Even before the appearance of great ancient civilizations, hunter-gatherers across the globe reaped the benefits of intermittent fasting.But if we take a peek back in history, we will notice that ancient civilizations across the globe were much more advanced than we credit them f...
“Starvation literally means starvation. It doesn’t mean skipping a meal or not eating for 24 hours. Or not eating for three days even. The belief that meal skipping or short-term fasting causes 'starvation mode' is so completely ridiculous and absurd that it makes me want to ...
A number of ancient health practices are proving to be effective in multiple ways. We recently posted an article about meditation, and how neuroscience can now explain what happens to the brain when we meditate. Now, scientists have discovered the first evidence of a natural inte...
Intermittent fasting can provide many important health benefits, including improving your insulin/leptin sensitivity, helping your body more effectively burn fat for fuel, increasing mental clarity and overall energy levels, and more. For years I agonized over finding the diet, e...
Contrary to popular belief, intermittent fasting is not an extreme or dangerous form of “dieting.” It’s actually a very healthy practice that’s loaded with a number health benefits. What kind of health benefits? Everything from reducing risks that are associated wit...
**Please be advised that you should properly research how to fast if it’s something you are considering. This is just a tidbit of information that’s out there. If you have pre-existing health conditions, fasting may not be right for you. Make sure and do your research before ...
Contrary to popular belief, breakfast is not the most important meal of the day. In fact, omitting breakfast, as part of an intermittent fasting schedule, can have many important health benefits, from improving your insulin/leptin sensitivity to helping your body more effectively...
A person's entire immune system can be rejuvenated by fasting for as little as three days as it triggers the body to start producing new white blood cells, a study suggests.Fasting for as little as three days can regenerate the entire immune system, even in the elderly, scientist...
Most of us have at one point in our lives, most probably online or on the television, witnessed the unbelievable strength of Tibetan Gongfu Monks, and the incredible healing abilities that Qigong medical practitioners possess, but not many have really wondered how these see...
Clearly one of the most important features distinguishing humans from all other mammals is the size of our brain in comparison to the rest of our body.While it is certainly true that other mammals have larger brains, scientists recognize that larger animals must have larger brain...