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- Reconnecting Communities through Local Food - by Submitted on Feb 08, 2019 from Lana NelsonAlthough I’m not a vegan or 100% plant-based eater, I get a lot of fruits and vegetables in my diet. When I use the word “diet” I’m not referring to a restriction protocol. I’m simply referring to how I eat. As a food intuitive, I do eat very healthy. I also feed my family a healthy bounty ...
Views: 1230 - Three Simple Steps To Improve Your Diet And Weight! - by Submitted on Nov 29, 2013 from Alvin ChuaFor people suffering from obesity and such weight related problems usually find changing their diet the hardest thing. This is because most people have many other things to attend to in their daily lives. Eventually, people give up their diets and exercise plans and end up fat. This is usually ...
Views: 1230(1 vote) - Weight Loss Diet - Pump Up The Spice - by Submitted on Aug 09, 2010 from Liz MitchellChoosing a weight loss diet is not about giving up flavorful foods. It's all about the exploration of new tastes and textures. Being adventurous can have a huge impact on your meal enjoyment. An easy diet plan should be full of new flavors to experience. Losing weight can feel like a ...
Views: 1230(3 votes) - Yeast Free Diet - Why a yeast free diet? - by Submitted on Jan 19, 2010 from Weston SmithYeast is an active bacterium that is used in many foods in the U.S. and around the world. It leavens bread, ferments beers and wines, curdles and ages cheeses, and many other roles in food production. However, pathogens in yeast are capable of building up in the body and having minor to moderate ...
Views: 1230(2 votes) - Finding Peace with Food and Your Body - by Submitted on Aug 27, 2007 from Liz BerneyTo paraphrase Einstein, one can’t solve a problem at the same level of consciousness at which it’s created. So then why do we continue to diet to lose weight when we know full well we will eventually gain that same weight back? Why do we swear we will be “good” tomorrow and then fail to achieve ...
Views: 1229 - How Bad Fat Programs Future Generations to Be Obese - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2010 from Byron RichardsA new study indicates that one major factor causing today’s obesity epidemic is the garbage fat diet of Americans for the past century. The Western diet is almost void of omega 3 essential fatty acids. Instead, high levels of omega 6 oils, such as corn oil and soy oil, have found their way ...
Views: 1229 - Is Fast Weight Loss Really Bad? - by Submitted on May 21, 2013 from Dorothy PalmerI just don’t understand where all this negativity is coming from. There are so many so-called “experts” who keep telling us fast weight loss is incredibly stupid and all kinds of bad things are going to happen to us if we do it. Some of weight loss forums will actually ban you for endorsing ...
Views: 1229 - Laugh and Lose Weight? - by Submitted on Aug 30, 2009 from Lynette PattersonA Doctor was addressing a large audience in Tampa... ‘The material we put into our stomachs is enough to have killed most of us sitting here, years ago. Red meat is awful. Soft drinks corrode your stomach lining. Chinese food is loaded with MSG. High fat diets can be disastrous, and none of ...
Views: 1229(2 votes) - Womens Fitness For Summer - by Submitted on Jul 08, 2011 from Teddy DanfieldThe summer is one of the best times to motivate all of us women to get into better fitness shape. The reason is we do not have as many excuses during the summer as the winter. During the winter womens fitness can be difficult because of the weather, holiday parties with all the food and it ...
Views: 1229 - Can You Afford NOT to Change Your Relationship with Food? - by Submitted on Jun 06, 2011 from Sharon GreenspanI followed up with a prospective client recently. She'd contacted me because she was struggling with "heartburn and GI problems." In our initial conversation she revealed "I think a lot of what I am feeling its wrapped up in depression and anxiety. I am stressed out more by being uncomfortable. ...
Views: 1228 - One-Size-Fits-All Diets Don't Work! - by Submitted on Mar 31, 2006 from Joseph MercolaRecently, a clinical study of 5,000 women seemed to indicate that low-fat diets do not reduce the risk of heart disease or cancer. However, experts say that the study is misleading. Very few women who participated in the study actually managed to reduce their fat intake down to 20 percent or ...
Views: 1228(1 vote) - Panic Away Scam: What About Panic Away? - by Submitted on Jun 28, 2011 from Tony SchwartzOnce you are searching for some thing to assist you, in any way, shape or form, you encounter evaluation internet sites as well as the Panic Away Scam is really a very troubling website for anxiety attack sufferers seeking info. What exactly are the Panic Away Scam websites seeking to ...
Views: 1228 - Weight Loss and Beauty Secrets of A-List Celebrities - by Submitted on Sep 11, 2011 from Denise Duffield-ThomasI love watching the Academy Awards. Even though I'm usually in the wrong timezone, I always stay up to marvel at the beautiful dresses and the tanned gorgeous bodies of the celebrities. I know a lot of work goes into the big day for them, and probably thousands of dollars too. It would be like ...
Views: 1228(1 vote) - Why Setting Boundaries Works for Weight Loss - by Submitted on Jan 31, 2012 from Angela MinelliDo you ever feel trapped, in a relationship, in a job, or even in the confines of your own mind? Setting boundaries is a big topic, one that deserves a lot of attention, and means a lot to me personally, because I used to never do it. But now, I consider it my #1 strategy to remaining calm ...
Views: 1228 - Detox Cleansing - by Submitted on Aug 18, 2009 from i-Supplements comRenewing your lease on life is what detoxifying cleanses are all about. Cleansing is all about empowering individuals with the knowledge, tools and techniques that enable you to take full responsibility over your own health and longevity. Lets face it, as citizens today in our modern world; we ...
Views: 1227(2 votes) - Easiest & Quickest Weight Loss Solutions – Keep a Food Diary - by Submitted on Oct 20, 2009 from Anthony ChapmanThe reason for keeping a food diary is to let yourself know what goes in your mouth every day of the week. People adopt unhealthy habits that they become accustomed to and forget how much bad food they actually consume. Its time to be honest with yourself, without keeping a food diary you are ...
Views: 1227 - The Hormone / Weight-loss Connection - Part 2 - by Submitted on Aug 06, 2009 from Mary RigginIn the last article, I talked about how my health improved using Oriental Medicine. What I didn’t reveal was the fact that I actually gained weight at first. During my initial course of treatment, the weight gain stopped, but soon it started to go back up again. This is because my behavior ...
Views: 1227(1 vote) - Top 7 Exercise "Mistakes" and How To Fix Them - by Submitted on Mar 31, 2012 from Brenda StewartQuite often the exerciser as well as the private instructor or trainer is not always aware of most of these errors, reducing the overall performance of the physical exercise and in some cases risking being injured. This checklist describes each and every "mistake" but follows with a suggested ...
Views: 1227 - Walk Off The Weight - by Submitted on Dec 09, 2012 from sarah labdarMore than half of Americans would like to lose weight. But less than half of that number are seriously trying to lose weight. There are tons of ways to lose weight, but one of the most effective forms of exercise is walking. Walking off the weight is easy, affordable, and can be done anywhere. ...
Views: 1227 - Ways To Stop Your Food Cravings And Start Losing Weight! - by Submitted on Dec 01, 2013 from Alvin ChuaMost of us face challenges we do not know how to deal with when it comes to dieting and food. Having a better understanding of our bodies can help us make better food decisions for a better health and a sexier body. Many people have the problem of having food cravings. Scientists have shown ...
Views: 1227(1 vote) - An Integrative Approach to Diabetes - by Submitted on Apr 01, 2012 from Shiroko SokitchHow would you feel if your doctor told you that you had adult-onset diabetes? What would it mean to you? Jackie said she was numb at first. Mick initially felt sad and angry with himself. He regretted the wake-up calls he’d ignored in the past. He was sure it would change his life for the worse. ...
Views: 1226 - Can You Handle A Raw Food Diet? - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2010 from Stacy WishnerIt wasn’t long ago that raw food bars were all the rage. If you didn’t eat your food raw, you weren’t in with the IN crowd and you were out of the loop in the healthy rage. There are still some raw food bars around but pretty much the fad has died down and, I think, for good reason. A lot ...
Views: 1226 - Denver’s New Wave of Weight Loss: The HCG Body Transformation System - by Submitted on Aug 09, 2011 from Dr. Julie MarchiolDo you feel like you’ve tried every diet and weight loss program under the sun? If so, did the results meet your expectations, or live up to the hype? Chances are your response to the second question is a frustrated “no” — and you’re not alone. According to the Center for Disease Control, 34% ...
Views: 1226(1 vote) - Newsflash: Time to Eat Less Salt Says The Government, The Rest Of The World Says: Duh! - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2011 from Cliff FontenotOne word is all I can say and that is wow. The government came out and said it, we need to eat less salt. (Just released on Yahoo news yesterday) Only took them about a few decades after mountains of evidence. We are not supposed to eat more then a teaspoon now and that at risk for heart ...
Views: 1226(2 votes) - The Cabbage Soup Diet - Does It Really Work? - by Submitted on Aug 05, 2008 from Dominique HaletRegarding the origins of the Cabbage Soup Diet, we know almost nothing, some people say that Cabbage soup Diet has been developed in the US hospitals while some others say that Belgian university hospitals created this type of diet - a friend of mine has been following this dieting method in a ...
Views: 1226 - The Link Between Mental Activity And Weight Gain - by Submitted on Oct 26, 2008 from Sandor CruzIs there a link between fatiguing mental work, like analysis and imaginative thinking, and weight gain? Increased thinking can enhance a person’s desire for food. As many may know, actual physical work is as tiring as mental work. Mental chore, according to studies, "destabilizes" insulin ...
Views: 1226 - Three Benefits of Hypnosis for Weight Loss - by Submitted on Dec 11, 2014 from Mark VillarosaWeight loss can demand tremendous effort, especially if you have chosen the wrong approach. Chances are that you have tried at least several different methodologies and that you have discovered that all of them are ineffective. Many weight loss methods fail because they offer only a partial ...
Views: 1226 - Your Genes are Not to Blame, Even If They Don't Fit - by Submitted on May 19, 2010 from Heather CarusoYour Genes Are Not to Blame, Even if They Don't Fit By Heather Caruso Many of us have family health issues that are cause for concern. We tend to blame our genetic programming for weight gain, cholesterol levels, depression and many other health concerns. Very few conditions are hard ...
Views: 1226(4 votes) - Health Benefits of Coconut Oil - by Submitted on May 15, 2013 from Richard ClarkeBeing a personal trainer in Swansea I am well aware of many of my clients eating habits, as well as people’s perceptions on healthy eating. Many a time have I seen and heard people who will make themselves a great healthy salad and then smother it with a high fat dressing to drastically reduce ...
Views: 1225 - How to LOVE Your Body Right NOW! - by Submitted on Nov 09, 2012 from Joey PoltorYou are a Goddess and your body is your temple! It doesn't matter how much you are dissatisfied with how it looks right this minute; you must cherish, love and respect your body. It's the only one you will ever have! Please don't tell yourself that you will love your body when it ...
Views: 1225 - Easy to Make Banana Health Cookies Recipe - by Submitted on Jun 05, 2010 from Zoe D. WrightHere is a free Recipe for you to prepare in a few minutes. Learn what incorporating bananas into your healthy diet and lifestyle plans can do for you. Easy and Quick to prepare a healthy banana Recipie. Try this one and then come back in a day or two for another healthy recipe. 3 ripe ...
Views: 1224(1 vote) - Great News For Folks With Nut Allergies! - by Submitted on May 26, 2017 from Taryn DeCiccoThis article was originally posted at http://www.apple-a-day-clinic.com/Health_and_Nutrition_Blog?m8:post=great-news-for-folks-with-nut-allergies People who are allergic to one type of nut are usually told to avoid all types of tree nuts, however, this may be an unnecessary caution. Good ...
Views: 1224 - How Your Brain Reacts to Food Can Predict Your Weight - by Submitted on Feb 27, 2009 from Monika KleinI often focus my articles on lifestyle and your psychology; however, today I’m wanting to take perhaps a more technical approach regarding our brain and weight. Did you know that it’s not just your eyes and nose that react to “Yummy” foods—it’s also your brain? For example, drinking a milkshake ...
Views: 1224 - Colonic Irrigation FAQ Part One - by Submitted on Aug 04, 2012 from Jo BerryWe've been talking quite a bit over the last couple of months about colonic irrigation at La Spa – the benefits, what to expect and so on – and a lot of questions have cropped up about the treatment along the way. So over the next couple of blogs we thought we’d address some of those ...
Views: 1223 - Cravings - and how to fight them - by Submitted on Mar 20, 2017 from Lisa BakerWhen you are trying to shift to a healthy diet, or are on a weight loss calorie-restricted diet, cravings can really get the best of you! An what’s worse, if it is necessary to eat and not to eat specific foods for medical issues, cravings can be seriously detrimental if given into. Sweets and ...
Views: 1223(1 vote) - FAQ for Colonic Irrigation Hydrotherapy – Part Two - by Submitted on Sep 01, 2012 from Jo BerryA couple of weeks ago we answered a few common questions about colonic hydrotherapy (also known as colonic irrigation or colonic cleansing). Because this treatment can be quite nervewracking for first timers we really wanted to answer as many questions as possible. So here are a few more ...
Views: 1223 - Five Demonized Ingredients That You Should Not Be Turned Off To - by Submitted on Nov 30, 2017 from Jeremy SutterThere are some ingredients that we should avoid, and others that we shouldn't. Sometimes, certain ingredients are demonized when they shouldn't be. Here is a list of five demonized ingredients that we should not be turned off to: Meat Some people say that, health-wise, a vegetarian ...
Views: 1223 - Healthy Holiday Tips - by Submitted on Dec 28, 2011 from Yvette LaboyThe holiday season is a time of year that is filled with temptations. We are tempted to over spend, over drink and most of all over eat foods that aren’t really conducive to a healthy lifestyle. Food has always been the center piece of all parties and holiday events. It is important to make ...
Views: 1223 - Ideal Weight for Health - by Submitted on Dec 31, 2004 from Sophie MelansonYou may have heard the sayings "Thin is in." or "Fat is where it's at." Such extremes in weight are generally not healthy. It makes good sense to find what works best for you according to your genetic makeup, body type, age, gender and lifestyle. There are many factors that contribute to your ...
Views: 1223(1 vote) - Thinking Outside the Box: Your Coffin - by Submitted on Mar 02, 2009 from SelfGrowth.com ArticlesNutrition is a vital part of good health, and with the current epidemics of obesity and heart disease being experienced in the United States, Americans need to begin “thinking outside the coffin” to prolong life and avoid early disease or death. The following are some quick tips on how to ...
Views: 1223 - Which Diet Will Help Me Lose the Most Weight? - by Submitted on Sep 04, 2012 from richard LipmanAs the challenge of increasing excessive weight becomes more and more prevalent the answers tend to increase just as quick. The latest questionnaire show that more than 35% of citizens of Mississippi and Alabama are obese while only 20% of residents of Colorado fit into that classification. ...
Views: 1223 - Your Teen and Eating Disorders - by Submitted on Nov 03, 2009 from Emile JarreauAs unfortunate as it is, you need to think about your teen and eating disorders, because people are starting to worry about their bodies at a younger and younger age. In fact, about 15 percent of young women suffer from some kind of eating disorder––most commonly anorexia nervosa, bulimia ...
Views: 1222(1 vote) - Achieve Weight Loss: How To Use What You’ve Already Got To Win - by Submitted on Jan 01, 2020 from Dr. Becky GillaspyDid you know that you have an advantage when it comes to weight loss? This advantage puts you ahead of the game, yet so few people understand how to use it. That’s because most of us approach weight loss the wrong way. We think we must go out and get something to achieve weight loss, ...
Views: 1221 - Can Sit Ups Or Any Other Kind of Exercises Really Help You Get a Six Pack? - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2009 from Anthony ChapmanExercise can be misleading to say the least, different kinds of exercises can have a different effect from one person to the next. One of the most common believes is that sit-ups or crunches will give you a six-pack because you are targeting the necessary muscles. Take the religious gym ...
Views: 1221 - How Stress Affects Your Weight - by Submitted on Jan 10, 2012 from Susanne WarrenDo you feel that you tend to gain weight more easily when you’re going through a stressful period in your life? There are several ways in which stress can contribute to weight gain, or prevent you from losing weight as easily as you’d like. Whether you’re in a brief, stressful situation or ...
Views: 1220 - The Most Common Reasons for Weight Loss Failure - by Submitted on Aug 14, 2015 from Mark VillarosaIf weight loss was as simple as fewer calories in than calories out, everybody would get the results by following the formula. Unfortunately, sustainable weight loss happens to be a bit more challenging. Numerous additional factors have to be considered, which makes it impossible to come up with ...
Views: 1220 - Why Natural Weight Loss Is Better Than Diet Pills - by Submitted on Dec 13, 2011 from Brent P CullenAs most people know, there are numerous weight loss products that are surfacing out there that all promise you the same thing and that is weight loss to the user. One thing is true concerning these chemical products and that is that they may indeed help you to lose weight and obtain that ideal ...
Views: 1220 - 5 Tips to End Emotional Eating - by Submitted on Nov 06, 2015 from Janine GilardeIf you are struggling with emotional eating, you're not alone. I still catch myself doing it- just the other day I sat down in front of my computer and opened up a bag of Terra chips and started shoveling them in. I stopped myself before I ate the entire bag because I became aware of what I ...
Views: 1219 - 8 Naturally Proven Weight Loss Tips - by Submitted on Mar 22, 2007 from Cheryline LawsonThese days people are looking for natural weight loss diets that are proven to work. So many crash diets promise so much, but deliver so little. Losing weight has become a craving for average people who may have gotten caught in overeating or just indiscipline in their food intake. My ...
Views: 1219 - An Illustrious Diet List For An Effective Colon Cleansing - by Submitted on Nov 30, 2009 from Emile JarreauNowadays a colon cleansing program is being followed by most individuals for effective weight loss and regaining proper health. The increasing intake of the modern day junk foods have resulted to more and more colon diseases, itching and numerous other problems that require effective cleaning of ...
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