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Quick Fix of the Day: Diuretic Tea
January 29, 2014 | Andreea Macoveiciuc
“I need to fit into these jeans by Saturday, tell me what can I do to drop some pounds fast, and I mean really fast?”. Then she told me those jeans were 1/2 size smaller than her … Read More
Protein Supplements vs. Natural Proteins – Who Wins the Battle?
January 28, 2014 | Andreea Macoveiciuc
Proteins come in various forms, from the natural nutrients found in lean meat, eggs or beans to the powders we see in nutrition stores and gyms.
While bodybuilders, gym goers and athletes often use protein … Read More
Tea, Natural Remedy for Hypertension
January 22, 2014 | Andreea Macoveiciuc
Hypertension or high blood pressure is one of the most common health issues in today’s society and the main form of heart disease, 1 in 3 adults suffering from higher than normal blood pressure. Associated with heart … Read More
The 4 Hour Body – Drop 20 Pounds in 30 Days
January 21, 2014 | Andreea Macoveiciuc
Long story short: a guy who’s not a nutritionist, nor a scientist or fitness professional, wrote a book called “The 4-Hour Body”, which promises to help one drop 20 pounds in 30 days, with minimum to no … Read More
Tea Tree Oil as Natural Acne Remedy
January 15, 2014 | Andreea Macoveiciuc
In my previous article, I was talking about the Caveman eating regimen, and I was saying that this eating strategy is inspired from the diet our prehistoric ancestors had. For some reason we’re tempted to think people … Read More
The Caveman Diet: To Go or Not to Go Paleo?
January 14, 2014 | Andreea Macoveiciuc
45 million Americans diet annually and $33 billion are spent on weight loss products each year in the U.S. The average woman starts dieting at age 16 and spends 31 years on a diet, while men spend … Read More
The HCG Diet – Weight Loss Miracle or Fad?
January 7, 2014 | Andreea Macoveiciuc
The human brain seems to be the most creative when we’re slightly tired, and involved in not so organized activities. It therefore comes as no surprise that lots of the discoveries that continue to amaze us on … Read More
6 Steps to Detox after Holidays
January 2, 2014 | Andreea Macoveiciuc
If you went a bit overhead with the holiday meals and had too many cookies or overindulged in cheesy or meat-based dishes, it’s normal to feel overstuffed, deprived of energy, bloated and nauseated. Normal, but not desirable, … Read More
Fitness and Nutrition Trends for 2014
January 1, 2014 | Andreea Macoveiciuc
No day is better for a new start than the New Year’s Day, and if your Resolutions list included something health or fitness-related, it’s the perfect moment to take a look at the trends in fitness and … Read More
Sitting is the New Smoking: Get Active during the Holidays
December 26, 2013 | Andreea Macoveiciuc
How active are you on a regular day? Some time ago I saw this nice video, which asks a simple question: how much time do you spend sitting each day? Take a few minutes to watch it, … Read More