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Top 6 Natural Fat Burning Foods

Top 6 Natural Fat Burning Foods

The weight loss industry is a billion dollar enterprise and it’s not surprising given that: Nearly 70% of American adults are overweight Over 30% of American children are overweight These rates have increased significantly over the last few decades.  It… 0 Shares | | Posted in Fitness, Fitness Nutrition, Food, Food, Health, Health, Lifestyle, Medicine, News, Nutrition, Nutritional Medicine, Personal Care, Weight Loss
Health benefits of Black cumin seeds

Health benefits of Black cumin seeds

Black cumin is a powerful healing spice used for medicinal purposes. Also known as Nieglia sative, black cumin a plant in the Ranunculaceae family. It has also been called black sesame, black seed, fennel lower, nutmeg flower, or Roman coriander.… 0 Shares | | Posted in Food, Health, Health, Herbal Medicine, Holistic Medicine, Medicine, Nutrition, Nutritional Medicine
Not Exercising or Being Obese: Experts Explain Which Is Worse

Not Exercising or Being Obese: Experts Explain Which Is Worse

Many people assume that having a normal body mass index (BMI) and a lean appearance is all it takes to maintain good health. As such, they may not bother exercising, thinking that their trim physique is all that’s required to… 0 Shares | | Posted in Fitness, Health, Health, News, Weight Loss
Obese Employees Cost Nation Billion of Dollars in Lost Productivity, Absenteeism

Obese Employees Cost Nation Billion of Dollars in Lost Productivity, Absenteeism

A study published in a recent Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine notes that the obesity epidemic contributes significantly to workplace absenteeism. As a result, it’s costing the nation billions of dollars annually. “Obesity-attributable absenteeism among American workers costs the… 0 Shares | | Posted in Fitness, Health, Health, News, Weight Loss
McDonald’s Defends Unhealthy Food with New Ad Campaign

McDonald’s Defends Unhealthy Food with New Ad Campaign

In 2014, several organizations declared war on obesity. This led to a brutally honest global discussion of the fast food industry’s effect on public health putting McDonald’s, the world’s largest fast food chain, in the hot seat. In September 2014,… 0 Shares | | Posted in Fitness Nutrition, Food, Food, Health, Health, News, Nutrition, Politics & Government
Struggling With Your Health? How Healthy Australians Are Fighting The Obesity Trend

Struggling With Your Health? How Healthy Australians Are Fighting The Obesity Trend

  According to this IRI-Aztec study, Australians are spending an increasing amount of their grocery budget on unhealthy foods and tobacco. This data highlights what a lot of people already know; consumers are eating a lot of junk, and their… 0 Shares | | Posted in Health
Solution to Obesity: Get a dog?

Solution to Obesity: Get a dog?

The fight against obesity and weight issues is still ongoing. Various diets and exercise programs are applied without long term results. Treadmills and indoor bicycles are bought and then thrown into basements after two weeks of sweating. However, one thing… 0 Shares | | Posted in Fitness, Fitness Nutrition, Food, Food, Health, Health, Home, Lifestyle, Mental Health, News, Nutrition, Personal Care, Weight Loss
5 Foods to Shed Belly Fat

5 Foods to Shed Belly Fat

What if there were foods we could eat, that actually help in shedding belly fat? The good news: there are. The less good news: a healthy lifestyle and physical activity are still required to reach your goal weight. As usual,… 0 Shares | | Posted in Entertainment, Fitness, Fitness Nutrition, Food, Gardening, Health, Herbal Medicine, Holistic Medicine, Lifestyle, Medicine, Nutrition, Nutritional Medicine, Pilates, Recipes, Strength Training, Weight Loss, Yoga
Do-It-Yourself Brain Damage

Do-It-Yourself Brain Damage

Every day of every year, people across the fruited plain engage in do-it-yourself brain damage. Sadly, we have no idea what we’re doing.. How can this be? I’m so glad you asked. First, some background: Along the bottom of the… 0 Shares | | Posted in Health
Top 3 Reasons Low Fat Foods Will Harm Your Health

Top 3 Reasons Low Fat Foods Will Harm Your Health

It seems like it is impossible to buy any food item without a fat-free or low-fat label on it. For years we have been told that eating foods high in fat will make you fat, so it only makes sense… 0 Shares | | Posted in Fitness, Weight Loss