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The World Health Organization has recently released the results of health surveys taken between 2000 and 2008 on world obesity, and the news isn’t pretty. The common fat-o-meter among nations is body mass index (BMI), a calculation based on a person’s height and weight. The World Health Organization defines “overweight” as an individual with a BMI of 25 or more and “obese” as someone with a BMI of 30 or higher. Since obesity rates can be an indicator of a nation’s nutritional trends, health and culture, we thought it might be useful information for the expat to know.

Ever stop and think about how many calories you’re drinking a day? I didn’t take my liquid calorie intake seriously until I got on my new eating plan. I used to drink soda like it was the last good thing on earth until I found out how many calories were in my favorite soda. There’s 146 calories in a 12oz serving of my favorite soda and I packed in those calories to every time I drank one. I had at least a 12oz serving twice a day which totaled 292 calories a day! I drank this soda 5 days a  [ Read More ]

Dry hair, the vengeful arch nemesis of oily hair. It has the ability to infiltrate each strand and ruin your style, even in your best little black dress on the most perfect of evenings. At Evoke Salon, we know the burden, walking around with noticeably dry hair. Frankly, the mayonnaise treatment just isn’t cutting it these days. Alas, there is hope for your dehydrated do and surprise, the transformation of your dry, brittle hair to beautiful and luxurious starts from within.

Anxiety and panic attacks are usually in tandem with symptoms such as cold sweats, palpitations, and an unbearable surge of fear that can lead to trauma for any person who is unfortunate to experience it. Take note that these attacks are conditions that cannot be taken lightly and should be treated as soon as possible before it escalates into even more unbearable disorders which can result to difficulty reconnecting with the world and reality.

Green tea is believed to be in use as a medicine for at least 4000 years in china. It is also believed that green tea lowers the cholesterol levels by increasing the good cholesterol and decreasing the bad cholesterol. Green tea is rich in antioxidant called epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG). It destroys cancer cells and also inhibits the growth of cancer cells. Even though the French people consume diet rich in fat, they are less prone to heart attack than the Americans. Similarly, even though 75 percent of the Japanese are smokers, they are less affected. This is because EGCG is  [ Read More ]

Women’s health encompasses a broad spectrum of issues that can be treated by physiotherapy. From pregnancy back pain to incontinence problems faced by older women, physiotherapy can help. Bladder incontinence is a problem for 13 million Americans on any given day. Although some men have this problem, it is present in much greater numbers in the area of women’s health.

The truth here is that shampoo’s bad for your hair. It cleans out dirt, but also the oil that makes your hair shiny and strong. However shampoo’s sold as something your hair really needs, and the truth is suppressed. There are several common sorts of soapy things. They attract oils by electric charge, allowing the oil to be emulsified with the water. For some reason, these cleaners are themselves made from fats. Soap is made from animal or vegetable oil, and detergent is made from mineral oil. Detergents can be made more powerful. Shampoo is detergent, just like dishwashing detergent,  [ Read More ]

Between school, homework, sports, your after-school job, and hanging out with friends, it may feel like there’s no time for healthy eating. And when you do stop to eat, it’s probably tempting to go the quick and easy route by grabbing a burger and fries, potato chips, or candy. But it is possible to treat yourself to a healthy snack. In fact, if you have a hectic schedule, it’s even more important to eat healthy foods that give you the fuel you need to keep going. Even if you take time to eat three meals a day, you may still  [ Read More ]

There are hundreds of people out there with advice about how to lose weight. Some of them offer quick weight loss. Beware of anyone who claims that losing weight can be quick. Don’t get me wrong, it is very, very easy to lose weight quickly, but it will be water, or worse muscle loss. This is not sustainable and you will very quickly put the weight back on again – and it will be harder and harder to lose in the future. It’s always better to aim for slow and steady – around 2lbs per week. The truth is losing  [ Read More ]

The normal cycle of hair growth lasts for 2 to 3 years. Each hair grows approximately 1 centimeter per month during this phase. About 90 percent of the hair on your scalp is growing at any one time. About 10 percent of the hair on your scalp, at any one time, is in a resting phase. After 3 to 4 months, the resting hair falls out and new hair starts to grow in its place. It is normal to shed some hair each day as part of this cycle. However, some people may experience excessive (more than normal) hair loss.  [ Read More ]