Commentary

Vegetarian Diets Can Reduce Heart Disease Risk by Almost 50 Percent Compared to Eating Meat

On November 24, 2017, in Commentary, by Erik

To be a vegetarian or a meat eater, no matter what your preference, according the the American Heart association, there are indications that plant based diets might be the best choice to reduce heart failure. This also goes for people with no previous heart conditions. Heart failure is a gradual process. The heart becomes weaker […]

 

Two litres of filtered water daily, a fat burning tonic every morning and a cold shower before bed: Supermodel Elle …

On November 24, 2017, in Commentary, by Erik

53 year old Australian Supermodel, Elle Macpherson retains her health and physique by focusing on detoxifying strategies, as well as an overall sense of balance in her life and her health. With a combination of rest, exercise, food and supplements she is able to create a sense of peace in her life and still find […]

 

Health Experts Remind Public About the Dangers of Mold

On November 23, 2017, in Commentary, by Erik

Health officials are reaching about the concerns of mold exposure in hopes to raise awareness among the public. The flood of recent hurricanes has left many working hard to clean up and recover from the storms. These storms have not only caused stress, grief and visible damage it has left the areas affected a perfect […]

 

‘I feel like I’ve been two different women’: Mother-of-three, 31, who was eating takeaway twice a day and living off soft …

On November 23, 2017, in Commentary, by Erik

After a pregnancy before she was twenty, Ash Petroff packed on fifty kilograms in only nine months. Her exercise and dietary habits had never been a problem until she had a baby on the way. Two more children followed, and she was left struggling to deal with depression and anxiety related to the weight. An […]

 

British doctor ‘punches shark’ in Australia surfing scare

On November 22, 2017, in Commentary, by Erik

UK doctor Charlie Fry was surfing near Sydney when he was knocked off his board by a shark that attacked him. The doctor managed to save himself by punching the shark and then getting back on his surf board. He said he recalled surfer Mick Fanning’s famous 2015 punch when attacked by a shark at […]

 

Cost of living squeeze continues as UK inflation sticks at five-year high – business live

On November 22, 2017, in Commentary, by Erik

Households in the. United Kingdom are experiencing difficult financial issues recently. In particular due to the rising costs of housing, the stagnation of wages, and reductions in social benefits this situation is unlike to improve. Additionally, inflation is high, and this is reflected in the food market as well. If inflation continues at the present […]

 

Blood pressure of 130 is the new ‘high,’ according to first update of guidelines in 14 years

On November 21, 2017, in Commentary, by Erik

A number of medical groups, including some in America, have modified the level at which blood pressure is considered high. The old mark, one forty over ninety, is now set at one thirty over eighty. This change alters a number of people who previously weren’t in the hypertensive range to now be considered so afflicted. […]

 

Vero Water Announces Social Media Campaign To Benefit Whole World Water

On November 21, 2017, in Commentary, by Erik

A new social media campaign by Vero Water asks restaurant customers to join in helping end the crisis with global water. All that is needed to join is to take a photo of Vero Water and give it a certain tag before posting it to social media. Vero Water is hoping to raise awareness and […]

 

The best way to avoid terrible back pain is to exercise, experts say

On November 20, 2017, in Commentary, by Erik

Your old coach saying “pain is just weakness leaving the body,” may be more right than you may have thought. Recent studies show that exercise can help lessen back pain and help it from ever starting. Researchers have found that 33% of people that exercise never develop lower back pain. Researchers also found that if […]

 

Winter surf in the UK: exhilaration for mind and body, or sheer madness?

On November 20, 2017, in Commentary, by Erik

The UK has seen a new sport become popular in their country. It is entirely possible to surf in the UK during the winter. That may surprise many because of the cold temperatures that they experience. High surf will produce some impressive waves just off of the shore. Experience surfers are attracted to that and […]