20140821

Artificial Sweeteners

Many people have taken to regularly using artificial sweeteners as a healthier alternative to sugar. What do health consultants have to say about that? Artificial sweeteners are worse than sugar. And that is a grave understatement. Artificial sweeteners, when broken down by the body, produce toxic substances that have adverse effects on the body. These effects include depression, anxiety attacks, asthma, chronic fatigue, insomnia, weight gain and in extreme cases, vision loss and blood sugar problems.
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Artificial Sweeteners

Many people have taken to regularly using artificial sweeteners as a healthier alternative to sugar. What do health consultants have to say about that? Artificial sweeteners are worse than sugar. And that is a grave understatement. Artificial sweeteners, when broken down by the body, produce toxic substances that have adverse effects on the body. These effects include depression, anxiety attacks, asthma, chronic fatigue, insomnia, weight gain and in extreme cases, vision loss and blood sugar problems.
Can you believe it? Read more

20140818

10 Foods to Eat Every Day for Perfect Skin

Green teaGreen tea: a great source of antioxidants

When the tea is hot, the bionic brew releases catechins, a kind of antioxidant with proven anti-cancer and anti-inflammatory properties. Green tea may also reduce your risk of developing high blood pressure. Drink 3 or more cups of tea every day for better results. Read more

10 Foods to Eat Every Day for Perfect Skin

Green teaGreen tea: a great source of antioxidants

When the tea is hot, the bionic brew releases catechins, a kind of antioxidant with proven anti-cancer and anti-inflammatory properties. Green tea may also reduce your risk of developing high blood pressure. Drink 3 or more cups of tea every day for better results. Read more

Does a daily aspirin prevent cancer?

Taking aspirinA study suggests that an aspirin a day can help prevent colon, oesophagus and stomach cancers. The researchers suggest that doses from 75-325mg a day are effective. So should we be self-medicating on aspirin once we reach 50? Luisa Dillner investigates. Read more


Does a daily aspirin prevent cancer?

Taking aspirinA study suggests that an aspirin a day can help prevent colon, oesophagus and stomach cancers. The researchers suggest that doses from 75-325mg a day are effective. So should we be self-medicating on aspirin once we reach 50? Luisa Dillner investigates. Read more


Food for Thought

If you’re feeling blue, take a walk! Studies show that even a 10 minute walk immediately boosts brain chemistry to increase happiness. :)