http://www.healthscape.co.uk/blog Health Medical And Fitness Blog Thu, 11 Dec 2008 09:02:36 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en There are probably more ridiculous diets out there, but the ones below are my favourites. 1) The Cabbage-Soup Diet Cabbages. They’re not exactly the tastiest veggies on the block, are they? So it’s probably not a walk in the park drinking cabbage soup on the regular. The Cabbage Soup Diet claimed to help ... http://www.healthscape.co.uk/blog/2008/12/05/10-of-the-craziest-diets-of-all-time/ Cardio exercise is for you if you want to have a flat tummy. When you practice cardio exercising, your heart rate rises and your metabolism gets a boost, for as long as 24 hours after having a full workout. During cardio exercises, your body goes through some heave duty calorie burning ... http://www.healthscape.co.uk/blog/2008/11/27/cardio-tips-for-a-flat-stomach/ If you are a smoker, then you just might be thinking that non-smokers are sanctimonious people who just do not get it. Well, you are absolutely wrong. The problem lies not with non-smokers; rather, it lies with you. You do not realize that you are slowly poisoning yourself by smoking. ... http://www.healthscape.co.uk/blog/2008/11/09/why-you-should-stop-smoking/ Diabetes can be a complicated disease. Even if you don't have it personally, there's a lot that you should know, including the difference between fact and fiction. Here are a few common myths one normally gets to hear about diabetes. Myth One: Having excessive sugar causes diabetes. Fact: Diabetes isn't caused by ... http://www.healthscape.co.uk/blog/2008/10/26/7-common-diabetes-myths-debunked/ Heart disease, lung and pancreatic cancer, wrinkles, yellowish teeth and fingers, persistent coughing, and bad breath are some of the drawbacks of smoking. If these are not enough to turn you off from smoking, perhaps you would like to hear other consequences of smoking? What about lower resistance, being relegated to ... http://www.healthscape.co.uk/blog/2008/10/19/the-drawbacks-and-benefits-of-giving-up-smoking/ This is the Doctor General Warning: Smoking is hazardous to your health. I am sure you have seen this warning in every cigarette box and cigarette advertisement. Have you even taken it seriously? Do you ever give it a thought when you buy your cigarettes? My guess is that after having ... http://www.healthscape.co.uk/blog/2008/10/12/taking-the-first-steps-towards-giving-up-smoking/ Workouts can get boring after a while and the thought of all the sweating and panting that comes along with it may just make you lose interest and de-motivate you. However, if you put your mind to it and take the following tips into consideration, you will not only find ... http://www.healthscape.co.uk/blog/2008/09/28/8-tips-for-a-successful-cardio-workout/ As parents-to-be, we start imagining life with a child. In all those dreams of a great family life, not one person ever dreams of having a child with problems. Did you realize that at the start of pregnancy, the mother-to-be must take care of herself properly to have a normal, ... http://www.healthscape.co.uk/blog/2008/09/19/the-effects-of-smoking-on-the-womb/ You can derive numerous benefits through cardio exercising. It's one of the best methods to get rid of those extra pounds along with making your heart stronger and keeping it safe from diseases. Including cardio exercises in your workout can help you easily lose weight, get fit and stay healthy. ... http://www.healthscape.co.uk/blog/2008/08/28/5-cardio-mistakes-to-avoid/ Smoking is a social habit. We start experimenting with cigarettes as a young teenager or adult, thinking it will make us more acceptable and look sophisticated. Eventually it becomes a habit, one that we cannot easily break because nicotine is so addictive. According to the American Cancer Society, smoking is one ... http://www.healthscape.co.uk/blog/2008/08/16/giving-up-smoking-the-facts/