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- Can Our Schools Cause Attention Deficit Disorder? - by Submitted on Jun 03, 2009 from Nina AndersonThe symptoms of A.D.D./A.D.H.D. are often triggered by environmental factors and dietary regimes. Children are being labeled with Attention Deficit Disorder, Hyperactivity and Learning Disabilities in ever increasing numbers. Drugs are being administered profusely to reduce the behavioral ...
Views: 2639 - The Big Fat Lie about Cholesterol - by Submitted on Jun 07, 2010 from Karen BentleyCholesterol has a long, unhappy reputation as a bad, unhealthy substance in our diets. The basic theory is that if you eat foods with high dietary cholesterol, you’ll end up with a lot of cholesterol floating around in your blood, which clogs your arteries and increases your risk of heart ...
Views: 2637(1 vote) - Journaling Your Way to Healthy Eating - by Submitted on Sep 14, 2010 from Mari L. McCarthyAmong the innumerable uses of journaling, keeping a food journal is especially enlightening and helpful. There may be a variety of reasons why a person would decide to keep a daily food journal. Here are just a few: • You want to lose or gain weight. • You want to alter your diet in any ...
Views: 2633(1 vote) - Compulsive Dieting: How to Avoid a Psychological Obsession with Weight Loss - by Submitted on Sep 28, 2016 from Anica OaksAn obsession with weight loss is a very destructive pathology. It is often subtle and insidious, weaving its way into a person's daily thoughts and life. It can slowly and surely destroy their confidence, self-image, relationships and health. If it reaches a severe enough state, it can even ...
Views: 2631 - Asparagus: Nutrition and health benefits - by Submitted on Aug 06, 2015 from Victor MarchioneDon’t let the side effect of smelly urine turn you off asparagus, it packs many essential vitamins and nutrients that your body needs. Let’s further explore the nutritional value of asparagus along with how it can improve our health. Nutritional value of asparagus First and foremost ...
Views: 2629 - Obesity Rates Rising, Best Tips to Lose Weight Now! - by Submitted on Aug 11, 2010 from John PhillipObesity rates continue to grow at a staggering pace, with dire implications to both individual health and our struggling health care system. Over 2 million people moved from overweight to obese status, based on the Body Mass Index (BMI) scale, a standardized measurement of body weight. Obesity ...
Views: 2625(1 vote) - 3 Simple Diet Recipes - by Submitted on Aug 12, 2010 from Tony SchwartzIn today’s fast-paced earth it is challenging for anyone to consume healthful, it seems like no one has the time to sit down and consume a excellent, nutritious meal. This really is becoming a national crisis as our persons reap the consequences of a fast-food earth, with 30% of Americans ...
Views: 2622 - 10 foods that Crohn’s disease patients must avoid - by Submitted on Aug 05, 2015 from Daniel DisusaWhen it comes to finalizing a balanced diet that goes well with Crohn’s disease medications, not all foods can be chosen equally. Some of the inclusions like spicy goods and hot saucers have to avoided, especially during flare-ups. In order to choose the right foods that help boost both ...
Views: 2620(1 vote) - Zinc Health Benefits - by Submitted on Mar 25, 2008 from Dawn RowlettZinc, found in the body, is a very important trace element that we can't live without. Some zinc is found in the body's proteins. Another type is secreted from many different cells in our body. It's necessary for the metabolic activity of enzymes that deal with the metabolism of protein, ...
Views: 2618 - Paleo Ground Beef Recipes - by Submitted on Mar 13, 2012 from Gail ColePaleo recipes allow fresh meat, poultry and fish. Ground beef is a versatile meat used in Paleo Recipes. Ground beef is finely chopped beef. Beef is grounded in a mincer. Any part of the beef can be used but chuck steak or round steak is frequently used. Ground beef is a less expensive cooking ...
Views: 2615 - Healthy Green Smoothie Recipes - by Submitted on Aug 24, 2009 from Cindy ClearyGreen smoothies are simply a fruit smoothie with fresh or powdered greens added. We love green smoothies and they are huge part of what we eat every day. On a typical day, we might make 1- 2 quarts of green smoothie in the morning and drink most of it for breakfast. Friends often drink 4 quarts ...
Views: 2612(2 votes) - Discover the Healing Powers of 6 Amazing Superfruits - by Submitted on Jul 19, 2010 from Bill CoverAcai, Mangosteen, Goji. It seems like we can’t get enough of all those juices that are promising us to lose weight and have healthy skin. While the Acai berry is most noted for its power to lose weight, it’s not the only superfruit on the block that holds a lot of weight. There are other ...
Views: 2611(3 votes) - Healing Childhood Eczema Naturally - by Submitted on Jun 09, 2012 from Lori LewisA newborn baby would start life with the first meal being golden colostrum from a mother’s breast. This is the first milk thick, rich and full of antibodies that provide the newborn baby with essential protection against bacteria and viruses. Breastfeeding has huge advantages for the baby ...
Views: 2609(1 vote) - Candida Albicans: It May Not Be What You Think it Is! - by Submitted on Oct 02, 2009 from Kerri KnoxCandida Albicans is a common yeast EVERYWHERE. It shows up in the environment, on our bodies and in our bodies. It competes for space with 'good' bacteria on the skin and anywhere that it is warm and moist in the body- such as the mouth, constantly wet skin and the genitals to name a few places ...
Views: 2608(1 vote) - The Great Protein Debate - by Submitted on Jul 18, 2009 from Grace AllisonAre high or low protein diets superior? How much protein does one need? Is animal protein necessary in the diet? The following are observations based on working with many clients over the past two decades. What is Protein? Proteins are substances made up of smaller chemicals called amino ...
Views: 2604 - Dealing With "Emotional Eating" - by Submitted on Feb 11, 2012 from Joan JacobsFor people dealing with excess weight issues, the connection between food and emotions is very familiar. The thin and good looking woman sitting in her room consoling herself with ice-cream after having gone through significant emotional upset has become a symbol that demonstrates how we ...
Views: 2602(4 votes) - Are You a Foodie or an Emotional Eater? - by Submitted on Apr 20, 2009 from Annette ColbyAre you a foodie? A foodie is a term invented in 1981 by Paul Levy and Ann Barr, who used it in the title of their 1984 book The Official Foodie Handbook. The term is used to describe someone who seeks out and enjoys new restaurants, foods, and wines. is a term used to describe someone who seeks ...
Views: 2598 - Whey Protein Benefits Us All - by Submitted on Jan 14, 2011 from Tom GourleyWhat supplement has been shown to lower high blood pressure, lower triglycerides, lower total and LDL cholesterol, support the immune system, support healthy insulin levels, preserve your muscle strength, increase lean muscle mass and assist with fat loss? The answer is Whey Protein! Quite ...
Views: 2597(2 votes) - The Failure of the Western Medical Model - by Submitted on Feb 18, 2010 from Wendy Montes de ocaOne Cause, One Cure The western medical model looks at illness from a one cause-one disease-one cure perspective. This is called allopathic medicine. If a person has high blood pressure, an allopathic physician may give him or her a drug to lower blood pressure. The doctor may opt for the ...
Views: 2593(2 votes) - Cabbage Juice Cure for Acid Reflux and Stomach Ulcers - by Submitted on Jul 06, 2015 from Mark SnareFinding a quick cure I found complete relief from acid reflux and stomach ulcers in four days! Discounting the two years of trying conventional medicine, extreme diets, Ayurveda and Homeopathy. As well as having endoscopies, colonoscopies and CT scans. . Symptoms It started with pain ...
Views: 2592 - Plum health benefits: Naturally sweet nutrition - by Submitted on May 22, 2015 from Victor MarchioneWarmer weather brings in-season fruits and vegetables – and trips to your local farmer’s market are a must. Fruits, in particular, are an integral part of a healthy diet and when they are in season they are that much easier to enjoy. One fruit you should be eating more of is the humble and ...
Views: 2592 - 5 Dangerous Gout Foods To Avoid - by Submitted on Jul 17, 2013 from Ray T KnudgetThere are many foods that you can and cannot eat when you are afflicted by gout pain. Let us go through the 5 dangerous gout foods to avoid. These foods listed here will be the ones that you should try your best to minimize your intake. Red meat There are many types of meat available in ...
Views: 2591(1 vote) - Radish: Nutrition and health benefits - by Submitted on Aug 28, 2015 from Victor MarchioneRadishes are root vegetables that come in a variety of colors including red, white, purple and black. Radishes today are often overlooked, but remain a staple in salads. But radishes should play a larger part in your diet as they offer many health benefits due to their nutrition. There are many ...
Views: 2590 - 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: 2588(2 votes) - Advice on Buying Organic Foods - by Submitted on Jul 23, 2010 from Zaklina TrajcevskaOrganic foods are grown, stored and packed without the use of toxic chemicals, with a view to a more holistic process that benefits the environment, the soil, animals and humans. Many studies show that organic foods have more nutrients than foods grown conventionally - this could be because ...
Views: 2585(4 votes) - How to Reverse Diabetes - How to Get Rid Of Diabetes Permanently - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2017 from Banks RobertWhile diabetes medications, insulin injections and various other tools and resources which can help control blood sugar levels and are big business and can cost a diabetic at least $10,000.00, there are many natural ways that can be even more effective at managing blood sugar levels in addition ...
Views: 2584 - Healthy Lifestyle, Healthy Eating - Lychee - by Submitted on Jan 14, 2011 from Eric SmithThe Lychee, a native of China, grows best in tropical and subtropical regions and can be found growing in many parts of the world these days. It is Botanically recognised as Litchi chinensis from the Sapindaceae plant family. The lychee tree can grow as tall as 20 Metres but more typically ...
Views: 2582(1 vote) - The Top Eight Foods To Support A Healthy Liver - by Submitted on May 13, 2012 from Edwin BartolomeMaintaining a healthy liver is vital to sustaining overall good health. Various medical circles acknowledge that the liver is the second most important bodily organ after the heart. This is due to the fact that the liver performs a significant number of essential bodily functions that help ...
Views: 2574 - Say Bye to Fibromyalgia Pain by Using Zyflamend - by Submitted on Apr 09, 2012 from Henry LouisIn today’s era, life has speed up so much that it seems as if it’s some sort of race. This race indeed gives birth to many diseases that are because people do not really care for themselves. They live on fast food and takes so called POWER NAPS. Now, talking about diseases most common of them ...
Views: 2573 - Baked Sweet potato Fries Low Fat Recipe - by Submitted on Feb 14, 2012 from Popa WoolseyPerfect low-fat baked sweet potato fries recipe with cinnamon. Baked Cinnamon sweet potato Fries are the perfect low-fat food when you have that urge to snack on something sweet. As you well know it is often the perennial ‘sweet tooth' that interrupts those well intentioned efforts to stay on a ...
Views: 2570(2 votes) - Healthy Lifestyle, Healthy Eating - Pearl Barley - by Submitted on Jan 11, 2011 from Eric SmithPearl barley is barley that has had its hull and bran. Barley can not be eaten without the outer hull being removed. Pearl Barley has also had its bran layer removed. For Human Consumption, Pearl barley is the most common. It is faster to cook, less chewy and more readily digested. Pearl ...
Views: 2569 - Healthy Lifestyle, Healthy Eating - Kiwi Fruit (Chinese Gooseberry) - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2011 from Eric SmithThe Kiwi Fruit or Chinese Gooseberry is botanically recognised as Actinidia deliciosa of the Family Actinidiaceae. Despite its commonly recognised name (Kiwi Fruit) it is a Native of China. There are many hybrids of the Kiwi Fruit all bred for their own individual characteristics. The fruit ...
Views: 2568 - 7 Foods You Should Avoid Eating - by Submitted on Jan 10, 2010 from Dr. Erica GoodstoneWhat food should we be eating to maintain and improve our health? What food should we avoid eating? Many of us continue to read and hear conflicting reports and confusing information about food. An interesting article provided by Prevention appeared as an aol health report. The following ...
Views: 2566(4 votes) - Hudor: The Miracle Substance - by Submitted on Mar 03, 2009 from SelfGrowth.com ArticlesHave you heard of hudor? Its effects overshadow even the most potent ancient Chinese herbs. Its healing capabilities outperform wonder drugs from deep in the Amazonian rain forest. It holds the key to countless health benefits and wellness miracles. Hudor can make your nails stronger, hair ...
Views: 2553 - Hardgainer Meal Plans - Nutritional and Planning Advice for Skinny Bodybuilders - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2009 from James McLainIf you are a hardgainer, meal plans should be a central part of your bodybuilding regime. In fact it is precisely because you are a hardgainer you must take not of this because gaining muscle mass is not just about pumping iron (though that is essential), it is also about supplying the body with ...
Views: 2551 - Healthy Lifestyle, Healthy Eating - Mulberry - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2011 from Eric SmithThe Mulberry is from the Plant family Moraceae. It is botanically recognised, as Morus of which there are many species (sp.). It is thought to be up to 20 species of Mulberry. They are generally a sub-tropical tree grown commonly around Asia, Africa, America and Europe. The largest clusters ...
Views: 2549 - 10 Healthiest Foods Under $1 - by Submitted on Sep 28, 2011 from Sam EtkinYou can’t tune into the news today without hearing about the rising cost of living, be it gas for your car, heat for your home, or food for your family. Many baby boomers are giving up -- or at least stretching out -- food luxury items such as those coveted fancy coffees, because their ...
Views: 2548(2 votes) - 245 NUTRITION AND FITNESS TIPS - by Submitted on May 12, 2011 from dushawn hadinger1. Drinking very cold water speeds up your metabolism. The body has to use energy to bring the water up to normal body temperature. 2. Salba seed is the most nutrient dense food presently known.These tasteless seeds have the highest concentration of vitamins, minerals, good fats, fiber and ...
Views: 2546(1 vote) - The Proper Sports Nutrition For Extreme Sports - by Submitted on Feb 22, 2007 from Dr. Michael GrantThese days, with the evolution of the whole extreme sports concept, the topic of sports nutrition has also gained a lot of importance and attention from the sportsmen as well as from the media. The professional sportsmen performing in extreme sports hold an elevated status in society and this ...
Views: 2544 - Spice it Up - Improve Your Health With Herbs and Spices - by Submitted on Apr 20, 2009 from Ann MusicoWho would have thought that simply using different herbs and spices to flavor and enhance your foods can boost the nutritional value of your meals and provide amazing health benefits as well? Research shows that adding various spices to your meals is synonymous with promoting health and ...
Views: 2540 - Cut Sugar and Lose Weight Fast - by Submitted on Jul 03, 2010 from John PhillipAmericans consume 156 pounds of sugar for every man, woman and child each year, and this number is continuing to grow at an alarming rate. The vast majority doesn’t come from the sugar jar, but is conveniently hidden in foods you may never suspect. Sugar, and its evil cousin high fructose corn ...
Views: 2538(1 vote) - FDA trans fat ban and how it affects our health - by Submitted on Jun 28, 2015 from Victor MarchioneYour favorite foods are getting a makeover. More so their labels will start to look much differently as well. As you already know food labels reveal to us the nutritional value of food products. It outlines components such as fat content, carbohydrates, sugar and nutrition present. As part of ...
Views: 2538 - Healthy Lifestyle, Healthy Eating - Burdock - by Submitted on Jan 14, 2011 from Eric SmithBurdock is from the Asteraceae family of the Genus Arctium of which there are several species. The most common used is Arctium lappa. The plant grows on a basal stalk with large leaves resembling common dock. Burdock is often treated as a weed when it grows naturally along roadsides where wind ...
Views: 2537 - Sick all the Time? You Probably Have gluten Sensitivity.. - by Submitted on Oct 02, 2009 from Kerri KnoxCeliac Disease (CD) is an autoimmune disease caused by a genetic inability to digest the protein portion of many common grains- including those in wheat. This undigested part of the grain, called gluten, is then attacked by the body's own immune system, causing inflammation and damage to the ...
Views: 2532(2 votes) - 5 foods for lean legs and happy faces - by Submitted on Sep 23, 2011 from Anna AparicioLean but not too skinny, and not to muscly either. Slim hips, cellulite free and toned thighs, small calves, skinny ankles… When it comes to talking about our legs, we seem to have what we want pretty clear. We all have different body types and are genetically predisposed to store fat in ...
Views: 2523(1 vote) - Iron-rich foods for your daily diet - by Submitted on Sep 03, 2015 from Victor MarchioneA healthy body requires a few essential things: Food, water and minerals. Essential minerals come in two forms, major and trace. Major minerals consist of calcium, potassium, sodium, sulfur, phosphate, chloride and magnesium. These minerals play a role in the workings on the human body. Equally ...
Views: 2523 - 7 Easy Ways to Go from Belly Fat to Belly Flat - by Submitted on Mar 28, 2010 from Brendan McCarthyIt must have been written in the 'Manly Man's Manual to Manliness' that having a flat stomach was an essential when it referred to 'The Perfect Man'. Well if this has always evaded you, then you may well be doing a few things that stop you from ever getting there. Here are 7 easy steps that will ...
Views: 2519(5 votes) - Fasting Leads to Rapid Weight Loss - by Submitted on Jul 20, 2010 from John PhillipNo word can produce more fear, emotion and misunderstanding in the world of diet and weight loss than fasting. The term conjures up visions of starving for days and weeks without a morsel of food, and drinking only fruit juices. A traditional fast is controversial and possibly even unhealthy for ...
Views: 2514(3 votes) - Wheatgrass & Wheatgrass Benefits -- How to Drink Wheat Grass Juice and Like It! - by Submitted on Dec 04, 2009 from Judy DolanWheatgrass contains profound healing properties. But if drinking wheat grass juice leads to such powerful benefits, why don’t more people drink it? Perhaps, the taste keeps people away. Wheatgrass benefits are almost innumerable. Wheat grass juice may improve digestion, blood sugar levels, ...
Views: 2509(1 vote) - Sugar: Ditch it and improve your physical and mental health - by Submitted on Sep 23, 2011 from Anna AparicioSugar is a name given to a class of edible crystalline carbohydrates, mainly sucrose, lactose, and fructose, characterized by a sweet flavour. In food sugar almost exclusively refers to sucrose, which in its fully refined form primarily comes from sugar cane and sugar beet, though is present in ...
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