Diabetes, is a group of metabolic diseases in which a person has high blood sugar, either because the pancreas does not produce enough insulin, or because cells do not respond to the insulin that is produced. If you are diabetic, it means that there is an excessive amount of glucose (sugar) in your blood. According […]
Diabetes is a group of diseases that affect how your body reacts to blood glucose, also known as blood sugar. Yet,glucose is crucial because it is what gives energy and helps build cells and tissues.It also fuels the brain. If you have diabetes, no matter the type, it means that […]
A healthy almond milk recipe. It is simple, fast and you control the ingredients. Almond milk is a great alternative to dairy milk and a great base component for any smoothie. Almonds are powerhouses when it comes to health benefits and are gluten-free and low in carbs. Almond milk recipe: 3 cups raw […]
Aging is something that comes with time, is natural but you can slow down the process with the right diet, adopting a healthy lifestyle and the proper skincare and body care. Aging can be caused by stress, environmental factors, poor diet, smoking, and much more. Antioxidants help slow down the […]
We are giving you some important tips for exercising safely with high blood pressure, so you can stay in shape with peace of mind. An increase in blood pressure during exercise is normal, but sometimes it can backfire. Johns Hopkins Medicine explains: If you have high blood pressure, you may […]
Hypertension or high blood pressure, is also called arterial hypertension. It is a medical condition. The blood pressure in the arteries is elevated. Consequently, the heart pumps harder to circulate blood through the blood vessels. Blood pressure is summarised by two measurements, systolic and diastolic, which depend on whether the heart muscle is contracting (systole) or relaxed between beats (diastole). Eating the right foods is key […]
This is a simple, inexpensive DIY geranium hand wash soap. It will leave your hands thoroughly clean and you will not have to worry about chemicals such as Triclosan. Most anti-bacterial soaps contain triclosan (and the related triclocarbon). This chemical is found in almost all in liquid hand soap. It is […]
You know how much we love Do It Yourself (DIY) recipes. They are fast, inexpensive and good for you. Most importantly they are chemical-free. This is a great DIY antiseptic rosemary mouthwash. Rosmarinus officinalis, commonly known as rosemary, is a woody, perennial herb with fragrant, evergreen, needle-like leaves and white, pink, purple flowers, native to the Mediterranean […]
