When I first experienced the intense pain on my side, I had no idea what it was. It felt like a terrible cramp and I struggled to walk (due to the pain). I soon discovered that I had something called Diverticulitis. This post contains affiliate links. Please read my Disclaimer for more information. What is Diverticulitis? Diverticulitis happens when pouches form in the wall of the colon and these pouches become inflamed or infected, and this can be very painful. Diverticulitis Symptoms The most common symptom of diverticulitis is a pain, which can be mild or severe, on the lower left-hand side of the abdomen. Other symptoms may include: fever nausea or vomiting a change in bowel habits, such as constipation or diarrhoea feeling bloated blood in the stool from diverticular bleeding mucus in the stool The symptoms may be mild to severe, depending on the extent of the infection and complications. Other conditions, such as irritable bowel syndrome, have similar symptoms. See your doctor if you have such symptoms. See your doctor immediately if you have: very severe abdominal pain a fever start vomiting feel very unwell have blood in your poo Doctors aren’t really sure what causes diverticulitis […]
Break Out Those Butt Firming Moves! Have you ever asked a friend, husband or child the question, “Does this make my butt look big?” As women, our backsides are probably the most thought-about part of our anatomies. We’re constantly on the lookout for jeans, pants, shorts or swimsuits that will slim, tuck and hold in our backsides so that we’ll feel more confident when we venture out in public. A considerable number of fat cells (plenty more than we want) can be found in our backsides, and they aren’t likely to let go easily. You most certainly won’t acquire a tighter, firmer tush without dedicating yourself to a “kick ass” program that will eventually grant your wish. There are exercises galore designed to tone and trim the butt, but unless you combine them with a good fat-burning diet program – and a firm commitment, you won’t achieve the results you desire. But, if you’re truly committed to reaching your goal, the results will follow. The best exercises to firm your butt don’t require a club membership or any special equipment. Walking and/or jogging are two of the desirable ways to tone your butt and get a cardio workout besides. Riding […]
When I first experienced the intense pain on my side, I had no idea what it was. It felt like a terrible cramp and I struggled to walk (due to the pain). I soon discovered that I had something called Diverticulitis. This post contains affiliate links. Please read my Disclaimer for more information. What is Diverticulitis? Diverticulitis happens when pouches form in the wall of the colon and these pouches become inflamed or infected, and this can be very painful. Diverticulitis Symptoms The most common symptom of diverticulitis is a pain, which can be mild or severe, on the lower left-hand side of the abdomen. Other symptoms may include: fever nausea or vomiting a change in bowel habits, such as constipation or diarrhoea feeling bloated blood in the stool from diverticular bleeding mucus in the stool The symptoms may be mild to severe, depending on the extent of the infection and complications. Other conditions, such as irritable bowel syndrome, have similar symptoms. See your doctor if you have such symptoms. See your doctor immediately if you have: very severe abdominal pain a fever start vomiting feel very unwell have blood in your poo Doctors aren’t really sure what causes diverticulitis […]
When I first experienced the intense pain on my side, I had no idea what it was. It felt like a terrible cramp and I struggled to walk (due to the pain). I soon discovered that I had something called Diverticulitis. This post contains affiliate links. Please read my Disclaimer for more information. What is Diverticulitis? Diverticulitis happens when pouches form in the wall of the colon and these pouches become inflamed or infected, and this can be very painful. Diverticulitis Symptoms The most common symptom of diverticulitis is a pain, which can be mild or severe, on the lower left-hand side of the abdomen. Other symptoms may include: fever nausea or vomiting a change in bowel habits, such as constipation or diarrhoea feeling bloated blood in the stool from diverticular bleeding mucus in the stool The symptoms may be mild to severe, depending on the extent of the infection and complications. Other conditions, such as irritable bowel syndrome, have similar symptoms. See your doctor if you have such symptoms. See your doctor immediately if you have: very severe abdominal pain a fever start vomiting feel very unwell have blood in your poo Doctors aren’t really sure what causes diverticulitis […]
Do you avoid wearing sexy, sleeveless tops or dresses – or refuse to take off your jacket to reveal a sleeveless shell — because of flabby and unsightly arms? Your arms may sag because you’ve recently lost weight. The fat cells may be gone, but the skin doesn’t know what to do with itself. The arms are complicated areas to firm and tone, and it’s better to exercise them rather than attempt to target your arms for weight loss. The arm area tends to store fat cells than other parts of your body, so try aerobic exercises for overall fat loss and for toning your arms at the same time. To achieve sexy, firm arms you’ll need to build up your biceps and triceps. Biceps are the muscles along the front of your arm, while triceps are muscles found in the back of your arms. When you tone and firm these muscles, you’ll be creating muscle where the sagging skin used to be. All you’ll need to begin the quest for sleek and sexy arms are an exercise band and weights. Include the following exercises in your daily or weekly routine: Exercise 1: Hold the middle of the exercise band […]
Himalayan sea salt is also identified as Himalayan pink salt because of its trademark pink color that originates from the presence of rich minerals, particularly iron. Himalayan crystal salt and Himalayan rock salt are different names for this mineral salt. The effective healing properties of salt have been known for some hundreds of years. Salt originates from the Latin word sal which originates from sol, meaning liquid sunlight. The Celtic word for salt originates from the German word Heilig, meaning Holy, which originates from heil, meaning whole. Make Himalayan pink salt to some part of your homesteading and prepping plan for enhanced flavor in your cooking, as well as for detoxification, better respiratory health, and lower blood pressure. It can also help you to sleep better, resolve bruxism and significantly more. The primary thing you’ll see is the rich translucent tones of pink ~ you can really observe the following minerals refracting light in the crystal chunks. The quality of the color is that pink Himalayan salt contains all the 84 components found in your body. It’s unlike ordinary table salt in every way. In our reality overrun with innovation, it appears that anxiety and stress have been on the […]
Do you have a decent body except for that middle roll of flab that just doesn’t seem to go away no matter how much you exercise or attempt to spot reduce that area? The truth is that the spare tire around your middle is fat – and you’re not going to see the 6-pack abs buried beneath until you get rid of it. The trick to reducing fat around your middle is to reduce your caloric intake and eat foods that are proven “fat burners” such as lean protein, salads and vegetables. Reduce your carbohydrate intake, especially in the evening hours when your body is slowing down. Adopt a low fat diet for your lifestyle to burn the unwanted fat and eventually reach the show-off abs you desire. There is a difference between toning your abs and reducing the fat around your middle. Toning abdominal muscles can be achieved by exercising, but removing the fat must take place from the inside out. It won’t do you any good to try spot reduction exercises if you don’t get rid of the fat first. There’s no such thing as an immediate “fix” for a flabby tummy. You can spend hundreds of dollars […]
If you’re watching calories like a hawk and still gaining weight, your metabolism may be the culprit. Metabolism is the mechanism our body uses to burn calories. Think of it as your body’s “motor.” The faster your metabolism operates the more calories you’ll burn and lose weight in the process. As we age, our metabolism naturally slows down. So, what’s a body to do to keep the metabolism up and the weight down? There are lots of factors that count in the role that your metabolism plays in your ability to lose weight, including your age and lifestyle. The truth is you don’t have to starve yourself to lose weight. In fact, the best way to rev up your metabolism (that calorie-burning chemical process) is to eat! Some of you may have to work harder than others to speed up the process, while others just need to regulate their lifestyle and diet habits. Most of what we think of as “diet foods” won’t help jump start your metabolism. They may be low in calories and even high in fiber, but if you make those foods the mainstay of your diet, you’ll gain weight almost immediately after you return to a […]
Adding a baby to the family is the goal of many couples and for most people, getting pregnant is easy. For those couples who seem to get pregnant at the drop of a hat, it’s likely that they’re practicing some helpful hints to increase their odds of getting pregnant quickly. You can implement these same tips and increase your chances of becoming pregnant fast, too. #1 – Make Sure Your Timing Is Perfect Timing really is vitally important when it comes to trying to have a baby. It takes the right time within your fertility cycle for the sperm and egg to get together and of course once that happens, a baby develops. For this meeting to happen, you can’t simply leave it up to chance. But because the sperm likes to hang out once it’s released, you have a small window of time in order to get the job done. When you know that you’re ovulating, you need to have sex. So you’ll want to predict your ovulation – and it’s easier to do than you might think. You can predict ovulation time by counting the days of your cycle. You have about a 5 day window during the […]
Apple cider vinegar is the most mainstream kind of vinegar in the natural health group. It is claimed to lead a wide range of benefits, many of which are supported by science. This includes weight reduction, decreased cholesterol, lower blood sugar levels and enhanced symptoms of diabetes. It is also an ancient folk remedy and has been used for different household and cooking purposes. While the uses for white vinegar are plentiful, apple cider vinegar has ostensibly significantly more trusted applications. Its colossal benefits (rivaling the number of uses of tea tree oil and other nifty natural helpers) include everything from curing hiccups to alleviating cold symptoms, and a few people have swung to apple cider vinegar to help with health concerns including diabetes, cancer, heart issues, high cholesterol, and weight issues. Raw, organic, unfiltered and unpasteurized apple cider vinegar (or ‘acv’ for short) is one of the most established and most valuable cures on earth. It contains a wealth of raw enzymes and beneficial bacteria, which are responsible for the majority of its health benefits (and there are many!). Bragg USDA Gluten Free Organic Raw Apple Cider Vinegar, with The Mother 1. It will help your body maintain a healthy alkaline ph […]
When you choose to switch over to an anti-inflammatory diet plan, consider incorporating these 17 foods foods that fight inflammation.
This easy and simple method to stop diarrhea fast requires only two ingredients: boiling water and rice.
Adrenal fatigue is a term connected to a collection of nonspecific symptoms, for example, body aches, fatigue, anxiety; sleep imbalance and digestive problems. The term often appears in prevalent health books and on alternative medicine sites but is not an accepted medical diagnosis. Your adrenal gland creates a collection of hormones that are essential to life. The medical term adrenal insufficiency (Addison’s disease) alludes to inadequate production of at least one of these hormones because of an underlying disease. Your body’s immune system responds by slowing down when you’re under pressure. Your adrenal glands, which are little organs above your kidneys, respond to stress by releasing hormones like cortisol. They regulate your blood pressure and how your heart functions. According to the hypothesis, if you have long-term pressure (like the death of a relative or a serious illness), your adrenal organs cannot continuously deliver the additional cortisol you have to feel good. So adrenal fatigue sets in. Adrenal fatigue is where your body and adrenal glands can’t keep up with the tremendous amount of daily stress many people experience. Some of the time misunderstood as an autoimmune disorder, adrenal fatigue can copy a few antecedents to other common sicknesses and […]
Do you keep starting diets but always seem to lose your motivation? Do you often find that ‘life stresses’ keep sabotaging your success? What if I told you that Essential Oils may be the missing link between your weight loss success and/or failure? Have you ever started a new diet, full of enthusiasm, determined to ‘stick with it’ but then the old sugar cravings kick in and you reach for that sugary sweet? Or you are doing quite well and then something stressful happens and you reach out for your ‘go to’ comfort food? This ends up ‘derailing’ all of your efforts and you end up giving up? Many of us underestimate the importance of our emotions when we are starting our ‘health journey’. This is where essential oils can help. Essential oils are known for their ability to affect our moods and control our emotions. One of the keys to success, when you are trying to lose weight, is controlling the ‘Emotional’ aspect. Our emotions control us a lot more than we realize and when we are trying to lose weight. This can have a significant impact on how successful we are on our weight loss journey. Our emotions […]
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Reduce inflammation and ease chronic pain with this beginner-friendly anti-inflammatory cookbook Did you know making dietary changes, like eliminating processed foods, can help lower the inflammation believed to be a key contributor to chronic pain? With recipes and shopping lists, this essential anti-inflammation cookbook makes it easy for you to start and follow an anti-inflammatory diet that is easily customizable for specific inflammatory conditions. What sets this inflammation diet cookbook apart: EASY MEAL PLANNING: This book includes a simple 2-week meal plan featuring anti-inflammatory ingredients and handy shopping lists to help kick-start the diet.DISCOVER SIMPLE, SATISFYING RECIPES: The majority of these healthy recipes require just 5 easy-to-source main ingredients found at most grocery stores. Find a range of mediterranean-style meals from roast chicken with a side of white beans to a hearty lentil & beet salad.FOOD COACHING: Consult this cookbook's helpful lists to find out which foods to enjoy and which foods to avoid on an anti-inflammatory diet. Make a simple change in your diet to reduce your body's inflammation with The Complete Anti-Inflammatory Diet for Beginners.
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Type 2 diabetes is a condition in which the pancreas fails to provide the insulin needed or it doesn’t work well enough to break down the glucose. When the glucose isn’t properly broken down, your body’s cells are not able to use it. When that happens, the effects can wreak havoc. The unused glucose then stays in the bloodstream. Does this mean that a person can be born with Type 2 diabetes? No. The main cause of this type of diabetes is eating more food than the body can use. This leads to the excess food being stored by the body as extra fat. Each pound of weight gained in turn then compounds the problem. The pancreas is designed to utilize the food given and turn it into fuel. This fuel allows the body to accomplish the day to day living. By giving the pancreas too much fuel, it can eventually become overloaded and unable to keep up with the demand. It’s the same concept as if you were planning a road trip. You head to the gas station to fill up your car’s sixteen-gallon tank. Only you discover the gas is cheap and looks pretty good so you’re going […]
Adrenal fatigue is a term connected to a collection of nonspecific symptoms, for example, body aches, fatigue, anxiety; sleep imbalance and digestive problems. The term often appears in prevalent health books and on alternative medicine sites but is not an accepted medical diagnosis. Your adrenal gland creates a collection of hormones that are essential to life. The medical term adrenal insufficiency (Addison’s disease) alludes to inadequate production of at least one of these hormones because of an underlying disease. Your body’s immune system responds by slowing down when you’re under pressure. Your adrenal glands, which are little organs above your kidneys, respond to stress by releasing hormones like cortisol. They regulate your blood pressure and how your heart functions. According to the hypothesis, if you have long-term pressure (like the death of a relative or a serious illness), your adrenal organs cannot continuously deliver the additional cortisol you have to feel good. So adrenal fatigue sets in. Adrenal fatigue is where your body and adrenal glands can’t keep up with the tremendous amount of daily stress many people experience. Some of the time misunderstood as an autoimmune disorder, adrenal fatigue can copy a few antecedents to other common sicknesses and […]
Body envy. It happens every single time when those infomercials featuring perfectly proportioned models pop onto the television screen promising an enviable bodyweight if you’ll just fork over enough cash to make you skinny forever. Even though you know there’s no magic pill that guarantees overnight success, sometimes it’s tempting to dole out the money. It’s enticing because losing weight is a struggle and a vicious uphill battle that’s not always so easily fought. The appeal to find a quick fix hits you every now and then – especially when you’ve worked hard to lose a little bit of weight and then you fall off the diet wagon and gain it all back (and then some). You may have lost count of the times you’ve thought, “There has to be an easier way to lose weight!” Have you purchased every weight loss book ever published, forced down the diet bars, consumed the shakes, and attended the weight loss meetings so many times you could have paid for the entire building by the time you quit? Have you done all of this and yet you still haven’t seen the long-term results that you crave more than food itself? Are you sick […]
Do you keep starting diets but always seem to lose your motivation? Do you often find that ‘life stresses’ keep sabotaging your success? What if I told you that Essential Oils may be the missing link between your weight loss success and/or failure? Have you ever started a new diet, full of enthusiasm, determined to ‘stick with it’ but then the old sugar cravings kick in and you reach for that sugary sweet? Or you are doing quite well and then something stressful happens and you reach out for your ‘go to’ comfort food? This ends up ‘derailing’ all of your efforts and you end up giving up? Many of us underestimate the importance of our emotions when we are starting our ‘health journey’. This is where essential oils can help. Essential oils are known for their ability to affect our moods and control our emotions. One of the keys to success, when you are trying to lose weight, is controlling the ‘Emotional’ aspect. Our emotions control us a lot more than we realize and when we are trying to lose weight. This can have a significant impact on how successful we are on our weight loss journey. Our emotions […]