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Is BMI a good indicator of a healthy weight?

Hi guys, we’re about to share with you the opinion from five experts of different fields to answer an interesting question: Is BMI a good indicator of a healthy weight? Or is it a formula from the past that should come back to there? We are at  www.bodyhealthfirst.com . Follow Us There! :) Is your weight good for now? Check with our BMI calculator:  click here . Maybe you will also enjoy: Can vitamin D protect against COVID-19? 5 great cooking e-books almost for free 4 ways to stay safe and sane during coronavirus lockdown   Fake News about COVID-19 Image: BMI Calculator First of all, according to Robert H. Shmerling, MD (Senior Faculty Editor, Harvard Health Publishing) BMI is a calculation of your size that takes into account your height and weight. A normal BMI is between 18.5 and 25; a person with a BMI between 25 and 30 is considered overweight, and a person with a BMI over 30 is considered obese, and also a person is considered underweight if hers/his number is less than 1

What is Coronavirus and 15 Symptoms

We are at  www.bodyhealthfirst.com . Follow Us There! :) Coronavirus disease 2019  ( COVID-19 ) is an  infectious disease  caused by  severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2  (SARS-CoV-2). The disease was first identified in December 2019 in  Wuhan , the capital of China's  Hubei  province, and has since spread globally, resulting in the ongoing  2019–20 coronavirus pandemic . Maybe you will also enjoy :   4 ways to stay safe and sane during coronavirus lockdown   Fake News about COVID-19 Common  symptoms  include  fever ,  cough , and  shortness of breath .  Other symptoms may include fatigue,  muscle pain ,  diarrhea ,  sore throat ,  loss of smell , and abdominal pain.  The  time from exposure to onset of symptoms  is typically around five days but may range from two to fourteen days. While the majority of cases result in mild symptoms, some progress to viral  pneumonia  and  multi-organ failure . As of 14 April 2020, more than 1.94 million cases  have been reported

5 Foods to Boost Your Immune System Part 2

We are at  www.bodyhealthfirst.com . Follow Us There! :) Keep in Mind that you have to tell all your health care providers about any complementary or integrative health approaches you use. Give them a full picture of what you do to manage your health. This will help ensure coordinated and safe care. Maybe you will also enjoy : P a rt 1 5 great cooking e-books almost for free 4 ways to stay safe and sane during coronavirus lockdown   5 F ake News about COVID-19 Garlic Garlic  is found in almost every cuisine in the world. It adds a little zing to food and it's a must-have for your health. Early civilizations recognized their value in fighting infections. According to the  National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health Trusted Source , garlic may also help lower blood pressure and slow down the hardening of the arteries. Its immune-boosting properties seem to come from a heavy concentration of sulfur-containing compounds, such as allicin. Ginger Ginger is ano

9 Foods to Boost Your Immune System Part 1

We are at  www.bodyhealthfirst.com . Follow Us There! :) Most people turn to vitamin C after they've caught a cold. That’s because it helps build up your immune system. Vitamin C increases the growth of white blood cells which are key to fighting infections. Popular citrus fruits include oranges, tangerines, lemons, limes, grapefruit, clementines. Because your body doesn't produce or store it, you need daily vitamin C for continued health. Maybe you will also enjoy : P art 2 5 great cooking e-books almost for free 4 ways to stay safe and sane during coronavirus lockdown   5F ake News about COVID-19 If you think citrus fruits have the most vitamin C of any fruit or vegetable, think again. Ounce for ounce, red bell peppers contain twice as much vitamin C as citrus. They’re also a rich source of beta carotene, that helps keep your eyes and skin healthy. Broccoli is supercharged with vitamins and minerals. Packed with vitamin C, also A and E, as well as many other antioxida