Health, diet & fitness

These are the signs of depression that should never be ignored. It’s important to remember that depression is a brain illness that can be fatal if it’s not treated properly. Every year, depression affects more than 16 million Americans. Mental health is starting to get the recognition that it deserves, but there is still more work to be done. According to statistics, only 35.3% of Americans who are suffering from depression seek help. This is a major concern because it is extremely tough to deal with depression on your own. Here are the top habits someone with depression will develop and go through. 1. Wanting to be alone: If you are suffering from depression, you probably don’t like leaving your house/room. You want to be alone with your thoughts and in most cases want to feel sorry for yourself without anyone bothering you. Many people who suffer from depression just want to spend their time alone. They may completely give up on communicating with others. They will isolate the...

Here are the foods and habbits to avoid if you have arthritis. 1. Gluten and wheat.  These two products can produce an inflammatory response even if you are not gluten or wheat intolerant. A leaky gut (which is an actual medical term now) has been linked to joint pain. A leaky gut lets toxins into the bloodstream which can then lead to inflammation around the joints. Because arthritis causes inflammation in joints, it can be extremely painful, resulting in swollen and stiff joints. This can impact the quality of a person’s life. According to the arthritis foundation, gluten can cause flare ups of arthritis symptoms. 2. Dairy.  Almost all dairy products contain a type of slow digesting protein called casein. Casein protein can have the potential to irritate the tissues around the joints. This will then evolve from a joint irritation into a full-blown inflammation. 3. Corn oil.  Corn oil should be avoided since any food with abnormally high doses of omega-6 f...

10 habits that could be stopping you from losing weight. You've been trying to lose weight as efficiently and quickly as possible, yet nothing works. You think you've covered all the basics like cutting out fast food, reducing fat intake and skipping dessert. But now, you're starting to think that maybe you're doing something wrong. You'd be correct in assuming that. But what exactly are you doing wrong? 1. Eating Late At Night.  You've had a long day at work and now it's time to lie in bed and watch some Netflix. You ready for your favorite snacks and fast food thinking it's okay to do because you didn't eat anything unhealthy during the day. Wrong. When you eat just before going to sleep, you're filling your body with food that will be metabolized very slowly, resulting in weight gain. If you must snack, choose fruits and low-calorie foods. 2. Bad Sleeping Habits.  Going to bed really late, having an erratic sleep schedule, waking up a...

How walking 15 minutes per day can change your body. When you’re stressed, you may need some time to clear your head, pace your thoughts or even calm yourself down. A nice long walk may be just what the doctor ordered. With that said, don’t be surprised if the next time you go see your doctor he or she hands you a prescription to walk. This simple activity has been touted as “the closest thing to a wonder drug,” DR. THOMAS FRIEDEN, director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention told Harvard Medical School. 1) Reduce The Risk Of Cardiovascular Issues  In a 2009 issue of HARVARD MEN’S HEALTH WATCH, walking was reported as extremely underrated. So to prove that hypothesis, scientists went through over 4,200 articles that had been published on walking between 1997-2007. Eighteen of the articles they found met their standards for quality. Each of the studies collected information of each of the participant’s walking habits and their cardiovascular risk habits which i...

Here's the 5 ways to strengthen your knees, cartilage & ligaments. Having healthy joints and muscles doesn’t mean you only have to keep in shape by exercising, you also need to maintain a healthy diet. Certain foods can be even more beneficial for strengthening joints and muscles than exercising. 5. STAY HYDRATED 4. TAKE MORE VITAMIN 3. ADD MORE ALLIUM VEGETABLES TO YOUR DIET 2. INCREASE YOUR PROTEIN INTAKE 1. ADD BLUEFISH TO YOUR DIET So let's start with explanation 5. Stay Hydrated: It is extremely important that you drink water every single day and keep yourself hydrated. This is because your body contains synovial fluid which lubricates and reduces friction between tissues and cartilage. So keeping yourself hydrated will actually synthesize the synovial fluid. And I can assure you, nothing tastes better than a cold glass of water when you’re thirsty on a hot summer day. There are also all sorts of other health benefits that water has. There’s a reason it is...

Hello friends, now it's time for juice. I am drinking this juice after 90 minutes of my  First meal of the day. This is also perfect pre workout drink. I drink this juice before 20 minutes of my workout. Nothing to worry about, whether you do exercise or not you can have this drink. The king ingredient of this drink is beetroot. This drink is a combination of carrot juice, beetroot juice, mint and lemon. First of all let's cover benefits of beetroot. Beetroot juice contains betalains, is a type of antioxidant that helps to relax the mind and also prevents oxidative stress. It has power to raise good cholesterol level (HDL - high density lipoprotein) and lower bad cholesterol level (LDL - low density lipoprotein). one of the most important benefits of beetroot juice is that it increases stamina. It reduces the oxygen uptake which reduces fatigue and increase stamina because of the nitrate it contains. Beetroot juice contains betacyanin, which helps avoid the formation of c...