Chia seeds are an ancient super food that has been used by the Mayans, Aztecs and Incas. In fact, Chia means "strength" in the language of the Mayans, and was considered running food because messengers could run all day with the help of these tiny seeds. Chia seeds were considered medicine and were actually prized more than gold due to their incredible health enhancing ... Continue Reading
Living With Arthritis
Everyday the lives of millions of people world wide are affected by Arthritis, a condition that damages the bodies' joints and is almost impossible to completely cure. Sufferers will endure pain, especially in their hands or whilst walking, that is caused by inflammation around the joints and joint damage as a result of the condition. In the case of Rheumatoid Arthritis, a ... Continue Reading
Omega-3s Fail to Foster Weight Loss
Taking omega-3 fatty acid[1] supplements may help you shed pounds, according to a new study[2] from the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition. Often touted as a natural weight-loss aid[3], omega-3s are inflammation-fighting[4] fats found in foods like fish oil and flaxseed[5]. For the study, scientists assigned 128 overweight but healthy people to six months of treatment with ... Continue Reading