Posts re Lifestyle Prevention matters
How can you reduce your stress level? Everyone faces challenges in life that are stressful. However, being in a constant state of stress affects both your physical and mental health. Finding ways to manage your stress will increase your well-being and lead to a happier and healthier life. Once you recognize the source of your […]
The World Health Organization (WHO)’s Chronic Disease Prevention and Management Report warns of a “lifestyle disease” epidemic, which according to lead author Shanthi Mendis, causes a much greater public health threat than any other epidemic known to man. Cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, lung disease and a range of cancers killed a full 38 million people around the […]
Regular exercise and a nutritious diet are both essential to good health. There are many benefits from being physically active: Helps to prevent diseases such as type 2 diabetes, stroke, arthritis, and osteoarthritis. Breast, uterine, colon and kidney cancers have been linked to physical inactivity Helps to prevent excess weight by burning calories Increases muscle […]
Sleep plays a vital role in health and well-being throughout your life. When you have enough quality sleep the state of your mental and physical health will be maintained. You will be better prepared to deal with stress and illness. What happens when you sleep? while you sleep your body […]
You are what you eat. This is actually true. Everything you eat and drink gets broken down into the chemicals which form the building blocks of your body. Eating a balanced diet of healthy foods will ensure your body has the nutrients it requires to maintain good health. There are many sources which offer tips […]
Fresh produce, processed foods, cooking utensils and food storage containers are all sources of toxic chemicals in foods. Fresh Produce Traces of agricultural pesticides remain on the skin and leaves of fresh fruits and vegetables. In addition produce is handled by many people on the journey from the farm to the store, exposing it to […]
Recently the World Health Organization (WHO) has added processed meats to the list of known carcinogens. Processed meats are those which have been preserved by smoking, curing, salting or adding preservatives such as nitrates and sulphites. Ham, bacon, corned beef, pastrami, salami, bologna, sausages, hot dogs, bratwursts, wieners and beef jerky are processed meats. Red […]