Soy – A Miracle Food or Health Threat?

Soy – A Miracle Food or Health Threat?

Soy products have made it into the food industry big time. Soy has been praised as the miracle food that will save the world. However, in spite of impressive nutritional content, soy products are biologically useless to the body, for reasons explained below. Today, soy is contained in thousands of different food products, which has led to a massive escalation of disease in both developed and underdeveloped countries.

Given the fact that soybeans are grown on farms that use toxic pesticides and herbicides – and many are from genetically engineered plants – …

How to Successfully Use Your Breast Pump

How to Successfully Use Your Breast Pump

Making the decision to breastfeed is a very personal one. For many nursing women, they will eventually need to express breast milk to feed their baby for one reason or another. It is really important to understand how to use your breast pump. To get the juices flowing, whether you’re pumping or not, drink at least 8 ounces of water a day. The most optimal time to pump is usually in the morning when your breasts are at their fullest point. If you’re pumping at work, it is best to pump during the …

What is a Bikram Yoga Mat and What’s it Used For?

What is a Bikram Yoga Mat and What’s it Used For?

Amanda was interested in yoga so she joined a Ashtanga yoga class. She had never done yoga before but was anxious and excited to start. While at her first class, she met someone who had talked her into going to a hot yoga class instead. Amanda was not sure what this type of yoga was, but she went to learn more.

While she was with the girl, she was asked what type of mat she wanted from two different colors. She thought that her Ashtanga mat would work, but …

How to Make a REAL Cup of Coffee

How to Make a REAL Cup of Coffee

You could follow a sucker’s guide to buying your way into making good coffee but assuming you’re not a simple minded consumer monkey, this will tell you how to actually make good coffee. It comes down to taste, but in order to understand the process you need to understand the chemistry involved. There are a few key points that you should bear in mind but they are just common sense really; buy good coffee, have a decent grinder and strainer and clean them between uses.

Simple physics would dictate that the finer …

Cat Bad Breath – Know Its Causes and Treatments

Cat Bad Breath – Know Its Causes and Treatments

Your precious cat is starting to smell weird despite its usual cat odor. There is something wrong and you can’t pinpoint what it is. When you tried kissing your cat, you are shocked! That’s where the bad odor is coming from. Your cat has cat bad breath and it’s really concerning you. Bad breath or Halitosis is caused by a variety of underlying medical conditions. If your cat has unhealthy gums and tooth decay, this is probably what is causing this. You must get to the root cause and treat it …

Plus Size Clothes – A Boon for Curvier Women!

Plus Size Clothes – A Boon for Curvier Women!

Are you scared of plus size clothing? Well don’t be. A lot of people take advantage of it and there is no reason why you shouldn’t be wearing it. To tell you the truth, how many women of this country are size zeroes?

Unhealthy ways of losing weight are simply going to create eating disorders and increase the already sick population. So if your body demands plus size clothing, don’t hesitate to make it comfortable. Clothes are NOT about showing how thin you are; they are about making your body comfortable.…

Chemical Detoxification: Could This Be the Answer for So Many Health Problems?

Chemical Detoxification: Could This Be the Answer for So Many Health Problems?

As technology becomes more pervasive people are exposed to more chemicals and toxins. Contaminants are in the air, water and food we consume. As household cleaners, weed killers and pesticides are formulated to be more effective, the chemical formulas have grown more complex – therefore more difficult to neutralize and eliminate from the human organism. Pathology samples of human hair and tissue reveal an astounding concentration of these toxins. Though these toxins may not always be the prime cause of premature mortality, certainly they are high enough to …

Get Certified Quickly With an Online Yoga Teacher Training Course

Get Certified Quickly With an Online Yoga Teacher Training Course

If you have always wanted to start your own business and need to get your yoga teacher certification, an online yoga teacher training program might be a good option. Study in your own home, and at your convenience. It will quickly get you the experience and training that you need.

Regardless whether you’ve been practicing yoga for a while or you are complete beginner, you will find that the online courses are taught in a clear, concise manner. You’ll have access to a combination of theory-related lessons as well as …

Avoid Respiratory Infection For Top Performance

Avoid Respiratory Infection For Top Performance

Respiratory disease and infections will hinder your racing pigeons from winning races. You must know what to look for, and how to avoid illness so that during racing season, your pigeons will have the best chance to win races. Common signs of respiratory illness are:

Panting after flying

Less than normal racing performance

Lack of energy, less frequent loft flying

Eye and nostril discharge

Sneezing

Swollen cere and sinus

Panting will not always mean there is illness but if it is a lower temperature, and you just did a short toss, that may be …

Helping Your Aging Family Member Stay Comfortable at Home

If you have a family member that is getting older, you might be wondering about what you can do to keep them comfortable in their home. Many older individuals do not want to leave their current residence for a nursing home, and there are several benefits to allowing them to live at home for as long as possible. Here are some ideas to help make it easier for both parties.

Find Aids to Help in Daily Activities

Look for …