Tag: health

Lying is unhealthy

Lying is unhealthy

According to Dr Anita E. Kelly of the University of Notre Dame, telling the truth can greatly improve everyone’s health. She has carried out research to see if lying has an impact on our health. It turns out that it is. Study overviewResults of studySummary Study overview The experiment was […]

Rhodiola Rosea – the top 10 most important health benefits !

Rhodiola Rosea – the top 10 most important health benefits !

The most important health benefits of rose root are the ability to raise energy levels, strengthen the immune system, relieve depression, support the nervous system, strengthen cognitive functions, help in losing kilograms and improve libido. Golden Root (Rhodiola Rosea)Stress reductionDepressionCognitive abilitiesLosing weightIncreased energyA healthy heartCancer prophylaxisThe immune systemSexual healthA word […]

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Exercise and sleep relationship

In a very important recent scientific study, the researchers from the Northwestern University’s Feinberg School of Medicine investigated a bidirectional relation between sleep and physical exercise. So far, mainly the influence of exercise on sleep was studied. Here, the researchers extended their interests: they looked at the issue, how sleep […]

Ubichinon Q10 – eternal youth

Ubichinon Q10 – eternal youth

Many of us would like to maintain health and youth for many years in order to enjoy life, and be able to discover their passions for many years. Undoubtedly, the basis for this is rational nutrition and physical activity. However, delving into the details, we can distinguish coenzyme Q10. It […]

Vitamins C and E – large doses

Vitamins C and E – large doses

Vitamin C and vitamin E – large doses in endurance sports and losing weight Antioxidants in trainingActions in physically active people Antioxidants in training Common availability and omnipresent promotion of the need to use vitamins with antioxidant properties makes people use them in large doses. Not always, however, more means […]

Gotu Kola – 10 amazing health benefits

Gotu Kola – 10 amazing health benefits

The health benefits offered by Gotu kola include, among others, accelerating wound healing, improving skin health, increasing cognitive skills, alleviating anxiety-related nervous disorders, treating respiratory problems, cleansing the body, protecting the heart and supporting the circulatory system. Gotu kola – Asian pennywortNow let’s look at some of these impressive health […]

What is Kava Kava?

What is Kava Kava?

Kava kava is an herbal remedy that is used to relieve stress and anxiety and boost sleep. This plant extract has a calming, euphoric effect that some people compare with that of alcohol.Its scientific name isPiper methysticum andit is native to the islands of the Pacific Ocean.Traditionally, people made a […]

Why it’s worth eating olives?

Why it’s worth eating olives?

Olives are associated mainly with Mediterranean cuisine. Not without reason. Both olive oil and olives are an integral part of it. Olives work great with white cheeses (especially in salads), as an excellent snack, and a great addition to sandwiches, pizzas, meat dishes and fish. Olives are not only tasty […]

How to get a healthy amount of sleep

How to get a healthy amount of sleep

Despite tiredness you just can’t sleep? You wake up in the morning and unsuccessfully try to get away from the intrusive thoughts? Today there are many people who are struggling with sleeping problems on a daily basis. The fast pace of life, everyday problems and stress can effectively disrupt the […]

How to stop eating at night

How to stop eating at night

Night time is dedicated to sleep and rest.  It’s not a good time to satisfy your appetite and eating snacks. Unfortunately, some people have a problem trying to refrain from eating at night, which results in gaining weight. If you also happen to go on night time adventures to the […]

Hyperthyroidism

Hyperthyroidism

Hyperthyroidism is a condition of excessive thyroid hormone secretion. This term does not include the effects of excess thyroid hormones, which we term thyrotoxicosis. Untreated hyperthyroidism can lead to thyrotoxicosis. But also the administration of excessive amounts of thyroid hormone, which is used in hypothyroidism, can cause thyrotoxicosis (rather than […]

7 properties of Saw Palmetto

7 properties of Saw Palmetto

Saw Palmetto has found its application in supplementation due to a range of interesting properties this plant represents. However, before we enumerate all pro-health features, it is worth mentioning about the origin and utilization of the plant. What Saw Palmetto is actually?Saw Palmetto as pupport in the fight with impotenceSaw Palmetto […]

Diet – key to success

Diet – key to success

Many people, especially beginners, are wondering what the basis and the key to being healthy are, as well as shaping the figure. How to combine these two goals? Undoubtedly, the basis for our figure to look aesthetically, especially during the holidays, is the right strength training and change to our […]

Donating blood and physical activity

Donating blood and physical activity

There is a large group of sportsmen, who quit regular blood donation for fear of decreased efficiency, endurance and worse sports results. There are also active donors, who wonder if a day of blood donation needs to be a non-workout day. What is the truth? Can I donate blood if […]

Cat’s claw – a cure for inflammation

Cat’s claw – a cure for inflammation

Many people, even without realizing it, suffer from various types of problems resulting from increased inflammation in the body. Starting with skin problems such as atopic dermatitis, increased muscle soreness, rheumatic changes in joints, and autoimmune diseases that can have a significant impact on our lives. Cat’s Claw – what […]

Cool down – a way to improve regeneration

Cool down – a way to improve regeneration

Beginning the journey with strength training, we read a lot about the proper training techniques, using specific movements so that they would be safe for the joints and wouldn’t harm our silhouette. We also read everything related to preparing our body for a training session, or in other words supporting […]

High Doses of Vitamins Fight Alzheimer’s Disease

High Doses of Vitamins Fight Alzheimer’s Disease

High Doses of Vitamins Fight Alzheimer’s Disease High Doses of Vitamins Fight Alzheimer’s DiseaseWhy Don’t Doctors Recommend high dosages of vitamins?Details of clinical study regarding using high dose of vitaminsClinical study regarding using high dose of niacin – receptionNiacin’s side effects. Is Niacin safety? Scientific sources regarding niacin safenessNiacin intake […]

Salt, harmful or not?

Salt, harmful or not?

Salt is the most infamous seasoning in the world. Recommendations such as “limit the salt intake” or “avoid salt” are common and commonly accepted. Some people even came up with the “salt phobia” and will not add salt even to the blandest tasting meal. Salt guidelines. How much salt shoudl […]

Bulletproof coffee – check if you’re doing it right!

Bulletproof coffee – check if you’re doing it right!

Bulletproof coffee is a morning beverage which, thanks to its contents, should supply us with a bunch of positive effects, such as morning energy, increased concentration and brain function, as well as settling our hunger for a few hours. What is bulletproof coffee?What does bulletproof coffee contain?Benefits of bulletproof coffeeHow […]

Broccoli and cauliflower support the growth and regeneration of muscles

Broccoli and cauliflower support the growth and regeneration of muscles

Cruciferous vegetables of the Brassica group, which broccoli, cauliflower and cabbage are a part of, contain a significant amount of secondary metabolites: the glucosinolate and myrosinase enzyme. In the process of shredding or later chewing the vegetables, glucosinolates are transformed into isothiocyanates, such as sulforaphane. Sulforaphane protects against cancerEffect on […]

Vitamins, their bioavailability and changes during storage, baking and boiling

Vitamins, their bioavailability and changes during storage, baking and boiling

In connection to storing various products (temperature, pH, access to light, etc.) and their technological treatment (baking, boiling etc.), the content of vitamins in these products changes. What also changes is their bioavailability due to chemical alterations of compounds contained in a given product. In this post, I will present […]