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- Cut High Fructose Corn Syrup to Lose Weight - by Submitted on Jul 19, 2010 from John PhillipAs Americans continue to fight a losing battle in the war against abdominal fat, newly emerging information from the Endocrine Society implicates high fructose corn syrup (HFCS) with the metabolic disorder which leads to diabetes and storage of fat around the waist. HFCS is found in virtually ...
Views: 4769(3 votes) - Good Carbs, Bad Carbs: Using Fiber to Drive Weight Loss - by Submitted on Aug 12, 2010 from John PhillipMost people are familiar with the popular diet plans which millions follow in a desperate attempt to lose weight and improve health. Low carb diets have garnished much attention over the past 40 years as scores of people have quickly dropped weight following the program made popular by Dr. ...
Views: 3008 - Foods to Avoid after Exercise to Burn More Fat - by Submitted on Jul 31, 2010 from John PhillipPeople understand the importance of combining proper diet, psychological motivation and regular physical activity in their quest to lose weight. Most are shocked to find out that certain food combinations eaten after exercise may actually sabotage any weight loss benefit by disrupting the way ...
Views: 2532(2 votes) - 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: 2494(1 vote) - 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: 2403(1 vote) - 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: 2382(3 votes) - Best Weight Loss Diet - by Submitted on May 13, 2010 from John PhillipAmericans continue to struggle with weight loss, and yet the number of people who indicate they are actively trying to lose weight has steadily decreased. As a nation, we have become less concerned about the impact overweight and obesity will have on our quality and length of life, as well as ...
Views: 2179(2 votes) - Top Diabetes Diet Cuts Risk of Heart Attack in Half - by Submitted on Aug 02, 2010 from John PhillipThe incidence of diabetes has doubled over the past 10 years, and many people remain unaware that they have become victim to this silent killer disease. Millions of people are pre-diabetic, indicating a failing metabolism which will lead to full diabetes, typically in 6 months to 2 years time. ...
Views: 2161 - Best Diet for Men's Health, Weight Loss - by Submitted on Aug 11, 2010 from John PhillipFew people would disagree that men and women are different in many ways, and their diet is no exception. While both sexes should avoid health degrading foods such as trans fat rich baked and fried items along with sugar and fructose laden soft drinks and desserts, there are certain foods which ...
Views: 1978 - Cut Sugar, Lose Weight and Prevent Heart Disease - by Submitted on Jul 26, 2010 from John PhillipHeart disease ranks as the leading cause of death among Americans, yet this killer disease remains a mystery to most people who may someday suffer from its devastating grasp. The etiology of heart disease is no longer a shrouded mystery, as researchers now have a solid understanding of the ...
Views: 1976 - Top 10 Weight Loss Tips to Burn Fat - by Submitted on Jun 15, 2010 from John PhillipAs the number of overweight and obese Americans approaches three-quarters of all adults, dropping those extra pounds becomes a serious objective of many who are concerned with their long term health. For most, losing weight and keeping it off is a lifelong battle made more difficult with ...
Views: 1900(1 vote) - Low-Cal Sweeteners Assist Weight Loss Goal - by Submitted on Jul 26, 2010 from John PhillipMillions of Americans struggle to lose weight every day, as they desperately try to find the right key to open the door to improved health and fat reduction. This task is made even more difficult thanks to the never ending assault of glitzy junk food and fast food marketing efforts. People ...
Views: 1894(1 vote) - Permanent Weight Loss – Lose Weight and Keep It Off - by Submitted on Jun 17, 2010 from John PhillipOver the past half century, Americans have experienced a metabolic pandemic, leading to a nearly 40% obesity rate among adults and risk of a shortened lifespan due to heart disease, diabetes and cancer. Researchers believe that the current generation of children and young adults will the ...
Views: 1894(2 votes) - How to Live Longer - by Submitted on Apr 19, 2010 from John PhillipOur body is a very complex machine which is continually processing the foods we eat through chemical reactions we refer to as digestion and metabolism. Foods which are highly refined, processed and over cooked break down into sugars and proteins which wreak havoc in our cells. The sugar and ...
Views: 1875(5 votes) - Weight Loss Improves Memory, Burns Fat - by Submitted on Jul 27, 2010 from John PhillipThe extra weight carried by nearly three-quarters of the American adult population increases the risk of many diseases ranging from heart disease and stroke to metabolic disorders such as diabetes. New research indicates that memory loss and dementia should be added to the long list of health ...
Views: 1861(1 vote) - Prevent Cancer, Lose Weight by Cutting Fats - by Submitted on Jul 23, 2010 from John PhillipThere’s now yet another compelling reason to lose weight and cut consumption of unhealthy Omega-6 fats from vegetable sources. Research released from the Institute of Food Technologists indicates that as many as 1 in 3 cancer deaths could be prevented by reducing consumption of corn and ...
Views: 1824(2 votes) - Exercise Assists Weight Loss Goals - by Submitted on Jul 30, 2010 from John PhillipThe health of Americans has been slowly declining for the past half century, due in part to the dramatic rise in processed junk foods which comprise the bulk of our diet, and a general lack of physical activity. Many children and young adults will find they are part of the first generation to ...
Views: 1778(2 votes) - Top Weight Loss Plan for Your Child - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2010 from John PhillipThe sobering fact is that 1 in 3 children in America are either overweight or obese, placing them at risk for early onset diabetes, heart disease and even acid reflux. A sensible plan which leads to sustainable weight loss can prevent a lifelong battle with obesity and reduced self ...
Views: 1736 - Health Benefits of Exercise – Reducing Disease Risk - by Submitted on May 09, 2010 from John PhillipExercise is necessary to remain healthy, as it ties together a lifestyle of proper diet, stress management and social interaction. Our need for regular exercise is encoded into our genes, as our earliest ancestors required short bursts of energy to hunt for food or evade predators. At the ...
Views: 1704(1 vote) - Coronary Artery Disease Prevention Tips - by Submitted on Apr 29, 2010 from John PhillipCoronary Artery Disease (CAD) results in nearly 1 million deaths each year and millions more are living with this disease and the limitations which lead to an early demise. Coronary Artery Disease is avoidable and reversible by following a healthy diet and supplementing with targeted ...
Views: 1682(1 vote) - Alzheimer's Disease Prevention and Treatment - by Submitted on Apr 29, 2010 from John PhillipAlzheimer's Disease cases have been rapidly increasing over the last half century, and are currently the seventh leading cause of death in America. Alzheimer's is the most common form of dementia and affects our ability to form memories, communicate and perform the most common daily tasks. ...
Views: 1656(2 votes) - Reduce Meat to Lower Weight and Burn Fat - by Submitted on Jul 24, 2010 from John PhillipConsuming too much meat, especially red and processed meat has been linked to increased risk of heart disease and cancer, and now those trying to lose weight are well advised to limit total calories from all meat sources. Research reported in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition links a ...
Views: 1638(3 votes) - Tips to Control Emotion and Stress, Fuel Weight Loss - by Submitted on Sep 02, 2010 from John PhillipAmerican waistlines continue to expand at an ever alarming rate, increasing the incidence of heart disease, stroke, diabetes, dementia and cancer. Successful weight loss consists of three critical components: reduced calories from a well balanced diet, regular physical activity and controlling ...
Views: 1630 - Alzheimer’s Disease Prevention with Natural Lifestyle - by Submitted on Sep 30, 2010 from John PhillipNo other disease stirs more fear than Alzheimer’s disease. This mind robbing affliction is presently the sixth leading cause of death in the US and rising at an alarming rate. Estimates are that by the year 2030 nearly 1 in 4 adults will be affected by this cruel form of dementia. At present ...
Views: 1602(1 vote) - Avoid Statins Through Natural Lifestyle Changes - by Submitted on Aug 18, 2010 from John PhillipCholesterol lowering statins have been hailed as miracle drugs and yet medical research has come to the dismal conclusion that they are virtually worthless in preventing heart disease or death from a heart attack, possibly helping 1 out of 100 who take the drug. Those aren’t very good odds when ...
Views: 1585(1 vote) - Choose Raspberries and Purple Fruits to Ward off Cancer - by Submitted on Mar 27, 2011 from John PhillipColon cancer is the third leading cause of cancer deaths. This devastating disease is on the rise as our typical diet of processed foods continues to kill. A diet void of essential nutrients is the driving force behind this largely preventable disease. Researchers continue to uncover the ...
Views: 1542(2 votes) - Slash Diabetes Risk with Natural Diet and Fresh Vegetables - by Submitted on Nov 04, 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: 1506(3 votes) - Best Natural Weight Loss Supplements - by Submitted on May 10, 2010 from John PhillipAs children and adults continue to wage a losing battle against excessive weight and obesity, the impact to health and longevity is beginning to take it's toll. Dietary excess, lack of exercise and stress are contributing to skyrocketing levels of the major killers. Heart disease, ...
Views: 1494(2 votes) - Alzheimer's Disease Prevention Stratagy - by Submitted on Jun 19, 2010 from John PhillipAlzheimer’s disease now affects more than 5 million Americans, and research projects that number will triple to more than 15 million by 2050. This dreaded memory-robbing disease is feared more than any other disease by most people, as it hits at the core of our being, stealing treasured ...
Views: 1475(1 vote) - Vitmain D Lowers Cancer Risk, Assists Weight Loss - by Submitted on Aug 30, 2010 from John PhillipThe importance of Vitamin D in the battle to lose weight and reduce the risk from many forms of cancer has been largely misunderstood since its discovery in 1922. Researchers have been uncovering the many significant health benefits of this miracle hormone since decoding the human genome, ...
Views: 1465(3 votes) - Boost Immune Health with Vitamin D - by Submitted on Aug 11, 2010 from John PhillipEvidence continues to mount validating the critical nature of Vitamin D to human health. Actually a form of hormone, Vitamin D exerts a powerful influence on virtually every cell in the body as it’s been shown to activate the immune systems ability to identity and thwart pathogens and rogue ...
Views: 1463(1 vote) - Waist Size Linked to Mortality, Top Weight Loss Supplements - by Submitted on Aug 18, 2010 from John PhillipIt’s no secret that American waistlines are continuing to expand, increasing the risk of disease and sudden death from an early age. The vast majority of overweight and obese individuals are conscious of their excess girth and would like to lose weight, but don’t fully understand the dire health ...
Views: 1460(2 votes) - Depression Linked to Obesity - by Submitted on Oct 07, 2010 from John PhillipOne of the many detrimental side effects of being overweight or obese is a dramatic rise in clinical depression. Researchers aren’t sure whether depression leads to obesity or if excess body weight results in the mood altering behavior diagnosed as depression, but the impact on the lives of ...
Views: 1459(1 vote) - Eliminate Soda to Lose Weight - by Submitted on Oct 07, 2010 from John PhillipSoda consumption has increased three-fold over the past half century and the addition of high fructose corn syrup in the 70’s has in large part fueled the present obesity epidemic. More than 20% of the sugar in our diet comes from sweetened beverages and nutritional researchers indicate that for ...
Views: 1455(2 votes) - Cut Heart Attack Risk in Half - by Submitted on May 10, 2010 from John PhillipHeart disease is the leading cause of death in the US, killing nearly 650,000 people. Studies indicate that heart disease risk is doubled by eating a diet which includes a high percent of calories from refined and processed carbohydrates. The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition reports ...
Views: 1442(2 votes) - Alpha Lipoic Acid Lowers Blood Pressure and Reduces Stroke Risk - by Submitted on Mar 06, 2011 from John PhillipSlowly rising blood pressure as we age places millions of Americans at increased risk for heart attack and stroke. Medical practitioners and Big Pharma think the answer is prescribe a host of different pharmaceuticals until a magical number is achieved artificially. Research has rapidly emerged ...
Views: 1403(2 votes) - Lose Weight and Keep it Off - by Submitted on Jun 29, 2010 from John PhillipMany people understand the basic mechanics of weight loss – reduce calories and increase physical activity. If the solution is that simple, why has the number of overweight and obese individuals swollen to nearly three-quarters of the US adult population? The answer is far from simple, but ...
Views: 1360(2 votes) - Super Foods That Help Weight Loss - by Submitted on Aug 24, 2010 from John PhillipWhile it may be true there’s no magical fat burning food, there are a number of super foods which assist the body to lose weight, or help to maintain a weight range once you’ve achieved your goal. These foods work by naturally controlling your hunger, increasing fat metabolism and burning extra ...
Views: 1345(1 vote) - Top Diabetes Weight Loss Diet - by Submitted on May 19, 2010 from John PhillipDiabetes ranks as the sixth leading cause of death in the US with new cases of the disease rising at alarming levels, especially among children and teens. More alarming is the fact that diabetes more than doubles the risk of sudden death from a heart attack. Weight loss among those suffering ...
Views: 1344(5 votes) - Key Weight Loss Nutrients - by Submitted on Sep 07, 2010 from John PhillipExcess weight and obesity are part of a silent epidemic, as two-thirds of adults surveyed indicate they are carrying too much weight, yet are unable to make the necessary diet and lifestyle changes to achieve their ideal weight goal. The results of a survey conducted by National Public Radio ...
Views: 1332(1 vote) - Cholesterol Level Predicts Heart Disease Risk in Young Adults - by Submitted on Oct 21, 2010 from John PhillipThe results of a 20 year study bring to light the importance of healthy diet and lifestyle from an early age. Elevated cholesterol levels in young adults in their 20's and 30's were predictive of the development of coronary artery calcium and atherosclerosis later in life. Coronary Artery ...
Views: 1319(1 vote) - Busting the Top Fitness Myths - by Submitted on Aug 22, 2010 from John PhillipFitness myths are as common as old wives tales, and can have a detrimental effect on your workout routine and overall health. We listen to things others tell us about our health and fitness, and after hearing the same advise long enough, we begin to believe it, correct or not. Some of the ...
Views: 1313(2 votes) - Diabetes Prevention Tips - by Submitted on Apr 29, 2010 from John PhillipDiabetes is a metabolic disorder which threatens most organs in the body. Excessive blood sugar levels cause disruption and damage to the inner lining of the vessels, resulting in loss of eyesight, kidney failure and cardiovascular disease. Type 2 diabetes is a disease caused by poor diet and ...
Views: 1309(2 votes) - Curcumin Prevents Cancer, Heart Disease, Alzheimer’s Disease and Obesity - by Submitted on Dec 15, 2010 from John PhillipCurcumin is one of a small number of super nutrients which has the demonstrated ability to dramatically lower the risk from cancer, heart disease and Alzheimer`s disease while influencing the storage of body fat by altering lipid metabolism. Curcumin is a natural polyphenol which is extracted ...
Views: 1304(1 vote) - CoQ10 Improves Heart Health and Weight Loss Efforts - by Submitted on Mar 19, 2011 from John PhillipCoenzyme Q10 is an amazing chemical cofactor which is required by every cell in the body to produce the energy we need to live. It`s been shown to increase the level of energy to all muscles and is especially important to cardiac function as it increases energy production at an optimal rate. ...
Views: 1292(1 vote) - Diet and Exercise Promote Weight Loss - by Submitted on Oct 14, 2010 from John PhillipThe food we eat provides the building blocks required for cellular construction as well as all metabolic and chemical reactions which our body performs to function in good health. In the same fashion, our diet and level of physical activity directly influence our hormones that determine if fat ...
Views: 1290 - Top Weight Loss Plans: Diet vs. Exercise - by Submitted on May 28, 2010 from John PhillipEveryone has an opinion as to whether diet or exercise works best when trying to lose weight. Which method will provide the best weight loss results, and more importantly, which will help in the prevention and treatment of heart disease, diabetes and cancer? Both diet and exercise are ...
Views: 1289(4 votes) - Weight Loss Diet Tips to Improve Heart Health - by Submitted on Oct 07, 2010 from John PhillipThe incidence of obesity continues unabated at epidemic levels as people suffer from a wide array of degenerative diseases including heart disease which kills more people than any other affliction. The US Department of Agriculture released data showing that Americans consumed 331 more calories a ...
Views: 1285(2 votes) - Top Foods and Lifestyle Changes Promote Heart Health - by Submitted on Sep 02, 2010 from John PhillipHeart disease is the number one killer in the US, and results from decades of dietary and lifestyle abuse leading to damage of the delicate arteries that supply blood to the heart. The condition is called coronary artery disease (CAD) and is the primary type of heart condition which leads to ...
Views: 1279(1 vote) - Cancer Prevention Strategies - by Submitted on Apr 29, 2010 from John PhillipCancer is the second leading cause of death among Americans. Many people do not realize that cancer is largely a disease which can be prevented through lifestyle and dietary modifications as well as through targeted supplementation. Prevention is the key to reducing the number of cancer ...
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