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Does bioperine stimulate repigmentation?

September 23rd, 2009 at 12:01 am » Comments Off

I’ve been wanting to try piperine as a potential cure for my vitiligo, but had a hard time finding it in St. Louis. Last weekend I finally came across a little store in the Central West End called, Golden Grocer. They have an impressive array of natural food, essential oils, vitamins, homeopathic concoctions, and magical potions. Okay, I’m kidding about the potions. Not only is this store a treasure trove of natural remedies, the sales staff was very informative and not in the least bit overbearing.
I bought BioPerine® because …



Comprehensive healing plan

March 4th, 2009 at 12:23 am » Comments Off

Anyone with any autoimmune issues will have no doubt been through the mill - visiting all sorts of doctors, all sorts of tests (a lot of which aren’t helpful) and trying all sorts of ‘alternative’ practices. What I’ve learnt over the last 25 years on my journey of healing from chronic fatigue syndrome and systemic candidiasis is that we need a comprehensive approach, which while it may look overwhelming to start with, is actually the fastest way to return to health.



Plyometrics In Action

January 20th, 2009 at 12:08 am » Comments (0)

So now that you’ve got a basic understanding of what plyometrics is and the benefits of doing these exercise, here are a few videos to get you started.



All the Truths About Fat

March 24th, 2008 at 8:29 pm » Comments (0)

Most people are focused on fat. We all hear about the idea that fat is not something good nowadays. Since the time we are small children everyone taught us that fat is not good for us. In fact, some may be worried about calories rather than fat. To be frank you should be worrying [...]



The Connection of Sleep And Weight Gain

March 20th, 2008 at 8:28 pm » Comments (0)

Extensive studies have been conducted regarding sleep and how it affects man’s well-being. Recent sleep studies continue to reach new heights and research conducted by the American Thoracic Society points to a relationship between sleeplessness and weight gain.
The study revealed that women who slept for less than five hours a day tended to be [...]



Dealing With Injuries

March 5th, 2008 at 2:14 pm » Comments (0)

Most people have experienced painful muscle pulls, yet when it comes to treatment, deciding on the best course of action can be puzzling. This article describes tendonitis and bursitis (two painful conditions that affect muscles); gives tips on how to talk to a health care practitioner about an injury; and explains when to treat with [...]



10 Facts on Fiber Power

February 10th, 2008 at 8:02 pm » Comments (0)

Looking for a powerful way to discourage disease and fuel a high-energy lifestyle? The answer is easy: fiber. Even though research continues to prove fiber’s power, statistics show that many people still aren’t taking this nutrient seriously enough. According to the American Dietetic Association (ADA), most adults consume less than 15 grams (g) of fiber [...]



The Nondiet Approach to Healthy Eating

February 8th, 2008 at 7:59 pm » Comments (0)

In the United States, bookstores are packed with best-selling diet books, and magazine racks overflow with diet plans and promises. Yet more than 90 percent of dieters regain their lost weight, and then some. With such a profusion of creative diets, why does the obesity rate continue to grow?
It turns out diets themselves may be [...]



How Nutrition Effects Your Health - Part II: Not All Calories Are Created Equal

January 10th, 2008 at 7:19 pm » Comments (0)

The path to a healthy weight does not have to be complicated. The two most important pieces to losing weight and maintaining a healthy weight are physical activity and nutrition. And there are two components to nutrition: the quantity of calories and also the source. In Part I, the quantity of calories consumed was discussed. [...]



How Nutrition Effects Your Health : Part I: Calories In Versus Calories Out

January 5th, 2008 at 7:16 pm » Comments (0)

According to the World Health Organization, obesity is considered the number one health problem in the world. This opens up a huge market to immoral individuals interested in taking people’s money rather than actually helping them improve their health.
Because of this there have been many diet fads come and go through the recent decades. There’s [...]