Individuals who buy into the idea of raw foodism promote a diet of uncooked, unprocessed and sometimes organic foods. Depending on which form of the diet you are indulging in, the peak temperature ranges between 92 and 116 degrees, but never any higher than that. The philosophy of individuals who…
Diet & Fitness / Healthy Eating
by Amy Daughdrill Fasting has been instituted by people of nearly all faiths as a religious practice since before recorded history. By definition, it is the act of abstaining from food, drink or both for a period of time. As a spiritual practice, it is believed to be an act…
One of the biggest challenges faced by dieters is definitely cravings that strike at anytime, anywhere. Maybe you’re watching television, sitting in front of the computer and even reading in bed. All of the sudden – WHAM! You’re struck with the urge to run to the refrigerator. When your stomach…
Legend has it that grapefruit makes the fat-burning process move more quickly. The beta-carotene found in pink grapefruit lowers cholesterol and improves heart health. Most people grapple with the grapefruit diet to lose their extra pounds fast. Yet, common sense says it is more a by-product of drastic calorie reduction…
Anxiety, difficulty sleeping, fatigue and rapid heartbeat…is it stress or overactive thyroid symptoms? When the thyroid is out of whack, it affects the whole body. The thyroid gland may overproduce or underproduce hormones, and both conditions cause a host of sometimes-vague symptoms. But how do you know if you have…