What happens when energy drinks are combined with alcohol?

This is an article from studies of brown university.

Energy drinks are also used as mixers with alcohol. This combination carries a number of potential dangers:

• Since energy drinks are stimulants and alcohol is a depressant, the combination of effects may be dangerous. The stimulant effects can mask how intoxicated you are and prevent you from realizing how much alcohol you have consumed. Fatigue is one of the ways the body normally tells someone that they've had enough to drink.

According to Brown University it appears safer to drink coke or any other soda than energy drinks.

Energy drinks are beverages like Red Bull, Rock Star and Monster, which contain large doses of caffeine and other legal stimulants like guarana and ginseng. The amount of caffeine in an energy drink can range from 75 milligrams to over 200 milligrams per serving. This compares to 34 milligrams in Coke and 55 milligrams in Mountain Dew.

Why we need sleep.

The body uses sleep to recharge and repair itself, while we sleep the body eliminates waste products, circulates hormones and nutrients and produces infection fighting bacteria the body requires to recover from injuries and illnesses.

A Harvard study shows that blue light has a resetting effect on the circadian rhythm. Some studies have also shown that napping for a minimum of 20 mins in the afternoon helps to improve productivity.

Source; The Hallelujah Diet

My cocktail a blend of Carrot, Apples, Ginger and Spinach.

Here are some tips from Harvard Medical School on how to eat healthy away from home if you have diabetes.

How to eat healthy away from home if you have diabetes

For people with diabetes, eating out whether at a restaurant, a social function, or a friend's home — can be a challenge. Portions can be hefty and packed with calories and saturated fat. When you eat out, it may help to follow these simple guidelines:

Dealing with tooth decay and bad breath try oil of oregano as an alternative solution.

I tried this it really works if you use pure oil of oregano apply 4 drops diluted with 3 drops of pure coconut oil directly on the troubled tooth and keep your mouth closed for a minimum of ten minutes, use 2 or 3 times a day. I used a cotton wool to ensure it doesn't mix with the saliva very quickly. Oil of oregano is nature's antibiotic it is also antiviral, antibacterial, antifungal and it kills pathological germs.

Watch this video I found on youtube that further explains the uses of oil of oregano in the simplest form.

*There's no guarantee of specific results and results may vary.*

Saw this on youtube thought to share loose 10kg in 10 days. I will try this plan because it has a lot of green tea in the diet.

I personally don't believe in quick fixes but people have needs.You might want to fit into that dress or look smart as guy so they come in handy in times like these. If you need a quick fix and will maintain the weight loss you can give this a shot. I will tell you if it worked at  the end of ten 10 days although I read some positive results in the comment section.

*There's no guarantee of specific results and results may vary for individuals.*

Smoking marijuana increases the lungs capacity and does not affect lung function. Does it really do more good than harm?.

Marijuana may have its disadvantages which is majorly addiction according to some publications which state that medical researchers have found it to be helpful in treating lots of diseases and it is organically grown. Publications such as business insider, idigitaltimes and even Time have published these researches.

According to Idigitaltimes, here are 20 health benefits of smoking a joint / medical marijuana.

Spelt has a lot of great health benefits

High/Excessive consumption of animal protein can increase the risk of high cholesterol levels, gout, kidney disease and in the long term weight gain.

It is estimated that  women should consume 46 grams of protein per day and men 56 grams of protein per day. So if you are on  a protein spree check yourself because what the body doesn't need it stores up as fat.

Read more here. Sfgate

Woman with 15 inch waist wore a corset for 35 years. Would you do this?

                       This is amazing

You can share your weight loss story on our blog to inspire others. Just send us an email with your picture and what you did to achieve your goal.

My name is Ngozi I started my weightloss journey in April 2014. At the time I weighed 85kg and desperately needed to loose weight for personal reasons so I made up my mind and was committed to it.

Should women always look good for their men or themselves?

I personally believe that a woman should look good and be healthy for herself first and that's what makes her attractive to her boyfriend/spouse.

Staying healthy is about you feeling great and loving yourself enough to be the best you. So yes it works both ways, look good for yourself and stay attractive for your man if you are in a relationship.

There are no nutrients in Fibre!

Recently you hear people say eat this because it is rich in fibre.

What do we think about waist training?

This is Kim kardashian waist training after her first baby North, she said she got right into it immediately after she delivered her. Khloe kardashian also does a lot of it I hear some guys do it also. Does it really work?

Hey everyone! saw these tips on face book and thought to share.

I believe it works.

*There's no guarantee of specific results and results may vary for individuals.*

The purpose of juicing fruits and vegetables.

When I say juicing fruits I do not refer to your packed juices or canned, what I mean are fresh fruit and vegetables either squeezed or blended.  By extracting the juice from the fruits and veggies then drinking it immediately you will provide nutrients to the cellular level of your body more quickly and with less loss of energy than any other method. Juices are essential for internal cleansing and health restoration. What we need to realize is that the juice content of most fruits and vegetables is where the nutrients are found.

The cause of candida and yeast infection is high sugar foods

If you have been eating a high sugar diet for years, its quite possible that your digestive tract has an overgrowth of an organism called candida albicans according to Robert C. Atkins, M.D. 

In addition to the overgrowth of yeast in the gastrointestinal tract, most people also experience an
allergic inflammation of the mucous membrane throughout the body.

Amazing uses of baking soda!

We would think this ordinary substance popular known and used among bakers would have so little to offer but to our amazement it does far more than causing your cake to rise.

For instance baking soda or sodium bicarbonate ph levels either in acid or alkaline substances it has a neutralizing effect.  It is also perfect for neutralizing acid odor and maintaining a neutral pH.

Baking soda is a good exfoliator and face scrub it is tender on the skin so it can be used everyday and it removes dead cells as well as toxins, just add three parts baking soda two parts water you will get a paste like mix. It can also be used a teeth whitening agent if applied to you toothpaste and used three times a week.

Its also eases heart burn and indigestion if you add a tea spoon to a glass of water and drink.

*There's no guarantee of specific results and results may vary for individuals.*

Have a great lunch like pounded yam and vegetable soup

Ingredients.

Yam is a great cellfood and an alkaline food. 100 g of yam  provides 118 calories. it is composed of complex carbohydrates and soluble dietary fibre making it a great source for energy. It contains small amounts of vitamin-A, and carotenes which converts to vitamin A in the body. Both these compounds are strong antioxidants. Vitamin A has many functions like maintaining healthy mucus membranes and skin, night vision, growth and protection from lung and oral cavity cancers.

Ukazi leaves are high in dietary fibre, water leaves are also high in fibre, antioxidants, iron and rich in vitamin C, ugwu leaves rich in iron, lowers cholesterol, anti bacterial and boosts the immune system.

You can also see some kpomo as I am trying to avoid meat these days, dry fish, cray fish, palm oil and see salt.

Do not over cook your vegetables because it reduces the potency, always watch your portions. 

What about water retention?

Whenever I tell people drink lots of water they often ask 'What about water retention' as though it is beyond control so I did some research to provide us with answers and solutions.

Causes of water retention can be natural reaction to hot water, medication containing estrogen, hormonal changes during menstrual cycle, pregnancy, menopause, physical inactivity, congestive heart failure, lack of protein, thyroid disease, malnutrition or bad diet.

The problem can be controlled by reducing salt intake and increasing potassium consumption because sodium draws water into the body and potassium excretes it. Potassium can be gotten from fruits especially bananas, vegetables, fish, nuts and seeds. Still drink lots of water because water improves the kidneys function, increase your level of physical activity by exercising.

Carrot is a Vitamin A power house and has a lot of health points.

Carrots are rich in vitamin A by 428%, it is also called a vitamin A power house not only that is has ample supply of vitamin C, D, E and K. Here are some list benefits of this vegetable.

1. It protects and maintain the health of the eye due to it beta-carotene, lutein and zeaxathin contents
2. Decreases risk for heart disease and stroke
3. Helps protect and fight against cancer
4. Improves the beauty, health and healing of the skin
5. Protects the brain cognitive function
   
   

Natural healthy remedies to foot odour.

Dealing with foot odour here are some tips for you.

Baking Soda and lemon soak.

Baking soda or sodium bicarbonate is a great neutraliser for acid odours and maintains a neutral pH.

Directions 

Half a cup of baking soda to eight cups of warm water and some lemon juice and a bowl. Soak feet for 20 minutes once daily.

Epsom Salt foot soak

Epsom salt neutralises odour and as a bonus it also happens to soothe aching feet.

Directions 

Half a cup of Epsom salt, eight cups of warm water and a bowl. Soak feet for 30 minutes 1 to 2 times daily.


Read more: www.everydayroots.com

*There is no guarantee of specific results and results may vary for individuals.* 

What are antioxidants?

Antioxidants are chemicals that can prevent or slow cell damage. They are natural compounds found in some foods that help neutralise free radicals in our bodies. Free radicals naturally occur in our body and they attack our DNA, if they go unchallenged they can cause a wide range of illnesses.

Antioxidants prevent and help the body fight things like heart diseases, eye problems, mood and muscular disorders and immune system problems.

Best source of antioxidants are raw vegetables and fruits.

Know your body type and how it applies to you and your weight loss or weight gain.

Ectomorph: This is your regular skinny person who never adds weight no matter what they eat. I am sure we have some friends like this. They are lean built, has little muscle and no body fat. they alway have trouble gaining weight. But if they choose to build muscle or gain weight, they will have to do heavy muscle training, do little cardio and consume more calories than they burn.

Endomorph: this is really common,  heavy built, gains weight easily and struggles to loose body fat like myself. To maintain a healthy weight balance we must burn more calories than we consume. A vigorous work out regime, exercise for 4 to 5 times a week. Also do lots of cardio like jogging for 30 minutes daily. Eat 5 small meals a day each meal should comprise of mostly lean protein and green vegetables remember everything you chew on is a meal. Avoid regular junk food like sweets, soda etc.

Mesomorph: This is the ideal body build. Easy to gain if he chooses and easy to loose. This body type is great for body building.

Every one has a combination but each individual predominantly leans towards one, so find you and enjoy your weight loss or weight gain.

*There is no guarantee of specific results and results may vary for individuals.*