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- Is My Diet Hurting Me? - by Submitted on Sep 09, 2009 from Kevin AgrawalJust because beach season is over doesn’t mean we stop caring about our bodies or how we look. If you are considering a post-summer diet you should read this first. Fad diets are everywhere you look. It seems there are hundreds of quick-fix solutions to choose from.Rapid weight loss through ...
Views: 978 - History of Cocoa: The Benefits of CocoPure! - by Submitted on Sep 09, 2009 from Kevin AgrawalIn the ancient world, cocoa only existed in its purest form and was known only for its medicinal value. For many centuries this pure form of cocoa was revered by all and trusted for its beneficial use in cases like fever, heart pain, emaciation, fatigue, kidney and bowel complaints. There is ...
Views: 1376 - Black Tea Health Benefits, Black Tea Types - by Submitted on Sep 09, 2009 from Louis RichardWell, did you know that green tea as well as black, white and oolong teas are all derived from the same plant – Camellia sinensis. The only difference is the way of processing. Green tea, as opposed to black and oolong, is the one that’s processed the least – the process of oxidation is skipped ...
Views: 875 - The Most Effective Way to Get Vitamin C Into Your Diet (and What to Avoid) - by Submitted on Sep 09, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsEveryone knows that vitamin C is an important antioxidant that’s good for preventing colds, the flu and other illnesses. What you may not know is that unlike many animal and plant species, the human body is unable to make it’s own vitamin C, and unable to store much of it. So it’s extremely ...
Views: 739(1 vote) - Hydration Cocktails for All - by Submitted on Sep 09, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsSummer is upon us, and while we know we need to hydrate, sometimes our water needs an upgrade. True hydration means that the water doesn’t just go into our body, but into our cells (we need the right mineral balance, sufficient potassium, to bring the water INTO our cells). Summer heat is not ...
Views: 606 - How To Lessen Your Addiction To Animal Based Foods - by Submitted on Sep 08, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsI'm not the ideal candidate for a cleanse. When not on deadline, (which is practically always), I'm rushing around from one health seminar to the next. Meetings, interviews, causes, trainings, policy sessions, (and the occasional retreat) fill my days. Unless you can do a cleanse on the run, ...
Views: 613 - Grocery Savings: Saving Money while Eating Well - by I spend a lot of money on fresh fruits and vegetables.
My kids are finally to the point where they are eating all kinds of healthy, raw goodies – straight from the crisper and full of goodness: raspberries, cherries, bananas, peaches, carrots, cauliflower, broccoli, radishes, and the list ...
Views: 1005 - The New World of Bones – Thyroid, Leptin, Blood Sugar, and Bone Strength - by Submitted on Sep 08, 2009 from Wellness Resources, Inc.In 1994, with the discovery of leptin, the view of white adipose tissue was transformed from a warehouse whose primary role was the storage of extra calories into one of the most important endocrine organs in the human body. The explosion in leptin-related research, now involving over 16,000 ...
Views: 1425 - Best Foods to Fight Stress - by Submitted on Sep 08, 2009 from Susan DykesStress – a high dollar word with overloaded explanations. People losing homes, loved ones and jobs donate to one group of stress pupils, while those with punishing routines, i.e. diets, exercise, Type A personalities, and low self-esteem contribute to another. Regardless of the group you fall ...
Views: 6129(6 votes) - Tips to Grow long Hair - by Submitted on Sep 08, 2009 from mike haydenHair has been very important aspect for individual personality and this hair fashion is here to stay. The first signs of grey hair always triggers the panic button, which is when one resorts to the innumerable beauty aids. Take a look at the shelf where fast hair growth products are stocked, ...
Views: 883 - Acne Sufferers - A Change in Lifestyle Could Change Their Lives - by Submitted on Nov 30, 2012 from Tony BurnellNatural Remedy for Acne Can we find a natural remedy for acne or are acne sufferers forever committed to looking for the next wonder drug, lotion or cream, only to be disappointed yet again? Are they to be forever doing the rounds of doctors and dermatologists trying prescriptions that often ...
Views: 1345(2 votes) - Eating for Energy - by Submitted on Sep 07, 2009 from Yvette LaboyWe all want to be able to have the extra energy we all need to get us through the day. Have you ever thought what your life would be like if you had an abundance of energy and vitality? You would have the capacity for vigorous activity, exuberant physical and mental strength. There are many ...
Views: 1453(1 vote) - Got Acid Reflux? Is your medication breaking your bones? - by Submitted on Sep 07, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsBy Ashley Koff RD and Gerard E. Mullin MD http://health.usnews.com/articles/health/2009/05/29/got-heartburn-a-caution-about-your-proton-pump-inhibitor.html This article raised concerns among patients about a link between proton pump inhibitors (PPIs), a common treatment for acid reflux ...
Views: 921 - How to control your weight loss - by Submitted on Sep 07, 2009 from Eric DexterWhen you choose foods that take you longer to eat and are low in calorie density , it will help you consume less calories and you will feel full. The good news is that " you don't have to give up foods that taste great " Feeling full after a meal results in a complex signal to ...
Views: 1385 - Eat Fish, Be Happy - by Submitted on Sep 06, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsIt’s amazing! When researchers took a close look at the foods typically eaten in various countries, they discovered an interesting insight: as fish consumption increased, depression decreased. Of course, depression isn’t uniform in each country; it varies from city to city and town to town. But ...
Views: 745(5 votes) - Are You Getting Enough Vitamin E10? - by Submitted on Sep 06, 2009 from Terry DunkleMost people have never heard of vitamin E10 (at least not under that name), although it's one of the most important promoters of health and longevity. Decades of scientific study have shown that vitamin E10 wards off heart disease, diabetes, cancer, stroke, depression, and many other serious ...
Views: 2916 - Fruit Smoothie Recipes - by Submitted on Sep 05, 2009 from Stephanie TaylorThe smoothie is a blended beverage loved by adults and children. The delectable drink is found everywhere from health food markets to coffee shops. Because smoothies are easy to make, they become popular beverage that you can make yourself at home. Smoothies can be both a tasty desert and an ...
Views: 973 - Benefits of Yogurt - by Submitted on Sep 05, 2009 from Mathew AndersonYogurt is very good for digestive health. The bacteria in yogurt decompose protein, making it easier for the resulting amino acids to be absorbed in the digestive tract. These bacteria also predigest lactose, sugar found in milk, by producing the enzyme lactase. This allows people who suffer ...
Views: 924 - Nutrition Requirements in the Elderly - by Submitted on Sep 04, 2009 from prashant kumarGood Health in the Twilight Years It is common knowledge that the demographic profile of most nations points to an increase in the population of the elderly. The nutrient requirement of the elderly and the concerns for the health and nutrition of the elderly are far different from any other ...
Views: 1945(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: 2307(1 vote) - 2 Great Alternatives To Artificial Sweeteners That Won't Make You Fat! - by Submitted on Sep 03, 2009 from Tyson FaulknerIn today's food market, the big food corporations are always coming out with new products to pitch to the consumer to make themselves more money. There's been the 'fat-free' fad, and more prevalent then ever is the artificial sweeteners debacle. These companies say that these chemical ...
Views: 948 - The Truth About Artificial Sweeteners & How They Make You Fat - by Submitted on Sep 03, 2009 from Tyson FaulknerIf you've bought into the whole "diet" soda thing and drink a lot of 0 calorie drinks so you don't go over your calorie limit, then you may want to reconsider. The artificial sweeteners they put in that stuff isn't actually food, so they say it doesn't have any calories in it. However, your body ...
Views: 880 - The One Aspect Of Our Food That Makes It Unhealthy - by Submitted on Sep 03, 2009 from Tyson FaulknerIn our crazy world with so much marketing, it's hard to tell truth from lies anymore. This is especially true in the food market. Many of the monster corporations come up with all these silly ideas like fat free and sugar free versions of food. So how do we dig through all the marketing and ...
Views: 983 - The Right Lunch - by Submitted on Sep 03, 2009 from prashant kumarWe all know that right beginning is of immense importance. Don’t we spend endless hours deciding about the best muhurat (auspicious time) to begin a task that we consider as important? The same is true for good health. The foundation for good health and healthy eating habits must be laid right ...
Views: 796(3 votes) - Nutrition and HIV/AIDS - by Submitted on Sep 03, 2009 from Mathew AndersonAIDS is caused by the Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), which damages the body’s defense system. People infected with HIV usually live for years without any signs of the disease. They may look and feel healthy, but they can still pass on the virus to others. HIV is a retrovirus with two ...
Views: 787(1 vote) - 4 Nutritional Supplements to Help You Reach Your Goals - by Submitted on Sep 28, 2009 from Liz ModrellYou've decided you are finally ready to get in the best shape of your life. You're starting an exercise program and trying to eat better. You hear all about nutritional supplements but don't exactly know which ones are best or which ones you need. Many supplements are just a big waste of money, ...
Views: 1708(8 votes) - How to Find Healthy Sources of Protein without eating meat - by Submitted on Sep 02, 2009 from Ana SandNo Meat = Healthy Protein From Other Food Sources. This article will show you how. No meat products for my family. No cow, pork, lamb, chicken, turkey are consumed by us. However, it is important to mention that we do eat fish for the past few years. Where do we get protein from? ...
Views: 1184 - The G-Free Diet - by Submitted on Sep 01, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsWe’ve come a long way in the G-Free world. With great tasting products that also meet the needs of those following a G-Free Diet. Using the best, I designed AKA goodie bags for the audience of the View, and while you didn’t get one, I wanted to share what it contained. Then read on for some key ...
Views: 577(2 votes) - Teaching Kids about Nutrition? Add Patience to the Food Pyramid - by Submitted on Sep 01, 2009 from David JensenWith the onset of a new school year, it was time to start thinking about establishing healthy school-time routines especially in the area of nutrition. After dining on cold cereal and pop corn all summer, it was time to reacquaint my kids with foods that don’t come with toys or have cartoon ...
Views: 1267 - The Best Multi Vitamin Benefits - by Submitted on Sep 01, 2009 from i-Supplements comNo matter what your fitness or weight loss goals may be, there is one critical component required in every diet and exercise regimen. The multivitamin is an integral part of any nutrition based program. For those of you who ask, “Do I need a multivitamin? I eat fruits and vegetables,” the answer ...
Views: 1746(2 votes) - Heartburn and GERD - by Submitted on Sep 01, 2009 from Megan WinegarHeartburn is a common problem, especially for Americans. We eat too much, we eat things that are greasy or spicy and promote heartburn, and many of us are overweight, which doesn't help our case. For many people, heartburn is a fairly preventable thing that they just don't bother to prevent ...
Views: 1141(1 vote) - Xylitol – A Healthy Natural Sweetener - by Submitted on Sep 01, 2009 from Lenny IronScrew sugar and artificial sweeteners. Xylitol is a healthy natural sweetener - that is good for your teeth! Xylitol is a crystalline substance that looks like sugar - and tastes like sugar. In nature, it occurs in various fruits, vegetables, oats , mushrooms and in the bark of certain trees. ...
Views: 568(2 votes) - 10 Little Known Reasons Why We Can't Lose Weight - by Submitted on Nov 06, 2009 from Lynn Baer, M.A.We all know the simple truth that when you consume more calories than you use, you gain weight. We might accept that the opposite is true, what we might call the basic rule of weight loss: when you eat fewer calories than you burn, you will lose weight. While this is true, there are other ...
Views: 1836(2 votes) - 13 Natural Remedies For Your Restless Legs - by Submitted on Sep 27, 2009 from Edith LingenfelterRestless leg syndrome (RLS) is not dangerous, but, it sure can interrupt your sleep and quality of life. RLS sufferers generally have more leg discomfort when sitting or lying down than when standing. The leg discomfort is worse at night, making it hard to fall asleep. The uncontrollable ...
Views: 994(2 votes) - The Health Benefits And Forms Of Dietary "Fiber" - by Submitted on Sep 01, 2009 from Edith LingenfelterAlso called roughage; which is, the ingestible portion of plant foods that pushes food through the digestive system, absorbing water and easing elimination. It has been proven that dietary fiber and bulk are important to the diet. Fiber and bulk producing foods contain substances that pass ...
Views: 1006 - Protein ensures faster muscle growth and protects the muscles - by Submitted on Sep 01, 2009 from Doru TriponWhey protein is a valuable supplement. An important factor is playing in the amount of protein you gain from food. Some people like vegetarians and people don't eat a lot off meat gain to little protein from their nutrition. Many weight trainers use too much protein. A general guideline is 1.3 ...
Views: 581 - Easy Steps To Get More Energy and Strength - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2009 from Garin BaderIt's easy to get more energy and strength if you fuel your body with solid foods that'll fuel you regularly throughout the day. These days, everyone seems to want to have more energy whether it's to achieve peak performance or just to get more work done in a day with more stamina. As funny ...
Views: 2572(2 votes) - Behavior and Nutrition - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2009 from Grace AllisonThe link between nutrition and behavior is profound and dramatic. Hair analysis can help identify and guide the correction of many cognitive, emotional and behavioral imbalances. Here are some of the most well researched links between nutrition and behavior. Toxic Metals Extensive medical ...
Views: 2133(2 votes) - Personal Web Nutrition’s Positive Changes for Personal Health and Happiness: - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2009 from Rachel LernerHave a Loving Relationship with Food Food is one of life’s pleasures. It is a way we take care of ourselves, so we should have a loving relationship with it. Think of pleasure as a process. The anticipation of eating, the actual eating and the way you feel afterwards are all important. To ...
Views: 1256(1 vote) - Genetic Eating Part Two - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2009 from Monika KleinMany of you were so intrigued by the concept of “Genetic Eating” in last week’s e-zine, you wanted to know a little bit more about the topic. Genetic Eating is a new way of seeing how we can affect our body’s ability to use the food we feed it on a daily basis. If we are giving it junk, we ...
Views: 972(1 vote) - Getting Enough Fibre? - by Submitted on Feb 21, 2010 from Joanne JacksonExperts say the average North American consumes less than half of the recommended 25 to 40 grams of fibre we need daily to help prevent a host of health problems. Not only that, many people are not having any more than one bowel movement a day, and for some the bowel transit time is anywhere ...
Views: 1484(2 votes) - How to Build Bigger Biceps - Exercises & Weight Gain Fundamentals - by Submitted on Aug 29, 2009 from James McLainIf you want to know how to build bigger biceps then you need to know more than just a few good exercises to do down at the gym. You also need to know the weight gain fundamentals that will aid you in your bodybuilding efforts for all parts of your body not just your arms! The biceps however ...
Views: 2103(3 votes) - Should I be concerned about sea vegetables being contaminated? - by Submitted on Aug 28, 2009 from Laura MonzoSea vegetables have been a topic of ongoing debate and research concerning their potential to be contaminated by heavy metals found in the waters in which they grow. In the world of marine biology and marine ecology, sea vegetables are widely recognized as plants with an excellent ability to ...
Views: 1270(5 votes) - The Super Nutrition Arsenal - by Submitted on Aug 28, 2009 from prashant kumarAging is a process of gradual maturation. Biologically speaking, senescence is the process by which the capacity for cell division and the capacity for growth and function are lost over time, ultimately leading to death. Aging is thought to have the positive component of development (for ...
Views: 1115(3 votes) - Is Your Yummy Nutritious Meal Safe Enough? - by Submitted on Sep 01, 2009 from prashant kumarIs Your Yummy Nutritious Meal Safe Enough? While we talk of the nutrition quality of food, it is imperative that we make sure that the food that we eat it not a hazard to our health. We normally have lots of concerns about the foods we give to our family. Lot of questions arise in our minds ...
Views: 747(3 votes) - Healthy Secrets For Losing Weight Naturally - by Submitted on Aug 28, 2009 from Ion AndreiMost of the weight loss diets advise people what to eat, but only some of them are making refference on what to drink during a diet. Unfortunately, very few people are aware that about 20% of their daily calories are token from beverages. Knowing how many calories are containing the different ...
Views: 2110(3 votes) - My Turmeric Milk Ritual - by Submitted on Aug 26, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsOne of my favorite Ayurvedic remedies is turmeric milk. Hot milk cooked with turmeric powder and then a pinch of sugar and a little bit of ghee. Warm, two cups, it’s my favorite remedy for colds, flus, for those run-down days for calming the windy airy dry energy of the vata dosha while ...
Views: 1331(2 votes) - Natural Stress Relief with Vitamin C - by Submitted on Aug 26, 2009 from Richard JensenYou probably already know about the importance of vitamin C in boosting or supporting a healthy immune system, but you may be surprised to learn that there are several studies suggesting it may also be useful in helping us cope with stress, as well as being a natural antihistamine. Many ...
Views: 2653(7 votes) - The Two-Sided Story of Fish Oil - by Submitted on Aug 26, 2009 from Peng Hock NgFish is a high-protein low-fat food with a range of health benefits. White-fleshed fish, especially oilier fish is believed to contain substantial quantities of omega-3s or the so called “good” fats. Furthermore, fish does not contain the “bad” fats commonly found in red meat. As such, ...
Views: 1097(1 vote) - Why Organic Matters - by Submitted on Aug 25, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsWhy does, or should I unbiasedly ask, does organic matter? This past week, this was the topic of debate at a powerful industry gathering hosted by leading organic companies: Nature's Path, Amy's Kitchen, Organic Valley, Late July, Lundberg Farms, Pangea, Numi teas as well as the Organic Trade ...
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