February 5, 2012

Water is good

Water is good

Water is the most overlooked “performance enhancing” supplement out there. As many as 75% of Americans are chronically dehydrated. Dehydration can limit your physical and mental capacity. Because water is paramount in cooling your body during times of increased heat or stress, as you attempt to ramp up your exercise intensity, dehydration will cause limitations [...]

Celery in your diet

Celery in your diet

Celery is from the same family with parsley and fennel, the Umbelliferae family. It can grow to the height of up to 16 inches. The white celery is grown shaded from direct sunlight, thus has less chlorophyll, compared to its greener counterparts. The ribs of celery are crunchy and are often used to make soup [...]

Coconut water

Coconut water

Coconut water is as good as mineral water or energy drink in hydrating our body after physical activity. Ninety five percent of coconut water is pure water, which is essential in regulating body temperature. Other than pure water, coconut water provides the body with important electrolytes such as calcium, chloride, and potassium. These electrolytes keep [...]

Defense against allergy

Defense against allergy

Allergen Block is a topical gel that’s dabbed in and around the nose and nostrils. The most literal “armor” of our allergy armor list, this product supposedly works by trapping airborne allergens through electrostatic forces before they enter the nose. Also on the market is Little Allergies Allergen Block, a similar product for children. While [...]

Celery on our diet

Celery on our diet

According to Hippocrates (the father of medicine), celery calms the nerve – perhaps because of the high calcium content. It’s good on kidney and will help eliminate body’s waste through the urine. The seeds, leaves and edible root of the plant can all be used. Celery is used in aromatherapy and other traditional way of [...]