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0 0 0 0 Ahhh, the liver! What an underappreciated organ. This wonderful organ keeps our bodies humming away every day, but  we often take it for granted  and even forget its role in our wellness. Today I want to share 10 facts about your liver, and also give you some easy ways to show it some tender love and care. The liver has MANY roles in the body, but one of the most well-known roles is detoxification of our bodies. We are bombarded every single day with all sorts of things that must be detoxified from the body. The numbers are actually really scary. Of the 85,000 new chemicals developed in the last 60 years, a whopping 90% of them have never been tested for their effects on human health. More than 9,000 of these chemicals are food additives. Scientists currently estimate that humans carry at least 700 toxic chemicals in our bodies that have not been studied ( source ). So, as you can imagine, our poor livers have the odds stacked against them ever...

Diabetes and Exercise Posted on Exercise can make a real difference for people who have diabetes. Exercise can help control your weight and lower your blood sugar level. It also lowers your risk of heart disease.  Heart  disease is a condition that is common in people who have diabetes. Exercise can also help you feel better about yourself and improve your overall health. Path to improved health Talk to your doctor about what kind of exercise is right for you. The type of exercise you can do will mainly depend on whether you have any other health problems. Most doctors recommend aerobic exercise. This type of exercise makes you breathe deeply and makes your heart work harder. Examples of  aerobic  exercise include walking, jogging, aerobic dance, or bicycling. If you have problems with the nerves in your feet or legs, you may need to choose other exercises. Your doctor may want you to do a type of exercise that won’t put t...

How I Maintained My Youthful Look – Kate Henshaw Posted on Though actress, Kate Henshaw is closer to 50 than 40, not just a few would think the actress is just in her late 20s. She has managed to look trim, fit and sexy despite her age. Known for her great love for dancing, Kate, as she is fondly called, said she has always loved music. “Music is the food of love and it is for the soul. If they are playing good music anywhere and you refuse to dance, then you are evil. I mean when everyone around you is on their feet, sweating it out on the dance floor and you remain on your seat, are you the devil? Music is from the heart and since I choose to be happy, anywhere they play good music, I start to dance. That is the secret of my happiness and that is what makes me look young. I am happy all the time.” Also known to be a fitness enthusiast, Kate revealed that ever since she discovered the benefits of exercising about seven years ago, she has not visited a hospital in f...

Six Foods That Assures A Glowing Skin All Time. Posted on Everyone wants to look forever young. It is a baby boy and baby girl life out there, and Yeah, that’s so cool, after all,  no one wants to be 25 and look 40. The goal is to have a skin that is constantly rejuvenated and as fresh and smooth as a that of a baby. So many a time we are deceived into believing that such a healthy and glowing skin could only be achieved by consuming chemucal products and supplements, and indeed, many have spent a ton trying to get their skin to their perfect want. Listed here below are six proven foods that’ll help you achieve a baby-skin, full of glow and wrinkle free. Added to that, these foods are almost always available and doesn’t cost a fortune. Try them out and thank me later. 1. Watermelon Vitamin C and lycopene are present in watermelon, making them pretty cool in maintaining that healthy, youthful look. It further gives your skin more fluid to prevent dehydration. ...

5 Exercise Moves that will Reshape your Body Posted on Finding time to work out is hard — and more challenging of all is coming up with a fitness routine particularly when you’re crunched for time and in a rush. Well, personal trainer Will Weber has a few exercises that will help you reshape your body. They’re simple, low-impact moves you can do at home. These moves are designed to build strength, but won’t leave you in pain. Follow the instructions below to get started! Thighs: Deep lunge step up Start with one leg on the step, bend your opposite leg so that your knee is almost touching the ground. Then step up, bringing that lower leg up to about hip-width height. Perform three sets of 10 repetitions per side. Glutes: Hip thrusters With your back flat on the ground, bend your knees and place your heels on a bench. Keep your butt close to the edge of the bench. Thrust your hips into the air, while keeping your arms glued to the floor. Perform three sets of ...

Cancer Survivor: Life Afterwards Po Anne, 51, has been  battling cancer  for almost half of her life. Diagnosed at age 28 with Hodgkin’s lymphoma, the real estate broker from Lansdale, Pennsylvania, has been hit with two other cancers since that first one was cured. What has helped her cope with all the turmoil with her sanity intact? The unflagging support of Linda Jacobs, the “angel on my shoulder” who has checked in with Macy regularly to answer questions, see how she’s feeling physically and emotionally, and offer support and the occasional gentle prodding needed to get her through all the tests and follow-up that come with a cancer diagnosis. Jacobs, a nurse practitioner and clinical professor of nursing who directs the development of  cancer survivorship programs  at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania’s Abramson Cancer Center, may have even saved Macy’s life. When the protocol for ongoing surveillance of Hodgkin’s lymphoma survivors c...