Mike Castaneda is 6’3” tall, and currently weighs 214 pounds. In 2016, after suffering heart palpitations and being diagnosed as pre-diabetic at 25, he was motivated to take control of his health. This is the story of his weight-loss journey. The Turning Point From as early as I can remember, my weight was an issue. …
Month: April 2019
The mother of an 11-year-old girl who died after an allergic reaction to toothpaste is sharing her story. The family of Denise Saldate, who live in California, US, are in mourning after her sudden death caused by a reaction to a milk protein in prescription toothpaste. Denise on April 6, just two days after she received a prescription …
A New York City mom’s decision to breastfeed her hungry child in her car while it was parked in a commercial zone left her with a $115 parking ticket and a nearly-towed vehicle — and now she’s calling out the traffic agent for punishing her for attending to her wailing infant. “I understand it’s the …
We all know smoking is bad for us, causing everything from bad breath to increasing our risk of cancer. But, despite all the warnings, some of us still can’t resist an occasional ‘social cigarette’ at the pub – with others sustaining a full-blown addiction. Thankfully, scientists have discovered a brand new way to quit for good, and we …
A yoga enthusiast claims that he keeps his health in tip-top condition by snorting his own urine. Sam Cohen, 41, funnels a cup of urine up his nostrils every time he visits the bathroom and refers to the homemade drink as ‘Auryn’ which is Celtic for ‘golden’. The North Londoner swears by the practice and holds it …
Beards are a growing trend among British men, with 42% now sporting some form of facial hair. Despite face fuzz proving more attractive to the opposite sex than clean-shaven looks, it would seem the popular look falls short in the hygiene stakes. A new study has found beards carry a ‘significantly higher’ amount of bacteria compared to a …
While little Wyatt may be too young to remember his recent birthday party or who gifted him his bright red slide, his parents will likely never forget the officers who stepped in to save the day. An officer with the Prince William County Police Department of Virginia, responding to a larceny call over this weekend, quickly realized …
A freezing cold shower isn’t the most welcoming thought first thing in the morning. But, if somebody told you that stepping into what is essentially an ice cave could be the key to glowing skin, glossy hair, boosted energy and even an improved immune system, you might see it differently. I decided to find out …
If you’ve been feeling a little down lately – and yes it’s Monday again, why?! – it can sometimes seem overwhelming to get back out of that slump. We’re all unhappy sometimes, for varying reasons, and the thought of turning our whole lives around seems daunting. But there is actually a much simple approach to …
We’ve all been there. Scraping cold, rock-hard butter on to your bread can often leave you with a crumbly mess. In contrast, a pat of room temperature butter melting into warm toastis the stuff of dreams. With this in mind, you’ve probably considered leaving your butter out, so it’s always readily spreadable and soft. You might have already …