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- Can Your Acne Stem from Colon Health? - by Submitted on Sep 15, 2009 from Kevin AgrawalThe first step to clearing acne is to understand the underlying reasons for acne eruptions. There are several scientifically-based possibilities for the root reasons for acne. Some theories state that acne is due to hormonal changes since it is more prevalent during puberty or adolescent stage. ...
Views: 1233(2 votes) - Causes of Joint Pain - by Submitted on Sep 15, 2009 from Kevin AgrawalMany of you reading this article right now are affected by poor joint health or probably know someone who is. According to the United States Bone and Joint Decade, 1 out of 7 people in America, suffer from some type of joint pain resulting in restriction of movements.Whatever the cause of joint ...
Views: 1441(5 votes) - Is Microwave Popcorn Healthy or Dangerous? - by Submitted on Jul 15, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsLately, my friends and I have been on a total microwave popcorn kick. Trader Joe's sells 130 calorie packages that pop up nice and tastey. It's easy, flavorful, low-cal -- and fiber rich. But more and more, just the thought of the popcorn has been making me feel a little ill. And today, despite ...
Views: 2072(2 votes) - High Cholesterol Levels Don't Cause Heart Disease - by Submitted on Jul 15, 2009 from Stan MrakThe root cause of most heart problems is a condition called atherosclerosis, often referred to as "clogging" or "hardening" of the arteries. The blame for this condition is usually placed on having too high a level of cholesterol in your bloodstream, but if you examine all the statistics on the ...
Views: 1726(2 votes) - Five Healthy Breakfast Ideas for Busy Families - by You know the importance of serving your family a healthy breakfast, but there's often not a lot of time in the mornings. Here are a few simple and healthy breakfast recipes that you can have on the table in just minutes and that will give your family the nutrition they need.
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Views: 973(1 vote) - ORAC Values and the Antioxidant Benefits of Fruits and Vegetables - by Submitted on Jul 15, 2009 from Stan MrakYou hear a lot of hype in nutritional news these days about ORAC values of different fruits and vegetables, as well as nutritional supplements. What are ORAC values exactly? ORAC Values are a measure of the antioxidant capacity of fruits and vegetables. ORAC stands for Oxygen Radical ...
Views: 3682(3 votes) - 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: 2325(1 vote) - The Benefits of Antioxidants - 10 Reasons Why You Need to Supplement with Them - by Submitted on Jul 15, 2009 from Stan MrakWith all the emphasis lately on the benefits of antioxidants, you may be wondering, "Do I need to add antioxidant supplements to my diet?" Let's look at all the factors that determine this, and you decide for yourself. What are Antioxidants Anyway? The term "antioxidants" is the name for ...
Views: 1239(1 vote) - Could My GI Problems Be Caused By Gluten? - by Submitted on Jul 15, 2009 from i-Supplements comIf you suffer from gas, bloating, changes in bowel movement, weight loss, feeling very tired, and even feel weak, more often than not; then you may have an allergy to gluten or be plagued by a disease called celiac disease. Gluten is a specific type of protein, but one you won’t find in meats or ...
Views: 1205 - Anti-Aging Nutritional Supplements - by Submitted on Jul 29, 2010 from i-Supplements comThe explorer Ponce De Leon was made famous by his continuous quest for the legendary Fountain of Youth. While the Fountain of Youth may be just a myth, that doesn’t stop people today from exploring various avenues to defy the ravages of time. We desire to keep our skin from wrinkling, fend off ...
Views: 1059 - Fermented Foods and Health - by Submitted on Jul 15, 2009 from Sharon KaneCurrently many of us are discovering that our diet creates an environment in our bodies for health or illness to thrive. We are learning that certain foods can stress and damage our digestive systems, and that in order to fully recover we may need to change not only our diet, but also our entire ...
Views: 1285(3 votes) - *** Nicotinamde and Alzheimer's – Vitamin B3 Wins Again! - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2009 from steffan abelResearchers are the University of California at Irvine have just published a study in which mice bred to develop the mouse equivalent of Alzheimer's disease were given doses of nicotinamide, a form of vitamin B3 and the results were amazing on two accounts... Not only did the mice with ...
Views: 2083(7 votes) - *** Blueberries May Reduce Alzheimer's Risk - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2009 from steffan abelSales of blueberries are soaring (and so is the cost!) and this may be one reason why… Eating a diet rich in blueberries may reduce the severity of Alzheimer’s and other cognitive disorders relating to ageing – if the results of this latest animal experiment can be repeated in humans! The ...
Views: 2462(7 votes) - *** Watching TV Can Make You Fat - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2009 from Isabel De Los RiosWatching TV can definitely make anyone fat. No, not just because it is a sedentary activity, but because the information most commercials are giving is extremely misleading and really confusing, to say the least. Most people who know me, know I am not a TV watcher. Actually, I don’t even ...
Views: 1530(3 votes) - *** The Truth About Cholesterol - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2009 from Isabel De Los RiosI am going to let you in on something shocking. Cholesterol is not the major culprit in heart disease. I know this may be hard to believe after all we have heard about the dangers of high cholesterol from our doctors, and the media. But the truth is, it is not the cholesterol levels themselves ...
Views: 1471(3 votes) - *** The Real Truth Behind Organic Foods - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2009 from Isabel De Los RiosMany people are unaware of what organic food really is. It seems that everywhere we go now, someone is promoting something that is "organic". Are these foods worth your time and money? It almost seems like some people are afraid of organic food. Could this be possible? Are people afraid ...
Views: 1341(2 votes) - *** The Best Diet: A Great Lesson from a Caveman - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2009 from Isabel De Los RiosWhat is one thing cavemen knew much better than we know now? How to survive in the wild? Yes. But more importantly, they knew how to survive in the healthiest way possible. There were no diet programs in those days nor were there shelves full of diet books. What cavemen knew instinctively ...
Views: 1146(2 votes) - *** The Best Diet is NO Diet at All - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2009 from Isabel De Los RiosAs a nutritionist, the most common question I get daily is “What is the Best Diet to follow?” My answer is always the same and one that shocks many people. “The best diet to follow is to follow NO diet at all.” How could any nutritionist wanting to promote health tell you not to follow a ...
Views: 1930(3 votes) - *** Overeating Nutritious Food - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2009 from Isabel De Los RiosMike Geary, author of best selling book "Truth About Abs" experiments with intense overeating on himself "I wanted to see if I could actually GAIN unwanted body fat by eating as much food as I wanted for 6 weeks straight. My theory was that if you eat the right types of food and don't stray ...
Views: 1200(2 votes) - *** Make A Healthy Body Your Number One Priority - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2009 from Isabel De Los RiosIf you are like every other yo-yo dieter out there, chances are you have started and stopped several diet plans with no success. The first week is easy. You’re full of excitement. You tell yourself “this time will be different.” The second week is ok, a little harder than the first but you’re ...
Views: 1101(2 votes) - *** Is Whole Wheat Bread Fattening? - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2009 from Isabel De Los RiosPeople often think they are doing something healthy for themselves by switching their white bread for whole wheat bread. Although this is a better option than white, whole wheat bread can still be preventing you from losing your unwanted weight. I am not a big fan of bread or bread type ...
Views: 4299(2 votes) - Health-Care vs. Self-Care - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2009 from Rebecca AstaraAs we become more independent in early adulthood we begin to take much more responsibility for ourselves. When we are finally “released upon the world” as Independent beings, we are responsible for “taking care” of ourselves. At some point along the way, however, the Standard American ...
Views: 1677(3 votes) - *** Is There Such a Thing as Cheap Organic Food? - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2009 from Isabel De Los RiosAre Organic foods really worth their, sometimes, high prices? Is there any way to make organic eating affordable? Many times people's biggest resistance to buying organic is the higher price. But there are ways to make organic eating cheaper and much more affordable for you and your family. ...
Views: 1135(2 votes) - *** Is Milk Really Healthy? - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2009 from Isabel De Los RiosIs milk really necessary for an effective weight loss plan? Do we have to drink our milk each day to get a sufficient amount of calcium? The answer to both of these questions is NO. We do not need to drink milk as part of a healthy weight loss plan or to obtain a healthy amount of calcium ...
Views: 1265(2 votes) - *** Is a Low Sodium Diet Necessary for Good Health? - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2009 from Isabel De Los RiosContrary to popular belief, you do not have to give up all salt in order to maintain optimum health. The right kind of salt should be an integral part of everyone's healthy eating plan, even those with high blood pressure. Here are the real facts about Salt: The human body cannot survive ...
Views: 1586(2 votes) - *** How to Reduce Your Risk for Heart Disease the Natural Way - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2009 from Isabel De Los RiosAre you one of the millions of people that is suffering from heart disease or even worse? Have already experienced a heart attack. These days it’s difficult not to meet someone who is either suffering from heart disease, has had a heart attack or has been told they are at risk for heart ...
Views: 1193(2 votes) - *** How Does Sleep Affect Fat Loss? - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2009 from Isabel De Los RiosCan being sleep deprived cause you to gain weight? Yes! Many people don't realize the many health implications of sleep deprivation. It may even be hindering your fat loss efforts. How does sleep (or sleep deprivation) affect your weight loss efforts? Here are just a few reasons why ...
Views: 1654(3 votes) - *** How Artificial Sweeteners Are Making You Fat - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2009 from Isabel De Los RiosIn my practice as a nutritionist and personal trainer, new clients are always coming to me telling me they are doing everything they are “supposed” to be doing, but still, do not lose weight. Of course, this is frustrating. Losing weight is hard enough, and to change your eating habits and still ...
Views: 1828(2 votes) - *** Healthy Tips for Your Children - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2009 from Isabel De Los RiosChildhood obesity has now become a worldwide problem. More and more children these days are suffering the same symptoms and diseases that were once only seen in adults; heart disease, high cholesterol and type 2 diabetes, to name just a few. The good news and the bad news is that our ...
Views: 1092(4 votes) - *** Healthy Restaurant Eating - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2009 from Isabel De Los RiosHealthy restaurant eating is possible and can be much easier than you think. If your schedule has your traveling a lot or opting for take out often, use the ideas below to stick to your healthy meal plans while still enjoying your meal out. Here is my plan of attack whenver I am on ...
Views: 724(2 votes) - *** Healthy Eating on a Budget - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2009 from Isabel De Los RiosContrary to popular belief, healthy eating does not have to inflict damage to your wallet. In challenging economic times, many people tend to go for the “cheapest” food options and sometimes these options are far from healthy. Just recently my husband and I put ourselves on a serious ...
Views: 945(2 votes) - *** Fast and Easy Weight Loss Tips You Can Start Right Now - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2009 from Isabel De Los RiosI must get this call and this statement from busy moms, executives, students, all the time “I just don’t have time to eat right and exercise!” No one seems to be able to find the time to lose weight. With all of the responsibilities and events packed into our busy days how are we to keep ...
Views: 895(2 votes) - *** Fast and Easy Fat Loss: How He Lost 5 Lbs in 5 Days - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2009 from Isabel De Los RiosFat loss doesn't have to be as hard as you think. Just ask my most recent house guest, who easily lost 5 lbs in 5 days after staying with me for just a few days. Did I torture him with boring food in an effort to lose weight? No not at all. I can promise you one thing, I definitely did not ...
Views: 1308(3 votes) - *** Eating Healthy While Traveling - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2009 from Isabel De Los RiosIt's difficult enough these days to maintain a healthy eating plan, let a long keep a healthy diet while traveling. I am no stranger to maintaining a healthy eating plan while being on the road. I do a good amount of traveling myself, and my clients and readers are asking me all the ...
Views: 770(2 votes) - *** Eat More and Do Less Cardio to Lose That Unwanted Weight - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2009 from Isabel De Los RiosIs the above statement too good to be true? That’s what Rory DeLuca thought. The 42 year old New Jersey resident, husband and busy father of 3 couldn’t believe what I was telling him when he came to see me in January 2006. Like most people, after the holidays, Rory was frustrated with his ...
Views: 846(2 votes) - *** Does Fat Make You Fat? - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2009 from Isabel De Los RiosYES and NO. The right answer to this question is dependent on what type of fat we're talking about. Certain fats are actually essential for so many important bodily functions, but the wrong kind of fat can lead us down an unhealthy path to weight gain and a long list of diseases. Fat to ...
Views: 791(2 votes) - *** Coffee: Good or Bad for Your Health? - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2009 from Isabel De Los RiosIs your morning coffee an ok option on your healthy eating plan? If coffee really bad for you or is it actually good? I get these questions about coffee and health all the time and as a coffee drinker myself, it is smart to take a look at both the good and the bad. Now, I’m not here to ...
Views: 1172(1 vote) - *** Coconut Oil Can Help You Lose Fat - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2009 from Isabel De Los RiosCoconut Oil is a wonderful healthy food that has been shown to increase metabolism and assist in burning unwanted fat off your body. It is a wonder food that has been around for centuries and a great addition to any fat burning meal plan. Unfortunately, some people have a really hard time ...
Views: 1573(3 votes) - *** Butter: Good Fat or Bad Fat? - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2009 from Isabel De Los RiosPeople are often shocked when they see how much butter I use and eat in one day. But I know the real truth; Butter is a good fat and can actually help you lose weight. Unfortunately, people thinking butter is unhealthy is a very common misconception. People still think that butter and ...
Views: 1386(2 votes) - When You Indulge, Indulge - Buy the Most Expensive Chocolate You Can Afford! - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsFrom "Un-edited Q & A Series" Question: Hello, My name is K. C. and I am a journalism student. I am currently writing a piece on holiday chocolate purchases, and have discovered that, despite tight budgets from the economy, chocolate sales have increased this year. I'm wondering if ...
Views: 579 - Healthy Summer Driving Tips - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2009 from Deborah McIncrowIn preparation for departure; summer time is upon us and many busy moms are consumed with driving their children to summer camps, shuttling their carpool kids to and fro and all the while, doing the best they can to keep some sort of orderly schedule to support their own goals of a healthier, ...
Views: 1165(1 vote) - Making Healthy Choices - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2009 from Deborah McIncrowGood choices; we all have the power to make the right decision to support our goals. We all hold the clout and influence to make a difference in our lives and we are the one who can take action to reap the rewards. When you set out to attain a dream, you must put everything in alignment to ...
Views: 1071(1 vote) - 3 Mistakes Nutrition Counselors Make When Building Their Practice And How To Avoid Them - by Submitted on Jul 12, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsSo I’m a Holistic Nutritionist. When I graduated from school, I came out a-blazin’, ready to create a rockin’ six-figure practice. Little did I know that there was soooo much more to running a successful nutrition practice than I ever imagined…pretty soon after graduating, I was working my butt ...
Views: 908(1 vote) - If You Eat Meat, Make it Free Range - by Submitted on Jul 12, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsThe conditions for most animals raised for meat or dairy products are deplorable. Over-crowded living environments, tail docking, force feeding…the circumstances under which most animals live are horrendous. However, if you eat meat, eggs and dairy products, there are humane alternatives. Some ...
Views: 807(2 votes) - Good Fats, Monounsaturated Fatty Acids - by Submitted on Jul 12, 2009 from Deb BixlerPlant-based fatty acids are good-for-you fats and will contribute to weight loss. Not only are monounsaturated fatty acids tasty and satisfying, they will also assist you to slim down. When you incorporate these fats, also known as fatty acids, into your everyday diet, it will boost your ...
Views: 1639(1 vote) - What Are Life Force Silver Foods? - by Submitted on Jul 12, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsLast week you eliminated or greatly reduced many harmful substances in your diet. That allowed your body to improve its ability to detoxify substances that interfere with or impede natural enzyme and other bodily processes. It was critical to tackle this step first to eliminate obstacles that ...
Views: 738(1 vote) - Irritable Bowel Syndrome: What is it and Does My Diet Affect It? - by Submitted on Aug 22, 2009 from Emile JarreauMany Americans are affected by a condition known as irritable bowel syndrome. This is a condition that lists a variety of symptoms among its diagnosis which include unsettled stomach, bloating, gas, diarrhea, or constipation. Doctors will usually run a battery of tests to help determine if IBS ...
Views: 708 - *** Back to School Means Back to Health - by Submitted on Jul 12, 2009 from Isabel De Los RiosIt happens to the best of us. The kids get out of school and our exercise routines and healthy eating habits get thrown to the waste side. Evening trips to the ice cream shop, hours of sitting in a beach chair, long car rides where only fast food is available: all of these factors may have added ...
Views: 803(11 votes) - *** Are Calories Good or Bad? - by Submitted on Jul 12, 2009 from Isabel De Los RiosQ. Is calorie a bad word? A. No, it’s not bad—just misunderstood! Most people who use the word calorie simply don’t know what it means. Also, in my experience, most people to go pale at the mere mention of the word. Based on those facts alone, I would eliminate calorie from the English ...
Views: 1069(2 votes) - *** A Little Bit of Exercise Motivation - by Submitted on Jul 12, 2009 from Isabel De Los RiosMany people know how important exercise is as an integral part of their weight loss and health plan but still have a difficult time fitting it into their busy lives. One possible reason could be that, yes, exercise can be challenging when you first begin your program or you just give ...
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