Artificial sweeteners are everywhere. And I used to think a calorie is a calorie but maybe I was wrong. There is a good chance that your diet soda is making you fat. Diet Blog has just posted the results of a study done on rats that shows that eating artificial sweeteners in the form of saccharin … [Read more...] about Do artificial sweeteners make you fat?
Archives for February 2014
Acupuncture as Alternative Therapy
Why Acupuncture is a Great Alternative Therapy Whether you want to believe it or not, there are literally millions of people located all around the world that engage in the practice of the alternative therapy of acupuncture each and every day. There are many reasons to practicing this alternative … [Read more...] about Acupuncture as Alternative Therapy
Andropause and Male Menopause Symptoms
When a man enters the age of forty Male Menopause begins to start, he begins to experience the awkward feeling of confusion, split personality and stressfulness. He tends to lose his sense of purpose as well as his former self. He is craving for the new order of things, more ventures and is … [Read more...] about Andropause and Male Menopause Symptoms
Extreme Weight loss on Biggest Loser
Just like anyone I was horrified at the pictures that I saw of Biggest Loser Rachel from the show last night. I understand what she did, I think we all do but the message is dangerous. There are lots of motivations that drive people to lose weight. Ex-athletes and other very competitive people … [Read more...] about Extreme Weight loss on Biggest Loser
Does Aspirin Really Lower Heart Attack Risk?
We have all believed that aspirin use will lower the risk of heart attack, mostly because it thins the blood. The problem I have always foudn though is that too much aspirin will stop the blood from clotting quickly and this in itself almost led to a quick trip to the hospital for my wife last … [Read more...] about Does Aspirin Really Lower Heart Attack Risk?