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Going Keto? Here's a List of Keto Supplements and Functional Foods That You'll Need

Finally, after all the research you’ve done, you made up your mind and decided to go keto. Well, congratulations! Now, the only thing left to do is go shopping and buy your keto supplies. But before doing so, you may want to consider keto supplements as well. These supplements aren’t absolutely necessary but, including them in your keto diet will help you get maximum results. They help accelerate weight and fat loss and boosting your energy levels as you transition to the keto diet. They are also helpful in reducing the symptoms of keto flu, especially in the early stages of the transition. Listed below are the most popular keto supplements as well as the keto-approved functional foods:  1. Perfect Keto This is a powdered drink mix. It provides you with exogenous ketones (while your body produces endogenous ketones). People who are not on a keto diet take ketone supplements for energy because exogenous ketones provide your body with ketone bodies which are burne...

Everything You Need To Know About Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes

Type 1 Diabetes  This type of diabetes or insulin-dependent diabetes, also called as “juvenile” diabetes. It occurs usually to children and teenagers. With this type of diabetes is crucial because the immune system attacks the pancreas. The immune system destroys the pancreas, an insulin-producing cells. Immune system sees it as foreign therefore, destroys them. This is called "autoimmune" disease. Experts couldn’t explain why. Symptoms of Type 1 Diabetes You should visit your physician if you notice one or more signs to be checked-up right away. Always thirsty  Frequent urination  Always hungry  Unexplained weight loss  Irritable and moody  Fatigue and weakness  Blurred vision How to Prevent Type 1 Diabetes  Actually, there is no cure in type 1 diabetes yet, you can delay its complications or prevent it to happen. Make sure to keep track the blood sugar in a normal range. Regularly visit your physician to detect the signs befo...

Important Facts About Diabetes That You Should Know

Diabetes mellitus is a serious disease in which the body does not secrete enough insulin resulting a high amount of sugar in the blood. Diabetes mellitus, also known as diabetes was identified in the ancient times as a disease associated with “sweet urine” and abnormal loss of muscle. High levels of glucose in the blood (hyperglycemia) lead to overflow of glucose into the urine, thus the term urine. Basically, insulin controls the levels of the glucose present in the blood, a kind of hormone produces by the pancreas. Insulin helps lower the level of the blood glucose. When the blood glucose is high, pancreas releases insulin to control the glucose level by promoting the uptake of glucose into body cells. If a person has diabetes, the lack of insulin will cause hyperglycemia. Diabetes is a serious medical illness, which means though it can be controlled yet, it is lifetime. How many US citizens have diabetes? Approximately, there are 29.1 million or 9.3% of the population in t...

How Often a Healthy Person Should Pee and Does It Matter to our Health?

Urinating, also known as peeing, is the body’s way to release all the toxins it had. Everyone knows the reason of this activity, but do you know how many times you should pee to stay healthy? And what are its health-related problems if you don’t or peeing less than of what is supposed to be?  Moreover, to be fully aware about the importance of urinating, let us know more about this activity by answering these most often asked questions. Why we shouldn’t hold in our pee? How many times do we need to pee, in a day? What are the bad effects of not peeing regularly? How to know if you are healthy or not by just looking at your pee? What we should do for us to pee regularly?  Here are the answers of these most common asked questions that everyone should know.  1.Are you peeing only two times a day? Then, you should be alarmed! It simply means dehydration. Scientifically speaking, it is dangerous. Over the time, it can kill you.  2.Look closely of your urine, id...

10 Benefits of Eating Avocado

Most fruits are rich in carbohydrates, while avocado is rich in healthy fats. Studies show, this fruit has lots of benefits for our health. Below are 10 Amazing Benefits of Eating Avocado, that are Proven Scientifically. 1. Everyone Loves Avocado for it is Delicious and Nutritious. If you are on a diet you can include this to your salad, or you may simply scoop them out with a spoon and eat them plain. Avocado has creamy, rich, fatty texture that is very enticing. If you are determined about having a healthy body, then I highly recommend this fruit for you. Avocados are just simply amazing food which are loaded with nutrients. 2. Avocado is Amazingly Nutritious. Avocado is full of nutrient content and is one of the reasons why we incorporate it to our dishes. Avocado is also often referred to as a superfood due to its health properties. That’s why health conscious individuals chose this as their favorite. There are different kinds of avocados and it varies from shape and...

10 Scientifically Proven Health Benefits of Eating Fish

Fish is very nutritious seafood. It is excellent source of nutrients, like vitamin D and protein. Fish is also rich in omega-3 fatty acids that helps your body and brain healthy. Here are 10 scientifically proven health benefits of eating fish. 1. Eating Fish Helps Improve Sleep Quality Sleep problems are becoming serious around the world. There are so many reasons of this problem like too much exposure to blue light and low in vitamin D. One study shows that eating fish 3 times a week will improve sleep disorders because of the vitamin D in the salmon. 2. Fish is Rich in Nutrients Without a doubt all kinds of fish are good for our health. They have various kinds of nutrients that we need such as excellent quality of protein, numerous vitamins and minerals and of course iodine. However, fish that are fatty types are the healthiest such as sardines, trout, salmon, tuna and mackerel. These fish are rich in vitamin D, which most of us are lack of. Fatty fish are also rich i...

12 Unexpected Reasons Why You're Having a Hard Time Sleeping

A regular lack of sleep makes us feel empty and weary right after we wake up. Besides, it is also one of the main reasons for increasing weight. For Healthy Tips would like to give you some tips on how to resist the monstrosity that prevent you from sleeping sound. And lead you to feeling good and looking well. 1. The Wrong Air Temperature Even though falling asleep in warmth is satisfaction, the best temperature is 60-75°F (15-23°C). Solution: At night cover up with a light blanket and make it a warm one night. 2. Physical Exercise A workout stimulates the nervous system. Most of the people who went from gym to workout easily got asleep, considering one of their problems. Solution: Exercise not less than 3 hours before going to bed. 3. Lack of Schedule To rest exactly, your body needs a satisfied amount of time. In addition, it is very impossible to getting enough sleep-in advance or catching up with it on another day. Solution: Every night, go to bed ...

3 Amazing Truths About C-Section Mothers That You Should Know

Mothers have huge duties and responsibilities that no one could comprehend. That’s why to all women out there be proud of being a C-section mother, smile and tell the world how beautiful and brave you are. C-section birth has never been easy. It requires an extreme amount of bravery, love and faith. Here are 3 amazing truths about C-section mothers that everyone should know. 1. C-section Mothers are Brave and Full of Faith C-section is a common procedure of giving birth, but it is considered as major surgery. C-section procedure also carries risks for both mother and child just like other major surgeries. One of the difficult things about C-section is that father or family members find it difficult to be present in the procedure. Most of the C-section mothers are sometimes alone in the operating room during this fight. In this time of their life, that’s what they needed the most the love, and moral support from loved ones to gain their strength yet, most of the time, is being d...

Study Shows, Spending More Time with Your Mother Makes Her Live Longer

Being alone is not a joke it could lead to depression, over the time. After a thorough research, researchers at the University of California, San Francisco concluded that being alone is one of the big factors of one’s death accompanied with old age. Researchers have studied 1,600 adults, mostly at age 71. 23% of them have died within six months while, only 14% have died who receives enough companionship. "The need we've had our entire lives — people who know us, value us, who bring us joy — that never goes away," Barbara Moscowitz, said to The New York Times , who is a senior geriatric social worker at Massachusetts General Hospital. Older people give more value when it comes to those kinds of relationships more than their children or their grandchildren do. It is all about acting professionally. Rosemary Blieszner, a professor of human development at Virginia Tech, told The New York Times — skills that our grandparents have had a lifetime to hone. "Th...

Suffering from Insomnia? Open Doors and Windows Help You Sleep Well

A study was conducted in Netherlands that if you let your bedroom door or window open will help you sleep well. The study concluded that if your doors and windows were open it will lessen the carbon dioxide levels thus, improve proper ventilation and air flow. “We spend nearly a third of our life in the bedroom environment, but the air quality in our sleeping environment is often overlooked,” said study author Dr. Asit Mishra of Eindhoven University of Technology. “Imagine this - you are in a confined space and have limited ability to adjust the situation (since you are asleep) while you are possibly surrounded by pollutants,” he told Reuters Health by phone. “This is how things are in bed, covered under duvets or a blanket.” On the first night of the study, 17 volunteers slept while the window or internal door were open. On the second night, this time the windows and internal door were closed. Meanwhile, Mishra and colleagues monitored the temperature, humidity, carbon dioxide...

Effective Solution for Gray Hair: Coconut Oil and Lemon Juice

Gray hair is a sign of aging and it is a big deal especially for women. Most people who have gray hair, have tried all types of remedies just to get rid of this problem. In the market, you could find numerous products that promised to solve this problem accompanied with side effects. Unhealthy dietary habit, lifestyle and bad health conditions may have caused gray hair. In terms of health conditions, it could be thyroid disorders, sinusitis and chronic colds. Using chemical products may also contribute to this problem like hair products. But bear in mind, stress, smoking and pollution are also factors to this disturbing problem. On the other hand, always choose the natural remedy rather than using chemical products, you must remember the side effects of these chemical solutions. Worry no more, check out this powerful and effective natural solution for your gray hair. Powerful Combination of Coconut Oil and Lemon Juice Both coconut oil and lemon juice are gifts from natur...

Deadly Ingredients of Cigarette and Hookah that You Didn’t Know!

Most of us love smoking. Though, we already knew how dangerous it could bring to our health. But listen again, and know this important information about cigarette and hookah that surely you didn’t know yet. Smoking a cigarette means inhaling some chemicals into your body. Nicotine, is the most common ingredient of cigarette that we know. Aside from nicotine, there are more deadly ingredients it has. For instance, arsenic, which is being used to poison a rat, butane, a chemical ingredient for fuel, acetone, a nail polish remover, and more. This article helps you to understand what are the deadly ingredients of smoking cigarettes and shisha. Chemicals used as Ingredients: Ammonia, Cadmium, Acetone etc. Bear in mind that cigarettes have lots of ingredients. It has Cadmium, Acetone, Acetaldehyde and more. Some cigarettes manufacturers also include ammonia compounds to make the body absorbed the nicotine so easily. Toxins: Tar, carbon monoxide and more Cigarette has a toxic...

8 Unpleasant Side Effects of Pills Your Doctor Did Not Tell You

When we talk about birth control pill is always the most common solution. Though there are many ways in preventing pregnancy such as using condom, ligation, IUD etc. But did you know that taking pills have disadvantages that may harm your health over the time. Numerous investigations have conducted in consuming pills. As of 2012 the National Health Statistics reported that 62% of reproductive women from 2006 to 2010 are using contraceptives like pills. However, pills have advantages too. It helps regulate the women’s menstrual cycle which is very important for their fertility state. Moreover, it lessens menstrual cramping, prevents acne and ovarian cysts and even cancer. However, you must also know what are its disadvantages that will surely affect your health. Here are 8 side effects of pills that may threaten your life over the time. 1. Pills can Cause Vaginal Yeast Infection  Hormonal imbalance resulted this infection. And it will become worse if the person is taking ...

Cucumbers and Tomatoes Could be Dangerous if Eaten Together

In making vegetable salad, we mixed any kinds of ingredients of whatever we like. But did you know that there are some fruits shouldn’t be mixed together for they contain properties that will react and cause health problems. One best example is, cucumber and tomato, these two vegetables have different time to digest, to avoid complications you should know when to eat these vegetables separately. If slow and fast digestion foods are combined it will result in a fermentation of the blood in your stomach, which may poison your entire body. In this case, the digestion of sugars and starches are slow which will cause gasses, swelling and pain in the abdomen. Here are more combinations of foods you should also avoid. 1. Never Eat Fruits right after Meal  Eating fruits need a lot of time to digest thus, it will stay long in your stomach. However, if you eat fruits right after meal it will result in acid reflux. 2. Fruit and Yogurt  Never eat yogurt and mixed it with fruits...

A Simple Ingredients to Make 'Sleeping Powder' to Fight Insomnia

Dealing with insomnia is annoying. Imagine your self so tired from all day activity. Either from work, school or your daily activities. Physically and mentally worn out. Yet, you can’t even close your eyes due to sleeping problems or much worse, insomnia. Danger of Insomnia Globally, about 42% of the population is dealing with insomnia. Stress is one of the huge factors. Dealing with this, could bring serious effects both in body and mind. It destroys the natural sleeping pattern, which is difficult to get back from normal. Most of the people who suffered from insomnia usually sleep all day thinking it could help bring back their loss strength from not having enough sleep last night, which just worsen the situation. While others, are still trying to do their tasks despite lacking sleep thus, affects the body’s physical and mental health. But worry no more! For Healthy Tips introduces these simple ingredients against insomnia, which you can find in your kitchen. The ...