Entries by Glenda Johnson

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15 Tips to Prevent Holiday Weight Gain

Firstly, you may be asking “Why is this necessary?” Well, apparently the average weight gain during the holidays is 0.37 kg for a lean person and more than 2.3 kg for an overweight individual. It has been found that people rarely lose this weight the following year. This means that in just 5 years one […]

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Halt Your Hay Fever

While most of us expect improved weather in the springtime. Many others have hay fever caused by pollens that leave them sneezing, wheezing, itching and even red and swollen. You see when some individuals come into contact with pollens their immune system has an overactive response and subsequently release histamines. This histamine release is responsible […]

9 Easy Ways to Help Your Body Detoxification

So, what does detoxification mean? Essentially, detoxing is medicinal and refers back to the herbal elimination of pollution from the body. On a daily foundation the liver, kidneys, intestines lymphatic structures are doing these paintings constantly for us. Use These Tips for 2-3 weeks to get Started: 1. Eat A Cleansing Diet Fresh fruit and […]

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Healthy Habits for Your Immune System

To keep your immune system healthy here are some important tips for you:   Look after Yourself every day. Give your immune system a head start by incorporating these healthy habits into your diet and daily lifestyle.   Eat Regularly. Include protein with every meal. Include complex carbohydrates and make sure you have regular meals. […]

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Why Sleep is Important?

Even though most of us take a good night’s sleep for granted, for many this just does not happen! The reality is that many find themselves asking questions such as “Why can’t I sleep through the night?” or they simply mention that they are struggling to sleep. Difficulties in falling asleep or staying asleep and […]

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Does Sleep Help You Lose Weight?

Does Sleep Help You Lose Weight?  This is a question worth considering when you are striving to lose weight. You see, most individuals have experienced the exhausting effects of a poor night’s sleep. But did you know that not getting enough sleep can actually limit weight loss? Sleep’s Connection to Your Weight. In fact, not […]

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Brain and Gut Connection

The Brain-Gut Axis The Brain-Gut axis is the term used to describe the dynamic and intimate communication network between the brain and the gut. Simply put, the Brain-Gut axis is the connection between the brain and the gut. Information is constantly being delivered to the brain from the gut and the brain interprets this information […]