5 Best Herbal Teas For Weight Loss

The weight loss industry has become big business... even herbal tea manufacturers are jumping on the band wagon at this epidemic phenomenon. 5 best herbal teas for weight loss explores the nature and 'actions' of popular herbal tea blends that help with weight loss and weight control. Having to consider losing weight and hearing that four lettered word... D-I-E-T... is something that makes the majority of us cringe with despair....

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Is There a Cure to the Common Cold?

Unfortunately, the answer to that question is no. The common cold may be common, but that does not make it any more pleasant to suffer. Mild colds may make you feel a little under the weather for a few days, whereas a nasty cold can really take its toll; particularly on the young, elderly or infirm. The common cold is caused by a viral infection of the upper respiratory tract, and it is common because there are over 200 viruses...

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Pregnancy Week 15 Development: What To Expect And One Beneficial Food

Your Baby's Development on its 15th Week Week 15 is another milestone for your baby. Since conception, your baby has improved a lot and in the next couple of weeks, expect for more changes to take place. This week, your baby is about the size of an orange or apple. His size from rump to crown is about 4 1/2 inches now. The baby's bones continue to lengthen and grow. The hairs begin to sprout on her scalp. The baby...

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Is Rest Better Than Massage for Recovery?

Many athletes and fitness enthusiasts advocate massage for enhancing resistance exercise performance. Some people cite improved circulation and lymphatic drainage as factors in efficient recovery. A study published in the Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research (2008; 22 [2], 575–82) suggests that rest may offer greater benefits than massage. Researchers studied 30 experienced weight trainers, all of whom performed...

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Inactive Kids More Likely to Face Heart Disease

The dangers of inactivity in children just became more grave. A study published in Dynamic Medicine (2008; 7 [5]) has found that sedentary kids, compared with their active counterparts, are five times more likely to develop metabolic syndrome by their teenage years. For kids with “low aerobic fitness,” the risk is six times as high. The authors analyzed data collected from 389 North Carolina adolescents aged 7–10 years....

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