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- Health Benefits of Herbal Nutrition Supplements - by Submitted on May 29, 2009 from Edith LingenfelterHerbal nutrition supplements - also known as food supplementation or dietary supplementation - are a preparation intended to provide nutrients such as vitamins, minerals and other nourishing substances that are deficient in a person's diet. Nutritional supplemental products are intended to ...
Views: 1081(1 vote) - What Your Fingernails Say About Your Health - by Submitted on May 29, 2009 from Edith LingenfelterThe fingernails say much about a persons overall health. Many conditions and diseases can be detected by changes in the nail. The most common health conditions that nails can reveal are nutritional deficiencies. Nutritional deficiencies can often result in fingernail changes or ...
Views: 1412 - Eat Well, Plan Ahead, Nourish Your Body and Mind - by Submitted on May 28, 2009 from Robin MalleryThe demanding schedule of the busy professional may not include foods that support optimal health. Eating well does not take an excessive amount of time and can be realistically incorporated into even the busiest calendar. Real food nourishes the body and the mind, benefiting physical and ...
Views: 1108 - How an Anti Aging Diet Affects Your Overall Well Being - by Submitted on May 28, 2009 from Jeremy TatlerAging is a natural process that happens to all of at one point of our lives. However, the effects of aging on your body and mind depends very much on your lifestyle choices. Learn by taking care of your body both inside and out will allow you to have a healthy appearance and attitude. Having an ...
Views: 993(2 votes) - How to Pick a Breakfast Cereal - by Submitted on May 28, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsThe most healthful breakfast is whole grain cereal. If you're trying to lose weight, control cholesterol or diabetes, or just need a lot of energy, your best bet is a hot cooked cereal of whole grains, such as oatmeal; or barley, brown rice or wheat berries cooked and served like oatmeal. Flavor ...
Views: 1124 - Health Food Hoaxes: Is Chocolate Really Good for You? - by Submitted on May 28, 2009 from Angie LewisIs Chocolate really good for you? I think this is one of the biggest health food hoaxes out there. First of all we shouldn’t confuse chocolate with cocoa. Pure cocoa is what’s good for you, not chocolate. Chocolate is a sweet, tasty concoction that is made from the cocoa bean. The amount of ...
Views: 1401 - Top 5 Tips to Create Optimum Health - by Submitted on May 28, 2009 from Lori Shemek, PhD, CLC, NCWe all desire good health, yet the majority of us take for granted our health and assume we are healthy due to the absence of disease. The human body is an amazing machine, that despite the abuses incurred upon it, still functions. But optimum health is more than just the absence of disease, ...
Views: 1230(2 votes) - The Summer Drink: Green Tea on the Rocks! - by Submitted on May 28, 2009 from Kevin AgrawalMost health enthusiasts would have you believe that drinking Green Tea, at least 6 cups a day, would promote you to a state of healthy “nirvana”. But is it really true? Is Green Tea all that health fad experts claim it to be? Green tea is believed to originate from China but has found its way ...
Views: 1022 - The Olive Leaf – Holding Up a Healthy Tradition - by Submitted on May 28, 2009 from Kevin AgrawalIn 1969, astronaut Neil Armstrong, the first man to walk on the moon, left a gold-plated olive branch on the moon for posterity—a symbol of universal peace and harmony. Olive branches were used as victory commendations during the ancient Olympic Games. It is believed that the founder of the ...
Views: 1103 - Sowing Health with Grape Seed Extract - by Submitted on May 28, 2009 from Kevin AgrawalGrape seed extract to support good health? You’ve got to be kidding! Not at all. Grape seeds hold high potential health benefits. With many of our fruits being sold in seedless varieties, we’ve nearly forgotten that seeds are a natural part of any fruit and Mother Nature has placed them there ...
Views: 938 - Natural Ways to Support Healthy Glucose Levels - by Submitted on May 28, 2009 from Kevin AgrawalHow sweet are you? Too much sweetness in your blood can affect your health! That’s why doctors recommend that you monitor your blood sugar levels at least once a year to stay on top of fluctuating glucose levels. Today, watching your blood sugar levels is as common as watching your weight. Poor ...
Views: 1033 - Body-type Questionnaire - by Submitted on May 27, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsQuestion: I wish to determine my Dosha so that I can eat correctly. I have seen several questionnaires on the internet and do not know exactly how to answer the questions. The reason is because I have been sick for over 15 years and I had a totally different energy level and physical ...
Views: 594 - Mindful, not Mouthful - by Submitted on May 26, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsThe Mindful-Not-Mouthful approach, as I like to call it, aims to override the old habit of “if eat – then be mindless” by a new, more adaptive habit of “if eat – then be mindful.” In a manner of speaking, the Mindful-Not-Mouthful approach aims to automate mindfulness. Automate mindfulness? ...
Views: 697 - A Little pH Refresher - by Submitted on May 26, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsI’ve written about pH many times but since proper pH (acid/alkaline balance) is the key to how I maintain a healthy life AND the foundation of our upcoming Adventure Cleanse Tune-up (aka ACT), I thought I’d revisit the topic once more. Remember high school science class? Well, if you don’t, ...
Views: 1131 - Believe You Can Lose the Weight - by Submitted on May 26, 2009 from roxanne johnsonHere are some helpful tips; • Infrared saunas burn calories and remove toxins. Perspiration is one of the most effective ways of ridding the body of chemicals and toxins. When we sweat our bodies go into thermal regulation which raises metabolism, burns fat and calories. Eliminating toxins ...
Views: 723 - The Significance of Vitamin and Mineral Rich Diet in Cancer-Related Cases - by Submitted on Sep 01, 2009 from Rachel MadorskyThe question of nutrition occupies a special place both in self-healing and in the process of treatment. Its significance is impossible to exaggerate; it is one of the major factors in the treatment of all diseases, without exception. Proper nutrition is one of the key weapons in the cancer ...
Views: 1308(2 votes) - Exploring the Impact of Spirituality and Nutrition in the Prevention and Treatment of Cancer - by Submitted on Sep 01, 2009 from Rachel MadorskyIn special cases such as cancer-related illnesses, I insist that patients pray with true repentance to God, the Creator of the Universe, with requests for forgiveness for all reckless deeds committed either by one’s parents or ancestors. And why should we have to pay for the mistakes of our ...
Views: 1307(2 votes) - Be "Meatless in May" to Help Fight Global Warming - by Submitted on May 21, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsYour Daily Thread and Chelsea Green have partnered up to raise awareness about the beef with meat. The raising of livestock, specifically the factory farming of animals, is a major contributor of green house gases that pollute our planet. The raising of these animals creates 18% of global ...
Views: 724 - Health Benefits of Phytonutrients - by Submitted on May 21, 2009 from Jen PagePhytonutrients are compounds found in some plants that are otherwise called phytochemicals. These are compounds that are not known to be essential to the human body, but they can have benefit if ingested. You don't need them, but you may find surprising benefits to your health and even weight ...
Views: 1303(2 votes) - How to Set Up Your Own Super-Smoothie Bar At Home - by Submitted on May 19, 2009 from Karen KnowlerI've so enjoyed writing this article for you - this issue is a real fun one, I think! As many of you know, I LOVE smoothies and I'm also pretty good at creating and making them, so this issue I thought I'd share with you my guide to creating a smoothie bar in your own home that's good to go at ...
Views: 1362 - Fructose More Likely Than Glucose to Cause Diabetes - by Submitted on May 17, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsSugared drinks are fattening because the human brain does not recognize liquid sugar as calories to make you eat less food. We get our sugar in drinks in three forms: glucose, fructose and sucrose (glucose and fructose bound together in a single molecule). Now a report from the University of ...
Views: 730 - My Top 5 Supplement Recommendations for Men and Women - by Submitted on May 15, 2009 from Douglas HusbandsDo nutritional supplements just give you “expensive urine”? No, according to a study commissioned by the Dietary Supplement Education Alliance as reported in May 2007. The study focused on calcium-vitamin D combinations, folic acid, omega-3 fatty acids, and lutein-zeaxanthin combinations. The ...
Views: 19482(5 votes) - Taking Control of Your Blood Sugar - by Submitted on May 15, 2009 from Denise McKinleyMost people feel they don’t need to worry about diabetes. A vast majority of people think you have to have a familial tendency toward diabetes or they are too young to worry about diabetes. If you or a loved one thinks this way then you definitely need to keep reading. Hopefully by reading this ...
Views: 1423(2 votes) - What's on Your Acid Reflux Food Not to Eat List? - by Submitted on May 14, 2009 from Dianna SmithCertain food and drinks can add to the problem of acid reflux. How do we know which acid reflux foods not to eat and what ones are unlikely to cause reflux to flare up? The best way to be certain if a particular food is causing an attack of reflux, is to keep a list of the foods you eat and ...
Views: 3775(2 votes) - Vitamins for Healthy Skin - by Submitted on May 14, 2009 from John AdisonIt's a proven fact now that our skin mirrors our body's health. If our body is deficient in any essential nutrients, it will show up on our skin too. Taking vitamins not only helps in keeping our body in shape; it also keeps our skin healthy and beautiful. Often called the ACE solution, the ...
Views: 1466(1 vote) - The Vitamin of Mindfulness - by Submitted on May 14, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsMindlessness equates what is with what is expected to be: when on auto-pilot, the mind rounds up and approximates reality into already-familiar patterns and categories. Hence, the “if it walks like a duck, and quacks like a duck, it must be a duck,” conclusion. The result is what Buddhists ...
Views: 730 - Whole-Body Approach to Osteoporosis: How to Create an Anabolic Body - by Submitted on May 14, 2009 from New Harbinger PublicationsNo matter who you are, if you walk deeply into the forest enough times, you’re going to get lost. I certainly have—several times. Dark, twisting ravines, steeply sloped hillsides, and impenetrable tangles can be disorienting. That’s the bad news. The good news is that if you persist, if you ...
Views: 3666(1 vote) - Key Nutrients for Bone Health - by Submitted on May 14, 2009 from New Harbinger Publications• Calcium. This mineral is vital for skeletal mineralization, blood clotting, conduction of nerve impulses, buffering of acidic blood, enzyme activity, and muscle contractions. • Phosphorus. This mineral is important for energy, enzyme activity, muscle contraction, and nerve ...
Views: 6034(1 vote) - Bone-Healthy Muffin Recipe - by Submitted on May 14, 2009 from New Harbinger PublicationsINGREDIENTS · 2½ cups whole-wheat pastry flour or gluten-free baking flour from garbanzo beans · ½ cup wheat bran · ½ cup whey protein powder · ¼ cup ground flaxseeds · 1 teaspoon baking soda · ¼ teaspoon baking powder · 2 teaspoons cinnamon · ½ teaspoon nutmeg · 3 eggs · 1 cup xylitol · ¾ cup ...
Views: 3458 - Synergy of Nutrients and Acai Berries - by Submitted on May 14, 2009 from Karen LynchOne of the world’s best “superfoods” is a small, little berry that is grown only in the rainforests of Brazil. The acai berry (pronounced ah-sigh-ee) berry has been touted as a miracle food for anti-aging, weight loss, disease prevention and more. Many of these claims are probably highly ...
Views: 1244(1 vote) - The Great Health Vitamin: Are You Getting Enough? - by Submitted on May 13, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsDo you know which vitamin is imperative to healthy bones and muscles, helps maintain hormone balance, ensures proper sleep, helps the nervous system manage stress, and is even linked to balanced moods? Both a vitamin and a hormone, there's a lot more to vitamin D than just getting some ...
Views: 885(1 vote) - The Truth About Whole Grains - by Submitted on May 12, 2009 from Rachel LernerThe Department of Health and Human Services and the Department of Agriculture single out whole-grain foods, recommending that half of one’s daily food grain servings should be whole grain. What is a whole-grain? A whole grain is just that, the whole kernel of the wheat, rye, oat, barley, ...
Views: 1413 - Stop Age Related Decline with Antioxidants - by Submitted on May 12, 2009 from Karen LynchThe world has been searching for the elusive fountain of youth since the beginning of time. We all seem to lose that youthful vigor and we would all like to look and feel younger as we age. Is it possible that the fountain of youth has been with us all along but we just didn’t recognize it? ...
Views: 1055(1 vote) - Fresh Fruit Helps Fast Weight Loss - by Submitted on May 09, 2009 from Peter StockwellCan you lose weight as part of a fitness exercise program just by eating more fruit? Yes, you can. There are a number of remarkable fruits which can increase your vitamin C level and help you lose weight as well. Here are four of the best: Grapefruit. This is one of the best fruits for ...
Views: 2310 - The Seasonal Detox Diet: Remedies from the Ancient Cookfire - by Submitted on May 06, 2009 from John AOVThis article is an excerpt from " The Seasonal Detox Diet: Remedies from the Ancient Cookfire" and taken from the website www.innertraditions.com The beauty of eating seasonal foods and using cleansing diets is their simplicity and their ability to help balance the systems of the human body. ...
Views: 1836(1 vote) - Important Supplements Other than Alkaline Minerals - by Submitted on May 06, 2009 from John AOVThis article is an excerpt from "The Acid–Alkaline Diet for Optimum Health: Restore Your Health by Creating pH Balance in Your Diet" by Christopher Vasey, N.D. and taken from the website www.innertraditions.com In addition to the alkaline minerals mentioned in the previous chapter, there are ...
Views: 1348(1 vote) - Eliminate Fat and Cellulite with Herbs - by Submitted on May 06, 2009 from Angie LewisFat that is stored inside the body shows up on the outside in the form of cellulite. Fat can be eliminated forever through the eating of natural, wholesome foods, body toning, and detoxification. But you already knew that, right? Losing fat and the appearance of cellulite is something that ...
Views: 3230 - A Healthy Balanced Diet to Help You Stay Healthy - by Submitted on May 06, 2009 from Raphaelo SteffA healthy diet is essential to maintain your health and a normal weight. However, unlike what many believe, eating well does not mean abandoning all tasty foods, or give up on all foods you like; it is, instead, choosing a variety of foods from all groups such as fruits, vegetables, grains, ...
Views: 942 - Detoxify With Easy Herbal Applications - by Submitted on May 05, 2009 from Angie LewisWhen we detoxify our body through cleansing, fasting, green drinks, juicing and herbs we are ultimately getting rid of toxic agents and impurities in our body that cause sickness and disease. Toxins drain through the channels of the lymphatic system and into the kidneys, liver, and the colon ...
Views: 1233 - A Greener You - by Submitted on May 04, 2009 from Denise McKinleyHave you ever thought about how the American diet and our eating habits got so bad? Remember the sayings “An apple a day keeps the doctor away” Or “You can’t fool Mother Nature” Or listening to mom who told us “Eat your vegetables!” Have these saying just gone by the wayside? Could it be ...
Views: 1235(2 votes) - Fight Cancer with Good Nutrition - by Submitted on May 04, 2009 from Denise McKinleyCan we eliminate one of the most devastating illnesses known to modern mankind, an illness that has touched all of our lives in one way or another? We all know someone who lives with it, who has survived it or who has died of it. Some of you are currently living with it and some have ...
Views: 1307(2 votes) - Food Sources of Vitamin C - by Submitted on May 03, 2009 from John AdisonWhile the grapefruit diet was a popular fad diet of the 80s and 90s, recent research shows that vitamin C ingredients of grapefruits, in addition to a myriad of other fruits and vegetables, provides consumers with incredible fat burning benefits. When consumed in natural or juice states, or even ...
Views: 1129 - Sprouting: The Why, What and How To Do It Successfully! - by Submitted on Apr 30, 2009 from Karen KnowlerOne of the most popular modules on my Raw Food For Beginners classes is undoubtedly the sprouting teach-in. Whether I am lucky, have unrecognised green fingers or what, I do not know, but it seems that many people have struggled and continue to struggle with sprouting seeds, beans, pulses and ...
Views: 1173 - The Biggest Secret To Staying Raw - by Submitted on Apr 30, 2009 from Karen KnowlerIt has always fascinated me as to why some people seem to get into raw foods and stay there while others yo-yo for months, years or even decades. The conclusion I have come to after much observation, thought and reflection is that quite simply some people have a lot more incentive than others. ...
Views: 693 - Are You Full of It? - by Submitted on Apr 30, 2009 from Quinn Raines RNLet’s face it, this is a subject most of us would rather not discuss until it can no longer be avoided. However, recent surveys indicate that constipation is the most common digestive complaint, resulting in about 2 million annual visits to the doctor. An additional 725 million dollars are ...
Views: 986 - Thoughts on the "One Bite Rule" in Feeding Children - by Submitted on Apr 30, 2009 from Kathleen CuneoI'll admit it, in my 13-plus years as a mom so far, there have been many times when I've tried to force my children to "just try one bite" of a new or unfamiliar food. Most of those times were earlier on in my motherhood career and most were before I was familiar with the division of ...
Views: 1811(1 vote) - Weight Loss Woes Could Be Hypothyroidism - by Submitted on Apr 29, 2009 from Tricia GreavesIf you’re having trouble losing weight, if you feel tired, foggy and feel cold all the time, you may have Hypothyroidism. Hypothyroidism can make a big difference in how you feel and how easy it is to lose weight after you have the other weight loss pieces of the puzzle in place. Some common ...
Views: 3267(1 vote) - What is Good Food and What is Bad Food? - by Submitted on Apr 28, 2009 from jason justAll diets start with the same sentence: You have eaten wrong food, that is the reason why you gained weight. This is not accurate. You may have eaten some wrong food, but if you managed to exercise the calories away, you are not overweight. The problem with the diet trend and the nutrition craze ...
Views: 692 - The Key Vitamins, Minerals and Nutrients You Need for Young-looking, Glowing Skin - Part 1 - by Submitted on Apr 28, 2009 from James FairfieldIn keeping with my recent articles on anti-aging and skin care basics, I realized it was also important to talk about which vitamins, minerals and nutrients you can take for great skin. What's really terrific is when your skin is healthy, it's likely that the rest of you will be, too. In Part 1 ...
Views: 1832(1 vote) - Kefir from Kefir Grains: The Miracle Food to a Better Life - by Submitted on Apr 27, 2009 from Ceena GiselleThe simplest and most inexpensive way to a healthy lifestyle is knowledge only a select few know and when followed correctly, will save you hundreds and thousands of hard earn dollars. You don't have to go to the gym all the time, no more unneeded spending on supplements and medications and ...
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