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Karla News

The Healthiest Fruits & Vegetables

Ever heard the saying ” you are what you eat”? Most of us probably have but few of us actually head this amazing advice. The food we put into our bodies has a tremendous effect on how well or poor our bodies function. The following list will point out a handful of the really great ...

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Natural Herbal Remedies for Acne

Characterized by overly-productive oil glands, acne is an inflammatory condition of the skin. Acne may not be considered a serious health issue, at least for most people, but that doesn’t mean you can’t address it with the best that herbal medicine has to offer. Does What You Eat Affect Acne? Currently, there is little scientific ...

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Is Carrot Juice Healthy?

A glass of fresh squeezed, pure carrot juice has a deliciously sweet flavor that’s a treat for the taste buds. Pre-packaged carrot juice that’s sold at some health food stores can’t quite match the flavor of pure carrot juice made using a juicer at home. Some people shy away from drinking carrot juice because of ...

Use the Glycemic Index and Lose Weight

In my article, “Glycemic Index 101”, I outlined the basics about how our food choices affect blood sugar level in our bodies, insulin’s response to that level, and how the Glycemic Index fits into controlling insulin release. This information will help you stay healthy and slimmer if you use it! Pick Carbohydrates From the Low ...

Diet Profile: Almased

I’m on a search for a diet I can stick to for just one week. This past week my experiment brought me to “Almased Synergy Diet,” a powdery protein that claims to “speed up and improve your metabolism.” Did I lose weight or did I lose my mind? I’m pretty much willing to try any ...

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Lose Weight with PCOS

For a woman with Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome losing weight can feel like climbing Mt. Everest. While your friends are talking about effortlessly losing several pounds, you may feel stuck on a plateau, unable to speed up your weight loss despite your best efforts. You may only be losing a few pounds per month, or you ...

8 Health Benefits of Alfalfa Sprouts

The leaves, stems, seeds and shoots of the alfalfa plant have been used historically for their many health-enhancing properties. The leaves of adult alfalfa plants are not generally palatable; their coarse texture makes them unsuitable for use in food. However, alfalfa sprouts provide all of alfalfa’s medicinal properties and health benefits, and they are easy ...