Millions of people around the world are unanimous in insisting that by far the best way to get around is by bicycle. Indeed, looking at all the benefits of this form of transport, it is certainly hard to disagree.

In addition to keeping you fit, cycling will also save you some money (not to mention the planet). However, should you need further persuasion, the following might just help:

1 – Losing Weight

One of the best things about getting on your bike is that you will be sure to lose weight – and fast. In fact, specialists estimate that an individual weighing in at 12st 9lb (or 80kg) could burn anything up to 650 calories, if they keep up a steady pace, for every hour of cycling. In addition to losing the excess weight, any remaining fat will soon be turned into muscle. [Read more…]

Eczema is a highly uncomfortable inflammatory skin condition affecting millions of people worldwide. The most commonly prescribed medications for the treatment of this condition include topical or oral corticosteroids, antibiotics, immune-modulators or antihistamines.

Since none of these potent medications are suitable for long term or repeated use as they are well known to cause a variety of serious side effects, to begin with it is always wiser and safer if you try using home remedies for eczema.

The following prevention techniques and management approaches will help you keep your symptoms under control without the need of having to use any prescription medications: [Read more…]

Plantar fasciitis and heel pain are one of the worst types of pain to have. The reason is that if your pain is bad enough, you can have a hard time getting around. Every time you put your foot down, it hurts.

The difference between heel pain and plantar fasciitis is that if your heel hurts worse in the morning than in the evening, you might have fasciitis. The reason it hurts worse in the morning is that the tissue relaxes overnight and when you get up in the morning, you are stretching it back out when you stand up. You not only have an inflammation, but now you are stretching the inflamed tissue and standing on it.

Natural remedies are an effective option to treat heel problems. The good thing about using natural remedies is that it is highly unlikely you will have side effects. Natural remedies do not stop the normal healing process of your body. In fact, they work with your body and help it to heal itself. If you use natural remedies, you are working with your body to heal it and are far more likely to have long term success. [Read more…]

While it is common for the flue and a cold to be confused with one another being that they share many of the same symptoms, the flu is actually very different and can have serious side effects.

The flu is a respiratory illness, which is caused by the influenza virus. Because the flu can cause serious damage to a person’s health, it is important that it is avoided at all cost. There are several ways to avoid getting the flu:

1 – Get a Flu Shot

Getting a flu vaccination is the best way to defend against the flu. When a person gets a vaccination, it actually involves placing a small amount of the virus in the body in order for the fighter cells to develop antibodies to kill it. Because these cells will call upon memory to fight against the virus in the future, it is essential that the body build up an immunity as early as possible. [Read more…]

Forget the two o’clock sleepy time feeling, how do you deal with the constant hunger pains? Snacking is something we all do, all the time, and it’s an easy way to put on pounds.

When you are trying to achieve a weight goal or just want to stay healthy, try these options for snacks instead of your normal chips and candy:

1 – Fruit – Although it is a carb, it is a good carb and you should try to eat two and half cups of it a day. Mix it up every day to give yourself a variety, but avoid adding sugar or dipping it into any spread.

2 – Veggies – Go crazy and consume as much as you want, if it’s in its raw form. Consuming a large amount of veggies will give you that full feeling without that bloated look. [Read more…]