Vicki's Blog / Body Performance
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Feb 10, 2014
How To Prevent Dementia
Read more →Dementia refers to a spectrum of symptoms affecting thinking and social abilities severely enough to interfere with daily functioning.Although there is no sure fire way to prevent dementia, we do know that what’s good for the body is good for the brain. Below are steps that anyone can take to keep their brain healthy and prevent the onset of dementia and other similar diseases. Regular exercise: 30 minutes of physical activity five times a week is all it takes to keep you healthy. This doesn't mean you have to head out to the gym everyday, look for small ways...
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Jan 20, 2014
Green Tea and Your Body
Read more →When it comes to food, there is a lot more than meets the eye, or the taste buds. Food is an amazing part of our world. Besides the enjoyment we get from eating, there is its ability to help the body cope and heal. That’s where green tea comes in. Tea has a variety of health benefits and there seems to be a new one discovered everyday. Green tea contains a nutrient known as epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG). This workhouse of a nutrient does not rest once it enters the body making green tea one of the beverages you should start...
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Dec 03, 2013
Soy to Help Ease Menopause
Read more →Many women going through menopause turn to soy because they have heard that its plant-based estrogen-like compounds also known as isoflavones may ease menopausal symptoms such as hot flashes and irritability. A lot of women who have added soy to their diet may experience similar relief from symptoms as women who took hormone replacement therapy. The soy is believed to help soothe the symptoms caused by the changes in our bodies. Breast cancer has been linked to long-term hormone therapy many women used so its great to search for an alternative relief like soy. Nature's Way Soy...
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May 19, 2013
Whey protein can boost immune system
Read more →Whey protein is a bi-product of cheese. But surprisingly it has a really high content of branched amino acids present in it. Amino acid is an essential component of cells, and hence whey protein is very beneficial to the body. Whey protein is usually heard in relation to bodybuilding but it has other beneficial effects too. Whey protein helps in boosting up the immune system because it contains glutathione which is an antioxidant and helps in getting rid of free radicals and therefore improves overall performance of the body. It also helps in losing weight because whey protein can be...
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