We’re all accustomed to thinking that we have to put something into our body (like vitamins) to improve our health. While proper nutrition, water and exercise are a necessary part of any healthy lifestyle, our bodies also require a continuous flow of energy. For example, our brains and nerves transmit electrical signals to our muscles to cause them to use stored chemical energy to contract.It’s been known for thousands of years that specific frequencies of light can cause specific changes within the human body. When we go out in the …

The company behind Striking, a new skincare range that doesn’t just use any old peptides but “smartpeptides”, is called Helix Biomedix. According to its website, Helix has a vast proprietary library of peptides. One cannot help but wonder why so few of them appear in the Striking products.
Perhaps it’s because they’re just so goddamn smart.
Well, let’s see. Striking Rejuvenating Eye Creme  has but one peptide, hexapeptide-21. The only literature I could find about this was on the Helix website. It is supposed to stimulate collagen production and fibroblast cells. The …

If you’re trying to get rid of the appearance of cellulite, then you need to find out which foods should be eating, and which foods you should neglect. In this article, we’ll give you a simple diet plan you can follow to help you reduce the appearance of cellulite in no time.
What foods to stay away from
Alcoholic Beverages – Alcohol is definitely something that one should stay away from because not only is it toxic, but it can do other damage to your body and internal health as well. Damaging …

Good day, gum chums!
You know how I’m always full of Glee, naturally? Well, more and more research is revealing that’s the best way to be!
I’ve told you how some studies link food additives to hyperactivity and other behavioral problems in kids. Now Maryland may be the first state to take a stand! This week  the state government is considering two bills that propose bans on certain artificial food colorings.
Both bills are backed by the Center for Science in the Public Interest. One calls for a warning label followed by a …

People with advanced kidney disease should avoid fast and processed food that contains phosphorus additives.
High blood levels of phosphorus can lead to heart disease, bone disease, and even death among patients with advanced kidney disease, these patients must avoid certain meats, dairy products, whole grains, and nuts that are naturally high in phosphorus.
Phosphorus-containing additives are increasingly being added to processed and fast foods. These additives are used to enhance flavor and shelf life, particularly in meats, cheeses, baked goods, and beverages and it is very hard for consumers to know …

Joan Mwangi had to try buying frozen chapatis from a supermarket out of frustration as a result of constantly coaching maids who would eventually leave.
“My husband loves chapatis but I don’t always have time to cook them because of the nature of my job; therefore, I train my maids to do it,” says a marketing professional and mother of three.
She goes on: “Initially, my husband would often complain that the chapatis the maids made were not as good as mine. Each time, I would take time to train them to …

DEAR DR. BLONZ: I received information from the California Cheese Board indicating that milk products such as sour cream, cottage cheese and even hard cheeses can be preserved (protected from mold) with regular vinegar. In the case of plastic containers, a paper towel sprayed with vinegar and placed under the plastic cover will prolong shelf life between uses (and reapplication of the vinegar). Concerning the pink on sour cream, I have had no problems with removal and using the sour cream below. Seems to act like the green growth (mold?) …

Of 10,900 food samples the Centre for Food Safety tested in November and December, 43 were found to be unsatisfactory.
A Chinese parsley sample contained trace amounts of isocarbophos, a pesticide.
One Chinese white cabbage, one Chinese flowering cabbage, one baby spinach and two Chinese spinach contained cadmium.
A frozen suckling pig sample contained oxytetracycline, an antibiotic.
Two samples of smoked pork sausages contained the banned preservative sorbic acid and two fresh beef samples contained sulfur dioxide.
Two marinated chicken gizzard samples contained salmonella.
A fried mud carp ball sample contained malachite green.
Three ling fillet samples …

The society of today is one that struggles to find its balance when it comes to living a healthy lifestyle. We are bombarded on a daily basis with the newest and best products on the market all designed to help us achieve maximum health. But for many who have traveled this road many a time, the answer is simple; a healthy lifestyle begins and ends with a nutritious diet rich in whole foods. But while we may know the types of food we should be eating – fruits, vegetables, lean …

What’s square, white, weighs eight ounces, jiggles, makes you gag and can clear a room in three seconds?
The much-maligned tofu strikes terror in the hearts of the bravest, like an IRS audit, freezing them in fear at its mere mention.
The method of making tofu, “the cheese of Asia,” dates back to the Prince of Huainan. It is made of soy beans, either the black or the yellow variety. Legend has it that tofu was developed by prince Liu An (179-122 B.C.) while searching for a substance to help him …