30th October 2009
When it comes to pet turtles it may seem that they are all pretty much alike, but in fact there are several different types. Each type has its own unique features, habits, and requirements. Some of the most distinctive differences across the types are the...
27th October 2009
Turtles, particularly small terrestrial and freshwater turtles make for rather interesting pets. They are fairly slow moving but elegant reptiles of an age old order Testudines characterised by their bony or cartilaginous shell developed from their ribs a...
21st October 2009
hen you reach for a beauty or celebrity magazine from the shelf are you momentarily stunned by the sheer perfection of the face portrayed on the front cover ? It might be Catherine Zeta Jones or Cheryl Cole but often you can't help but stare momentarily...
13th October 2009
If you are overweight you will probably know the health risks associated and you will want to reduce your risk of developing diabetes, heart disease or joint problems. Also you know you can improve the way you look by losing some weight. The best thing is...
02nd October 2009
In these dark days of the credit squeeze it is difficult for many people to get through the month from one pay-day to the next. They probably have fixed outgoings that can't be varied or easily delayed, such as rent or mortgage payments and they have on t...
29th September 2009
There are so many differing views on diets and the best way to lose weight that it is extremely confusing for many people. This article is an attempt to put the record straight regarding some popular myths about certain diets and to give a comparison of t...
29th September 2009
Fungal infections are quite common and although not serious in themselves, can cause a good deal of discomfort and misery. Fungi are a group of organisms separate from plants and animals but having several characteristics similar to those of plants, in ...
23rd September 2009
Metabolism is the process by which your body converts food into energy. During this biochemical process, fats, carbohydrates and proteins in the presence of oxygen, are converted to energy, the energy your body needs in order to function. All of these foo...
22nd September 2009
Whether you are just trying to lose some pre-holiday weight, or have made a new year's resolution, or have just noticed you're getting a bit of a double chin, it is almost always a good idea to shed some weight. A good place to start for most people is to...
22nd September 2009
Whilst we may not be able to manipulate the genetic factors that affect our health and longevity there is a lot we can do to improve the environmental factors that impede on us. By that I do not mean the physical environment in which we work or live, (alt...
16th September 2009
A new wonder supplement to help with weight loss has surfaced, although its benefits are not yet fully substantiated and it is not yet freely available in the UK.
It's called Irvingia gabonensis or Wild Mango and comes from West Africa. The tree...
