Ever wondered how we get nourished? Here are the six stages. 1 – DIET Diet is what we eat; nutrition is what the cells and tissues actually receive. Obviously, the better the diet, the better chance that nutrition will be improved. For this reason, it is important that you fully review your daily eating habits: Do you habitually ...
With all this coronavirus (COVID-19) news, it is important to keep your immunity up. Our immune systems have no single central location in the body, and no chief organ. Instead, it is a co‑operative system of biochemicals and white blood cells (leukocytes), tissues and organs which are distributed throughout the body in various locations. Constantly challenged, these cells ...
Urine is a waste that is produced by the kidneys. The kidneys filter about 200 quarts of blood to produce about 1 to 2 quarts of urine. Not only do the kidneys filter the waste, they reabsorb the important elements and get rid of the wastes and extra fluid. The colour of the urine can be an indicator ...
We live in such a go, go society. We are constantly on the move. As a result, we get tired from all this running around. Here are some quick tips to get your energy back on track. Take a breath Just take a moment and notice your breathing. Once you do this you will probably, just through the ...
Vitamins are essential organic compounds necessary for healthy growth and nutrition, and they are required in small quantities in the diet because the body cannot synthesize them on its own. The only exception to this is vitamin D which is produced when our skin is exposed to sunlight. The body needs a defined amount of vitamins each day ...