By now, most people have heard various negative things about a Western diet: it is too fatty, too salty and too sugary. It can cause problems to the immune system, disturb the chemical makeup of the stomach, and, perhaps the most obvious of all symptoms, lead to obesity. Now, a study from the National Institute
Rennen bis zum Rausch (Doku) Extremsport als Massenbewegung: Extremer Ausdauersport ist zum Massenphänomen geworden. In den letzten fünf Jahren hat sich die Zahl der in der Deutschen Triathlon Union registrierten Aktiven verdoppelt. Ein Trend, dem Mediziner mit gemischten Gefühlen gegenüberstehen.
The following seven herbs, many of them popular and already in use in kitchens around the world, can help reduce blood pressure and the need for medications. Garlic: A study at the Clinical Research Center of New Orleans found that allicin, a substance in garlic, helped nine research subjects with severe incidences of hypertension experience
‘Fasting for as little as three days can regenerate the entire immune system, even in the elderly, scientists have found in a breakthrough described as “remarkable”. Although fasting diets have been criticised by nutritionists for being unhealthy, new research suggests starving the body kick-starts stem cells into producing new white blood cells, which fight
Researchers and experts have said that exercise and increased physical activity is good for the body at any age, but new data suggests in particular that regardless of a man’s age, cardiovascular fitness can add more years of life. A new study of men over 70 years old with high blood pressure found that those
Welcome to our training! This year I will start at the popular City 2 Surf Run in Sydney (Sunday, August 10, 2014) for the very first time. We got 10 weeks left and I invite everyone to join my daily 30 min – 2 hours training session (except Saturday). Our training plan will be similar
Kurkuma ist eine mit Ingwer verwandte Pflanze. Seit ueber 2500 Jahren wird Kurkuma in Südasien, speziell Indien, genutzt und geniesst u.a. den Ruf eines Entzuendungskillers. Diese Eigenschaft ist gerade fuer Sportler und alle Menschen, die sich viel und unter Belastung bewegen, eine wahre Medizin. Die interesanten medizinischen Eigenschaften dieses Gewürzes kommen nun immer mehr ans
‘As concerns about health epidemics plague the nation, demand and sales of diet soda have plunged as consumers try to make better choices. As we reported yesterday, aspartame – the main sweetener for diet soda – is one of the most dangerous ingredients used in our food supply, causing seizures and a host of other
„We have all heard of antioxidants, but have we heard of the mother of all antioxidants? One that is the secret to prevent cancer, heart disease, aging, neurological issues and more? This single antioxidant has been studied in great depth yet most of us know nothing about it and many doctors have no idea how
As holistic personal trainer I admire the diversity of the coconut. The coconut is highly nutritious and rich in fiber, vitamins and minerals. Some examples: Coconut meat/-water and sport / health Provides a nutritional source of quick energy. Boosts energy and endurance, enhancing physical and athletic performance. Improves digestion and absorption of other nutrients including
