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- Manage Stress and Weight with Three Easy Techniques - by Submitted on Jul 17, 2009 from Kelly StallingsAs women, most of us are really good about taking care of our outside appearance. We are good about doing things to enhance our outer health. It is important that we realize the need to spend just as much time and effort on the inside for a healthy mind and mood both of which relate to a healthy ...
Views: 1250(2 votes) - Canada's New Food Guide: Yay or Nay? - by Submitted on Sep 01, 2019 from Dr. Nathalie BeauchampIt’s about time that Canada updated its Food Guide. Since its creation in 1942, the food guide has only been revised seven times with the last revision done in 2007. When Canada’s Official Food Rules were first introduced the intention behind them was to fatten up Canadian soldiers ...
Views: 1249 - Heal Your Back Pain Without Costing a Dime - by Submitted on Sep 16, 2011 from Gail McGonigalBack pain is one of the main causes for visits to your family doctor and why? People believe that because their spine is made up of separate vertebral joints, the spinal joints are designed to flex or bend. Our back or spine is probably the most delicate part of our anatomy and we need to ...
Views: 1248 - Obesity: A silent (slow) killer! - by Submitted on Jun 25, 2012 from deepa mukharjeeAs the world embraces technology that makes life far simpler, we are also embracing the ever growing problem of obesity. Technology has made people lethargic, to an extent where it is actually turning harmful. Four out of every ten people are suffering from obesity and it is becoming a growing ...
Views: 1248 - How To Be A Fitter You - by Submitted on Jun 01, 2012 from Angel E. MurrayObesity has long been strongly linked to various diseases, ranging from the famous cardiovascular diseases to gestational diabetes, cancer, and so on. Today, obesity is now a thing of concern for both men and women; being fed up about being obsessed is one thing, and knowing how to lose weight ...
Views: 1247(1 vote) - Why Meal Replacements Are A Good Choice For Weight Loss - by Submitted on Jul 26, 2012 from Dorothy PalmerFor years we have heard, “Eat less, exercise more, and you will lose weight”. Sounds simple, right? If it worked… why are we still so overweight? A new report outlining how obesity threatens America's future, reveals that obesity rates climbed over the past year in 16 states, and not a ...
Views: 1247 - Taking the Bite Out of Weight Loss - by Submitted on Apr 02, 2009 from Jasmine WhiteDon't listen to those diet experts who tell you what to eat. I'll bet if any of them were subjected to their own ridiculously unnatural eating rules, they wouldn't be able to last one week before heading for the fridge! Whenever I read their advice to weigh, measure and count calories, I know ...
Views: 1246 - Travel is good for the Soul. - by Submitted on Oct 02, 2013 from Elizabeth Mauro“If we simply realize our infinite ability to experience, the thousand-petaled lotus will unfold before our eyes”. ~Michael Talbot Travel allows us the opportunity to slow down and really connect to other cultures and people. It encourages patience and requires releasing attachment to ...
Views: 1245(1 vote) - Obesity is About Changing Your Lifestyle and Not About Trying to Lose Weight - by Submitted on Sep 16, 2011 from Gail McGonigalIf you are constantly obsessed with food, by depriving yourself of what you enjoy; then the changes are that you will actually never win the battle of trying to lose weight. Every time I said to myself "Right I am going on a Diet! I would suddenly have this strong desire to have something ...
Views: 1244 - Living in a Junk Food World - by Submitted on Oct 16, 2011 from John MillerOne of the most revealing features of the last 20 years is the proliferation of junk: - junk food - food containing a high proportion of fat, refined white flour and sugar, designed to be made and consumed in the shortest possible time and filling the stomach up as cheaply as ...
Views: 1242 - Exercising May Actually Hurt Your Weight Loss Efforts - by Submitted on Jul 12, 2012 from Dorothy PalmerSo you’ve decided it is time to lose weight. You recognize the health benefits of losing weight and you also recognize the dangers of not losing weight. If you are overweight or obese, and have a significant amount of weight to lose, one of the worst decisions you can make it to mentally ...
Views: 1239 - Trick or Treat...Not This Year - by Submitted on Jan 22, 2014 from Lori BurgerHalloween is one of my favorite times of year and also one of my most dreaded. I love looking at the changing leaves, getting apples from the farm and handing out candy to all the cute little ghosts and goblins. To me it signals the beginning of the holiday season and all the wonderful craziness ...
Views: 1239 - 5 Secrets for Controlling Hunger and Losing Weight Quickly - by Submitted on Aug 16, 2012 from richard LipmanReducing extra weight becomes far simpler for the vast majority of individuals when they have some degree of hunger control. A very effortless method to deal with hunger and cravings is to understand to choose food items that will probably fill you and keep away from meals which trigger a person ...
Views: 1238 - Mediterranean's Face Obesity Despite Their Famous Diet - by Submitted on Jan 09, 2012 from Gretchen ScalpiJust when it seems like many Americans have begun to embrace the Mediterranean diet for its health benefits, people in the Mediterranean countries are abandoning the traditional way of eating in favor of the “American” diet. Italy, Spain and Greece are now experiencing the obesity epidemic ...
Views: 1237 - Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Weight Loss - by Submitted on Mar 28, 2017 from Karen Kerschmann, LCSWWhen you make the decision to lose weight, you probably think about cutting calories, reducing fat or carbohydrates and increasing your daily exercise. While these are all excellent strategies for getting rid of those excess pounds and many doctors recommend them, we continue to be a country ...
Views: 1236 - 7 Reasons Why Diets Don't Work - by Submitted on Feb 06, 2009 from Michael HadfieldDieting is based on a false premise. This is that body weight is a result of the calories you eat and the calories you expend. If you consume more than you use you become fatter. If you consume less than you use, then you utilise your excess fat to make up the shortfall. This is a mistaken ...
Views: 1235 - Obesity Caused by Environment - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2011 from Lyndsey LovingerWhat are the biggest causes of obesity? Some may be more obvious than others (junk food and physical inactivity), but a new study suggests that environmental factors are related to the risk of becoming obese, as discussed in a recent article from Reuters. Environmental factors that may lead ...
Views: 1234(1 vote) - Fatty liver and heart failure are linked in obese people - by Submitted on Feb 09, 2016 from Victor MarchioneA new study has found a link between fatty liver and heart failure in obese individuals. The findings stress the importance of dietary intervention in those who are obese. Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is a common liver disease affecting 70 to 90 percent of obese individuals or ...
Views: 1233 - The Second Sins of Obesity - by Submitted on Sep 16, 2011 from Gail McGonigalThis article is the second in a series, where I am trying to explain the reasons for the transformation of our size and shape into obesity. In the western culture, we have a market explosion of advertising in every direction that confuses life with 'need' and 'wants'. There are too many choices ...
Views: 1233 - Gaining Weight After Quitting Smoking? - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2009 from Alex BaranGallstones form in the gallbladder from solid material, mostly cholesterol. They may be as small as a grain of sand and reach the size of a golf ball. The silent gallstones are painless but the symptomatic gallstones cause abdominal or back pain. The common symptoms of gallstones include ...
Views: 1231 - What Measures Are Being Taken to Curb Obesity in Our Schools? - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2011 from Joel PaschallThe Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that about 20% of children aged 6-19 are overweight or obese. That’s roughly three times higher than it was thirty years ago. The negative effects on children due to this epidemic are poor health and low self-esteem. This increase also ...
Views: 1229 - 3 Useful tips for Weight loss according to Ayurveda - by Submitted on Nov 12, 2019 from Sri TulasiObesity is a curse for every age person. Today it is considered fatal than any terrible disease. Health experts have also proved that obesity is a disease itself, as well as the cause of many diseases. It gives shelter to diseases such as blood pressure, heart disease, diabetes, paralysis, ...
Views: 1228 - An Answer to “Why Herbal Weight Loss Remedies Must Be Used For Weight Loss?” - by Submitted on Dec 15, 2012 from Adam PacykYesterday I read on one of the Weight Loss forums very interesting question asked by someone: "Why Herbal Weight Loss Remedies Must Be Used For Weight Loss?" This question surprised me and I began to wonder if we really need to use some pills and herbs to lose weight? The answer is yes and ...
Views: 1227 - Obesity, Be Not Proud - by Submitted on Jul 05, 2008 from Cliff EgginkTwo thirds of the American public is either overweight or obese. Adults and kids alike are gaining pounds and suffering dire, life altering, life threatening health consequences: Type II diabetes, high blood pressure, metabolic syndrome, cardiovascular disease are among those consequences. We ...
Views: 1227 - Why Diets Alone Fail - by Submitted on Jun 12, 2012 from Dorothy PalmerFor years we have heard, “Eat less, exercise more, and you will lose weight”. Sounds simple, right? If it worked… why are we still so overweight? According to an October report from the World Health Organization (WHO), excess weight has reached epidemic proportions globally, with more than 1 ...
Views: 1227 - Lose Weight Naturally - by Submitted on Jan 16, 2012 from Susan JohnsonDiet programs is arguably among the hardest changes in lifestyle you can go through, and it demands both continuing will power and determination along with the right program for diet program, workout and motivation to succeed. Setting off on the right foot means researching the ideal diets for ...
Views: 1225(1 vote) - Weight Loss Tips: Small Changes Make a Huge Difference - by Submitted on Feb 23, 2011 from Lyndsey LovingerChildhood obesity is a growing epidemic in the United States. Is it based purely on genetics? Some obesity may be impacted by genetics, but the truth is, a lifestyle can be adjusted to be more healthy and small changes are key to successful weight loss. In a recent USA Today article written ...
Views: 1223(2 votes) - Losing Weight Can Be Easy When You Use This Plan - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2013 from Ramil MorlaAs you will inevitably learn on your path to losing weight, effective weight loss is not only about watching what you eat, but much more about changing your lifestyle. This means changing your habits and how you approach your day-to-day life. Read this information to help you throughout the ...
Views: 1222 - Are you STRESSING? - by Submitted on Oct 02, 2013 from Elizabeth MauroWhen the Dalai Lama was asked how he maintains such good cheer in the midst of life’s trials, he replied… “If there is a solution, why worry? If there is no solution, why worry?” There is really no easy way to define stress, it means various things to different people. Everyone has their own ...
Views: 1221 - What Does it Mean to Be Healthy? - by Submitted on Sep 23, 2011 from Gail McGonigalThe answer to this question was made initially by W.H.O. (World Health Organization) "not being ill", until the implications of this statement meant that if you have chronic illness; you can never be healthy! WHO have now changed that notion, to incorporate more of a quality of life conceptual ...
Views: 1220 - Techniques For Burning Belly Fat Fast - by Submitted on Feb 09, 2010 from Tim RyanGlanced at yourself in the mirror of late? Not happy about what was stood there glaring back at you? More belly fat than you would like to admit? Well do not let yourself get too down, the cause is far from lost, there are many great ways to burn belly fat fast and here are a few of them: 1) ...
Views: 1219(1 vote) - Rehabilitation With Acupuncture: Post-Surgical and Pre-Surgical - by Submitted on Jan 28, 2011 from Bret EllingtonA major surgery can be debilitating and keep you from doing the things you want and need to do for a long time. Using acupuncture as part of your pre-surgery preparations and post-surgical recovery can shorten your rehabilitation time. Joint reconstruction, spinal surgery, oncological, ...
Views: 1218(2 votes) - Effectively Lose Weight With These Easy Tips - by Submitted on Feb 27, 2013 from Ramil MorlaAlthough there are multiple miracle weight loss pills on the market there is no cure to a lack of dedication. Surgery is hardly affordable for most people, and diet pills leave people with unnatural body chemistry that can lead to fairly embarrassing bowel movements. In reality, losing weight is ...
Views: 1217(1 vote) - Weight Loss with Weight Watchers New Points Plus - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2011 from Lyndsey LovingerWeight Watchers recently announced their new Points Plus program, a big shift from the regular program and a change in point value for most foods. The most significant change? Fruits and vegetables are now zero points, which essentially means they can be eaten in unlimited quantities with no ...
Views: 1217(1 vote) - What Everyone Should Know About Weight Loss Hypnosis - by Submitted on Apr 05, 2009 from Maureen OliverAlthough weight loss hypnosis is not a magic wand that will instantly melt off the pounds, it is an effective tool that will make sticking to your diet and exercise plan almost effortless. If you're anything like me, you know what you need to do in order to lose weight. The thing is, knowing ...
Views: 1216(1 vote) - Are You Eating In Secret and Gaining Weight? - by Submitted on Jul 08, 2012 from richard LipmanConsumption Guilt is the feeling that overweight people feel when they eat very high calorie, pleasing foods that they know they should not be eating. Often this occurs in secret. Eating in secret seems to make the “forbidden food or drinks even more desirable. This behavior often gives the food ...
Views: 1215 - A Correct Way to Sit that Provides Therapeutic Comfort to Your Spine - by Submitted on Sep 11, 2011 from Gail McGonigalYour back or spinal column is the most important part of your skeletal body. Without your spinal column, functional mobility would be impaired and your comfort level in ergonomic sitting would greatly jeopardize your internal organs. The main purpose of the spinal column is to maintain the ...
Views: 1214 - Sitting on a Ball Means Your Back Never Remains Still - by Submitted on Sep 16, 2011 from Gail McGonigalHave you ever tried sitting on a balance ball? It is not recommended if you are concentrating on another task; because you will likely to fall off. A ball has no secure position for your pelvic bones, because of the natural curve in the ball. You will likely put pressure on one side or the ...
Views: 1214 - The Biggest Loser Diet with a Best Weight Loss Program - by Submitted on Feb 22, 2010 from Sanjana SharmaAll diets are not created equally. This is a fact experienced by many who have ever tried to lose weight. Biggest loser diet, a tried-and-tested best weight loss program has helped people lose weight since it was formed. It is not your average diet. Usually it happens that fad diets come and go. ...
Views: 1213(1 vote) - The Skinny on Weight Loss - by Submitted on Aug 01, 2014 from Judy GoldmanJust like with many things in life, there are degrees of severity in obesity and weight loss. There are people who have to lose some weight because they are trying to fit into an old pair of jeans or who have a special event coming up and want to look better. A great example of someone like ...
Views: 1212 - Increasing Popularity of Gastric Sleeve Procedures - by Submitted on Aug 30, 2011 from Janiel ShokGastric sleeve bariatric surgical procedures are one of the most commonly performed today. Leading bariatric surgeons around the world perform more gastric sleeve surgical procedures than any other. As one of the most common and effective weight loss procedures, gastric sleeve surgery is also ...
Views: 1211 - Obesity - Shed Those Kilos Before it's Too Late - by Submitted on Jun 01, 2012 from Priyanka SharmaThe modern and hectic lifestyle has given way to increased levels of fats. Obesity is a condition in which the body has excess accumulated fats. Obesity has an adverse effect on person’s health. Obesity has now become a worldwide problem. The foods we eat every day contribute to our ...
Views: 1211 - Successful Weight Loss With Low Carb Diet - by Submitted on Sep 24, 2012 from Noel WorliLosing weight is an aim for countless people and everybody is looking for the fast and simple way to lose weight. Some individuals do not require to lose weight at all but still get stressed over with few pounds. Others have to lose for medical causes and might have one hundred pounds than the ...
Views: 1211 - A Number Of Points To Eat Healthy Amid Pals Plus Collegues. - by Submitted on Dec 30, 2011 from Chad JonesYou wish to get a lean body and have an active lifestyle and have resolved it is time for you to get the body you have been looking for. Having said that, well meaning family and friends unknowingly sometimes put obstructions before us. At work there is the smell of breakfast. The manner you ...
Views: 1209 - Obesity Epidemic - by Submitted on Sep 03, 2009 from Mathew AndersonObesity is simply fatness in a degree higher than being overweight. The energy intake coming from food is stored as fat because the body does not use it. Obesity has quite an impact in one’s physical health that many degenerative diseases are directly and indirectly linked to obesity as observed ...
Views: 1209(1 vote) - Stop Emotional Eating - by Submitted on Apr 25, 2011 from Irina BenoitNorth Americans spend billions of dollars on diets in an attempt to instantly improve their physical appearance. Scientific research has proven that, “diets work for only less then 10% of the population”. Even if every diet you tried was just another disappointment — you CAN lose weight! I ...
Views: 1209 - The Success Rates of In-Vitro Fertilization (IVF) - by Submitted on Jul 20, 2019 from Dr Shivani GourIn Vitro Fertilization (IVF) is an effective fertility treatment option for many couples and individuals dealing with male issue fertility and female infertility matters. General Success Rates of In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) While numbers can vary from study to study, the general success rates ...
Views: 1205 - Is Gluten the Cause of Your Weight and Health Issues? - by Submitted on Aug 16, 2012 from Tom WhiteGluten-free has become the latest buzz word in the world of diets and nutrition. With many people becoming aware of their bodies intolerance to gluten, or diagnosed with celiac disease, in addition to the countless numbers who are still undiagnosed, there are now many gluten-free versions of ...
Views: 1204 - Some Easy Ways to Reduce Everyday Sugar Consumption - by Submitted on Jul 25, 2016 from Harshad JethraExcessive consumption of sugar has come across as one of the greatest banes of the age, and sugar is related to a host of disorders in human beings, including diabetes, obesity and the conditions that are synonym with obesity, such as hypertension and even secondary osteoarthritis. What is ...
Views: 1203 - A More Serious Way To Damage Your Back Than Prolonged Sitting - by Submitted on Sep 16, 2011 from Gail McGonigalProlonged sitting is only a problem when you remain still in one position without moving your spine along with the rest of your body. Moving your spine has a knock-on effect to all your skeletal joints and thus keeps your whole body in movement. A far more serious way of causing injury to ...
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