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- Childhood Obesity Due to Bad Habits - by Submitted on Apr 05, 2011 from Lyndsey LovingerWhen it comes to the rising epidemic of childhood obesity, many people are quick to point fingers at genetics, however, new research suggests that bad habits are to blame. In 1980, 6.5 percent of U.S. children aged 6 to 11 years were considered obese, but that percentage rose to nearly 20 ...
Views: 1474(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: 1544(2 votes) - Choose The Right Exercise Equipment For Your Home - by Submitted on Jan 28, 2011 from Sanjana SharmaAre you interested in loosing extra fat that your body has accumulated over period of time? Want to look & feel good? It has become a personal race when it comes to goals that vary from health to an image makeover. To cater to the needs of everybody, markets have been stocked with various types ...
Views: 711(1 vote) - Choosing A Healthy Fast Food Restaurant: Is It Possible? - by Submitted on Mar 27, 2010 from Forest VanceCan you actually eat healthy at a fast food restaurant? Although fast food is really never ideal, there are some things you can do while you're out to minimize the damage. Here are a few options for you next time you're in a bind and need to pick a healthy fast food restaurant: 1. Carl's ...
Views: 757(1 vote) - Choosing the Right Diet - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2011 from William NortinChoosing the right diet for yourself can be quite the decision to make considering there are several diets that you can choose from. It is important that you do some research prior to starting a diet, to make sure that it will still provide your body with the nutrients needed. You must keep in ...
Views: 699(1 vote) - Cleansing Your Body After the Holiday Madness - by Submitted on Feb 08, 2010 from Nicole SheldonTis' the season for a little .... detox. Heavy foods, lots of imbibing, and a constant parade of opportunities for the two makes for a sometimes great desire to detox. I get a lot of patients who ask about cleansing and detox, and many who have done some heavy duty liquid versions combined with ...
Views: 3393(3 votes) - Coconut Oil: Vilified and Vindicated - by Submitted on May 17, 2011 from Kristin KonvolinkaCoconut Oil is the kind of food that, if it were a person, would be too pretty, too smart and too nice. It’s just so good that all the other foods are jealous. Date incarcerated: The vegetable oil industry and followers of a theory called The Lipid Hypothesis rounded up all natural ...
Views: 1695(1 vote) - Coconut Water and Its Benefits - by Submitted on Dec 27, 2012 from John Revo PunoCoconut Water: A Great Source of Vitamins and Minerals Coconut water is liquid water that comes from a young coconut. Its juice is clear and a bit sweet to the taste. The fruit trees that bear the coconut are found in tropical countries like Hawaii, Pacific Islands, Southeast Asia, and the ...
Views: 1331(1 vote) - Coconut Water: Is It Good to Have It for Weight Loss - by Submitted on May 04, 2018 from Jaclyn TengOngoing trend to keep healthy is just put a straw in the hole in the top of the young green coconut and have a long sip. Because of its growing popularity coconut water is nowadays available in grocery stores packaged in individual cartons. To keep hydrated it is necessary to have a balance of ...
Views: 627(1 vote) - Combatting Weight Gain Caused From Emotional Eating Disorders - by Submitted on Feb 15, 2011 from Russell DoustdarEmotional eating can briefly be said to be the characteristic of resorting to food to pacify yourself in times of emotional problems. Eating due to emotional issues is a fairly common cause of gaining pounds and it may become a bigger crisis because the gaining of weight itself can become an ...
Views: 607(1 vote) - Comfort Strategies to Replace Emotional Eating - by Submitted on Jul 31, 2009 from Melissa McCreeryA client just asked: “I know I use food for comfort and to soothe myself. What can I do instead?” That is such a common question—and one that can be so difficult to answer--especially in the moment. When we want comfort, food can seem like such a quick, easy, accessible fix. I recommend that ...
Views: 4802(1 vote) - Common Mistakes That You Do While Following a Ketogenic Diet - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2019 from Jaclyn TengWhat is a Ketogenic diet? Those who are struggling with overweight or have obesity undergo the specially build diet program known as Ketogenic diet. Under this diet, you are prescribed to take high fat, a low carbohydrate that is primarily used to burn fat. But people who follow the Ketogenic ...
Views: 532(1 vote) - Comprehensive Employee Wellness Programming To Control Your Rising Health Care Costs - by Submitted on Jul 15, 2010 from Ken KaufmanEmployer sponsored health insurance premiums have risen 131% in the past ten years. What plans do you have in place to control the projected increases in the future? While decreasing overall benefits may be a short-term solution, it is clear that this strategy could severely undermine the ...
Views: 1549(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: 1295(1 vote) - Could your excess weight be a form of protection? - by Submitted on Oct 28, 2010 from Julie SimonI recently saw the play Ruined at the Geffen Theatre here in Los Angeles. It was an extremely moving and poignant story of the sexual and emotional abuse of women in the war-torn Congo. In this fictional story, some of the female Congolese refugees were "lucky" enough to find work and shelter in ...
Views: 1719(1 vote) - COVID-19: Eliminate Underlying Causes That Put You at Higher Risk - by Submitted on Apr 04, 2020 from Kathleen GageAs people continue to comply to, and put massive attention on, the guidelines of social distancing, washing hands, no hugging (humans), and “stay at home” mandates on the one hand, on the other hand (comparatively speaking) little attention is put on what we can do to minimize our risks for the ...
Views: 1028(1 vote) - Cravings - and how to fight them - by Submitted on Mar 20, 2017 from Lisa BakerWhen you are trying to shift to a healthy diet, or are on a weight loss calorie-restricted diet, cravings can really get the best of you! An what’s worse, if it is necessary to eat and not to eat specific foods for medical issues, cravings can be seriously detrimental if given into. Sweets and ...
Views: 1079(1 vote) - Cultivating a Healthy Relationship With Your Body - by Submitted on Oct 28, 2011 from Gerrianne ClareWhat is your relationship like with your body? Do you love it? Do you hate it? When you think of your body, do you think of the physical appearance or the entirety of what your body does for you? In today’s society, when people talk about their body the conversation usually revolves around ...
Views: 1177(1 vote) - Cumin Seeds Health Benefits - by Submitted on Sep 06, 2017 from Victor MarchioneAlthough they look tiny, cumin seeds pack a punch when it comes to flavor and nutritional benefits. Extensively used in Indian, Asian, African, and Latin American culinary practices, cumin has a very distinct nutty and peppery flavor. Scientifically known as Cuminum Cyminum, the small oblong ...
Views: 1679(1 vote) - Cure Any Disease With an Alkaline Diet - by Submitted on Mar 14, 2013 from Rick CarpenterOne of the best natural health cures for any disease is the pH miracle diet. The human body needs to be slightly alkaline to remain healthy, so a diet of mainly alkaline foods will keep your body at a proper pH balance. Your system will become unbalanced if you eat too many acid foods, ...
Views: 6675(1 vote) - DASH diet: High blood pressure treatment at home - by Submitted on Oct 01, 2019 from bhagwan mehtaDASH stands for “Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension” The DASH diet is a lifelong approach which has been designed to treat or prevent high blood pressure (hypertension). It has been developed to lower blood pressure without medication. The DASH diet encourages you to limit ...
Views: 863(1 vote) - Debunking Popular Weight Loss Myths! - by Submitted on Oct 02, 2013 from Alvin ChuaSome myths about fat loss are probably so ingrained into you that it may be very difficult for you to take in what is going to be in the following article. One of the biggest myths circulated by the food industry and fitness industry is that all low fat products will help you lose weight. ...
Views: 611(1 vote) - Definition: Daily Calorie Intake - by Submitted on Feb 28, 2008 from Stephanie OuelletteFood energy is the amount of energy in food that is available through digestion. The values for food energy are expressed in kilocalories (kcal) and kilojoules (kJ). One food Calorie (1 kcal or 1,000 calories) is the amount of digestively available food energy (heat) that will raise the ...
Views: 6744(1 vote) - Delicious low fat low salt diet - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2011 from Popa WoolseyDelicious low fat low salt diet and high protein low fat foods to lose belly fat fast. The best way to start your high protein, low fat food diet is easy. Just start by avoiding all fried greasy foods. The next step is even easier to lower your salt and fat. Simply avoid processed and canned ...
Views: 2669(1 vote) - Denver’s New Wave of Weight Loss: The HCG Body Transformation System - by Submitted on Aug 09, 2011 from Dr. Julie MarchiolDo you feel like you’ve tried every diet and weight loss program under the sun? If so, did the results meet your expectations, or live up to the hype? Chances are your response to the second question is a frustrated “no” — and you’re not alone. According to the Center for Disease Control, 34% ...
Views: 1165(1 vote) - Developing a Support Group for Weight Loss - by Submitted on Nov 20, 2011 from Ofira ShaulWhen you start a weight loss journey, you may feel lonely and like you are dealing with a major life change on your own. By developing a support group, you will receive the help you need as you work toward meeting your weight loss goal. Having a support group can keep you motivated and help you ...
Views: 1010(2 votes) - Diabetes - by Submitted on Sep 15, 2011 from Elna KeeveDiabetes mellitus is a life threatening diseases that according to WHO (World Health Organization) will cause almost 3 million worldwide deaths per year! These statistics cause alarm, but the responsibility is still in our hands to take action against this killer disease. Diabetes mellitus or ...
Views: 1717(1 vote) - Diet - Change Old Bad Habits, Don't Start New Ones - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2009 from Diane BabcockThe notion to lose weight can come from something as simple as an innocent remark, such as, "Haven't you put on a couple of pounds?" Depending on your personality, there's a whole new life issue that you hadn't explored yet, and for some sensitive personalities, it's a dangerous place to go. ...
Views: 1530(1 vote) - Diet And Exercise - The Only Secrets To Weight Loss! - by Submitted on Dec 02, 2013 from Alvin ChuaThe biggest reason why people fail to lose weight, or keep the lost fats away is because they simply lack self-discipline. The reality is that the people who have the most success are those who are highly focused and deeply motivated. Anybody can successfully lose weight, but you need to ...
Views: 562(1 vote) - Diet for Hypertension - by Submitted on Oct 09, 2019 from Shivani SikriOften Hypertension (or high blood pressure) is accompanied by the overweight, in particular one with adiposity predominantly abdominal . But it goes hand in hand also with a sedentary lifestyle , stress, insulin resistance (which can lead to diabetes) and, of course, with bad eating habits , ...
Views: 879(1 vote) - Diet For Six Pack Abs - How What You Eat Helps You Get A Six Pack - by Submitted on Feb 23, 2011 from Keith GarrowAs anyone who has tried will testify, getting a perfect six pack of abs can be a very difficult business. For many people it can appear to be impossible, but this is almost certainly because they do not understand the basic mechanism that is used by those who develop a six pack without too much ...
Views: 1453(2 votes) - Diet for Weight Loss - by Submitted on Feb 05, 2010 from barclay bertFor many people losing weight is something they go through over and over again. It is not uncommon for people to turn to weight loss diet programs that help them lose weight in the beginning, but gain all the weight back later. Permanently losing weight is what most people are interested in ...
Views: 726(1 vote) - Diet Pills that Induce Weight Loss - by Submitted on Aug 30, 2020 from Irabor MarkRecent studies have shown that more people are getting overweight every year. This happens not only to adults but even to kids who have just started in school. A lot of factors cause this to happen such as genetics, overeating, the type of food taken into the body and as people age, the ...
Views: 431(1 vote) - Diet Plan for Patients of Heart Diseases - by Submitted on Jun 09, 2020 from Sandra OliveraHeart is an important vital of body and one should take proper care of it with the help of balanced diet and healthy lifestyle. Common causes of heart disease are Depression, Diabetes, alcohol, smoking, obesity, hypertension, and high fat and high sodium diet. Some Disorders related to Heart are ...
Views: 749(1 vote) - Diet plans for Crohn’s disease patients - by Submitted on Aug 05, 2015 from Daniel DisusaHealthy or sick, adopting the right diet plan that includes some of the most nutritious foods is indispensable, as it helps in both the stages. While the fit and healthy can maintain it for longer timespan, the sick and unhealthy can combat the disease symptoms and ill-health with the aid of a ...
Views: 883(1 vote) - Diet Plans-What Are They? - by Submitted on Jul 12, 2016 from Lora DavisFor some people when they visit their physician and he says that they need to have a diet plan, one of the first things that go through their mind is “There goes all my favorite foods” but that is not always the case. Diet plans do not always mean that you are put on them to lose weight. It ...
Views: 714(1 vote) - Diet Plans: Sensible and Simple Choices for Eating - by Submitted on Feb 15, 2011 from Tony SchwartzWhen it comes to consuming a healthy diet, most men and women are conscious of what they ought to and must not eat. After all, it isnt tough to distinguish which is the healthy option between a candy bar and an apple. On the other hand, when it comes to making every day choices for meals whilst ...
Views: 1362(1 vote) - Diet Pots - by Submitted on Jun 12, 2014 from Linda GrayThe most important step to having a healthy body is to eat healthy food. What better way than to grow your own diet in a pot. Many fruits, vegetables, herbs and edible flowers can be grown in pots on a balcony or a patio and some can even be grown successfully on a windowsill. Use decorative ...
Views: 1491(1 vote) - Diet Regimen for Osteoporosis - by Submitted on Jun 11, 2019 from Gloria WoodsA basic eating regimen in the best diet plans Canada is the one that underlines loads of foods grown from the ground is commonly viewed as the best eating regimen for the counteractive action and treatment of osteoporosis. Lamentably, this isn't the eating routine that is recognizable to most ...
Views: 782(1 vote) - Diet Reviews: Why Is It Essential to Read Whats on the market? - by Submitted on Jun 01, 2011 from Tony SchwartzWhen planning to begin a diet plan, many issues should be taken into consideration: age, physical capacity, medical history, amongst other people. Diets have a huge range of variations, but the most important factor to consider will be the reality that some of them are in fact good for the ...
Views: 552(1 vote) - Diet soda – low calories, great dangers? - by Submitted on Feb 16, 2011 from Marina JanakievskaDifferent nutritionists suggest different types of nutrition and all of them claim that their method is the best one if you like to live long and healthy life. If it’s about health, everything is worth trying till the person finds the way of living and eating that suits him best, but the fact ...
Views: 771(1 vote) - Diet Success - 5 Top Tips to Lose Weight Without Even Trying - by Submitted on Feb 17, 2010 from Sophie JamesIn this article I’m going to show you how to diet successfully by giving you 5 top tips to lose weight by cutting calories.The bottom line is that there are two ways to lose weight – burn more calories or eat less of them. It sounds so simple, doesn’t it? So why is it so difficult to lose ...
Views: 1091(1 vote) - Diet Tips You Should Make Use Of To Burn Away Belly Fats! - by Submitted on Nov 26, 2013 from Alvin ChuaIf you want to lose your belly fat as quickly as possible, you must change your current diet; it is clear that you current diet is causing you to gain weight! The following are some of the best tips, teaching you how to change your diet so that it best supports your goal of losing ...
Views: 515(1 vote) - Dietary Advice You Should Follow For Guaranteed Fat Loss! - by Submitted on Nov 03, 2013 from Alvin ChuaAmong the people who are overweight, and are actively seeking a solution, most of them are looking for a shortcut of sorts. Not only do they want to lose weight, they also want to do so and succeed in the shortest possible time. Although there are many fat loss diets being advertised ...
Views: 481(1 vote) - Dietary Meal Plans For Six Pack Abs - by Submitted on Nov 26, 2013 from Alvin ChuaOther than intensive strength training exercise routines, you must also change your current diet to meet your specific calorie requirements so as to achieve the much coveted six pack abdominal muscles. Six pack abs are only visible if your body fat percentage is low, therefore, the purpose of ...
Views: 605(1 vote) - Dietary Tips You Should Follow For Fat Loss! - by Submitted on Nov 24, 2013 from Alvin ChuaWhen it comes to weight loss, your potential success comes from 70 per cent dieting! Dieting is actually the key to losing weight, although exercising will greatly help you speed up the process. You should watch out what you are drinking on a daily basis. Many people pick up coffee or soda ...
Views: 559(1 vote) - Dieting and the Mind: Hindbrain - by Submitted on Nov 22, 2010 from James Henshall,If you’ve been dieting for weight-loss for some time and have found that the diet isn’t “working” – by whatever measure you care to apply – then the reason for this has to be to do with diet, or it has to do with how you are mentally and physiologically responding. Let’s start by fuelling the ...
Views: 1916(1 vote) - Dieting For Weight Loss: Are You Eating Too Little? - by Submitted on Oct 15, 2013 from Alvin ChuaWhen talking about your diet to get slim for women, most people worry about whether they are eating too much. However, the question today is, are you eating enough? Did you know that if you do not eat enough you can prevent weight loss from happening? Many people believe that by not eating they ...
Views: 697(1 vote) - Dieting Myths You Should Get Over With Now! - by Submitted on Mar 23, 2011 from Mark WarringtonAt any time, you may have a friend, a co-worker or a family member who is on a diet. Most diets deprive us of a specific food group or a substantial amount of calories. Consequently, dieting manifests its disadvantages in how we feel. Hunger, depression and anxiety are just some of its symptoms. ...
Views: 814(1 vote) - Dieting Tips For Effective Fat Loss! - by Submitted on Oct 24, 2013 from Alvin ChuaThese days almost everyone you meet is on a diet plan trying to lose weight. It is a fact that you can lose weight if you simply stop eating. But, are you going to remain healthy if you do that? The answer is a resounding no! A crash diet is also not a long term plan. Thus, if you are ...
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