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. …
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 …
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 …
Nowadays, we often hear about coconut oil, coconut water, coconut shreds, coconut butter, coconut cream, coconut milk and coconut flour. This list seems endless! Recently, there is no doubt that the popularity of coconut oil has skyrocketed, and there is a great reason for that. The 28-Day Keto Challenge gives you an easy-to-follow plan and includes …
One of the best natural cures for anxiety is magnesium, a mineral that participates in more than 300 biochemical reactions occurring in the body. Mark Hyman, M.D., author of The Ultra-Metabolism Cookbook and The Ultra-Mind Solution, says: “I find it funny that more doctors aren’t clued into the benefits of magnesium because we use it all the time in …
Knee pain is the second largest cause of chronic pain in the United States, and millions of people are suffering from hip and foot pain on a daily basis. The hips and knees are the largest joints in the body responsible for the way we walk and stand, and pain in these areas, as well as …