The human body needs to break down food items into much smaller molecules for absorption and use by various metabolic processes, and it is done through digestion. Smaller molecules have benefits like they can be combined by the body in different combinations to create whatever it needs, from building various tissues to hormones, and so […]
Best Ways to Improve Heart Health
Heart disease remains the leading cause of mortality in the US. One-fourth of all deaths occur due to a heart problem. Each year about 610 000 people die of the condition, and half of them die due to coronary artery disease caused by arterial plaques. Total deaths due to cardiovascular diseases are around 859 000 […]
Major Factors to Consider in a Holistic Lifestyle
The word holistic denotes interconnectivity. Holistic lifestyle means understanding the importance of various factors in health, and how they are interconnected. It means that for a healthy lifestyle, one needs to take multiple steps. Holistic health or lifestyle is a neglected thing in conventional medicine, which focuses on signs and symptoms and treating disease conditions. […]
How Much Avocado Can You Eat A Day?
Confusion and misinformation abound regarding avocados. They contain extremely high levels of fat content, are they really good for you? Do they really contribute to weight loss and energy like so many people claim? The avocado is a fruit (technically, a berry) which originated in Mexico, although it has also been found in South America, […]
Static Stretches – Why They’re Better At The End Of Your Workout
Flexibility is an important component of physical fitness that is often overlooked or completely ignored. Trainees include other components of fitness like strength training and cardiovascular endurance but fail to include stretching in their fitness routines. Why do I Need to Stretch? Stretching to obtain flexibility is important. Stretching can help prevent injury. When muscles […]