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- Herbal Diet Pills Are Not Created Equal - by Submitted on Nov 25, 2009 from Paul RodgersThere are several types of commonly used herbal diet pills, and each one has a different mechanism of weight loss. All herbal diet pills need to be taken together with an appropriate weight loss diet as well as an exercise plan. While every person is different and they each have different ...
Views: 1729(3 votes) - 3 Secrets to Snacking and Weight Loss - by Submitted on Dec 04, 2011 from richard LipmanYour stomach is growling, you feel dizzy, lightheaded or weak and lunch or dinner is still hours away. You are looking at the cookies on the counter. If you think that your best bet is to deny yourself, think again. Snacks can save your diet day (or night). The 3 major benefits of snacking ...
Views: 1724 - About Weight Loss: A Lucrative Industry - by Submitted on Sep 06, 2017 from Usama MalikWith economies all over the world in recession and job cuts hitting the headlines every day, you’d think that people would be tightening their belts. However, it seems that the opposite is happening, as one industry, in particular, is quite clearly in full expansion. The amount of money spent on ...
Views: 1724(1 vote) - Life is BeautifulSubmitted on Sep 01, 2009 from Michelle MorandLife is beautiful. It is complex and it has many twists and turns, but it has a quality of freedom and the opportunity for constant self-creationism that, with the right mindset, allows each of us to feel exuberant, passionate, alive and fulfilled whether we are accepting a Nobel prize, giving ...
Views: 1722(1 vote) - Top 5 Diets to Burn Fat - Inform yourself before you pick a diet to follow - by Submitted on Feb 19, 2011 from Justin HansenHaving so many diet options available makes it difficult to know which ones to trust. Every single diet plan comes with great promises of results, reviews and testimonials. As well as some are fads and fakes, others are researched carefully by specialists and doctors. No matter what diet ...
Views: 1721(2 votes) - Lose Weight by Eating Baked Potatoes! - by Submitted on May 19, 2012 from Marc FosseyBaked potatoes - Lose weight by eating them! Because of the growing concerns of how weight can affect a human's body, a lot of people have become increasingly concerned about their weight. A large percentage of people are looking to lose weight. There are currently numerous products and ...
Views: 1717 - Lose Weight with Auricular Therapy - by Submitted on Sep 12, 2013 from Igor StilerBalanced diets and exercise regimens may not always work for weight control. Many people are finding that auricular therapy is effective when conventional weight loss methods fail. Obesity is now one of the most serious health issues worldwide. Balanced diets and exercise regimens may not ...
Views: 1712 - Day 7 of Healthy Eating Gifts - by Submitted on Jan 02, 2013 from Nancy Anderson DolanDay 7 of the 12 Days of Healthy Eating Gifts brought to you by WiseHeart Wellness WorldWide Treating food addiction and compulsive eating Welcome to your seventh Healthy Eating gift. Today is the gift of spirit from many traditions. Please take what fits for you and leave the rest. We at ...
Views: 1711(1 vote) - Wisdom and Wellness: Boundaries - by Submitted on Jun 20, 2014 from Lynn BlanchardThis week I've been working with how much courage it takes, for those who are people-pleasers , to be authentic. It's a fact that you can't set a boundary to take care of yourself, and take care of the other person's feelings at the same time. For many, the prohibition against hurting someone ...
Views: 1711(1 vote) - Recognizing Overeating and Overweight in Kids and Teens - by Submitted on Jan 04, 2012 from richard LipmanOverweight children and teens are increasing much faster than in adults. In the 1970′s only 6 % of children were overweight, while in 2008 more than 30% were found to be overweight. The first step in helping overweight children is to learn how to recognize the problem. Most parents think their ...
Views: 1705 - Sleep Your Way to Weight Loss - Arianna Huffington's Wake Up Call & Research Studies Connection Sleep Deprivation and Weight Gain! - by Submitted on May 15, 2014 from KG StilesWouldn’t it be great if you could sleep your way to losing weight for swimsuit season? You can do just that according to current medical research. Studies suggest there is a direct correlation between getting a good night’s sleep and gaining or losing weight. In her new book, "Thrive: ...
Views: 1705 - Weight Loss Success - Shedding 35 pounds and keeping them OFF! - by Submitted on Apr 11, 2011 from Kamil KowalskiHow did I do it I struggled to attain the ideal weight all my life, but once I focused on this goal the results came quickly and consistently. I want this article to be the inspiration, motivation and a practical resource to help you achieve your weight goals and live a happier and healthier ...
Views: 1705(2 votes) - Day 1 of Healthy Eating Gifts - by Submitted on Jan 02, 2013 from Nancy Anderson DolanDay 1 of the 12 Days of Healthy Eating Gifts brought to you by WiseHeart Wellness WorldWide Treating food addiction and compulsive eating Welcome to your first Healthy Eating gift. Today you are receiving a couple of special renovations to your “to do” list. First, one side of your ...
Views: 1700(1 vote) - 2012 New Year Resolution Weight Loss and Wellness Tips - by Submitted on Jan 23, 2012 from Jenny VilonaIs your 2012 New Year’s resolution to lose weight, eating healthier, getting stay in shape, learning more on nutrition? The Obesity Epidemic is getting worse each year and needs to be addressed city by city, county by county, region by region, and country by country. The New Year brings people ...
Views: 1699(1 vote) - Trust in the Big Picture - by Submitted on Sep 04, 2009 from Michelle MorandI was sifting through a journal from last year and recognized that many of the goals I had for my life last year have been realized and that the others are well on their way to manifesting. It occurred to me in that moment how incredibly lucky that makes me, and then it occurred to me that it ...
Views: 1699(2 votes) - 5 Ways To Help Children Weight Loss Without Hurting Their Feelings - by Submitted on Mar 21, 2014 from Neil TeasdaleUnderstanding Child Weight Loss Obesity in our children has become a major concern in our lives today, poor eating habits and lack of exercise, especially due to smart phones and video games. Children weight loss is up because it’s really hard to get them up and out and on the move. It seems ...
Views: 1698 - Day 11 of Healthy Eating Gifts - by Submitted on Jan 02, 2013 from Nancy Anderson DolanDay 11 of the 12 Days of Healthy Eating Gifts brought to you by WiseHeart Wellness WorldWide Treating food addiction and compulsive eating We will break the types of craving down into 4 groupings and discuss the sources and solutions for them. 1. Supportive - your body really is ...
Views: 1696(1 vote) - Discomfort: Monster or Mouse? - by Submitted on Jun 12, 2013 from Amy Iverson AdamsA friend who is struggling with emotional eating was telling me that she has determined many of her triggers for discomfort. She was grateful that now she can avoid those situations that make her want to eat. She called herself a “comfort junkie” with no tolerance for discomfort. She also ...
Views: 1696 - The First of Seven Sins in Obesity –the Car - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2010 from Gail McGonigalThis article is not directed to any woeful sins that you are currently enjoying that are causing your obesity. The sins are what is society is creating, that makes it difficult for you to lose weight. I feel that you need to understand what these sins are, in the hope that you can learn to make ...
Views: 1695(1 vote) - Defense strategies for people of all ages - by Submitted on Jun 27, 2012 from Cory HoflandToday’s lifestyle is making people weak and there could be no denying to this fact. No one bothers to do physical activity and this is evident from obesity becoming an international issue. People of all ages are suffering from obesity as is evident from the availability of various weight loss ...
Views: 1694 - Men's Hormones Affects Libido, Strength, Ambition and Mood - by Submitted on Mar 13, 2013 from Lorraine MaitaMen’s hormones go through fluctuations at different stages of life. Just think of a teenage boy when testosterone is ramping up and their minds and bodies are not accustomed to their effects. The surges are erratic and can result in feelings of being powerful and confident and performing actions ...
Views: 1694 - 7 Organic Super Foods for Super Weight Loss - by Submitted on Nov 27, 2016 from Pixie ForestWhen you ask the experts, they will tell you that there are two basic categories of foods that can be considered 'weight loss/keeping it off super foods' because they fill your tummy without adding very many calories: fruits and vegetables. What's THE nutrient that gives organic fruits and ...
Views: 1690(2 votes) - Day 6 of Healthy Eating Gifts - by Submitted on Jan 02, 2013 from Nancy Anderson DolanDay 6 of the 12 Days of Healthy Eating Gifts brought to you by WiseHeart Wellness WorldWide Treating food addiction and compulsive eating Welcome, to your sixth Healthy Eating gift. No Eating would be complete without the gift that everyone really wants - that would be brain research! ...
Views: 1685(1 vote) - Do You Overeat When Life Feels “Out of Control?” - by Submitted on Jul 31, 2009 from Melissa McCreeryDo you overeat when you feel like your life is out of control, when you feel overwhelmed, or when you feel stressed out? Examining the way you approach the issue of control in your life can have a tremendous impact on how you feel—and on your eating. One of my biggest rules for stress ...
Views: 1684 - Good Trans Fats Vs. Harmful Trans Fats - by Submitted on Jan 23, 2012 from Brenda StewartSynthetic trans fats are amongst the most prevalent toxins within our food supply; but most are not aware that beneficial natural and organic trans fats actually do exist. I'm going to reveal a little something today that many of individuals have likely never been told... that there is a ...
Views: 1681(2 votes) - Diets That Work Fast – How Diet Pills Can Get You Slimmer, Sooner - by Submitted on Jun 19, 2012 from Paul ConleyIn the UK, Obesity is a significant issue that affects a large portion of the population, almost all of whom would love to do something about their excess weight. People understand the implications of obesity and yearn for change, so it is no surprise that the demand for diets that work fast is ...
Views: 1680 - 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: 1679(8 votes) - 7 Tips to make your Children Stay out from Over Weight - by Submitted on Mar 21, 2013 from Vaibhav AggarwalOverweight can damage your child's confidence when he is in his friend circle or anywhere. According to the child age, the extra pounds are not good and over weight is a risk factor for some diseases like - diabetes, high blood pressure. To stop increasing weight, you can help your child adopt ...
Views: 1679(1 vote) - Can green tea benefit us as we get older? - by Submitted on Aug 21, 2014 from Kenny McDowellCan green tea benefit us as we get older? Having had been diagnosed with dangerous cholesterol levels in 2012 and then being prescribed statins by my doctor, I decided against taking them as they changed how I felt and were affecting my hormone levels. I opted instead to look for ...
Views: 1678 - The Risks of childhood obesity - by Submitted on May 18, 2010 from Kody HackbuschEarlier this year in an interview regarding her new campaign against the epidemic of childhood obesity First Lady Michelle Obama said "We know the numbers, I mean, one in three kids are overweight or obese, and we're spending $150 billion a year treating obesity-related illnesses. So we know ...
Views: 1678(2 votes) - Turbo Dance Your Way to a Fit and Cellulite-Free Body - by Submitted on Sep 11, 2011 from Calanthe MossAre you exhausted of covering up your cellulite affected bums, arms, and stomach? Have you wasted a lot of money resorting to cellulite treatments that only give empty promises? Are you getting hopeless? Well, there’s still a way to get rid of those stubborn cellulite. It requires no surgery; no ...
Views: 1677(1 vote) - Fiber Fights Belly Fat And Disease - by Submitted on Jan 27, 2010 from Stacy WishnerIn my busy practice, one of the most common complaints I hear is, “Dr. Rosenberg, how can I get rid of all this belly fat?” Well, I’d like to share with you some exciting results of a new study out of the University of Southern California. The study found that by just adding 6 grams more of ...
Views: 1676(1 vote) - Bagels or Bacon? The Metabolic Breakfast - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2010 from Wendy Montes de ocaA new study from the University of Alabama appears to be setting conventional wisdom on its ear. The study, published online in the March 30 International Journal of Obesity, shows that eating a high fat breakfast actually may prevent many of the dangerous symptoms of Metabolic ...
Views: 1674(2 votes) - Making Choices: Lap Band vs. Gastric Sleeve - by Submitted on Sep 30, 2010 from Janiel ShokIf you're thinking of traveling South of the Border for bariatric or obesity surgical procedures and many are, you want to know the difference between lap band and gastric sleeve procedures. What's best for you and your situation? What are the pros and cons? Do your research ahead of time and ...
Views: 1672 - ***What is Binge Eating? - by Submitted on Jun 14, 2013 from Michelle MorandIn this article I am going to define binging and ensure that you have a good, clear answer to the question: What is binge eating? What is Binge Eating? First off, it’s natural to wonder what the word binging actually means because, in our culture, binging essentially could be ...
Views: 1671(1 vote) - Choosing a Jogging Stroller - by Submitted on Jan 23, 2012 from Ali Raza GhauriYou are ready to get into shape. That baby fat has been sitting there for a few months now, and you have no excuse, not to start a good fitness program. You love to jog, and your baby loves the outdoors, so a jogging stroller purchase is the new discussion at your dinner table. Researching for ...
Views: 1671 - Live Life To The Fullest Even With Binge Eating Disorder - by Submitted on Apr 07, 2012 from Kristin Gerstley"I don't want to get to the end of my life and find that I have just lived the length of it. I want to have lived the width of it as well." - Diane Ackerman I know this has happened to all of us at one time in our life or another. You are face-to-face with something that you’ve always ...
Views: 1669 - The Most Effective Weight Loss Diets - by Submitted on Jun 01, 2010 from Alex VicIf you are seeking support losing excess fat for bikini and your holiday break, the following weight loss recommendations can help to make more resultive your diet naturally, healthily and safely. 1,500 Calorie Daily Fat Loss Program According to weight loss experts your organism needs a ...
Views: 1669(2 votes) - Carboxytherapy is Straightforward Remedy to a Stubborn Imperfection - by Submitted on Sep 11, 2011 from Calanthe MossCarboxytherapy was developed in 2007 to dramatically get rid of cellulite by targeting localized fat metabolism. The treatment may give immediate effective results, but it is also uncomfortable based on the testimonials of some patients. Carboxytherapy cellulite treatment involved the injection ...
Views: 1667(1 vote) - Xenical – Its mechanism of action and its other defining aspects - by Submitted on Apr 27, 2010 from Tom HowarthXenical is a prescription anti-obesity medication, which helps people lose excess weight. Its active ingredient orlistat works as a fat blocker, which reduces the amount of fat absorbed by your body, promoting weight loss. Xenical Xenical, marketed by Roche, is a prescription anti-obesity ...
Views: 1667(1 vote) - Are Your Children at Risk for "Recession Obesity?" - by Submitted on Jul 01, 2009 from James EvansJust when you thought the consequences of our sagging economy could not be worse, think again. The obesity rate among children in the U.S. has already reached epidemic proportions, and now the economy may be driving some parents to substitute fast foods for healthy foods in an effort to manage ...
Views: 1664(1 vote) - Is Your Child or Teen Overeating? “The Waist + 17 Rule” - by Submitted on Jan 09, 2012 from richard LipmanRecognizing overeating and overweight in children and teens is very difficult for most parents and even doctors In adults, almost every one knows what they should weigh. If they don’t they can get on a scale, go to an “ideal weight table.” or better yet enter their height and weight in an ...
Views: 1662 - $1500 for Obesity or Personal Training, Your Choice - by Submitted on May 09, 2012 from Glenn DicksteinOn Average, obesity increases an individual's health care costs by $1500 annually. I am sure that most Americans can figure out several better ways to spend that kind of money. Suddenly, the value menu doesn’t seem to be much of a value, does it? While there are a great many things that $1500 ...
Views: 1656 - The Effects of Green Tea on Weight Management - by Submitted on Mar 16, 2010 from Byron RichardsGreen tea is a rich source of polyphenol catechins. Epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG) is the most active form of the catechins responsible for green tea’s antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and metabolic effects. Green tea also contains caffeine, which appears to act synergistically with EGCG to ...
Views: 1656(1 vote) - Night eating syndrome linked to weight gain - by Submitted on Sep 30, 2010 from Dacian GordonNight eating syndrome affects nearly 27% of obese individuals and around 1.5% of the general population. Read on to learn about this condition. Night eating syndrome (NES) is characterized by a constant, persistent pattern of late-night binge eating. It is different from Nocturnal Eating ...
Views: 1654(1 vote) - Day 3 of Healty Eating Gifts - by Submitted on Jan 02, 2013 from Nancy Anderson DolanDay 3 of the 12 Days of Healthy Eating Gifts brought to you by WiseHeart Wellness WorldWide Treating food addiction and compulsive eating Welcome to your third Healthy Eating gift. Today you are receiving some brain chemistry basics that can make a tremendous difference in your experience ...
Views: 1650(1 vote) - Fear and Over Eating - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2010 from Lisa CrunickYou may have heard rumblings lately, not from your own stomach, but from the media, comparing today’s financial freeze to the Great Depression. If you are old enough to read this, you have some image in your mind of what that might mean. I think of my own Mom being sent to the ...
Views: 1649 - Back to School Junk Food Aisle - by Submitted on Sep 18, 2011 from Jenn ProtheroI don’t have to think twice when it comes to wondering why I don’t like going into grocery stores at this time of year. Back to school junk food products seem to invade almost every isle. I know this is a fast paced world we live in, but there is no food in the food we are sending to school ...
Views: 1647 - Childhood Obesity - Fitness and Nutrition Facts for Child Health Promotion - by Submitted on Apr 19, 2009 from Beverly OMalleyThe rates of childhood obesity in Canada has tripled in the last 25-30 years. Data reports from other developing countries is quite similar. Childhood obesity is becoming a worldwide epidemic. There can be no question that the two most significant factors in the childhood obesity epidemic are ...
Views: 1644 - Is Binge Eating Making You Feel Alone? - by Submitted on Apr 07, 2012 from Kristin GerstleyIf you have Binge Eating Disorder, you understand the feelings of loneliness. You know what it is like to live in a secret world that no one knows about. You have a big secret, but no one is allowed to see that side of you. At restaurants with friends, you order just the right amount of ...
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