For many teenagers and young adults, acne is a serious problem. It can cause lower self-esteem, confidence and even depression. The interesting thing about acne is that it is a typical western problem. Acne does not exist among members of primitive cultures that get their food by gathering and hunting, except for members that have devolved to a more modern lifestyle.
Among doctors it seems to be very common to talk about how to treat the symptoms of acne, but not how to treat the actual problem. The result of this …

Sleep is the golden chain that ties health and our bodies together.
- Thomas Dekker

A lot of people seem to have trouble sleeping these days. However, most people I know who suffer from insomnia are young or mid-age people who have grown up in ricer countries. It seems almost as if lack of sleep is a problem that could be associated with our modern western lifestyle.
Personally I never wake up in the middle of the night, but occasionally I find it difficult to fall asleep in the first place. …

“A hungry man is not a free man.” – Adlai E. Stevenson
When you’re on a diet, do you ever get hungry? Cutting down on food often results in feelings of hunger and cravings for really unhealthy food. When your friend chews on a quarter-pound hamburger and you’re finishing a salad, being healthy is not very easy.
Then, how do you avoid hunger while being on a diet? It’s easy – just follow these steps.
Protein, fibre and water

The foods that reduce hunger the most in relation to their calorie content are the …

Your brain needs energy. Lots of it. Yet, you can’t just feed it with anything.
Avoid the processed food and the candy bars. Stay away from the vending machine. Instead, fuel up with good fats, antioxidants, fibres and the right carbs. These are some foods that may help you kick-start your brain.

Avocado. Foods rich in magnesium and monounsaturated fats, such as avocado, stabilize and increase the flow of blood to your brain.
Blueberries. Since blueberries are high …

One should eat to live, not live to eat.  – Cicero
Being healthy and fit has a huge impact on your immune system, your energy levels, your mood and your confidence. By getting in shape you can change not only your looks, but your wellbeing as a whole.

Skip that juice. Juice is more or less fruit without all the fibres. What’s left is mainly sugar and water. Many kinds of juice even contain added sugar. Eat real fruits …