Healthy Pooping Posture: Sit or Squat?

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Constipation and hemorrhoids are common problems that affect people of all ages. If you are one of them, what I’m going to share in this post may help to relieve and prevent them.

I had suffered from constipation for most of my life. Even regular exercise and increased daily intake of water and fiber (from fruits and vegetables) did not make my bowel movements easier. Elimination was difficult and incomplete, leaving me bloated and uncomfortable. Excessive straining resulted in hemorrhoid.

I avoid taking laxatives as much as possible. Instead, I prefer to consume foods that improve bowel regularity such as papaya, aloe vera and pineapple.

My misery continued until one day,

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Les Mills Combat Workout Review

What is Les Mills Combat?
This is a home-based, mixed martial arts-inspired workout program based on Les Mills BodyCombat (martial arts group fitness class available at fitness clubs). It combines dynamic moves from 6 unique mixed martial arts disciplines (Karate/Kung Fu, Capoeira, Jiu Jitsu, Muay Thai/Kickboxing, Tae Kwon Do and Boxing) into high intensity workouts. You’ll be punching, kicking, striking and blocking in these calorie-burning, fat-shredding and body sculpting workouts.

What You Get:

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Benefits of DIM (Diindolymethane): The Super Antioxidant

DIM, a super antioxidant, was featured again on Dr Oz show. This is one of the favourite supplements of Dr Oz’s mother in law. On today’s show, Dr Julia Chen told Dr Oz that DIM can help to balance hormones and may prevent certain cancers.

(On a previous show,  Dr Oz  had talked about DIM supplement for getting rid of butt fat)

What is DIM (Diindolymethane)?

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2 Key Vitamins For Bone Health

Although calcium is necessary for building strong bones, this nutrient alone is not enough for optimal bone health. For calcium to work, it must be absorbed and incorporated in the bones with the help of certain key co-factors.

In this article, you will discover 2 vital vitamins that work in synergistic with calcium in the bone building process. You will also learn how deficiencies in these vitamins can lead to osteoporosis and heart disease.

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Natural Sleep Aid: Tart Cherry Juice

One of the health benefits of tart cherry juice is as a natural sleep aid.

Tart Montmorency cherries are a rich natural source of melatonin, the substance that regulates the sleep-wake cycle in humans. Consuming tart Montmorency cherries increase melatonin in the body and thereby, improving sleep.

Studies showed that consumption of tart cherry juice

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Benefits of Tart Cherry Juice

Tart cherries are rich in antioxidants in the form of phenolic compounds and anthocyanins.

tart cherry benefitsResearch shows tart cherry juice health benefits as follows:

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Cayenne Pepper (Capsaicin) & Weight Loss

Capsaicin is the hot constituent of cayenne pepper, which has been  shown to be potentially beneficial for weight management.

Cayenne Pepper & Weight Loss

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Natural Appetite Suppressant: 5-HTP

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What is 5-HTP?
Our bodies produce 5-HTP from L-Trytophan, the amino acid from dietary protein. 5-HTP is a crucial nutrient for the body to produce serotonin, a neurotransmitter that regulates the brain activity. 5-HTP can be naturally produced from the seeds of Griffonia Simplicifolia, an African plant.

5-HTP has been used clinically for 30 years

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Vitamin K & Bone Health: What You Need To Know

Vitamin K is an often overlooked nutrient for bone health. There is growing evidence of the importance of vitamin k for strong bones and prevention of osteoporotic fractures. In Japan, Korea and Thailand, vitamin K is used to treat osteoporosis.

Which Type of Vitamin K For Bone Health?

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Dr Oz Anti-Aging Supplement: Pycnogenol

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Pycnogenol is an anti-aging supplement featured on ”7 Years Younger! The Revolutionary Anti-Aging Plan!” episode of Dr Oz show today. This plan is based on the “7 Years Younger: The Revolutionary 7-Week Anti-Aging Plan” book by Editors of Good Housekeeping.

(On the previous Dr Oz show, pycnogenol was recommended for tackling brown spots)

Pycnogenol Anti-Aging Properties

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