‘Toughest diet I’ve ever done’

“HOW would you describe your health right now?” Dr Liu, a Traditional Chinese Medicine practitioner, asked at our first meeting. He was sitting behind a beautiful wooden desk, in a large, light and airy consultation room at the 101 Wellbeing Centre in Brisbane.

Why You Shouldn’t Work Out on an Empty Stomach

It might seem like there are perks to exercising on an empty stomach, like burning more fat per workout, but the downsides greatly outweigh the benefits. Here’s why you’re probably better off fueling up before you go for a run or crank out some super sets at the gym.

The Joy of Lent

Jesus said to his disciples: “Take care not to perform righteous deeds in order that people may see them; otherwise, you will have no recompense from your heavenly Father. When you give alms, do not blow a trumpet before you, as the hypocrites do in the synagogues and in the streets to win the praise of others.

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… shocked. Lent offers a superb opportunity to honor Christ’s powerful message of compassion, but also to protect the health of our family and our planet Earth by adopting a meat-free diet. Like many others, I was unable to ask my questions to …

Christians begin Lenten season Wednesday

Lent begins Wednesday, and many Christians will participate in an Ash Wednesday service signifying the start of the religious season, which lasts until Easter. During this time, many will observe a period of fasting and repentance while also practicing self-denial and spiritual discipline.

Fasting diet a regenerates diabetic organa

These are the cells that detect sugar in the blood and release the hormone insulin if it gets too high. Dr Valter Longo, from the University of Southern California, said: “Our conclusion is that by pushing the mice into an extreme state and then bringing them back – by starving them and then feeding them again – the cells in the pancreas are triggered to use some kind of developmental reprogramming that rebuilds the part of the organ that’s no longer functioning.”

Low-Fat Meal May Boost Costly Cancer Drug

… a month and patients typically remain on the drug for 12 to 18 months, researchers said. Even patients with the best health insurance can have co-pays of $1,000 to $3,000 a month. This study found similar outcomes between 36 advanced prostate cancer …

Insulet Presents Strong Omnipod Horizona Hybrid Closed-Loop Study Results at ATTD in Paris

The study demonstrated that the Omnipod automated glucose control algorithm performed well, was safe during the day and night for adults with type 1 diabetes, and was very effective at night with minimal hypoglycemia and excellent fasting glucose. These data were presented today at the 10th International Conference on Advanced Technologies & Treatments for Diabetes in Paris, France.

What is Ash Wednesday?

Amanda Murphy, This content first appeared on ReligionToday.com and is used here with permission. To view the original visit: http://www.religiontoday.com/11708282 This Wednesday marks the beginning of Lent with Ash Wednesday.

Cook this: Mat Follas shares his recipe for the perfect pancakes

February always strikes me as a month with an identity crisis … some years it can be spring-like and I’ll be able to start collecting wild garlic and other herbs from the countryside in sunlight and other years it’s still frost and snow and miserable. Writing this in early January its too soon to tell but as an immigrant to this country, it’s one of the things that always fill me with delight, being able to watch the seasons unfold.

Prophecy demands spiritual warfare for fulfillment, says Cleric

The State Pastor, Living Faith Church, Lokoja, Kogi State, David Popoola, has said that it takes spiritual warfare and personal responsibility for prophecies to be fulfilled in the life of a Christian. The state pastor said no prophecy could fulfill itself except by spiritual warfare of prayer and fasting to bring the prophecy into reality.

Make 2017 a different year

From the lavish tables of the rich and mighty, to the poorest spreads of the less privileged, everyone tries to eat something special to celebrate the season. Restaurants and hotels compete in attracting customers with colourful and scrumptious menus priced much higher than usual, taking advantage of the festive mood and the somehow fuller wallet after receiving the end of the year bonus.

Saying Grace: Become spiritually fit in 2017

… us set goals and make New Year’s resolutions. The most common resolutions involve weight loss. Millions of will join health clubs or start using their gym membership. We will try low-carb, no-carb, paleo, vegan and countless other diets in an …

The Feast of the Seven Fishes

Celebrations are always filled with food for Italian Americans – and the Feast of the Seven Fishes is a prime example. What started out as a traditional Christmas Eve night of fasting called La Vigilia in Italy evolved into a full-on seafood banquet on American shores.