It’s well known that exercise burns calories, but regular exercise also stimulates the activity of fat-burning enzymes. The exciting news is that leptin can also stimulate these enzymes, which increases metabolic rate even when not exercising. Leptin is a hormone that exists naturally in the body. It is not a drug.
Since people burn up [...]

We read and hear so much about the problems of fats in our foods these days. Its seems that some fats are bad fats and some are healthy fats - but what are they?
Saturated fats:
Saturated fats are high on the ‘bad fats’ list in our foods. They are found mostly in foods [...]

Tomatoes from the grocery store shelves taste like—NOTHING! Why? Most of the tomatoes purchased from grocery stores have been harvested days before they reach the grocery, treated to turn red, and bred to stay firm and not bruise on the shelves. Plant breeding for the last fifty years has concentrated on producing a [...]

We all know that fried food is not particularly good for us, but that doesn’t stop us craving the occasional crispy, crunchy golden brown something or other. Because frying means food comes into contact with hot fat all the flavour and nutrients are sealed in which makes it tasty. In moderation it isn’t [...]

When you are trying to conceive and create a healthy environment for your baby to grow, you must be well. But how well is well? Should you expect to have one or two colds a year and possibly one dose of the flu? Should you feel tired, irritable, depressed and have loss of concentration? Or [...]

Wine making is one of the fastest-growing hobbies in the United States. It is a skill passed down from generation to generation and each successful generation likes to add some special touches to give there wine a unique taste. Wine making is like anything else, the more you practice, the better you will become. There [...]

Considering a candida diet? It might be the solution if you are having recurrent candida problems. Candida albican bacteria are a type of yeast and recurring candida infections happen when these yeast overtake your body. While everyone has a certain amount of bacteria in their system, excessive yeast can create problems. Following a yeast free [...]

Most people who suffer from irritable bowel syndrome are first introduced to an anti-spasmodic drug when they are initially diagnosed. However, you could have received a low dosage of an anti-diarrhea medication or antidepressant instead.
To be honest, there are a wide variety of different prescription medications that are available for IBS symptoms. However, the effectiveness [...]

Becoming an expert in furniture rearrangement because you have an ink carpet stain is not the way to go. Ink removal from carpet can be difficult at times but it is worth it to get your carpet looking fresh and new again.
These next few steps will show you how to remove ink from carpet without [...]

If you are a mom, more than likely you know the feeling of having a full schedule. Rushing around, taking a kid to soccer, another to dance class, rush to pick up the dry cleaning and then running home to get cookies baked for the youngest child’s snack day. As moms we have full schedules, [...]