While the bright coloured spice, turmeric, has seen a spike in popularity over recent years with the infamous golden milk taking centre stage, this spice has been around for thousands of years. Turmeric has an incredible amount of benefits which is why Chinese and Ayurvedic medicine have used it for a very long time to heal digestive issues, fight inflammation, and help … [Read more...]
What is a Good Resting Heart Rate by Age?
Heart rate, also known as pulse, is the number of times your heart beats per minute. Do you pay much attention to your heart rate? It is a good idea to take note of your heart rate to help you understand the health of your body from the inside and know your heart health. What Does Heart Rate Tell You? The most important factor of knowing your heart rate is it will give a … [Read more...]
What is Leptin Resistance?
Many of us know that when it comes to weight gain, obesity, and diabetes certain factors come into play such as insulin, calories and the apparent ‘willpower’. However, there is another word to be aware of when thinking about fat gain, and that’s leptin. What is Leptin? Leptin is a hormone with a key role in the body’s function of energy balance. The level of leptin in … [Read more...]
Beware of Artificial Sweeteners Side Effects
In the world of health, diets and nutrition, you may have heard the supposed dangers of too much sugar and turned to artificial sweeteners in your daily cup of tea and coffee instead. However, is this a healthy choice? Let’s take a look at artificial sweetener side effects to understand the pros and cons to make an informed choice for your health. What are the Negative … [Read more...]