#Health

The Benefits of a Ketogenic Diet      The A ketogenic diet refers to a form of dieting where high fats, adequate-protein, and low carbs are consumed. Its aim is to deplete the body's glycogen reserves so that it relies on fat and protein for energy. The body then undergoes ketosis, which is a metabolic state in which your liver produces a high number of ketones as an alternative fuel source for the brain. This form of dieting is quite popular, with dozens of pictures showing before and after results circulating all over social media. These are some benefits of the keto diet and how it may help in achieving your goals.     Click here to watch the video Weight Loss    Several studies have shown that people on high fat, low carb diet burn fat at a faster rate than those with a high carb, low-fat diet. This is primarily because lower insulin levels caused by the low carb diet (keto), help to re...

   Keto Diet Benefits   Recently, the keto diet has become extremely popular for its health benefits such as weight loss and preventing disease. The keto diet can be hugely beneficial, but how does it work to provide these benefits?     What is the Keto Diet?   You may have heard of the high-protein, low-carbohydrate Atkins diet. The keto diet keeps carbohydrate levels low, but instead of ramping up the amount of protein in your diet, the keto diet increases the amount of fat. A typical keto diet aims for meals with 75% fat, 20% protein, and 5% carbohydrate. Eating a high-fat diet can still mean eating healthy. Keto diet menu items often include seafood, meat, dairy products, eggs, vegetables, and nuts. With the increased popularity of the keto diet, keto recipes are widely available.   Click here to watch the video   How Does the Keto Diet Work?   It might seem counterintuitive that adding more fat to your diet can lead to weight loss. Norma...

  Physical fitness is the ability to function effectively throughout your workday, perform your usual other activities and still have enough energy left over to handle any extra stresses or emergencies which may arise. The components of physical fitness are: *  Cardiorespiratory (CR) endurance - the efficiency with which the body delivers oxygen and nutrients needed for muscular activity and transports waste products from the cells. *  Muscular strength - the greatest amount of force a muscle or muscle group can exert in a single effort. *  Muscular endurance - the ability of a muscle or muscle group to perform repeated movements with a sub-maximal force for extended periods of time. *  Flexibility - the ability to move the joints or any group of joints through an entire, normal range of motion. *  Body composition - the percentage of body fat a person has in comparison to his or her total body mass. Improving the first three components of fitness listed ab...

Anti-Aging, Staying Young, looking younger, or just feeling younger is a multimillion-dollar industry. There's a really good reason for it. We have an ever-aging generation. This generation is one of the largest generations on the planet. Naturally, there's a huge number of this population that do not want to grow old. Therefore, anti-aging products are rampant in the marketplace. But don't get 'taken' by the unnecessary products that play on the emotions of those who wish to look young. The following are three secrets and tips that will allow you to avoid the risks of buying certain products that are not needed. Secret Tip #1: Feed Your Face If you feed your face with anti-aging food on a consistent basis, you'll find it easier to stay young. Another way to say this is to just make sure you're not feeding your body full of junk that is sure to perpetuate the aging process. Also, know that if you try to escape the eating step, you'll grow older faster. T...

 As the kid comes to understand the world of being a teenager, there are many confusions and chaos, which can sometimes bring some impact to their growth. As kids make the transition, many elements can make their body and mind out of control. This may turn to anger if not guided well. Parents and teachers must educate the kids about the different transitional changes that will happen to their bodies.  Teens can react indifferently if they are confused. Young teens from twelve to sixteen years of age are more prone to doing things their own way because they feel that their emotions and freedom are being controlled, this results in unmanaged anger.  Teens of today's world are more prone to pressures compared to the teens of the past. They are more exposed to violence and hostility. Other teens may come from a broken home where domestic abuse is constantly present. By the time they are starting to grow, they are exposed to things like these problems, so they tend to get out ...

  Some people have a difficult time managing their depression. Sometimes, their depression and fears can get the best of them. As a result, here is a shortlist of techniques that a person can use to help manage their depression. I was told by a counselor that one of the ways to manage depression is to challenge your negative thinking with positive statements and realistic thinking. When encountering thoughts that make your fearful or depressed, challenge those thoughts by asking yourself questions that will maintain objectivity and common sense. For example, your afraid that if you do not get that job promotion then you will be stuck at your job forever. This depresses you, however, your thinking in this situation is unrealistic. The fact of the matter is that there all are kinds of jobs available and just because you don’t get this job promotion doesn’t mean that you will never get one. In addition, people change jobs all the time, and you always have the option of going elsewhere...

 I have recently made a very startling discovery that has helped me to stop spiraling into bouts of depression. In this article, I write about this discovery which I hope will help other people to lead much happier lives, free from anxiety and stress. I am the type of person who can easily let things get on top of me. If I am rushed about here there and everywhere by my family or friends, I am often left feeling very drained and exhausted. I am sure this is the same for many people but the way it affects me over the next twenty-four hours is somewhat different. I seem to lose all of my energy and this then can easily lead me into thinking in a very negative way, often ending with me becoming quite depressed. For whatever reason, this depression can stay and in a way haunt my life for quite a few days. I begin to worry about the future, start to think that I am a failure, start to become paranoid about what other people think of me, and basically become scared to leave my own house....

 One of the most prevalent health problems in many countries around the world is depression. Indeed, researchers have concluded that a majority of people will be experiencing clinical depression at some point during their lifetimes. As a result, all people should at least have a basic awareness of what different depression treatment regimens are available in the 21st. Indeed, when it comes to depression treatment, there are a number of different options available to people afflicted with this possibly debilitating disease. If a person is suffering from a mild, isolated case of depression, an effective depression treatment program may include more sleep, an improved diet, and increased exercise. In some instances, a combination of these recourses does result in an effective depression treatment regimen. Many people find themselves suffering through a more serious bout of depression. In such instances, a depression treatment program must include professional assistance. When consulti...

 Every year approximately 9.5 percent of the American population suffers from  depression. Depression is a grave illness that affects day to day life and destroys families. It is a disorder that controls the mind and its functions causing loss of appetite, sleeplessness, mood swings, and a deep sense of despair.  The symptoms of depression are varied and the severity changes with time. And, according to experts depression can be an inherited disorder, or caused by life-threatening illnesses, or stress. Other causes are certain diseases, medicines, drugs, alcohol, or mental illnesses. Women are seen to experience depression more than men and this is attributed to hormonal swings, menstrual cycle changes, pregnancy, miscarriage, pre-menopause, and post-menopause.  Common symptoms are: 1. An unshakeable sadness, anxiety, or emptiness. 2. Overwhelming hopelessness accompanied by pessimistic feelings. 3. Extreme guilt, feelings of helplessness, and no sense of self-...

  Life is hectic; it’s true. There are so many things that demand your time and attention. Between work, kids, family, and household chores, there is precious little time left over for you. So, it is completely understandable why things like salon reservations get pushed to the end of your priority list. But is it at the end of the “to do” list where your next hair trim belongs? The answer to that question is, of course, no. There are many reasons why you should keep your salon reservation. Aside from taking a little bit of time and relaxation for yourself, which I know is not going to motivate you since all of your energy goes toward enriching the lives of others and not your own, there are many practical reasons why you should not call and cancel your next reservation.  Here are 5 Reasons: 1. Keeping up with hair maintenance saves you time. You know how it is, your hair is doing just fine until that fateful morning on which you realize that your hair is way past due for a tr...

  Obviously, there is some concern about getting a tattoo because when you get a tattoo, you risk getting an infection, pain, and wonder about the possibilities of infectious diseases. The process needs to be better understood. 1. Can I Get Infectious Diseases From Tattoo Needles? There has been some concern recently regarding transmittable diseases (particularly Hepatitis-B and AIDS [HIV]) and tattoo shops. Just as in a dentist's office, as long as the area is strictly sanitized, your chances for infection will be greatly reduced. 2. Can I Get Aids From Tattooing? When needles are passed from IDU to IDU and reused without sterilization, some of that blood remains in the syringe and is passed on to the next user. If infected blood is passed, the recipient can become infected with HIV, which leads to AIDS.  Tattooing is VERY different from injecting drugs. The needles used in tattooing are not hollow. They do, however, travel back and forth through a hollow tube that acts as an...

 This short article discusses the three HGH (Human Growth Hormone) therapies that will help you discover which protocol is right for you. HGH has been touted lately for its anti-aging possibilities.  The amount of HGH in our body peaks in our early 20’s and goes down drastically from that point.  Many people are rejuvenating themselves, and swearing by the results, by increasing HGH into their system There are three delivery systems that add HGH into the system: homeopathic sublingual sprays, pharmaceutical injections, or pills that stimulate the release of HGH from the pituitary gland. With all three choices, the goal is the same: to raise the measurable IGF-1 levels in the body in order to gain youthful benefits. The short discussion below on all three therapies will help you discover which protocol is right for you. Human Growth Hormone Pills: When you buy a pill form of HGH you should know right up front that there is no HGH in the product.  Read the ingredients....

  Although there is no conclusive proof that antioxidants keep skin from aging, experts do agree they have the ability to ‘capture’ free radicals and may protect us from certain diseases. Antioxidant-rich foods can also give us a healthier, glowing complexion. According to Susan M. Kleiner, R.D., Ph.D., a Seattle-based nutritionist, eating foods rich in antioxidants is best. “There’s no substitute for getting nutrients through food. The body absorbs and assimilates them far better than in supplement form.” Kleiner suggests following the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Guide Pyramid and eating three to five servings of vegetables and two to four servings of fruit each day. Choose at least one citrus fruit, such as an orange, a tangerine, or a grapefruit, for vitamin C. To increase beta-carotene intake, eat at least two orange-yellow or leafy green vegetables each day. <b>Eat Right for Younger Looking Skin</b> Eating healthy equals younger-looking skin. Drinking a c...