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- Ways of Identifying the Best Supplement Manufacturer - by Submitted on May 31, 2018 from Dan ArrowCo-production of supplement products has become a norm in the business world. According to most supplement companies and retailers, it is a cheaper means of obtaining the product. The contract manufacturer manages the entire production process, which shows that the manufacturer plays a major ...
Views: 2399 - Cashews: Handful (or two) a day keeps the doctor away - by Submitted on May 22, 2015 from Victor MarchioneNuts are certainly having a moment! All the enthusiasm comes from an onslaught of studies over the past decade showing nuts are no longer just snacks for baseball games – nuts are bona fide health food. Their most salient effect is heart attack prevention, and some studies suggest they help ...
Views: 2398 - Omega-3 Fatty Acids and Your Health - by Submitted on Jul 28, 2004 from Cheryl WinterOverview: While you know “omega” as the last letter of the Greek alphabet, and meaning, “the end,” it is doubtful that you have heard the end about “omega-3 fatty acids.” In fact, you’ll be hearing more and more about this long-chain fatty acid and how important it is to your health, and how ...
Views: 2397 - Picking The Best Liquid Vitamins for Women - by Submitted on Apr 14, 2012 from Xylene BelitaThere are different forms of vitamins, but some people are looking for the best liquid vitamins for women. Vitamins are essential for the body as they help the body perform simple and complex functions. Vitamins are also important for the health and they give the body so many wonderful ...
Views: 2395(1 vote) - Gift Ideas with Gold Chocolate Coins You Can Do at Home - by Submitted on Jun 20, 2011 from kathrine hedleyChocolate is an eternal favorite when it comes to gifts. Whatever the occasion, chocolate pieces make for excellent (not to mention delectable) souvenirs or gift tokens. A new concept that’s getting popular now is called chocolography, the art of affixing colored images on slabs of chocolate --- ...
Views: 2393 - Vegetarian Diet Does Not Make You More Spiritual - by Submitted on Oct 30, 2013 from Scott & Stephen PetulloIt's common for people in the New Age arena to believe the myth about a vegetarian diet and spirituality, that it's necessary to become enlightened. The pro-vegetarianism contention goes something like this: "I am 100% for life and I love animals, so I avoid eating meat. Animals are my ...
Views: 2393 - Die-ting Tips Gone Wrong - by Submitted on Mar 07, 2012 from Cory CouillardLet's learn to take the die out of dieting. Diet and nutritional advice is one of the most common questions that we see in clinical practice. It is apparent that people get continuously misled when it comes to advice to lose weight, restore health and prevent disease. The usual culprit of the ...
Views: 2385(4 votes) - Citrulline Mallate - by Submitted on Jul 05, 2011 from Reid WilsonCitrulline malate is a compound which is made by combining citrulline and malate salt or malic acid. Citrulline malate is also known by names like citrulline and citrulline ethyl ester. Various citrulline benefits can be experienced by those who consume citrulline malate in the recommended ...
Views: 2384 - 7 Reasons Why Green Smoothies Can Change Your Life - by Submitted on Dec 03, 2008 from jason brachtGreen Smoothies are a relatively new phenomenon. They consist of leafy greens such as Kale and Spinach, combined with fruits. Blended together, you have a powerful concoction known as the “Green Smoothie” 1.Green Smoothies Help Fight Cancer and Heart Disease Chimpanzees are our ...
Views: 2375 - Pros of Using Zyflamend Softgels - by Submitted on Mar 17, 2012 from Henry LouisZyflamend is a revolutionary supplement ever came to the medicine industry. Its prominent “Z” sounds too much like a drug name but the word “mend” shows that it infers a mending (healing) process. Thus, it is a good play on words. Apart from its name, this supplement is simply awesome and ...
Views: 2373 - The Case Against Breakfast - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2011 from CHARLES GLASSMANThere are no fat lions in the pride. Lions eat a diet almost extensively of red meat. They do not get fat from this because they only eat enough to sustain themselves—no more, no less. So at least in the case of the lion it is not so much what they eat as it is how often and how much they eat. ...
Views: 2373(1 vote) - IBD – Must follow food habits - by Submitted on Aug 05, 2015 from Daniel DisusaTests and therapies for IBD include different ways of IBD Diagnosis and step-by-step treatments, with the help of specialized therapies that make use of FDI approved anti-TNF drugs that help supress gastrointestinal irritations and other IBD signs, along with G irritations at bay. However, all ...
Views: 2370(1 vote) - Age Related Hearing Loss Does NOT Have to Be a Part of Getting Old - by Submitted on Oct 02, 2009 from Kerri KnoxCurrent thinking has us believe that age-related hearing loss is an inevitable consequence of getting older, but is it really? Hundreds of studies from around the world show severe vitamin deficiencies as causes of this loss. Even more importantly replacing the missing vitamins improved the ...
Views: 2365(2 votes) - Tips For Eating Right and Cooking Light - by Submitted on Oct 18, 2016 from Maria LawsonThe food that you choose to eat today will affect your present, and more importantly, will also have a major impact on your lifestyle and your future health. Eating healthy food is important, not only to promote good health but also to reduce the chances of chronic diseases such as cancer and ...
Views: 2365 - What is the best Essential Omega do I need daily to prevent heart disease? - by Submitted on Jul 19, 2010 from Prof. George GrantBased on our evolutionary history, the ideal ratio of omega-6 to omega-3 in the diet is 1:1. Our ancestors evolved over millions of years eating that way. However, our modern diet has skewed the ratio significantly. A hundred years ago, the average American ate less than one pound of ...
Views: 2365(1 vote) - Is Coffee Good or Bad for You? - by Submitted on Oct 19, 2012 from Carisa HolmesLately coffee has been in the news; this time being touted as a health beverage rather than a guilty pleasure. In response to this joyous update, you may have clicked around online to get the details only to find yourself more confused. One “expert” says drinking coffee is akin to chugging ...
Views: 2361(2 votes) - Top 10 Home Remedies for Ulcerative Colitis - by Submitted on Jun 16, 2017 from Dr. Vikram ChauhanUlcerative colitis is a painful situation. This happens because of the ulcer formation lining the inner walls of the colon. The uncontrollable swelling of the colon gives rise to the ulcers. The major reason of colitis is not known. However, it is observed that there are certain food items, ...
Views: 2359 - New Year List of Health Habits: 101 Ideas for Health - by Submitted on Jan 04, 2010 from Dr. Kelly SennholzWith the excitement of the New Year, replete with resolutions, I wanted to provide a list of random things you can do to improve your health. Perhaps this will give you some ideas with which you can take your first step. Eat cold water fish. Walk the stairs. Choose salad. Avoid ...
Views: 2354(1 vote) - Food Storage Nutritional Values - by Submitted on Mar 20, 2012 from Jane AlexanderEveryone would agree that fresh fruits and vegetables are the main source of vitamins and other nutrients in our diet, and eating fresh fruits and vegetables is the best way to get the nutritional value our bodies require. However, when looking at long term food storage for our families, it is ...
Views: 2351 - Healthy Lifestyle, Healthy Eating - Potato - by Submitted on Jan 14, 2011 from Eric SmithThe Potato is from the Solanaceae family. It is botanically recognised as Solanum tuberosum. The Potato is closely related to Tomatoes, Nicotinia and Deadly Nightshade. The Potato has several varieties and is recognised as the fourth largest crop in the world. Potatoes have along history ...
Views: 2351 - 4-Minute Healthy Sautéed Bok Choy - by Submitted on Feb 22, 2013 from George MateljanEnjoy this great tasting recipe and get 375% of your Daily Value for vitamin A, 318% DV for vitamin C, 188% DV for vitamin K and 69% for folate! Prep and Cook Time: 10 minutes Serves 3 Ingredients: • 1 lb bok choy, chopped • 1 clove garlic, chopped • 3 TBS low sodium chicken or ...
Views: 2347(2 votes) - Chronic Disease…. Will you Die Before Your Time? - by Submitted on Nov 27, 2009 from Rico ConnorChronic Disease…. Will you Die Before Your Time? Chronic diseases—such as heart disease, cancer, and diabetes—are the leading causes of death and disability in the United States. Chronic diseases account for 70% of all deaths in the U.S., which is 1.7 million each year. Think about this—7 ...
Views: 2347(2 votes) - Monosodium Glutamate - MSG - What's the Connection to Obesity, Food Addiction, and Bad Health? - by Submitted on Apr 14, 2010 from Darlene TablerEating out as well as eating boxed or canned foods is commonplace today. Over the last thirty or forty years fast food restaurants have sprung up on every corner. And almost everyone eats at one of these quickie restaurants at least once or twice a week. But, at what cost to the body and the ...
Views: 2343 - Benefits of Spirulina, One of the World's Most Nutritious Antioxidant Foods - by Submitted on Jul 15, 2009 from Stan MrakSpirulina is one of the most familiar of the single-celled plants known as blue-green algae. They are usually found in warm and alkaline waters all over the world, predominantly in South America, Africa, and Mexico. The name "spirulina" is derived from the Latin word for "helix" or "spiral"; ...
Views: 2340(1 vote) - Breaking the Sugar Addiction - by Added sugar is in everything these days, from ketchup to salsa to soup. It’s everywhere, I suppose, because we have come to expect it to be.
And it’s not just the white stuff we need to worry about. “Refined carbohydrates,” such as white bread and white flour products, produce the same ...
Views: 2336 - Agave Syrup is NOT Natural! - by Submitted on Mar 09, 2010 from Dr. Alicia ArmitsteadAgave syrup is advertised as a "100% natural sweetener." Yet it is actually a highly refined form of fructose and is even more concentrated than the high fructose corn syrup used in sodas. Refined fructose is not a 'natural' sugar, and countless studies implicate it as a sweetener that will ...
Views: 2334(1 vote) - Aloe Plant Offers MoreThan Just Relief From Sunburns - by Submitted on Sep 18, 2007 from Mark LangeThe aloe plant is one of the world's oldest and most frequently used natural supplements. Aloe juice, gel, and leaves have played a role in medicine since the 4th century B.C., when ancient Greek doctors obtained it from Arab traders for its healing properties. Using aloe topically gained ...
Views: 2331 - Are Americans eating too much protein? - by Submitted on May 19, 2015 from Victor MarchioneOur diet requires a few simple things: Fat, carbohydrates and protein. In a perfect balance you’ll feel great, energized and receive all the essential vitamins and minerals. But when we don’t eat in balance, having too much protein for example, is when our bodies can go awry. Protein, found ...
Views: 2331 - The Green Abundance - Choosing Your Perfect Green Superfood Blend - by Submitted on May 02, 2010 from Daniela SalesGreen super-foods are very rich and abundant sources of nutrients that include algae, green plants, vegetables and grasses. These amazing foods contain not only a wide range of minerals and vitamins vital to our well-being, but also contain chlorophyll and variety of phytochemicals that offer ...
Views: 2330(1 vote) - Use the Pyramid to Get Healthy - by Submitted on Mar 09, 2010 from Douglas MillingtonYou keep reading and hearing about eating healthier and getting regular exercise to improve your health but you don’t know where to go to get started. Instead of buying the latest diet book or investing in exercise equipment or a health club membership why don’t you consider a free alternative? ...
Views: 2328(2 votes) - Formaldehyde: Have You had Your Daily Dose? - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2009 from Leah FriedmanMillions of Americans every day are willingly drinking a chemical that breaks down into formaldehyde in the digestive system. Why do they do this? Because they think it’s good for them; because they want to lose weight or, at least, to avoid gaining weight; and because they, along with millions ...
Views: 2327 - BarleyLife Is The Ideal Fast Food - by Submitted on Oct 08, 2011 from Joanne JacksonAccording to Wikipedia.org: “Fast food is the term given to food that can be prepared and served very quickly…typically the term refers to food sold in a restaurant or store with preheated or precooked ingredients, and served to the customer in a packaged form for take-out/take-away.” Fast ...
Views: 2324(1 vote) - Vegetable Nutrition Healthier Sex - by Submitted on Apr 17, 2012 from Popa WoolseyLatest breakthrough for vegetable nutrition healthier sex by eating more green leafy vegetables taking vitamin B supplements enhances the libido and overall health. According to Dr. Daniel Amen in his book "Change Your Brain Change Your Body" eating more green vegetables and taking vitamin B ...
Views: 2322(2 votes) - Insider Tips On Losing Weight Naturally - Eating Healthy - by Submitted on Sep 03, 2009 from Ion AndreiEverybody, especially those with extra weight problems should inform themselves about what healthy eating actually means. Eating healthy isn't only about counting calories, grams or fat. Eating healthy means also moderate eating, healthy meals with plenty of vegetables, at least five times per ...
Views: 2321(1 vote) - The Secret Link between Nutrition and Behavior: Addressing Intolerance to Food and Your Mood - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2009 from SelfGrowth.com ArticlesIf you find yourself feeling unwell and can’t figure out why, you may be suffering from a food intolerance. Unexplained fatigue and tiredness as well as brain fogginess, which make it difficult to concentrate or remember, can be linked to eating a food that doesn’t agree with your body. Food ...
Views: 2321(1 vote) - Zinc and Prostate Health - by Submitted on Jul 23, 2008 from Kevin AgrawalThe importance of the trace mineral, zinc has been well documented for its role in supporting prostate health. The normal human prostate accumulates the highest level of zinc of any soft tissue in the body. Zinc is vital for prostate functions and male hormone activity. Hence, zinc is often ...
Views: 2321 - Kefir from Kefir Grains: The Miracle Food to a Better Life - by Submitted on Apr 27, 2009 from Ceena GiselleThe simplest and most inexpensive way to a healthy lifestyle is knowledge only a select few know and when followed correctly, will save you hundreds and thousands of hard earn dollars. You don't have to go to the gym all the time, no more unneeded spending on supplements and medications and ...
Views: 2320 - Healthy Lifestyle, Healthy Eating - Rhubarb - by Submitted on Jan 17, 2011 from Eric SmithRhubarb is botanically recognised as Rheum rhabarbarum and is a member of the Polygonaceae family. The leaves of Rhubarb are toxic but they are also bitter. It is thought that for the amount needed to produce toxic effect one could not handle eating it at that level. Needless to say the leaves ...
Views: 2317 - How to Get Calcium from a Dairy-Free Diet - by Submitted on May 07, 2011 from Isabel De Los RiosIf you’re lactose intolerant or simply want to live a healthier life, a dairy-free diet may be right for you. Some people are hesitant to try this type of diet because they worry they won’t get enough calcium to meet their needs. There’s really no reason for concern. With the right eating plan, ...
Views: 2317(1 vote) - Best Weight Loss Diet - by Submitted on May 13, 2010 from John PhillipAmericans continue to struggle with weight loss, and yet the number of people who indicate they are actively trying to lose weight has steadily decreased. As a nation, we have become less concerned about the impact overweight and obesity will have on our quality and length of life, as well as ...
Views: 2315(2 votes) - Fresh Fruit Helps Fast Weight Loss - by Submitted on May 09, 2009 from Peter StockwellCan you lose weight as part of a fitness exercise program just by eating more fruit? Yes, you can. There are a number of remarkable fruits which can increase your vitamin C level and help you lose weight as well. Here are four of the best: Grapefruit. This is one of the best fruits for ...
Views: 2315 - Sugar: Poison in Your Bloodstream - by Submitted on Dec 22, 2011 from Cory CouillardType 2 Diabetes has become one of the most prevalent health conditions in the world. The purpose of this column is to become a proactive health consumer. Proactive health consumers become well educated about common conditions that we face throughout life. I often hear patients say, “I’m ...
Views: 2315(2 votes) - Healthy Lifestyle, Healthy Eating - Mint - by Submitted on Jan 17, 2011 from Eric SmithThere are many species of mint belonging to the Genus Mentha of the Lamiaceae family. All mints have a pleasant aroma, though some may be considered overly pungent. Mint is perennial in habit and is typically cut back hard at the end of its growing season. Mints are known to enjoy wet ...
Views: 2314 - Red Kidney Bean Soup with Lime Yogurt - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2012 from George MateljanSoups are the perfect warm-up meal. This hearty, spicy bean soup is a great addition to your Healthiest Way of Eating as the days get shorter and the temperature continues to cool. Prep and Cook Time: Prep time: 15 minutes Cooking time: 20 minutes Serves 4 Ingredients: • 1 medium ...
Views: 2314(2 votes) - Move Over Fish Oil – Vegans Bring In The Spirulina - by Submitted on Jul 10, 2008 from Yuri ElkaimFor all those vegans (and non-vegans) out there who are hesitant to supplement with fish oil there’s an even better solution for you. It’s called spirulina and it is one of the most incredible foods our planet has to offer. Spirulina is a blue-green algae. Spirulina usually grows in waters of ...
Views: 2310 - Using Organic Salt Instead of Refined Salt Can Lower Your Blood Pressure, Reduce Inflammation While Providing More Than 80 Nutritive Substances - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2011 from Emanuel Barling, Jr.Depending on the source, between 75 and 80% of our bodies are made up of water. Sodium is one of the 30 essential elements in your body. It is present in the cells and tissues of your body even though sodium comprises only 0.15% of the fluids in your body. Yet it is essential to regulate your ...
Views: 2309(6 votes) - How to fight Arthritis in winter? - by Submitted on Nov 07, 2009 from Ketty JohnsonArthritis is a joint disorder featuring inflammation and a joint is an area of the body where two different bones meet. The most people suffer with these types of arthritis annoys the arthritis and are the cold is damp, inflame arthritis and heat can irritate, and there is ...
Views: 2308(1 vote) - How You Can Be Lighter But Still Fatter - by Submitted on May 19, 2014 from Richard ClarkeI was chatting with one of my personal training clients about these body transformation programmes and fast weight loss programmes. She told me she had been comparing her results to her friends. Her friend had lost two stone by just drinking shakes and eating bars and she had only lost a stone ...
Views: 2308 - 7 Uncommon Ways To Coax Your Children To Eat Healthy Foods - by Submitted on Apr 11, 2012 from Sydney JohnstonWe parents can resort to the ultimate weapon - Parental Authority - and force our kids to eat healthy foods, but in the end that's a losing strategy. For one thing, it won't always work and opposition will increase with every battle. Then, too, that strategy turns the dinner table into a war ...
Views: 2304(1 vote) - Nutrition Facts for Fast Food Restaurants - by Submitted on Nov 07, 2011 from Susan PiergeorgeWhile many of us are paying closer attention to what is in our foods, we are still crushed for time when it comes to meal preparation. Often fast food is the choice to grab a quick bite. We know it’s easy and we have our familiar favorites. We also know there’s likely more calories and sodium ...
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