Archive for September, 2009
Posted by Alexandra on September 15th, 2009
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No crazy drinks and weird folk stories this time… Let’s see how you can feel better faster after a night of heavy partying.
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What causes a hangover?
We all know the answer to this one… Drinking too much! Well, this is not always the case. Impurities in the drinks can cause a hangover...
Categories: Fun, Healthy Living
Posted by Alexandra on September 13th, 2009
Look at the clock. Another half an hour… It feels like forever! Will this never end?
Hourglass
We’ve all been stuck in those boring situations when you just can’t wait to get out of there. You know what I’m talking about! Those never ending meetings and boring classes.
You look at the clock on...
Categories: Fun
Posted by Alexandra on September 13th, 2009
I have to say I’m not happy to be doing this post… but this morning we’re going to talk about hangovers! Wanna hear about my night? All I can say is that blue lagoon matches my eyes…
I was looking for something to make my head stop spinning and I came across some very funny stuff. So, I’ll...
Posted by Alexandra on September 12th, 2009
Do you know that a Tic Tac has enough carbohydrates in it to spike your blood sugar?Tic Tac
If you didn’t know this, it’s because the label doesn’t mention carbs. You see, the law permits producers to declare that a product has 0 grams of a nutrient if in reality it contains less than 1 gram.
The...
Posted by Alexandra on September 11th, 2009
For as long as I can remember I’ve got dizzy and faint when I’d get up to quickly… Most of us have that feeling from time to time and it’s perfectly normal for the healthiest of people. It’s because the blood pressure drops suddenly as you move to a standing position. It lasts for just a few...
Categories: Featured Articles, Wits
Posted by Alexandra on September 11th, 2009
Protein is my favorite nutrient. And it’s the most important! (not that the others are not…)
Crash course on protein
It’s absolutely vital so make sure you get what you need!
Weigh yourself. You need a gram of protein for every kilogram you weigh. Daily!
Get it from: meat, mushrooms, cheese,...
Categories: Nutrition
Posted by Alexandra on September 10th, 2009
News hit the streets that Qnexa is in its final stages of testing and looking good!
Pills
In case you were wondering, Qnexa is an experimental drug for treating obesity that’s making sensation. Test results are amazing!
Tests on over 3,750 patients reveal outstanding results! Patients shed an average...
Posted by Alexandra on September 9th, 2009
Damn this hurts… Now I can’t move, which is ironic because moving is what got me here in the first place!
Muscle
If you’ve ever practiced any sport whatsoever, or even if you just laughed for too long, you have experienced muscle fever!
You don’t believe me?
Did you ever work on a muscle only...
Categories: Sports
Posted by Alexandra on September 9th, 2009
Did you know that chromium is said to reduce body fat and increase lean muscle mass? Well I know this. I know it all too well!Pills
Guess how I reacted when a friend of mine suggested I tried a chromium supplement to aid weight loss. I tried it of course!
This was maybe 6-7 months ago… I remember...
Categories: Featured Articles, Nutrition
Posted by Alexandra on September 8th, 2009
Can you drink too much water?
Well, you might be surprised to hear this, but yes, you can! And people have died because of it. You don’t need to panic, but this is a issue you should be aware of.
What is water intoxication?
Water intoxication, also known as hyper-hydration or water poisoning, occurs...
Categories: Featured Articles, Wits