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- Top Weight Loss Exercises to Burn Fat - by Submitted on Jun 29, 2010 from John PhillipLack of physical activity and poor dietary lifestyle are having a devastating effect on our health and longevity. As the number of Americans falling in the overweight or obese range approaches 3 out of every 4 children and adults, health conscious individuals understand the importance of eating ...
Views: 1265(2 votes) - Exercise Tips That Deliver Weight Loss Results - by Submitted on Aug 19, 2010 from John PhillipMany people understand the importance of a regular exercise regimen and the positive impact it has on overall fitness, mood and moving you toward your weight loss goal. Individuals fail to develop a solid strategy which will motivate them every day, so they can avoid the high dropout rate ...
Views: 1264(1 vote) - Green Tea Prevents Brain Aging and Chronic Disease - by Submitted on Feb 15, 2011 from John PhillipThe healing capacity of green tea has been understood and cultivated by the Chinese for more than 5,000 years. Western medicine has been very slow to embrace the many health benefits attributed to drinking green tea, as it has been with many super foods known to lower the risk of chronic ...
Views: 1260 - Is Taxation the Answer to Obesity and Successful Weight Loss? - by Submitted on Nov 18, 2010 from John PhillipAs the obesity epidemic continues to spread throughout the western civilization, the healths of many millions are placed in severe jeopardy. With rates projected to hit a saturation level of 43% in the US by 2050, incidence of heart disease, diabetes, cancer and dementia will escalate and ...
Views: 1257(2 votes) - Eat 3 Meals a Day to Fuel Weight Loss - by Submitted on Oct 05, 2010 from John PhillipOur body is acutely sensitive to the frequency, quantity and type of foods we eat at each meal. As our body races to digest and breakdown the different fats, proteins and carbohydrates to filter all essential vitamins and minerals we need to live, metabolic activity surges based on the exact ...
Views: 1255(1 vote) - Planning for Successful Weight Loss - by Submitted on Sep 14, 2010 from John PhillipThe best way to achieve your weight loss goal is to establish a realistic plan that you can incorporate into a new healthy lifestyle. It must be realistic and sustainable after you reach your target weight so you can maintain your results with minimal effort. Most people have a very hectic ...
Views: 1254(1 vote) - Is Diet or Exercise Better for Weight Loss? - by Submitted on Sep 23, 2010 from John PhillipWe’ve been conditioned over the years to believe that the best way to lose weight is to sweat it off with rigorous exercise at the gym, and be mindful of what we eat. If that were entirely correct, we wouldn’t be tipping the scales of obesity as 45 million people spend more than $19 billion ...
Views: 1251 - Exercise Easier to Drop Weight Faster - by Submitted on Sep 10, 2010 from John PhillipHealth conscious individuals understand the importance of regular exercise to assist natural weight loss goals and to improve all critical parameters of health. A well sculpted body is usually a sign of somebody who eats properly, stays healthy and has a long term investment in their own ...
Views: 1242(1 vote) - Diabetes Prevention – Steps to Naturally Prevent Diabetes - by Submitted on Jun 11, 2010 from John PhillipType 2 diabetes continues to reach epidemic levels in America, doubling the risk of stroke and sudden death from a heart attack. This insidious disease attacks the body’s vascular system, causing metabolic imbalances which reduce quality of life and increase mortality from all causes. New cases ...
Views: 1240 - Eat Fat to Boost Weight Loss - by Submitted on Sep 16, 2010 from John PhillipFat has been vilified over the past half century, as many people have been led to believe it promotes poor health and leads to abdominal weight gain. Fats are one of the three macronutrients required for normal cellular functioning within the body and are necessary for optimal health, as well as ...
Views: 1238(1 vote) - Top Weight Loss Diet Mistakes - by Submitted on Sep 21, 2010 from John PhillipMany people who are desperate to lose weight are misguided by the false promises made by marketers of fad diets, pills and weight loss surgery. Not only do many of these schemes lead to weight loss failure, but some can lead to serious health problems and even death. The only way to achieve your ...
Views: 1232 - Vitamin D is Key to Good Health - by Submitted on Apr 29, 2010 from John PhillipVitamin D has been receiving much attention lately, as it has been shown to reduce the risk of many cancers, help to prevent cardiovascular disease, lower the prevalence of diabetes and activate the body's immune system. Vitamin D has been the subject of extensive research over the last decade. ...
Views: 1227(1 vote) - Eat Fat, Lose Weight and Be Healthy - by Submitted on Jul 09, 2010 from John PhillipOver the past half century, we have become a fat-phobic nation. This has led to the low-fat diet mentality which is prescribed by the overwhelming majority of medical and dietary professionals. The problem is this diet is the direct cause of heart disease, diabetes and the metabolic ...
Views: 1219(1 vote) - Supplements That Prevent Heart Disease - by Submitted on Aug 15, 2010 from John PhillipMillions are at risk from developing and dying from the most pervasive killer, heart disease. While more than 750,000 Americans die each year from one of the many types of this often silent disease, the most common form, known as coronary artery disease frequently results in narrowed arteries ...
Views: 1216 - Is Cardio or Resistance Exercise Better for Health? - by Submitted on Aug 14, 2010 from John PhillipIt can be difficult to determine if your workout is sufficient to meet your health and weight loss goals. For many people, just making the effort to exercise for 20 minutes several days a week is good enough to provide them with basic fitness benefits. Others need a more rigorous aerobic ...
Views: 1204(1 vote) - Prevent Diabetes Naturally - by Submitted on Oct 14, 2010 from John PhillipDiabetes continues to grow at a staggering rate with 1.6 million new cases being diagnosed each year in the US. The American Diabetes Association estimates that more than 25 million children and adults are either pre-diabetic, or have progressed to the most devastating mature form of the ...
Views: 1197(1 vote) - Low Carb Plant Diet Assists Weight Loss - by Submitted on Sep 10, 2010 from John PhillipAll low carb diets are not created equal. Many people understand the importance of losing weight to improve health markers and lower risk from heart disease, diabetes, stroke and cancer, but the type of diet they choose is just as important as the weight loss itself. There's no shortage of diet ...
Views: 1196(1 vote) - Chocolate Effectively Lowers Risk from High Blood Pressure - by Submitted on Jan 07, 2011 from John PhillipHigh blood pressure is a significant concern as it significantly raises the incidence of vascular disease and stroke. As a result of stress, poor diet and lifestyle, enzymes in our body produce a substance known as angiotensin II that causes blood vessels to narrow and blood pressure to ...
Views: 1194(1 vote) - Eat More and Weigh Less - by Submitted on Aug 22, 2010 from John PhillipMany people beginning a new weight loss program believe they need to dramatically restrict calories to lose weight, a big mistake which will ultimately result in failure. The body is very sensitive to the amount of food and calories you eat on a daily basis, and will kick into survival mode if ...
Views: 1188 - Melatonin Fights Cancer, Dementia and Premature Aging - by Submitted on Feb 27, 2011 from John PhillipFree radical production plays a pivotal role in the development of systemic inflammation that fuels the aging process. Free radicals are formed as a result of essential metabolic processes such as breathing, walking and eating. Over the course of decades, these molecules damage sensitive ...
Views: 1187(2 votes) - Lowering Triglycerides Assists Weight Loss, Slashes Disease Risk - by Submitted on Nov 09, 2010 from John PhillipTriglycerides are a type of blood fat which have evolved as an essential means of transporting and storing energy for use at times when food is scarce. This served us well during our evolutionary past when the next meal could be several days away. Today, high triglycerides are associated with ...
Views: 1183(1 vote) - Raspberries Help Lower Colon Cancer Risk by 45% - by Submitted on Feb 21, 2011 from John PhillipCognitive decline is unnatural. Millions of aging adults consider an impaired capacity to think, reason and form new memories as the inevitable course of declining health. By accepting brain aging as normal, we condemn our senior years and live in constant fear of whether we will remember our ...
Views: 1169(1 vote) - Sleep May be the Key to Successful Weight Loss - by Submitted on Sep 13, 2010 from John PhillipAmazing as it may sound, sleep may be the missing link to achieving your weight loss goal. The importance of a good night’s sleep is discounted by many people, yet the impact on overall health and body weight cannot be underestimated. The body performs many critical functions while we sleep that ...
Views: 1164(1 vote) - Weight Loss Tips: Five Essential Steps - by Submitted on May 31, 2010 from John PhillipMillions of Americans are looking for a weight loss plan which is easy to follow and will deliver results. The problem with most traditional weight loss diets is that they eliminate certain important food groups or require drastic lifestyle changes which can’t be maintained long term. The only ...
Views: 1160(2 votes) - Coffee Drinking Shown to Naturally Prevent Diabetes - by Submitted on Feb 08, 2011 from John PhillipMillions of people rely on their morning cup of coffee to jump-start each day. That caffeine-packed jolt of java is the right elixir to wake the brain and prepare for the mental and physical demands of your daily routine. Coffee has been maligned for years due to its high caffeine content ...
Views: 1146(1 vote) - Processed Meats Increase Heart Disease, Diabetes and Cancer Risk - by Submitted on May 28, 2010 from John PhillipProcessed meat consumption is surging as Americans gobble up hot dogs, sausage and cold cuts in record numbers. We're paying the ultimate price for this inexpensive, easy preparation food source as the risk of heart disease, cancer and diabetes have been conclusively linked to processed meat ...
Views: 1137(2 votes) - Natural Diet and Lifestyle Reverse the Effects of Aging - by Submitted on Oct 28, 2010 from John PhillipMedical researchers have made great strides over the past decade toward understanding the intricate process we know as aging. In an article published in U.S. News and World Report, nutritionist Dr. Jonny Bowden identifies the four main causes of aging in the human body as free radicals, ...
Views: 1136(2 votes) - Beetroot Juice Could be Key to Alzheimer’s Disease Prevention - by Submitted on Apr 06, 2011 from John PhillipThe results of a new study published in the journal Nitric Oxide: Biology and Chemistry shows the impact of beetroot juice on brain health. Researchers already know that beetroot juice is beneficial to heart health as it effectively lowers blood pressure. A new study demonstrated the extract ...
Views: 1116 - Fight Cold and Flu with Natural Diet and Super Nutrients - by Submitted on Jan 10, 2011 from John PhillipWhen given the opportunity our body has the amazing capacity to thwart many diseases and illnesses including the common cold and influenza. When we provide our immune system with the necessary tools to fight bacteria and viruses, vibrant health will always be the natural result. The typical ...
Views: 1091 - Using Pomegranate in the Fight Against Heart Disease - by Submitted on Dec 23, 2010 from John PhillipHeart disease claims the lives of nearly 900,000 Americans each year, caused largely by a diet of processed junk food, excess calories, obesity and smoking. Many people are under the false impression that heart disease is inevitable and once diagnosed can only be controlled by a low fat diet and ...
Views: 1089(1 vote) - Lose Weight with These Calorie Tracking Tips - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2010 from John PhillipWeight loss is the main reason nearly two-thirds of American’s are on a diet, yet only 1 in 8 people have an accurate idea of how many calories they really need to accomplish their goal. According to a survey from the International Food Information Council Foundation, more than half of the ...
Views: 1072 - Eat Healthy to Prevent Chronic Disease and Live Longer - by Submitted on Feb 02, 2011 from John PhillipThere has been a significant shift in all cause mortality over the past 100 years. Up until the first part of the 20th century infectious disease counted as the leading cause of death. An improved understanding of sanitation practices combined with the present overuse of antibiotics has led to a ...
Views: 1063(1 vote) - Melatonin Fights Cancer, Dementia and Premature Aging - by Submitted on Feb 27, 2011 from John PhillipFree radical production plays a pivotal role in the development of systemic inflammation that fuels the aging process. Free radicals are formed as a result of essential metabolic processes such as breathing, walking and eating. Over the course of decades, these molecules damage sensitive ...
Views: 1059 - Vitamin E Critical to Fight Cancer and Heart Disease - by Submitted on Jan 17, 2011 from John PhillipHealth conscious people understand the importance of a diet that includes all the essential vitamins and minerals to avoid chronic illness as we age. Vitamin E is known to confer many health benefits including support for the heart and brain as well as an immune system booster. Many are ...
Views: 937(2 votes) - Super Nutrients Shown to Reverse Brain Aging and Cognition - by Submitted on Jan 25, 2011 from John PhillipIt will come as no surprise to many health minded individuals that a natural diet high in vegetables and fruits promotes health and extends lifespan. Foods saturated with synthetic chemicals, hydrogenated fats, salt and sugar stress our genetic integrity and result in metabolic chaos. We evolved ...
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