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- How are you feeling? - by Submitted on Nov 20, 2020 from Sarah Itzhaki> This thing of dealing with emotions and analyzing them… doesn’t work for me :/ >> OK, then what part of it does work for you? >What’d ya mean? >> Can you only list some situations and emotions you have about them? No more.. > I’m not one to think about what I feel. Everyday is ...
Views: 577 - Nutritional supplements for growing children - by Submitted on Feb 19, 2021 from Jaclyn TengGrowing children need many nutrients, not only to grow, but also to perform in school, that's where the whole self-growth is all about. In addition to macro-nutrients, such as proteins, micronutrients, such as vitamins and minerals, are also important for certain processes in the body to run ...
Views: 577(1 vote) - Becoming A Vegetarian - Am I Eating Enough Protein? - by Submitted on Feb 23, 2009 from Janet Gomez"Am I eating enough protein, especially as I want to move towards becoming a vegetarian?" According to the World Health Organization we need a maximum of 10-15% protein in our daily diet. (This is, for example, the equivalent of 27 - 45 grams for a woman weighing 60 kg). This is not a large ...
Views: 576 - The Risks of Eating Well-done Meat - by Submitted on Jan 04, 2012 from Catherin fernatesThe study involves mice, which are often used to test whether substances in food are harmful to humans. Norwegian researchers adopted a mouse type where human enzymes have been inserted to examine whether people may be more sensitive to certain carcinogenic substances from heat-treated foods. ...
Views: 576 - The Use Of The Steroids And Its Effect On Human Brain - by Submitted on Aug 08, 2013 from Smith JonesDrug addiction happens to be a chronic disease. It is a persistent health condition, which remains for a long period of time, if the user consumes the product, on a regular basis. Individuals, who are addicted to these substances, tend to crave for these global anabolic steroids, every other ...
Views: 576 - Improve Your Health and Wellbeing with Lypo c and vitamin d 5000iu - by Submitted on Jan 04, 2012 from Daniel CrowMany UK based companies now supply a range of products which can help boost your health. With nutritional supplements you can make up for any aspect of your diet which may be lacking, such as not getting enough protein if you are a vegetarian, or iron if you are slightly anaemic. These ...
Views: 575 - Run.. Chicago.. Run.. - by Submitted on Apr 08, 2011 from Jade CrewRunning nowadays is taking its trend again. It's been well known for years that running is a fantastic exercise that brings with it plenty of benefits. More and more people are starting to run on a regular basis every day, and for good reason. Running is good for your body and your mind. If you ...
Views: 575 - Zucchini - ways to spice up and prepare this Garden Prolific - by Submitted on Aug 13, 2011 from Lisa BeverleyNeedless to say I give away some of my squash (yellow squash) and tomatoes to friends again this year. But I hate waste and I love the taste of vegetables straight from the garden. If you have to get the zucchini and summer squash from the store, remember to buy medium-sized (7 inches). If you ...
Views: 575 - Doctors won’t eat these foods, you shouldn’t either - by Submitted on Aug 21, 2015 from Victor MarchioneBy now you probably have a good idea of what it means to eat healthy. Fruits and vegetables get the top score, followed by whole grains, protein and even dairy. A good resource is the American Food Guide, which helps clarify serving sizes. But sometimes it gets tricky to eat well and we often ...
Views: 574 - The 6 Best Food to include in your Weight Loss Plan - by Submitted on Sep 13, 2012 from Sydney NelsonWhen you think about losing weight, everyone just wants to lose weight fast. Rarely will someone say something like, “I want to lose the weight while making sure I eat all the right stuff.” Growing up, our moms always told us to finish our veggies and eat healthy food because they were good for ...
Views: 574 - The Three Most Unique Teas You Can Enjoy With Your Glass Teapot With Infuser. - by Submitted on Jan 16, 2021 from Alex HalesAre you tired of making rounds with the same type of teas? Green tea, black tea, and tea with milk are delicious, but it is always great to try something new. We all know that teas are filled with antioxidants that can be beneficial for you. We also know that each tea comes with its own added ...
Views: 574 - DNA Specific Nutrition - by Submitted on Aug 29, 2008 from deanna lingMonte Taylor, GeneLink's CEO, noted that We are pleased and excited to announce that during the This is the World's First DNA Nutrition! This is an explosive topic - Orlando, Florida – August 4, 2008 – GeneLink, Inc. (OTCBB: GNLK.OB), a leading consumer genomics biotech company, announced the ...
Views: 573 - Do You Want To Comprehend Sugar Addiction Symptoms? - by Submitted on Apr 04, 2012 from Teo JoygiverUnderstanding the concept of sugar addiction symptoms A possible definition may be: the impossibility for a person to resist to the sweet foods or beverages temptation. People suffering from this condition find impossible to stay without sugar for too long: usually a day, a meal sometimes ...
Views: 573 - How to get the most out of this healthy oil - by Submitted on Aug 24, 2015 from Victor MarchioneIn many heart-healthy and even brain-healthy diets they rave about the use of olive oil. Olive oil, especially the extra virgin type, has been shown to be beneficial to overall health, but is typically advised not to cook with. Although drizzling the golden oil on top of food seems to be ...
Views: 573 - Nutritional Supplements: Take Care of Your Body! - by Submitted on Jan 16, 2013 from junaid razaNutritional supplements are vitamins, minerals and other substances which improve your diet. These are available as pills, capsules, liquids and powders. That plays an important role in health. It is a preparation intended to supplement the diet and fulfill your nutrient requirement such as ...
Views: 572 - Raw Foods Boost Energy, Speed Weight Loss and Fight Disease - by Submitted on Sep 10, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsA raw foods craze has hit the nation! More and more people are recognizing the power of raw foods to boost energy, speed weight loss, and fight disease. What makes raw foods so great? Enzymes! Enzymes are a special type of protein that is necessary for every chemical reaction in your ...
Views: 572(1 vote) - Don’t be a Statistic in the Vitamin D Deficiency Epidemic - by Submitted on Oct 01, 2010 from Andrew BimboCurrently, an estimated one billion people world-wide are deficient in Vitamin D. Vitamin D has over 600 receptor sites in the body, including the brain and the heart. Since Vitamin D receptor sites are so prevalent in the body, new studies and research continue to emerge, touting the health ...
Views: 571 - Essential Nutrients for Healthy Living - by Submitted on Jun 20, 2013 from Sandeep KumarA nutritional supplement compensates your unbalanced diet and gives you all the nutrients that you need for a healthy living. You must be aware with the fact that conventional farming methods such as the use of pesticides and herbicides, and moreover the effects of pollution have altogether ...
Views: 571 - Children and Sleeping Disorders - by Submitted on Feb 21, 2011 from Marshall LittmanSleep is the body’s way of re-energizing and repairing the body. When the mind and body are unable to rest, they are not allowed to fully rejuvenate. Studies have shown that children who suffer from some type of sleep disorder are generally more likely to suffer behavioral and academic ...
Views: 570 - Equipments You Need to Make Your Keto Life Easier | low carb diet and keto diet - by Things like mixers and food processers are great for all kitchens, regardless of the diet you follow. However, eating the keto way can be so much easier if you collect these few specific items. In fact, having the “right” appliances can mean the difference between easily making a keto meal, and ...
Views: 570 - Glycemic Index Foods List - by Submitted on Feb 11, 2011 from Jonathan EdwardsThe glycemic index foods list gives you information on which foods can increase the glucose level in the body at the fastest rate. The human body is unable to process food that contains a large amount of glucose. It is dangerous to eat food that contains a high amount of sugar because it can ...
Views: 570 - Low-Carb Keto Hummus | low fat ketogenic diet | healthy low carb eating - by Hummus is a healthy, easy, portable dip, dressing, spread and more. Except that it is on the carb-heavy side. This version, which uses steamed cauliflower or raw zucchini (you choose) for the chickpeas, is a great alternative. (I’ve used leftover cauliflower rice for the steamed cauliflower and ...
Views: 570 - Nutritional Facts For Healthy Life - by Submitted on Mar 22, 2013 from Dharmender KumarIt is very important for all of us to take better care of our health especially in this fast paced world where so much of unhealthy food and harmful activities are influencing our lives. It is the right time to know the importance of diet courses or nutrition plans for a healthy body and ...
Views: 570 - Post Workout Supplements: Train Harder but Recover Faster! - by Submitted on Jan 29, 2013 from junaid razaDo you ever think that what happens right after finishing workout? After exercise your body tries to recover from the strain. Do you know what exactly does working out do? It enables your muscles to break down from excess stress, you lose a lot of fluid and, your heart beats faster and body is ...
Views: 570 - Surprising Facts On How Our Attitudes Might Trigger Eating Disorders - by Submitted on Sep 10, 2009 from Emile JarreauDid you know that more than 70 percent of young women are dissatisfied with their bodies and want to lose weight? There is almost nothing as strong as peer pressure to convince people to do things that are not good for them. When it comes to eating disorders, there are simply so many messages ...
Views: 570 - Teaching Your Child Great Healthy Eating Skills - by Submitted on Oct 31, 2011 from Charlotte JaneRaising a child is hard work, and no amount of advice or preparation can change that. Preparation and knowledge can have an effect, though, on the results that hard parenting work brings. A helpful tip at the right time can make the parenting process much easier; read on to get a few tips that ...
Views: 570 - Enzymes — an Indispensable Substance in Life - by Submitted on Aug 27, 2019 from Iva ColterThe nature of the enzyme Metabolism is the basis for all living activities of organisms, and metabolism is inseparable from the catalysis of enzymes. Enzymes are catalytically active organisms produced by living cells. In essence, the vast majority of enzymes are proteins, and a few are RNA, ...
Views: 569 - Kapha Giving for Better Health - by Submitted on Jan 14, 2009 from Janet GomezWinter is the season of Kapha and the following are some of the characteristics that indicate balance in this Ayurvedic type: nurturing, forgiving, faithful, loving and giving. Recently I went to the Christmas party at my local yoga centre. I heard a story taken from the book "The Yogi: ...
Views: 569 - Live a health life through the use of health supplements - by Submitted on Jan 30, 2012 from Aku MawariIn this world everyone admires for a healthy physic and score of youth spend a huge part of their pocket money for the betterment of their health, because the healthy body always performs in a better way on the every plate form of life. It’s the most required part of every human being for which ...
Views: 569 - Alfalfa – The Best Medicine For Your Health - by Submitted on Sep 19, 2011 from Nelly MathewsAlfalfa, also known as the father of all plants has a ton of unusual health benefits. The father's name, for it is huge, more than 30 meters below the earth. The benefits of this plant were discovered by the Arabs when they first gave their horses to the plant. Wondering if this plant is so much ...
Views: 568 - Choosing the Best Fish Oil Supplement - by Submitted on Jun 07, 2012 from Alwin SmithLike all vitamin supplements, there are certain things to look for when shopping around for fish oil. Although fish oil has numerous benefits and has been found to be valuable in increasing one’s overall health when taken as directed, not many people are aware of the different types of fish oil ...
Views: 568 - Eating For A Healthy Heart - by Submitted on Apr 01, 2010 from evan tanBad cholesterol or a bad diet is something we all experience at some point in time. It’s impossible to eat healthy our whole lives, even though we may try hard to do it. Eating healthy for your heart is something everyone should try to do, especially when it comes to restoring health and ...
Views: 568(3 votes) - Healthy Food Choices - by Submitted on Apr 01, 2010 from evan tan[...] Eating healthy is something we all would like to do, although it can be hard. In order to eat healthy, you must first make the right food choices. Eating healthy is all about what you eat, which makes the choices very crucial to your results. Grains You should consume 6 ounces of ...
Views: 568(3 votes) - How People Gain Weight and Look Smarter - by Submitted on Sep 20, 2011 from lancy binBelly is one of the regions in our body, which can certainly make us feel a lot fattier. However, each part of our body is important. There are some people, who certainly want to have a muscular body but some of them feel that such kind of exercise might affect their brain. Anyway, doctors ...
Views: 568 - The Lost Art of Chewing - by Submitted on Feb 18, 2009 from Stephanie SmallPicture this scenario: work runs late, you have to get to the dry cleaners before they close, and you’re starving. So you grab the nearest burrito and inhale it without pausing as you weave through traffic, cursing the surrounding drivers who don’t know how badly you need that pair of pants for ...
Views: 568 - What's Your Favorite Breakfast Food? - by Submitted on Jul 23, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsHave an interesting question you would like to pose to the Intent community? Write up a question, add a brief description, and don't forget tag your blog post QOD. It just might be featured for a future Question of the Day! Though I love my sleep, I love my rare mornings when I wake up ...
Views: 568(1 vote) - Acai Berry Products And Their Uses - by Submitted on Oct 28, 2011 from Jonathon GreensThe acai fruit is cultivated in deep swamps and floodplains of Central and South America. The acai berry is a fruit that has grown high in demand in the herbal medicine market in the past few years. Though it has been used extensively hundreds of years ago by the people of Amazon, it was only ...
Views: 567 - 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: 567(1 vote) - Importance Of Vitamins, Minerals And Supplements - by Submitted on Sep 01, 2011 from Nelly MathewsVitamins and minerals are as important as oxygen and water. You can not survive without them. Unfortunately, millions of people who fail to get enough of this. Are you sure you have the right amount of nutrients? Do you know which foods are rich in vitamins and minerals? Read on for a healthier ...
Views: 567 - Other Benefits of Fish Oil - by Submitted on Jun 07, 2012 from Alwin SmithOmega 3 small capsules are becoming more and more popular everyday. Made from fish rich in beneficial oils, known as omega-3 fatty acids, small fish oil capsules and pills are typically derived from mackerel, tuna, salmon, sturgeon, mullet and various other water species. Though believed to ...
Views: 567 - A Guide to Corporate Wellness - by Submitted on May 12, 2023 from Arati ShahSo, what has changed today for us in comparison to our ancestors? Well, it’s the lifestyle. More food choices, unhealthier food, sedentary lifestyle, less sleep, more stress and so on and so forth. This is especially true in the corporate world. So, what then do the employees do for better ...
Views: 566 - BP Monitoring: Combat High Blood Pressure and Live Healthy Life! - by Submitted on Jan 30, 2013 from junaid razaHave you been diagnosed with hypertension and feeling uneasy about whether your medication is working appropriately? Well, it is important to consider monitoring your blood pressure at home. Regular measurement is extremely important and paying attention to it, you can improve your health ...
Views: 566 - Fruits And Nuts Keep Fats At Bay! - by Submitted on Dec 03, 2013 from Alvin ChuaObesity is becoming a big problem for many people worldwide, and is especially prevalent in western countries. Increasingly more people are dying from obesity related health problems, such as diabetes and high cholesterol! Luckily, there are a number of ways to reduce these excess fats and the ...
Views: 566(1 vote) - The Key to Getting the Best Medicare Supplement Plan - by Submitted on Jun 17, 2011 from Bridgette DryYou’re probably planning to get your own Medicare supplement plan to ensure yourself of better health resources in the future. With the wide variety of Medicare supplement plans being offered, choosing a plan is far from easy. If you want your Medicare supplement plan to work for you, you ...
Views: 566 - The Silent Chef Speaks - by Submitted on Aug 02, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsAnyone who has worked in the food service industry knows what a hectic, fast paced life it entails. Those who have started their own restaurant know that it can be an all consuming process that requires 24/7 attention. Recipes and menus need to be created, systems developed, staff trained, walls ...
Views: 566(1 vote) - Antioxidants From Tea - Great With Milk? - by Submitted on Sep 04, 2011 from maria davosYou might be possibly familiar with the notion of obtaining antioxidants from tea, specially green tea. A fast evaluation, should you aren't: Antioxidants are substances that the physique makes use of (and wants) to fight off harm to cells from oxidation. The body makes a number of its very own ...
Views: 565 - Are you ready to enjoy food in a different way? - by Submitted on Mar 04, 2011 from Hamilton ErridgeI know that this section may seem a little insane to some people, but as you are progressing on your programs, I just wanted to present you with the challenge of starting to look at food a little differently. For example, when I look back on my own personal life cycle and views of food, my ...
Views: 565 - Best CBD for Stress & Anxiety - by Submitted on Dec 04, 2020 from Kelly JojoNow more than ever, today’s world is filled with high-stress situations, mounting anxiety over health and safety, frustration and distress. Along these lines, it's nothing unexpected that anxiety, gloom and stress are on the ascent among many Americans who end up in a consistent condition of ...
Views: 565 - Can I drink black coffee before workout? - by Submitted on Feb 25, 2022 from Paramjit SinghThere would be hardly anyone in this world who doesn’t like coffee. We know coffee can be transformed into many forms. Some people like cappuccino while others like espresso. Many brands in our country are specifically famous for their high-quality coffee. This explains that the people in our ...
Views: 565 - Chivry Green Goddess dressing in front of the Emerald - by Submitted on Aug 13, 2011 from Lisa BeverleyDressing the group Chivry green salad is actually setting my father from an old recipe from a Swiss chef friend of ours. It's really a very simple to use many of the remains left over from the kitchen with some fresh herbs from the garden salad dressings released in need of good taste, but they ...
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