Zoom quizzes, MS Teams meetings, socially distant walks, Watch Parties, online Bookclubs. You name it, I’ve done it. The last 12 months have certainly changed the way that we socialise. Technology has blessed us with an ability to stay in touch with loved ones during the pandemic. So why is it that I can put…
Recent advances on the anticancer properties of saffron and its major constituents.
PMID: Molecules. 2020 Dec 27 ;26(1). Epub 2020 Dec 27. PMID: 33375488 Abstract Title: Recent Advances on the Anticancer Properties of Saffron (L.) and Its Major Constituents. Abstract: Cancer is the second leading cause of death globally with an estimated 9.6 million deaths in 2018 and a sustained rise in its incidence in both developing…
Moderna’s and Pfizer’s vaccines share the same problem: They’re unsafe for people with allergies
(Natural News) A physician at the Boston Medical Center (BMC) suffered an allergic reaction after receiving the much-talked about Moderna vaccine. The incident, which occurred on Dec. 24, involved Dr. Hossein Sadrzadeh, a geriatric oncologist with a severe allergy to shellfish. Sadrzadeh reported symptoms of anaphylaxis similar to what he experiences with shellfish almost immediately after receiving the Moderna…
11 Amazing Benefits of Banana to Your Health
11 Amazing Benefit of Banana to Your Health Benefits of Banana Banana is a rich soft fleshy and tasty fruits, it’s a fruit with great nutritional properties and also with acclaimed therapeutic uses. Banana is a fruit cultivated widely in almost 135 countries of the world. It is a good source of food and…
COVID-19 & the Occupational Health and Safety Challenges 2021
Right after the declaration of Covid-19, the world of work was significantly affected. The workplace closures as a result of lockdown ultimately resulted in the loss of labour income and an even higher rate of unemployment. According to the International Labour Organisation, the estimated loss of working hours was 17.3 per cent in the 2020’s…
Hydrogen Saves the Day
Every once in a while, a testimony comes in that must be shared. A few months ago, I was contacted by a woman with a medical horror story to share. I recommended hydrogen inhalation to this woman who reported: “I have health issues, yet I’m too dizzy and cognitively impaired to write well. I……
Male Pattern Baldness: 2021’s Best Treatments to Fight it
According to the National Center for Biotechnology, Male androgenetic alopecia is the most common form of male pattern baldness hair loss found in men, affecting 30-50% of men by age 50. This type of hair loss occurs in a highly reproducible pattern, particularly affecting the temples, peak and mid frontal scalp. While losing your hair…
11 of the Best Compression Leggings That Won’t Flatten Your Butt
When I’m trying on leggings, my brain pulls a Tina Belcher and immediately goes to “butts” because A) do they pass the squat test? and B) how does my butt look? While I prefer leggings with medium-to-high compression for my HIIT workouts because they feel very secure, I’ve found that many of them smoosh and…
Stylish and comfortable footwear
Spring has sprung at Vionic, with the SS21 collection featuring a range of light and bright tones and styles to get you thinking about warmer weather. We’re big fans of the Vionic brand in the Wellbeing HQ, not only are they extremely comfortable but they are stylish as well. Made from beautiful soft fabrics, slipping…
Astaxanthin, β-carotene, and resveratrol-rich foods support resistance training-induced adaptation.
PMID: Antioxidants (Basel). 2021 Jan 14 ;10(1). Epub 2021 Jan 14. PMID: 33466842 Abstract Title: Astaxanthin-,β-Carotene-, and Resveratrol-Rich Foods Support Resistance Training-Induced Adaptation. Abstract: Resistance training adaptively increases the muscle strength associated with protein anabolism. Previously, we showed that the combined intake of astaxanthin,β-carotene, and resveratrol can accelerate protein anabolism in the skeletal muscle of…