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- Boost Your Metabolism To Lose Weight - by Submitted on Aug 25, 2009 from Kathy CrawfordYou may have a slow metabolism that is keeping you from losing weight. There are many foods that you can eat that will help you speed up your metabolism. If you can get in the habit of eating these foods you should be able to eat more calories and still lose weight. It has been shown that ...
Views: 801(1 vote) - 9 Muscle Building Nutrition Rules For Explosive Weight Gain - by Submitted on Aug 25, 2009 from Tim RyanMuscle building nutrition is actually very simple and is a major factor in your bodybuilding success. However many people seem to get confused when they are putting together a muscle building diet. Therefore here a set of straightforward easily implementable rules will be outlined that anyone ...
Views: 1726(1 vote) - Learn About Antioxidants - by Submitted on Aug 25, 2009 from i-Supplements comWith all the talk these days of an overhauled health care plan, personal health and wellness are becoming more and more important to the average person. Instead of waiting until it’s too late to take care of your body, why not start right now with the simple addition of antioxidants to your ...
Views: 1814(5 votes) - Be Proactive About Your Joint Health - by Submitted on Sep 15, 2009 from Kevin AgrawalJoint discomfort may initially seem temporary—something you think will go away as time passes. Unfortunately, if left neglected, most people gradually experience an increase in discomfort with time. Why? There are many reasons. The most obvious, is age. Like it or not, our bodies degenerate as ...
Views: 1136(1 vote) - Summer Grillin': Rosemary Shrimp Scampi Skewers - by Submitted on Aug 24, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsThis is one of my favorite, summer grillin’, fast-fix entrees that never fails to get ooh’s, aha’s, and raves from everyone, because it’s visually beautiful and elegant. Everyone will think you’re a gourmet chef. (You can also substitute Paul Newman’s low-fat Cesar salad dressing instead of ...
Views: 1046(1 vote) - Diverticulosis - What to Eat - by Submitted on Aug 24, 2009 from Allan SosinDiverticulosis, otherwise known as diverticular disease is the condition of having outpocketings of the colonic mucosa and submucosa through weaknesses of muscle layers in the colon wall. Diverticuli develop in the majority of people in industrialized societies as they get older, most likely due ...
Views: 1489(3 votes) - The Wealth of Wheatgrass - by Submitted on Aug 24, 2009 from Samantha GowingJocund juice joints across the land are bountiful with spiky trays of wheat grass, gently waving their nutritious blades. Whilst it may seem that this is a new fad, wheat grass and its juice have been available for some time. Many a Manhattan juicery has been dealing in the commodity of ...
Views: 1568(2 votes) - New Mothers and Joint Pain - by Submitted on Aug 24, 2009 from Kevin AgrawalNot all women experience post-partum joint discomfort, which is why women who do, might find it even more perplexing. Post-partum joint discomfort is not often talked about. Just Google any number of variations on the topic and you won’t find much information barring some forums and a few ...
Views: 1120(1 vote) - Joint Health: The Fountain of Youth? - by Submitted on Aug 24, 2009 from Kevin AgrawalIf Ponce de Leon were alive today, I would think he would be quite impressed with some of our anti-aging products! With scientific research and advanced technology supporting the booming health and beauty industry there are all kinds of effective products you can find in the market to help you ...
Views: 975(1 vote) - How Much Fish Oil Do You Need to Be Healthy? - by Submitted on Aug 23, 2009 from Emile JarreauI think it’s safe to say that just about everyone has heard about the healthful benefits of adding fish oil to your diet. The Omega 3 Fatty Acids it contains, has been linked to positive effects in humans including lower blood pressure, lower triglycerides and overall cholesterol levels, and ...
Views: 1005(1 vote) - 5 Secrets to Portion Control - by Submitted on Aug 22, 2009 from Becky FoxYou may be exercising, watching what you eat, doing all the right things and yet for some reason the pounds just don’t seem to be coming off. The culprit may not be what you are eating, but about how much you are eating. It’s really all about that food portion control. If your portions are too ...
Views: 1189(2 votes) - Support Joint Health - by Submitted on Aug 21, 2009 from Kevin Agrawal“But what about my aching joints” you ask. Many retirees wonder what to do with their lives once they’ve retired from their jobs but may feel hampered by persistent joint discomfort. Retirement gives you the time, resources and opportunity to pursue things in life you’ve always dreamed of. ...
Views: 923(1 vote) - Effects of a Colon Cleanser on Overall Health - by Submitted on Aug 21, 2009 from Kevin AgrawalColon cleansing is one of those things. Unless you’ve experienced it, you’ll never know how good it can make you feel!You may be surprised to learn just what colon cleansing can do for you. You may have heard of it before and decided not to pay attention because it just sounds like heavy ...
Views: 831(3 votes) - 10 Kick Acid Tips for Great Health and Balanced Weight - by Submitted on Aug 20, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsDid you know that too much acid in your body can cause weight gain? Or, that high protein “weight loss” diets can be harmful to your health, due to their high levels of acidity? Even the glands and organs that help keep our metabolism strong can start to malfunction thanks to our highly acidic ...
Views: 653(2 votes) - Celebrities & Colon Cleansing - by Submitted on Sep 15, 2009 from Kevin AgrawalCelebrity fads are often outrageous. You hear about it today, and then tomorrow its old news. But when I read about celebrities and colon cleansing, I wanted to know more. I always wondered how celebrities managed to stay sooooo thin. Could this be their little secret?Many celebrities claim ...
Views: 1460(1 vote) - A Woman’s Multivitamin & LignaVites - by Submitted on Aug 20, 2009 from Kevin AgrawalA woman’s health needs are different from a man’s. All the stages of a woman’s life—adolescence, womanhood, pregnancy, breastfeeding and menopause present particularly challenging needs. It goes without saying, well-balanced nutrition is important. This is especially true for today’s woman, who ...
Views: 1011(1 vote) - How Do We Feed Vegetarian Kids? - by Submitted on Aug 19, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsFor different reasons, significant numbers of kids are choosing a vegetarian diet. As I recently discussed on Good Morning America and GMA Health (watch them here), a vegetarian diet can be an extremely healthy nutrition plan for a child as well as an adult. I wanted to follow-up those pieces ...
Views: 641(1 vote) - Endometriosis Part X - How Minerals help to Treat Endometriosis - by Submitted on Aug 19, 2009 from Kyle Nortonendometriosis growing somewhere else other than the endometrium also reacts to hormonal signals of the monthly menstrual cycle by building up tissue, breaking it, and eliminating it through the menstrual period. Besides conventional medical treatment, nutritional supplements also play an ...
Views: 7889(1 vote) - Foods that Lower Blood Pressure - by Submitted on Aug 18, 2009 from Lawrence WileyYou may have heard that high blood pressure is the silent killer. As eighty percent of us either have or will develop high blood pressure, this silent killer is stalking a lot of us. You might think that you will simply handle it when it arises. Unfortunately, that is too late. The silent ...
Views: 1085(1 vote) - Kombucha Tea and Sugar Addiction - by Submitted on Aug 18, 2009 from Sharon KaneI started drinking Kombucha tea a few years ago and immediately noticed positive changes in my health. It seemed as if my digestive system was waking up. It cleared out my sinuses and reduced my sugar cravings. Even my hormone imbalance seemed to clear up! Kombucha tea is a fermented drink ...
Views: 2429(2 votes) - Laughable Type II Diabetes Research Shines Light on Medical Ineptitude - by Submitted on Aug 25, 2009 from Byron RichardsThe ability of Western medicine to treat an epidemic of type II diabetes in America shows the gross incompetence of their collective profession. Granted, type II diabetes is a tough problem because it means the natural regulatory systems of the distribution and use of calories is broken. ...
Views: 1060(4 votes) - Miracle Macro Greens - by Submitted on Aug 18, 2009 from i-Supplements comIn an over populated world filled with an endless number of illnesses, now more then ever its important to have a superior immune system. Each year Americans are bombarded with Influenza. This is commonly called the flu. This virus infects the respiratory tract (nose, throat, lungs). Unlike the ...
Views: 2127(2 votes) - Organic Eats: “Seitan” an Alternative to Tofu - by Submitted on Aug 17, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsThere is a lot of bad press these days on tofu and tofu containing products. I won’t elaborate here. My intent is to offer a great alternative for your space! Seitan is made from wheat but does not have a lot in common with flour or bread. Many know it as “wheat meat”, “wheat gluten” or ...
Views: 777(1 vote) - Sweetness without Sugar–Spikes: Low–Glycemic Raw Foods - by Submitted on Aug 17, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsIn recent years, a number of lovely low–glycemic raw food sweeteners have appeared on the market, which can be wonderful additions to any healthy eating plan. However, many people feel unsure how to use these delectable ingredients. In this article, you can find out the ‘skinny’ on delicious ...
Views: 1472(2 votes) - Why Antioxidant Supplements May Harm, Not Help - by Submitted on Aug 16, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsA new study from researchers at University of Bonn and Harvard gives a plausible explanation for the negative effects of antioxidant vitamins that have been reported in several previous studies. They show that people who take 1000 mg/day of vitamin C and 400 IU/day of vitamin E do not gain the ...
Views: 537(1 vote) - What is All the Rage with Organic Eating? - by Submitted on Aug 16, 2009 from Susan GuzmanThe buzz is all about organic food these days. Everyone is concerned about the importance of eating only organic, or at least to eat organic whenever possible. The highest nutritional value in our foods comes from organic foods. Wherever we turn we are seeing ads for detoxing our body. “Rid ...
Views: 684(1 vote) - The High Cholesterol Myth: Heart Disease or Liver Dysfunction? - by Submitted on Aug 15, 2009 from Donna F. Smith, Ph.D., N.D., C.C.N.Because of the ongoing concern over high cholesterol and heart disease, people are consuming low-cholesterol foods, in addition to, taking cholesterol-suppressive drugs that damage the liver, without realizing that this can automatically cause the body to produce more cholesterol, and there are ...
Views: 7763(1 vote) - Hey Baby: Is it Colic or Reflux - by Submitted on Aug 15, 2009 from Robert NeimanNew and experienced parents alike are eager to solve the mystery of what’s really bothering their baby - is it reflux or colic? The symptoms for both are similar, from the constant crying to poor sleep. However, it’s important to single out reflux as the cause of such symptoms as most infants ...
Views: 983(2 votes) - Buying Fish Oil 101: What the Customer Should Know - by Submitted on Aug 22, 2009 from Emile JarreauWe know that fish oil which contains omega-3 fatty acids is incredibly healthy for us, but getting enough in our diet on a regular basis can be a tough thing indeed. Many people simply don't like to eat fish on a regular basis, and others find the prices to be too high especially considering the ...
Views: 1112(1 vote) - Dysmenorrhea - Definition, Causes, Symptoms and Treatments - by Submitted on Aug 14, 2009 from Kyle NortonI. Definition Dysmenorrhea means that women have periodic pains during or prior to, or after menstrual periods in the lower abdomen caused by disruption of contraction within the uterus as a result of excess bad prostaglandins. II. Causes A. Primary dysmenorrhea Primary dysmenorrhea is ...
Views: 10297(2 votes) - The Best Post-Workout Meal For Rapid Fat Loss! - by Submitted on Aug 13, 2009 from John AlvinoPost-workout nutrition has been an extremely well researched topic in the fitness industry. The studies have shown that ingesting simple carbohydrates with whey protein (in the form of a shake) assist in muscle building, recovery and in body transformation in general. Since study after study ...
Views: 1745(2 votes) - Pregnancy Weight Gain Guidelines Revisited - by Submitted on Aug 12, 2009 from Cindy PaivaFor the first time in 20 years, the Institute of Medicine updated the guidelines on how much weight gain is acceptable during pregnancy. While I’m glad the medical profession is making the effort to address the growing challenge of obesity during pregnancy, I think we need to do more to reach ...
Views: 961(1 vote) - The 20 Health Benefits of Real Butter - by Submitted on Aug 12, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsThe origins of butter go back thousands of years to when our ancestors first started domesticating animals. In fact, the first written reference to butter was found on a 4500- year old limestone tablet illustrating how butter was made.1 In India, ghee (clarified butter) has been used as a ...
Views: 1089(1 vote) - Resveratrol: Health, Longevity and Youthfulness In One Little Pill - by Submitted on Aug 12, 2009 from Lori Shemek, PhD, CLC, NCResveratrol is one of the world's most exciting discoveries since the invention of antibiotics. Resveratrol has been studied for many years, but it wasn't until 2003 when scientists discovered that resveratrol extended the life span of yeast by as much as 70 percent. Since then, abundant and ...
Views: 1160(2 votes) - The Many Wonders of Apple Cider Vinegar (ACV) - by Submitted on Aug 11, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsOn the advice of my eco beauty expert friend, I recently started using raw apple cider vinegar (ACV) as a rinse to keep my hair clean, shiny, and soft. To my surprise, it really does work and honestly does not smell, as long as you rinse very well. From its historical use as a condiment and ...
Views: 938(1 vote) - What Causes High Blood Pressure - by Submitted on Aug 11, 2009 from i-Supplements comBefore we examine the causes of high blood pressure, we must first understand what exactly the blood pressure is. Put simply, the heart pumps blood through the arteries, arterioles and capillaries. This action supplies nutrients and oxygen to the organs in your body through blood flow then ...
Views: 1600(2 votes) - Prostate Cancer & the Androgen Receptor – A Clearer Picture of the Problem - by Submitted on Aug 25, 2009 from Byron RichardsProstate cancer is the most widely diagnosed cancer in America. Men have a 17% risk for getting the problem during their lifetime. The story of any cancer is essentially survival gone wrong, a problem wherein normal cell function is hijacked and turned to cancer. How this happens varies ...
Views: 1476(5 votes) - The Dietary Superstars - by Submitted on Aug 11, 2009 from prashant kumarThere is no doubt that people today are getting very health conscious and one question which they often ask is, “Is there one terrific nutrient or one healthy food that will cater to all the nutritional needs?” Are you looking for some such holistic food that can help you improve your diet? ...
Views: 829(2 votes) - Building Vibrant Health: Part 3 - by Submitted on Aug 10, 2009 from Eric TalmantBuilding Vibrant Health-Part 3 I am a human being. I am a white Caucasian. I am a male. I am an American citizen. I have blonde hair and blue/green eyes. I am 68 inches tall and weigh 175 pounds. I am a protein-type. In my ANS, I am parasympathetic dominant. In my oxidative ...
Views: 925(2 votes) - How Bad is Sugar For You, and Are Artificial Sweeteners Better? - by Submitted on Aug 10, 2009 from Health remediesThe truth is, Americans consume refined sugars in astonishing amounts; one estimate calculates that the average American downs 135 pounds of sugar annually. For a quick visual, that's 27 5-lb bags of Domino's Crystals per person, every year. Obviously, companies who market sugar substitutes have ...
Views: 1202(3 votes) - How To Eat To Build Muscle At Fast Food Joints - by Submitted on Aug 10, 2009 from Tim RyanKeeping down two jobs, meetings to attend, kids to pick up from school and such like there are so many distractions, time constraints and pressures that if we are not vigilant can only lead to one thing... {not enough time to plan and organise your meals}. If you are anting to pack on muscle ...
Views: 6854(1 vote) - The Power of Protein - by Submitted on Aug 10, 2009 from Deborah McIncrowProtein Power; so we all have a tummy and this said tummy adores it when we feed it certain kinds of foods. There are many choices to select from that do our tummy good; whole grains, low fat dairy, fruits and vegetables all pack a punch, work wonders for our waist line and fuel our temple with ...
Views: 951(1 vote) - Acai Anthocyanins - Secret Health Ingredient of Acai Berry - by Submitted on Aug 09, 2009 from Peter StasonIn this article I would like to discuss a rarely brought up health feature of Acai berry. Its high containment of Anthocyanins. Anthocyanins are flavonoid pigments in fruits and flowers skin that makes them so vivid. These attention grabbing colors are supposed to both grab attention and ...
Views: 1359(1 vote) - Tips On How To Prevent Breakfast Cereals Kick-Starting Your Fat Storing Mechanism - by Submitted on Aug 09, 2009 from Anthony ChapmanThe nations favourite and most popular breakfast foods are breakfast cereals. The problem with breakfast cereals is that they are high in carbohydrates. Carbohydrates have an insulin provoking effect that can cause weight gain. To stabilise blood sugar levels protein and good fats need to be ...
Views: 1255(3 votes) - Learn If Genetically Modified Foods Are Creeping Into Your Diet - by Submitted on Aug 09, 2009 from Anthony ChapmanWhen a food is genetically modified it is for the benefit of resistance against insects, herbicides or to make it taste better. No research or studies have ever been done with humans to show what genetically modified foods can do to our health so you could say humans are the guinea pigs in an ...
Views: 1204(4 votes) - What Are Super Foods? - by Submitted on Aug 07, 2009 from Rebecca AstaraThe word vegetarian has only recently become more of a mainstream word. Vegetarian food is just beginning to be offered in restaurants as main entrees and now you can even find a few vegetarian restaurants in a city. Then, the word and concept of veganism started circulating; and now Raw Foods. ...
Views: 1003 - What You Should Know About Protein If You Have A Vegetarian Diet And You Want To Lose Fat - by Submitted on Aug 07, 2009 from Anthony ChapmanToday there are many vegetarians in our society as well as other groups that eliminate meat for spiritual or ethical reasons. My awareness of the high numbers of people practising a vegetarian lifestyle or some level of vegetarianism came about from doing my job as a personal trainer. I was ...
Views: 1160(2 votes) - Building Vibrant Health: Part 2 - by Submitted on Aug 06, 2009 from Eric TalmantNo two people are alike. Enter Metabolic Typing®, or what I like to call common sense. In the 1930’s, Weston Price discovered, by visiting many parts of the world, that there was a link between modern eating habits and the degree of chronic degenerative illness. He also concluded that there ...
Views: 934(1 vote) - Learn About The Best Body Detox Systems - by Submitted on Aug 06, 2009 from i-Supplements comBest Body Detox System Detoxification or body cleansing has been practiced for centuries as a method to cleanse the body of accumulated harmful substances that produce a negative effect on individual health. Everyday harmful toxins enter our body as they surround us constantly. The two main ...
Views: 986(2 votes) - Kids Need Vitamin D! - by Submitted on Aug 05, 2009 from Amy YoungVitamin D, also known as the sunshine vitamin, is a very important component in a growing child’s diet. Children can receive Vitamin D naturally from direct exposure to sunlight, which is created from the cholesterol in naked skin that has been exposed to the sun’s rays. The sunlight ...
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