Archive for the ‘Healthy Living’ Category

Posted by Alexandra on September 15th, 2009
The French Paradox – Quality over Quantity
Did you ever hear of the French Paradox? The idea is that the French eat some of the richest foods in the world (rich in fat that is), but the population is overall slim. Cheese and Grapes Just imagine! The cheese! Brie, Camembert, Roquefort, all rich in aromas and fats! Now pair these with warm crispy...
Posted by Alexandra on September 15th, 2009
8 Cures for Hangovers
No crazy drinks and weird folk stories this time… Let’s see how you can feel better faster after a night of heavy partying. <Hydrate! 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 4th, 2009
Heat Disease: Quick Tips To Overcome The Summer Threat
The last few weeks have been a real trial on us weather-wise. Severe temperature fluctuations have been incredibly strenuous on our bodies and we all feel weakened, some more than others. In the sun Heat relates illness come in many shapes and sizes, including heat stroke, heat exhaustion, heat cramps...
Posted by Alexandra on September 4th, 2009
How To Choose A Healthy Breakfast – All Questions Answered
Breakfast is the most important meal of the day. I know this sounds like a cliché, but I’m sure you’ll agree with me once you learn what an impact it can have on your life. So once you decide to commit yourself to eating breakfast, how do you choose when, how much and what to eat? Mmmm... How...
Posted by Alexandra on September 4th, 2009
Why Is Breakfast So Important And What Does It Do To Your Figure?
I remember the time when I couldn’t care less about breakfast… The time when I’d just wake up, go about my day, get dizzy and feel tired by mid-morning, eat whatever food I could find just to get my energy levels up, surprisingly be starved at lunch and overeat (all though I had just eaten a couple...
Posted by Alexandra on September 4th, 2009
Sleep Well With These Tips: Getting Ready For Bed
I’m so tired of going to bed only to lie there for hours without being able to fall asleep… We all have nights like this, some more than others, especially when we’re going through a rough time. It might be stress, climate, anxiousness or even tiredness that’s keeping us awake, but there are...
Posted by Alexandra on August 17th, 2009
Insomnia Tips: When You Count Your Thousandth Sheep It’s Time For A New Approach
Try and remember all the rooms you’ve slept in the past year. Can you picture the ceilings? I can.  I remember every detail of those fancy hotel rooms. I can still recall how every feature looked in the obscurity of night and even how the passing hours changed the shade of the wall paint. And how...