The Anti-Inflammatory Diet - Foods That Heal

By Dr. Elisabeth Serbinski

What is Inflammation?

Inflammation is a natural process with the biological purpose to initiate healing by increasing circulation. It is a complex process involving both the immune system and vascular system and the interplay of various chemical mediators. Increased circulation brings white blood cells and nourishment to the site of injury or infection so that invading pathogens are killed and damage may be repaired. Characteristic signs of inflammation include pain (dolor), heat (calor), swelling (tumor) and redness (rubor).

Benefits of Potassium For a Healthy and Long Life

By Rastislav Skultety

Symptoms of Potassium Deficiency

Human body stays healthy and functions efficiently when it gets all the essential nutrients, vitamins and minerals in the required amounts on a daily basis. If you eat a diet which is deficient in potassium it can lead to a number of health problems. Some of the common symptoms of potassium deficiency are fatigue, weak muscles, slow muscle reflexes, severe headaches, high blood pressure, intestinal pain and abnormal heartbeats.

List of Top 5 Vitamins Those Diet Food Meals Must Have

By Leona C Woodridge

Eating healthy foods means to eat almost everything, of course, excluding the oily and spicy stuffs. The aim in this is to get vitamins of many varieties which are the key to a good health. Having a diet food meal rich with vitamins makes you eating in a healthy way, keeps you disease free and makes everyday your day. So what are the top 5 vitamins you should look into foods and which foods are rich with them? Let's find out.

What Are The Benefits of Drinking Green Smoothies?

By Abdero Oufqir

Green smoothies are perfect additions for a more healthy life. It is a mixture of fruits and vegetables with cold water or ice which forms a rich and nutritious drink. They are not only the healthiest choice to drink but there are also many benefits involved in its consumption. Unlike most modern drinks that contain artificial sweeteners and chemicals, they are healthy and above all 100% natural.

Did You Know, Some Vitamins Can Be Harmful to Your Health?

By Kalyn L Davis

A lot of people don't realize that there are differences between the various kinds of vitamins on the market and the pros and cons between them. For Instance, there are two kinds of vitamins made; synthetic made vitamins, and natural forms of vitamins. People who knew the differences, still didn't know the pros and cons between synthetic made and natural forms. One difference is that there are some synthetic forms of vitamins which are absorbed much less than natural vitamins into your body.

Make The Most of The Day - Get Started With Breakfast

By Michelle J Stewart

You can build the foundation for a winning day by simply starting the day with breakfast. I know you've heard it before, it's true, breakfast is the most important meal of the day. If you are grabbing your house keys and heading out in the mornings without eating trying to save time, or calories you are squandering the savings. By skipping breakfast, the fuel that your body and brain need to get started and help you focus on high performance--or simply focus is missing. The effort to save calories by skipping a meal cancels out because by midday you're pretty hungry and are more likely to eat more, and consume more calories than you would have if you had started the day with breakfast.

Food Nutrition - 3 Tips To Stick To a Healthy Eating Program

By Stella Meed

One of the first things to do in order to lose weight is start on a healthy eating program that provides sufficient food nutrition whilst cutting back on the total number of calories consumed. The problem is that you might not be able to stick to such an eating program because you might have cravings for unhealthy foods.

The following tips will help you stick to an eating program that provides you with excellent food nutrition and not fattening foods.

Healthy Food Tips: Fighting Stress With a Balanced Diet

By Dominic H Milner

Between taking care of yourself, going to work, and spending time with your family, getting through your day can be very stressful. Unhealthy eating patterns usually result in an increased level of stress, followed by severe health problems such as diabetes and obesity. Adding the right foods to your daily diet can reduce the amount of stress you currently suffer from. Certain foods enhance the production of serotonin ("the happy hormone") in the brain and decrease cortisol levels. When a person becomes stressed, a common reaction is a sudden urge to eat convenience foods. A balanced diet can help you fight stress and improve your overall health.