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- 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: 1583(3 votes) - 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: 1218(1 vote) - Slim Weight Loss- Learn The 3 Important Techniques To Hit Two Targets: Weight Loss & Slim Body - by Submitted on Feb 19, 2011 from Stepfanie WayneIn the idea of how to stay slim, lose weight at the same time, women are more likely interested with it. Of course, almost all of us would want to be slim and lose weight. Although men also desire to lose weight, the percentage of women is greater giving consideration to their vanity. Well, ...
Views: 775(1 vote) - Slimming Down and Controlling Weight With Foods That Burn The Fat - by Submitted on Mar 14, 2013 from Rick CarpenterThere are many fat burning foods that can be found abundantly in nature, and you can use them as an effective and healthy part of any weight loss program. Not only do they do the job effectively, but they also perform in a safe manner. It is necessary to have good eating habits to support ...
Views: 1132(1 vote) - Slimming Down the Safe Way For Women - by Submitted on Jan 13, 2011 from sahat maruliModern life ,many people young and old very busy always,never saw the diet about;levels calories,protein,carbohydrates in which the consumption of food.For breakfast,lunch,dinner to choose fast and practical food.With a solid routine, we do not know already obese.We were shocked and surprised by ...
Views: 852(1 vote) - Slimming Recipes – Lose Weight Eating Delicious Chicken Burgers - by Submitted on Nov 09, 2010 from Keith GarrowAchieving and maintaining a healthy weight can help you feel better about yourself and give you increased energy and desire to participate in an active lifestyle. By eating better and making yourself delicious slimming recipes you can help slim down your waistline and reduce your risk of ...
Views: 2562(3 votes) - Slow and Steady Weight Loss – Baby Steps to Help you Reach Your Diet and Fitness Goals - by It's tempting to start a new diet and fitness regimen with a bang. But, too often, the more dramatic and sweeping the start, the sooner we fall off the weight loss wagon. Maybe we eat too few calories during the day and then can't stop the binge by dinnertime. Or our overzealous workouts result ...
Views: 1336(1 vote) - Social Networking Equals Proven Weight Loss - by Submitted on Feb 19, 2011 from Alexander SharpThe problem with dieting and trying to get into better shape is that many people face this prospect alone. As they watch what they eat and try to work exercise into their routines, those around them continue on as if nothing has changed. This can make it extremely difficult for anyone to stick ...
Views: 743(2 votes) - Some Basic Facts about the FDA and How it Fails to Protect Americans from the Dangerous Effects of Drugs and Foods like Genetically Modified Foods, Dangerous Chemical Ingredients and Meat from Factory Farms - by Submitted on May 12, 2011 from Emanuel Barling, Jr.So many people ask why the FDA does not protect us more. Others ask us how the FDA works. The FDA is overseen by the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), which itself is part of the Executive branch of the United States government. The FDA processes more than $1 trillion worth of ...
Views: 1334(1 vote) - Some Facts about Obesity in India - by Submitted on Sep 18, 2018 from Gaurav GautamPeople who are overweight or obese face a lot of health complications, negative consequences, and concerns. In fact, being overweight or obese increases a person’s risk for many diseases and health conditions. Unfortunately, obesity in India has reached epidemic proportions in the 21st century, ...
Views: 1156(1 vote) - Some Fascinating Oolong Tea Advantages - by Submitted on Jul 29, 2011 from Joanne ThambyahJapan and China are well known as being cultures who believe in using the tradition practice of drinking tea as a way to ensure your health and well being are protected in the long term. The many ingredients which are present in oolong are well known in improving your health internally. Once ...
Views: 1215(2 votes) - Sono Bello Review - Things You Need to Know - by Submitted on Oct 26, 2020 from Imtiaz AhmedQ: What is Sono Bello? A: Sono Bello is not a product that you consume as a shake or pill, it is actually a procedure offered by a company named Sono Bello. Their motto is "This is your life. Live it beautifully. Sono Bello is made up of more than a hundred plastic surgeons who are all ...
Views: 646(1 vote) - Special Diet – Advice On A Gluten Free Diet - by Submitted on Oct 25, 2010 from Keith GarrowThere are many ways that you can incorporate a gluten-free special diet into your lifestyle and still enjoy the foods that you eat. While many people are required to eat a gluten-free diet by medical necessity, others simply believe that eating no gluten in their meals actually provides other ...
Views: 1232(2 votes) - Spicy Parmesan Chicken - by Submitted on Nov 08, 2011 from chad tackettServings: 4 Ingredients: 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese 2 tablespoons chili powder 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts Preparation: bag, then seal bag and shake until spices are well mixed. Combine cheese and chili powder in a ziplock Add chicken to bag, reseal, then ...
Views: 783(1 vote) - Spiritual Depletion and Emotional Eating--Part I - by Submitted on Oct 22, 2011 from Julie SimonJust as a wholesome meal nourishes our body, spirituality nourishes our soul. The spiritual component of well-being involves a search for meaning, serenity and joy that goes beyond our day-to-day concerns. You may be sensing that some deeper longing or hunger within you is fueling your ...
Views: 1911(2 votes) - Spiritual Depletion and Emotional Eating--Part II - by Submitted on Oct 27, 2011 from Julie SimonYou may be sensing that some deeper longing or hunger within you is fueling your emotional eating. How do you know if your emotional eating represents a yearning for spiritual connection and nourishment? In Part I of this article, I suggested that spiritual depletion may be experienced as a ...
Views: 2116(1 vote) - Spring Cleaning: Ready to dump the nonproductive habits that are holding you back? - by Submitted on May 18, 2010 from Melissa McCreerySpring is a great time to reassess, reorganize, and refresh. This year, instead of tackling your closets, I suggest you think about a thorough spring airing and cleaning of your life. Too often, busy lives lead us to patterns where we are simply following the bread crumb trail of our to-do lists ...
Views: 1285(1 vote) - Staying Focused on your Weight Loss Diet Regime - by Submitted on Apr 18, 2011 from Kevin CohenDo you find high calorie temptations lurking around every corner? Do you often find yourself contemplating thoughts of ditching your weight loss diet in favor of that yummy chocolate cake? At times things might seem to go haywire with your weight loss diet plan. Sticking to your diet may take a ...
Views: 881(1 vote) - Step By Step Action Plan to Sustainable Weight Loss - by Submitted on Jul 25, 2020 from Lukas D.So many of my friends ask "What should I eat to lose weight" or "what is the best exercise to get rid of this flabby bit" or better yet "just tell me exactly what to do…" The problem is, that as soon as you hand out a strict meal and workout plan, that most people struggle to follow it. This ...
Views: 1339(1 vote) - Stop Counting Your Calories If You Want To Lose Weight! - by Submitted on Nov 24, 2013 from Alvin ChuaIf you have been on any typical fat loss diet for any length of time, you are probably rather good at counting your calories within your foods already! Many fat loss diet programs give you a certain amount of calories you should take for the day. These diets also usually have a whole list of ...
Views: 571(1 vote) - Stop Late Night Snacking and Lose Weight - by Submitted on Jun 28, 2007 from Dan BurleyIt takes 8 or 9 days to break the cycle of late night snacking. However, once the habit is broken, the temptation for late night snacking diminishes by 75% and you lose weight by eating less calories. One way to reduce temptation is to eat small meals at regular intervals through the day along ...
Views: 13757(1 vote) - Stop Smoking Habit: A Must it is - by Submitted on Aug 21, 2010 from Sylvia ParkerMost of the smokers seem not to give up their habit of smoking tobacco. This is why they raise several pleas to show that they are somewhat incapable of giving up this habit although they have already decided to do so. It is learned from them that they apprehend immediate illness if they just ...
Views: 606(1 vote) - Strange Ways To Reduce Your Calories Intake Effectively - by Submitted on Nov 27, 2013 from Alvin ChuaIf you are overweight now and want to lose weight, you definitely need to take in fewer calories. The main reason people become overweight is because they take in more calories in the form of foods than they are burning off through physical activities. Thus, to lose weight, you need to take in ...
Views: 581(1 vote) - Stress Less Over Eating During The Holidays - by Submitted on Dec 09, 2011 from Lianda LudwigTrying to lose weight during the holidays can be very stressful and difficult at best! Christmas and Winter Holidays are the season of over-eating, over-indulging and generalized gluttony! And we have that built-in excuse to over-eat: It's the holiday! However, there's a payback in the form ...
Views: 1592(1 vote) - Stress Management Programs - by Submitted on Jul 15, 2011 from Youth WellnessStress management programs are being done in various institutions and health units. Here in the health centers the programs are design to provide information on the general cause and effects of stress. Also concerns what you are going to have when you join the program are some techniques of how ...
Views: 1181(1 vote) - Stretching Techniques to Grow Taller – Exercises to Increase Height - by Submitted on Jul 22, 2011 from Phillip TomNobody is ever pleased with his or her present height. We all desire that we could increase in height a little bit than it is at present. This is most likely for the reason that being taller gives you a feeling of superiority and physical intimidation. It as well boosts confidence in men. And ...
Views: 2694(1 vote) - Success with belly fat - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2010 from Celia WestberryWhen the problem is lingering and increasing belly fat, the first consideration you must make is to scrutinize the content of your diet. Is your eating balanced? Do you eat more fats and carbohydrates than protein? Research shows that more fats and refined carbohydrates than protein are ...
Views: 1332(1 vote) - Successful Programs are for Life – Take it One Step at a Time - by Submitted on Nov 03, 2011 from chad tackettA safe and effective weight management program is not a plan that you go on and start over when you've been "bad." You must become flexible enough to allow it to become a comfortable, enjoyable way of life. Then these healthier habits will work with you and for you rather than against ...
Views: 648(1 vote) - Sugar Addiction - by Submitted on Apr 25, 2013 from Rebecca CooperProven to be more addictive than cocaine, a closer look at Sugar may help to explain America’s rise in obesity, diabetes and the new focus on food addiction. A 2007 study (Lenoir, Serre, Cantin, Ahmed), found that intense sweetness surpasses cocaine reward even in addicted and drug-sensitized ...
Views: 2741(1 vote) - Sugar Addiction: Part 2 of a 3 Part Series on How to Crush Sugar Cravings - by Submitted on Apr 19, 2011 from gretchen jackIn Part 1 we discussed the importance of eliminating white bread in your diet to crush those sugar cravings and why. Today is Part 2: Never to eat sugar alone; only with other foods. Now why would I say that? There are two answers to that. The first: because deprivation is the most fattening ...
Views: 700(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 ...
Views: 2454(2 votes) - Suggestions to Lose Excess Calories Easily And Without Risk - by Submitted on Aug 26, 2011 from Irving ToppenYou can easily get rid of your calorie consumption when you know tips on how to do it appropriately. You won't have to get miserable, and also won't need to abstain from food. In fact, you can possibly cut your calories readily and painlessly. These helpful tips can teach you how to shed fats - ...
Views: 882(1 vote) - Summer Time Weight Loss Tips - by Submitted on Jun 02, 2010 from Lanjul StocksIf you're looking for 3 great approaches to weight loss and losing fat/ weight this summertime, then you will want to read this article today. In this article we will be covering how to lose weight by eating like a baby, using two different exercise methods and staying naturally active. After ...
Views: 1226(1 vote) - Summer's Top 5 Hotspots for Germs and Other Hot Health Stories for the Week - by Submitted on Jun 06, 2011 from Sam EtkinHere are the top 5 health news stories for the week. * Picnics, Pools, Public Bathrooms: Summer's Germy Hotspots * The germs of summer are out in full force, hiding in picnic food, pools and public bathrooms. Go here for the complete news story: ...
Views: 1879(1 vote) - Summertime Weight Loss Strategies - BBQs, Picnics, and Parties - by Submitted on Jul 15, 2012 from Lorraine Matthews-AntosiewiczSummertime is all about outdoor parties, picnics, and barbeques. And why not? The weather is perfect for spending time outside. But before you fire up the grill again, check out these 8 simple strategies to keep you focused and on track with your weight loss efforts. Don't let summer eating ...
Views: 1505(1 vote) - 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: 1423(1 vote) - Surviving The Holidays If You Have An Eating Disorder - by Submitted on Dec 03, 2011 from Ofira ShaulThe holiday season is typically a time for spending time with families, attending parties for work and friends, having celebrations, and eating delicious food. However, if you have an eating disorder you may not see the holidays as a happy and joyful period. Instead, these times may increase ...
Views: 1115(1 vote) - Sweet and Sour Tofu - by Submitted on Nov 08, 2011 from chad tackettServings: 6 Ingredients: 1(16 ounce) package firm or extra firm tofu Cornstarch for coating tofu 2 teaspoons sesame oil 1 onion, cut crosswise into 1/4-inch slices, then set up on its root end and quartered 1 red or green bell pepper, diced in 1/2-inch pieces 1 cup fresh or frozen snow ...
Views: 742(1 vote) - Take Healthy Drinks To Lose Weight! - by Submitted on Nov 26, 2013 from Alvin ChuaMost overweight people lose weight not only because they watch what they are eating; they are also very aware of what they are drinking! Most people think that to lose weight, one should just concentrate on the foods he or she eats. However, if you really want to lose weight effectively and ...
Views: 604(1 vote) - Take High Fiber Content Foods For More Effective Weight Loss! - by Submitted on Nov 02, 2013 from Alvin ChuaDiets which are rich in fiber are very good for fat loss purposes due to several reasons. First of all, it helps to activate the body to burn fat in the midsection and stops the conversion of calories into unsightly fats, especially around the abdominal region! Also, foods high in fiber will ...
Views: 722(1 vote) - Take Responsibility For Your Diet To Lose Weight Effectively - by Submitted on Nov 08, 2013 from Alvin ChuaIf your goal is to take a healthy diet to lose weight, then you need to understand that you should pay attention to everything you put into your mouth. Most people think they are doing it the right way, but usually they do not. You have to plan a diet for yourself as well as be disciplined ...
Views: 669(1 vote) - Taking Better Care of Yourself: Making Time for Self Care - by Submitted on Feb 12, 2010 from Melissa McCreeryNew Year's resolutions tend to fizzle out sometime in the first six weeks of the year and attempts to make healthy lifestyle changes often die on the vine. One of the biggest stumbling blocks for many busy women who want to make changes is finding the time to actually make them. Here’s a ...
Views: 1495(1 vote) - Taking Care of Yourself While Recovering From an Eating Disorder - by Submitted on Dec 14, 2011 from Ofira ShaulThere are many factors that come into play when recovering from an eating disorder. This time in your life can be very challenging. You are faced with the task of looking at many of the choices you once made and dissecting how these choices helped or hurt you. You have to begin to change your ...
Views: 1152(1 vote) - Targeting Your Trouble Spots: Fact or Fiction? - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2009 from Wendie PettYou’ve gained weight. Again. It seems to always show up in the same old familiar places – belly, butt, or thighs. Diminishing your trouble spots once and for all may feel attainable if you merely look at it as a quick diet or a few months of exercise, but this way of thinking will only lead to ...
Views: 928(1 vote) - Tava Tea Blend of PuErh, Oolong and Sencha Chinese Teas - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2010 from Alex VicTava Tea blend is the last creation on the weight management world and very likely one of the most resultive approaches to shed get slim these days. Tava Tea Wellness has produced an impact in the weight loss market because it has been validated to be a beneficial method for excess lbs losing. ...
Views: 2600(1 vote) - TCF Low Fat Dieting Info! - by Submitted on May 01, 2011 from Ty CaneThe subject of low fat diet is a controversial issue. At first glance low fat diet may seem unenchanting, however its study is a necessity for any one wishing to intellectually advance beyond their childhood. While it has been acknowledged that it has an important part to play in the development ...
Views: 1213(1 vote) - 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: 1214(1 vote) - The weight of wait - by Submitted on Aug 26, 2010 from Adele McDowellLike Oprah, I have spent my life dealing with weight and have recently regained once-lost avoirdupois. I hate that. I end up hating myself and then it’s that all-too-familiar battle of up and down, Monday is a new start, last hoorah Sundays and so forth in a addictive cycle that has its roots in ...
Views: 3502(2 votes) - The #1 Reason Diets Fail - by Submitted on May 26, 2012 from Laurel InmanThe first diet I went on (keyword “first” out of many) was calorie counting with Weight Watchers(R). They don’t like to use the word diet, but let’s face it, they are giving you numerical parameters to follow. When calorie counting later got such a bad rap, because it really didn’t solve our ...
Views: 1384(1 vote) - The 100 Calorie Diet - by Submitted on Oct 07, 2010 from Rahela VukusicThe 100 Calorie Diet’s Nutrition Made Easy Did you know that with a little help from the USDA (United States Department of Agriculture), nutrition is actually very simple? The 100 Calorie Diet breaks it down for you in an easy to understand format. Let’s take a look. For optimal health ...
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