders In Adult Men: The Silent Victims?
By Maneera Saxena Behl. When you hear the words ‘Eating Disorder’, you immediately picture a teen girl who eats her meal and then purges it all out to maintain her figure. No one ever pictures a man, who is obsessively working out at the gym for hours on end and starving himself to look like…
Read MoreTop 10 Foods To Build Muscle.
By now, most men understand the importance of protein in building muscle. When working out, the stress of weight lifting damages muscle fibers. This damage activates a special repair process that eventually forces individual muscle cells to grow. All of this growth requires loads of amino acids, the basic building blocks of life. But the…
Read MoreHow To Stay Motivated? Ask Tony Horton.
I absolutely love and swear by Tony Horton’s p90x and p90x2. It’s quick, painful and gives amazing results. And he genuinely seems like he cares whether I get fit or not. And yes, he is a genius when it comes to whipping people into shape even via the television. In this video he talks about…
Read MoreThe Scary Rise in Adult Eating Disorders
More grown women are suffering from anorexia, bulimia, and other dangerous eating behaviors, Usually she just had a cup or two of plain pasta. Sometimes, as a treat, a diet soda. But whatever she ate or drank, Susan* kept it to around 500 calories a day. A year passed, and anytime she tried to eat…
Read MoreIs This The World’s Toughest Plyometric Workout?
I came across this video last night. Even though it’s only around 47 seconds, it looks tough (even for me and I have been doing Plyometric routines since a while now). Whoever said jumping around is easy, needs to check this out. For the uninitiated, Plyometric training is an intense, advanced form of exercise in…
Read More5 Books That Will Help You Heal.
Books are not just a source of entertainment and knowledge, but can also help you move beyond your emotional pain. If you are thinking about a fresh start then Anima suggests 5 modern literary masterpieces, which will give you the strength to shed the excess baggage and heal yourself, one page at a time. The…
Read MoreWake Up Your Body With Yoga Rodney Yee Style.
I have been a fan of Rodney Yee since I started doing his routines in 2008. They are effective. So effective that I am usually sore the next day. I like to do this particular routine to shake off morning sluggishness. And since it’s just for 24 minutes, I usually don’t end up making excuses.…
Read MoreStop It! Regular Blow Drying Is Killing Your Scalp.
If your hair stylist has been nagging you about not using the blow dryer every day because it is making your hair dry and damaged, it is time you paid some heed to her words. What you might not know is that the beautiful blow dry you bank upon day after day to look chic…
Read MoreControversial Time Magazine Cover: I Loved It.
On May 21, 2012 Time Magazine launched its most controversial cover, in my opinion. A woman breastfeeding her 3-year-old son on the cover for a story on “attachment parenting,” and reactions ranged from applause to cringing to shrugs. Personally, I loved it. Its bold, it gets your attention and don’t get me started on the…
Read MoreMoustaches And Skin Cancer: How Facial Hair Can Save You From Skin Cancer.
If you thought moustaches were solely to distinguish regular males from porn stars and hipsters, think again. A new study suggests that facial hair has benefits well beyond aesthetics. Researchers from Australia have discovered that moustaches and facial hair reduce the risk of skin cancer. Using dosimetric techniques, which are instruments that measure the skin and indicate the…
Read MoreMission: 60 Day Gluten Free Diet.
As of today afternoon, I am on a 60 day Gluten Free Diet. I will explain shortly my reason behind this mission. But first, there is no shame in admitting that it’s going to be tough. Really tough. Especially since my main diet consists of everything made from wheat such as multigrain bread, spaghetti, roti,…
Read MoreDeepika And The Latest Issue Of Women’s Health Magazine.
Two days ago and out of sheer boredom, I picked up the latest copy of Women’s Health magazine. The verdict? Loved it! Great content, cleverly designed pages which are not text heavy and tips which are actually useful! (How often does that happen?). The pages of this copy won’t be used as table wipes for sure. I am…
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