Water makes up approximately 60% of the total body weight of a healthy 70kg (11 stone) adult male. If that male becomes leaner, the percentage of body weight of water increases (less muscle/fat, more water) and if the male becomes bigger, the percentage of water weight reduces (more muscle/fat, less water). Obviously the same goes… Continue reading Am I dehydrated? What dehydration means to your health and how to combat it
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Lymphatic drainage
Why do I crave chocolate?
I started writing this blog as things happened – kind of a timeline from the first consideration of the cravings and how to deal with them. Coming to my conclusions I realised that I would have confused readers, so I will start with a snippet of information that I didn’t consider until I had completed… Continue reading Why do I crave chocolate?
What are Complex Carbohydrates?
What are carbohydrates and what makes some complex? Organic compounds are the building blocks of all life on the planet and these are made primarily of carbon and hydrogen atoms and usually (but not always) oxygen. Carbohydrates (organic compounds also called saccharides) are molecules that contain carbon, hydrogen and oxygen. The three types talked about… Continue reading What are Complex Carbohydrates?
How big are my Lungs?
How big are they The lungs are quite large and span from the root of the neck (around your first rib/collar bone) to almost the bottom of your rib cage. They sit on your diaphragm, which is used to help move the ribs to allow deep inflation of the lungs. The right lung is the… Continue reading How big are my Lungs?
What is Saliva?
What is it? Saliva is a mix of organic components that make up this filmy watery substance that coats your mouth and oesophagus such as: Amylase – breaks down the starch in food Kallikrein – breaks down proteins in food Lysozymes – breaks down bacteria Amino Acids – breaks down fatty acids and… Continue reading What is Saliva?
What is the Lymphatic System?
What is it? Essentially the lymphatic system is the rubbish recycling plant for the body. Anything your body can’t use or recycle is either ejected or broken down within this system, to prevent infection and disease taking hold. Much like your neighbourhood sewer system, if the lymphatic drainage system isn’t functioning properly, you will get… Continue reading What is the Lymphatic System?