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Laughter – The Science Behind The feel Good factor

January 28, 2017

[et_pb_section bb_built=”1″][et_pb_row _builder_version=”3.0.91″ width_unit=”off” custom_width_percent=”50%” custom_margin=”0px||0px|” custom_padding=”0px||0px|” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” background_size=”initial”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Circle Code” _builder_version=”3.0.91″ background_layout=”light”] [xyz-ihs snippet=”spinner”] [/et_pb_text][et_pb_post_title _builder_version=”3.0.91″ title=”on” meta=”off” author=”on” date=”on” categories=”on” comments=”on” featured_image=”off” featured_placement=”below” text_color=”dark” text_background=”off” /][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.0.91″ background_layout=”light”] LAUGHTER – THE SCIENCE BEHIND THE FEEL-GOOD FACTOR There are lots of truth in the saying “laughter is

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Insight Into Basic Genetics

January 28, 2017

[et_pb_section bb_built=”1″][et_pb_row _builder_version=”3.0.91″ width_unit=”off” custom_width_percent=”50%” custom_margin=”0px||0px|” custom_padding=”0px||0px|” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” background_size=”initial”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Circle Code” _builder_version=”3.0.91″ background_layout=”light”] [xyz-ihs snippet=”spinner”] [/et_pb_text][et_pb_post_title _builder_version=”3.0.91″ title=”on” meta=”off” author=”on” date=”on” categories=”on” comments=”on” featured_image=”off” featured_placement=”below” text_color=”dark” text_background=”off” /][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.0.91″ background_layout=”light”] INSIGHT INTO BASIC GENETICS Genetics Genetics can be viewed as the branch of biology that is concerned with

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Healthy Mexican Maize

January 20, 2017

Maize products in Mexico are much healthier than local products and the secret has been known for centuries in the Americas.  Since ancient time Aztec, Mayan and Mexican civilizations have developed a process of cooking maize that effectively softens the maize and improves the taste, and which unintentionally also ensured

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What Is The Glycemic Index?

January 19, 2017

The glycemic index is of particular interest to people with diabetes, as they need to monitor the carbohydrate contents of their food.  Different foods have different effects on blood sugar levels, and these effects are quantified by the glycemic index and glycemic load. But what does this mean? Glycemic index

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Long Walk To Health

December 28, 2016

The human body was originally designed for walking long distances – ancient man walked 10 to 16 kilometers per day in search of food and survival. Modern man would think twice or thrice about driving 10 to 16 kilometers daily for food, let alone walking!  But walking is still extremely

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Lesser Known Benefits Of Exercise

November 28, 2016

Fitness and weight control are well-known major benefits of a rigorous exercise routine, but regular physical activity can also assist in reducing the risk of several diseases and health conditions. Keep in mind that exercise is but one of several good lifestyle habits for better health. The most important of

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When To Take Probiotics

November 17, 2016

Conflicting opinions in articles available on the internet about the best time to take probiotic supplements can easily lead to confusion. One school of thought claims that probiotics should be taken first thing in the morning on an empty stomach.  Another school of thought claims that the absolute best time

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Intermittent Fasting

November 16, 2016

In a recent blog on the benefits of walking, a thought was spared to what the human body was designed for, such as ancient man walking long distances on a daily basis in search of food and shelter. It also makes one wonder if the human body was originally designed

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Probiotic Strains Of Human Origin

November 2, 2016

Health Insight has requested Bioflora, the manufacturers of Intestiflora (widely used by our clients) to shed some light on the claim that this strain of probiotic bacteria is from human origin.  We received the following response from Dr Ela Johannsen: “Why should the probiotic bacteria be of human origin? Human

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Nature Heals

September 28, 2016

In a recent interview with the well-known South African trail runner, Ryan Sandes, (winner of numerous local and international competitions, amongst these the 4 Deserts in 2010), he indicated that he loves being outdoors, as he experiences a direct bond with nature, that has a very calming effect on him.

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