Tag: Weight-loss
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Aesthetic Medicine: Put Your Safety First
Due to the rapidly growing and changing industry of aesthetic medicine, AAMSSA regularly receives complaints and reports of complications following aesthetic or non-surgical cosmetic procedures. On further investigation, it becomes apparent that there are certain common variables to problematic outcomes. Avoid them and avoid complications. 1. Not putting your safety first Your safety must be…
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Goji Berries: Why They Are Hailed As A Superfruit
There’s a new super-fruit in town, and it comes with plenty of health benefits. Native to China, goji berries – also known as wolfberries – have become part of our everyday dietary habits, and for good reason. The region of China where they grow, called Ningxia Hui, boasts more than 16 times the centenarians than…
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Jalapeños And The Good Side Of The Spicy Life
While you may not be a fan of the spicy life, you should know that jalapeños are not only low in calories, but they are also rich in vitamins and minerals that your body needs. Capsaicin is the compound that not only gives jalapeños their fiery spice but is also the basis of the benefits…
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Hake Pan-Fried With Pesto And Cherry Tomatoes
This hake recipe can be prepared to be gluten-, grain and diary-free; no-carb and paleo-friendly. Serve it with a simple salad of lettuce, (it contributes digestive enzymes) and avocado (providing good fats and fibre). Ingredients: 4 large hake fillets (frozen is fine) 250 punnet of cherry tomatoes 1/4 tsp sugar salt to season 1 tsp…
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Exercises To Sculpt Your Waist, Abs And Thighs
Strong, toned muscles will always be a coveted element of health, and for good reason. They cannot be bought, inherited, or exchanged, which means that anyone who has them had to put in the work to build them through different, hard exercises and a good diet. Here are the best exercises for sculpting the areas…
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Crème Brûlée Á La Matthew Foxon
This is crème brûlée with a twist. We have switched the sugar out for isomalt – a sugar alcohol with minimum impact on blood sugar levels – making it more diabetic-friendly. Of course, portion size and moderation are key. Click here to find out everything you need to know about all sugar substitutes. Ingredients 375g…
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100 Ways To Live Healthy: Numbers 51 – 60
So, here are 100 simple ways to be healthy. Over time, you’ll find that these habits start to accumulate. Before you know it, you’ll wake up and discover that you’re leading the healthy, happy life you’ve been aiming for. 51. Drink your greens. Starting your day with a green smoothie is a great way to…
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Top 12 Health Questions – Answered
Here are some of the most-asked health questions we at Longevity often receive – answered. 1.What is the best thing I can do for my aging face? Botulinum toxin injectables – most commonly referred to by their trade names Botox and Dysport – are one of the most versatile and effective anti-aging treatments available. Non-invasive treatments…
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Sleep 411: Is Getting Enough Z’s Really That Important?
In this day and age, getting eight hours of sleep is seen by many as a luxury, not a necessity. Moreover – along with the ability to work at any time and in any place – many of us are cutting corners on our z’s. But proper rest is needed for more than just energy. It balances our…
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Steps to a Sustainable Healthier Life
Living a healthier life is easier said than done. Two days into a diet and most of us find ourselves nibbling on sweets, chips and other processed snacks. Despite what various fad diet programmes like to claim, healthy eating is a change of lifestyle and not a simple quick fix. With the right mindset, a…