There are few things that have done as much harm to humanity as fire, and few things that have done as much good. It is certainly one of the most important forces in human history. But what is it, exactly? The ancient Greeks considered fire one of the major elements in the ...
New mines will be needed for minerals, but the lead times on these are very long, typically 13 years or more. New processing plants for these minerals will likely be needed as well, potentially adding to the lead time. Whole new, short supply chains will be required. Finally, goods and ...
Most people sweat out about two cups of water per day (0.5 liters). Each day, we also lose a little more than a cup of water (237 ml) when we exhale it, and we eliminate about six cups (1.4 l) of it. We also lose electrolytes -- minerals like sodium and potassium that ...
At first, I was overwhelmed by the thought of making major changes to my lifestyle. I had grown so used to my sedentary lifestyle and unhealthy eating habits that I wasn’t sure where to start. But as the days went by, I couldn’t shake the feeling that I needed to do something. ...
Carbohydrate Cycling Can Get You To Your Ideal Weight Try carb cycling if you’ve had difficulty maintaining a healthy weight. It might turn out to be the right diet style for you. You may also like: Everyday Nutritional Must-Haves: The Key Vitamins And Minerals To Consume...
Considering that there’s an entire branch of the autonomic nervous system dedicated to responding to stress, it shouldn’t come as a surprise that stress has a major influence on your HRV. For example, I’ve noticed that on days when I do everything right in terms of nutrition, hydration...
The need for energy has been growing over the years. This has been particularly true for developing countries. If we look at the world’s demand for energy, we will find that it has tripled in the past 50 years. While much of this demand is said to be put forward by the rapidly boo...
Exactly how many calories you should get per day depends on your goals, your age, your sex, and how active you are. Cutting your calories too much can make your diet hard to stick with and may not give you the nutrients your body needs. A dietitian can help you figure out the right...
There are many different types of minerals, but they can broadly be classified into two groups: major and trace minerals. Major minerals, such as calcium, phosphorus, magnesium, sodium, potassium, chloride, and sulfur, are needed in relatively large amounts (more than 100 mg per day) for va...
Solid ice tends to look blue or blue-green and it may be stained yellow from minerals. White ice is usually full of air -- it's easy to climb but it may not support your ice screws. Chandelier ice is actually hundreds of fused icicles, and it's difficult to climb safely because it...