We are listed in the Top 10 Australian Health Blogs!

Denise Deschanel

My heart is beaming with pride and I still cannot stop smiling with the thought of my site being listed as one of the Top 10 Australian Health Blogs by Feedspot! Ranking number 9 is truly an achievement. Thanks to everyone who had been and are constantly reading my blog posts and reviews. It didn’t take long until you discovered me. I am more driven and inspired to creating more blogs that will push every reader to conquer the goal of healthy living. We are all a living testimony to…

Everything You Need to Know About Herbal Smoothies

Denise Deschanel

Smoothies have long been recognised as a great way to get our daily serving of fruit, and with the creation of green smoothies we can get our intake of vegetables in delicious drink form as well. But now a new smoothie trend is surfacing – herbal smoothies. Herbs have been used to boost health for centuries and now they are being combined in smoothie recipes to bring even better health benefits from these drinks which are already packed with so much goodness. So how do you create herbal smoothie? While…

Yoga for the Improvement of Mental and Physical Health

Denise Deschanel

Yoga is a known form of exercise and meditation. For a lot of people, it is the best way to unwind after a long day because it not only encourages breathing exercises, but it is also a good way to sweat. Yoga has always been associated with meditation, but the two mean different things. Before delving into the benefits of this discipline, it’s best to differentiate yoga between meditation. Yoga vs. Meditation Meditation is a way of focusing the mind on certain things and calming both the body and the…

Computer Ergonomics: Prevent Back Pain and Strain without Leaving Your Job

Denise Deschanel

Ever since the computer was invented, more and more jobs have been created where a person will be sitting in front of a screen for hours. Although the computer is known for making a lot of things automatic and efficient, there is also a downside to its use. Too much computer use can lead to computer vision syndrome. What is Computer Vision Syndrome? Computer Vision Syndrome or CVS refers to problems related to the eyes due to excessive use of computers. The primary cause is excessive screen exposure simply because…

Fight Dandruff With These Natural Home Remedies for Gym Lovers

Denise Deschanel

For those of you who are active in the gym and complain about your hair, this article is for you. An itchy scalp and those white flakes are signs that you have this annoying problem with dandruff. While it may embarrass you, it is actually an issue everyone will encounter at least once in their lives. It happens simply because of oil in your scalp bunching together and turning into flakes. This shedding of dead skin cells is normal, but when you have dandruff, this becomes more extreme. It will double from…

How Vigorous Exercise Reduces The Risk of Developing Flu

Denise Deschanel

The flu is one of the most inconvenient illnesses you can get on a regular basis. Whether it’s catching a cold, having a dry cough, or having an on-and-off fever, the flu does not make anyone immune. However, those who exercise on a weekly basis may be able to avoid getting the flu as compared to those who do not exercise at all. Exercise and Flu Everyone knows that exercise gives a lot of benefits to the body. For one, it helps increase muscle strength and blood circulation. The benefit that…

The Link Between Exercise and Metabolic Rate

Denise Deschanel

For people wanting to lose weight, exercise is always part of their regimen. This is because exercise is linked to burning calories. The more exercise you do, the more fats and sugar are being used up. That’s the short-term goal for your weight loss program. On the other hand, the long-term goal is often to speed up your metabolic rate so that your body can easily burn the calories that it takes in. Before you attempt to increase your metabolic rate, it’s important that you understand what metabolism is and…

Is Cycling Good for Weight Loss on Stomach? Eliminate your belly fat using a recumbent exercise bike

Denise Deschanel

According to experts, burning your belly fat is not as easy as how it seems to be. Most people often follow a strict calorie diet plan to lose their pounds within a short period whereas others just skip their square meals to get the desired body shape. Following several popular studies, skipping your meals isn’t the right remedy to get rid of unwanted abdominal fat. This is because you can’t burn extra calories just by saying no to your regular diet. Rather, it will weaken your body to a great…

Skipping Meals: Why This Poses a Health Threat

Denise Deschanel

There are many kinds of diet regimens that people follow in order to lose weight or to lose fat, or both. One of those diets is skipping meals, and the most common of meals to be missed is breakfast. People have different reasons as to why they skip meals – to lose weight, to detoxify, to flatten their stomach and so many others. However, nutritionists and doctors argue that there can be risks in this. Here are some health effects if you engage in continuous irregular eating. Low energy The…